🌱Man Arrested For Distrubuting Child Sexual Abuse Material+Better MB

Hi all. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community, including updates on:

• Making a better town.
• Shooting incident on Thursday night.
• Man arrested for allegedly distributing files of child sexual abuse.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. In an effort to make a better town, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber has partnered with an organization to bring in better tourism. The goal of the city's chamber is to make a 10-year destination stewardship plan with input from the community. Some new ideas that have come from recent community-driven town hall meetings include; adding bike lanes and sidewalks, as well as, more big-name brand stores. (wpde.com)
2. Reportedly a shooting happened on Carver Street and Vereen Avenue around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported at this time. According to WMBF, Myrtle Beach Police are investigating the incident. (WMBF)
3. A CyberTipline report led to an arrest of a North Myrtle Beach man. Forty-two-year-old Alex Gomez has been charged with second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. According to WMBF, "Investigators said he distributed files of child sexual abuse material. The case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, June 10

• Sensory Friendly - Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
• Community Health Fair (10:00 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 Aquarium: "Our planet’s five oceans unite to connect us in so many ways, and yet we still don’t fully comprehend them. Today, on #WorldOceanDay, we celebrate the benefits we gain from our oceans and appreciate how intrinsically linked we truly are." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Horry County Schools: "Good luck to Zach Bovee, a Socastee Middle School student, and to Lakewood Elementary's archery team! Zach’s and the Lakewood Elementary School team’s performance at the Eastern National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, qualified them..." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "River is on the hunt for a forever home so he enlisted our friends at Elliott Beach Rentals to help! River lives up to his name - his love and loyalty flow endlessly. Although he was found as a stray, River is a certified good boy who is friendly with people and loves nothing more than being by your side. River is a gentle soul who will make a loyal and loving companion for anyone looking for a furry friend to share their life with. To meet River, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Hurricane season preparation week 1. It's time to start planning ahead now that we are into hurricane season. We all hope we won't have to use the supplies we store away, but it's better to be ready, just in case!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

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