🌱 Lower Gas Prices In Myrtle Beach + Annual Blue Crab 5K

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• More relief at the pump.
• Running Hawaiian 5K.
• Blue Crab 5K.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Yay! Gas prices are falling again! This is the third week that gas prices have decreased in the Grand Strand area. This is definitely something to celebrate. According to WMBF, "Average gasoline prices in Myrtle Beach fell 13.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05 on May 8, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 197 stations in Myrtle Beach. Prices in Myrtle Beach are 31.2 cents lower than a month ago and stand 92.3 cents lower than a year ago." “Americans are spending hundreds of millions less on fuel every week compared to a year ago, and that’s a number that could rise further as prices are poised to continue trending lower this week,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy." (WMBF)
2. Mark your calendars for the third annual 'The Running Hawaiian 5K run/walk' held in honor of Surfside teen, Aiden Keahi Mendoza, who was just 17 years old when he drowned in Surfside Beach, in December of 2016. Each year the race is held in his honor to raise funds for scholarships for Socastee High School students. To date, a total of six scholarships have been given out. The event will take place on May 13 at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex at 9 a.m. (wpde.com)
3. May 13 at the Grand Strand Memorial Gardens in Little River the iconic, world-famous, scenic Blue Crab 5K will be taking place. Will you be there? Runners will be pithy to breathtaking morning views as they run along multiple hiking trails and wooden boardwalks across salt marshes and small islands along the Intracoastal Waterway. According to wpde.com, "All are welcome to register to participate in the event. Whether you run or walk, through the course, everyone who participates will receive a finisher medal and a running hat. Race slots are still available, and you can sign up online by clicking here." (wpde.com)
4. A community meeting to discuss the proposed Postal Way rezoning in Carolina Forest will be held by the Horry County leaders on Wednesday, May 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center located at: 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd. According to wpde.com, "Horry County Council, Horry County Government members, and representatives for the rezoning requester will all be attending the meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain information from those who are directly involved in the proposed project." (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Social Security Seminar on May 9 and 11 at General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center (11:00 AM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina National Guard: "The South Carolina National Guard conducted a deployment ceremony May 6, in Darlington, South Carolina to recognize the 251st Area Support Medical Company (ASMC) as they begin the next step in preparing for their mission overseas. " (South Carolina National Guard via Instagram)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Warmer weather is on its way! Myrtle Waves Water Park will reopen in May for weekends and will fully reopen in June." (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Lost Cat: Madden, a 4-year-old micro-chipped, neutered male, has been missing from Navigators Drive in Pawleys Island since 04-26-23. Please call Lee at 781-572-2934 with any information on Madden’s location." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: "3rd Annual Fiesta 5K By the numbers! Make plans to join in the fun next year! #runmyrtlebeach #nspromos #fiesta5K #crookedhammockbrewery #barefootlanding #fleetfeetmb #girlsontheruncoastalcarolina" (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K via Instagram)

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— Karena Garrity

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