🌱 'Mammovans' Saving Lives + Today Is International Yoga Day

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Today we have these stories and more...

• 'Mammovans' saving lives.
• It is International Yoga Day.
• Doc Antle was found guilty of wildlife trafficking.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Using ‘Mammovans,’ portable, high-quality mammography centers that travel to communities all over Horry County, the Conway Medical Center has a goal of helping to detect breast cancer early and potentially save lives. Utilizing grant funding, the 'Mammovans' reportedly treated more than 10,000 patients in 2022 alone. To find out when a Mammovan will be in your area, click here. (WBTW)
2. Did you know that today, June 21, is International Yoga Day? To celebrate, Be Souldfish is hosting a free sunrise class at 6 a.m. for the community on the beach. According to wpde.com, "The class will combine stretching with basic yoga postures to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. The class is designed to help release physical and mental stress from your body and soul. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, relaxation, and ease of movement." (wpde.com)
3. Doc Antle, of Myrtle Beach, who was part of Netflix's "Tiger King" series has been found guilty on two counts of wildlife trafficking and two counts of conspiring to wildlife traffic. According to WMBF, "Investigators said Antle illegally purchased lion cubs in Frederick County, Virginia for display at Myrtle Beach Safari. Sentencing for Antle is scheduled for Sept. 14." (WMBF)
4. Caleb Wygal, an award-winning author of Myrtle Beach Mystery Series, will be at the Surfside Festival of Arts on Thursday, June 22. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beside the library on Surfside Drive in Memorial Park, Wygal will be supporting the Veterans Victory Walk and signing copies of his books, including "Death On The Causeway," his newest book. (wbtv.com)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, June 21

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• Wine Down Wednesday and FREE Wine Tasting (5:30 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Summer Night Swim — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (10:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The power has been transferred up! Moises Ballesteros and Felix Stevens have both been promoted to High-A South Bend." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Don’t miss The Wildflowers – Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Thursday, June 29! Get your tickets now. " (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Patch: "Myrtle Beach Area Real Estate Roundup." (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Myrtle Beach Patch: "Adoptable Pets Of The Week At Myrtle Beach Area Shelters." (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "June is National Adopt a Cat Month! Check out all of our cats looking for homes at https://humanesocietynmb.org/adopt-a-cat/. Call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment to come meet them!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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