🌱 Middle School Student Brings BB Gun To School + It's Hurricane Week

Hello all. I'm here with your Friday edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• Gun found in student's backpack.
• It's hurricane week.
• Sing along with live music.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. A BB gun was reportedly found in the backpack of a Myrtle Beach middle school student's backpack on Wednesday. According to WMBF, Lisa Bourcier, a spokesperson for Horry County Schools, said the incident was "swiftly handled by school administration and the school resource officer and the BB gun was immediately secured." She added that the student has been "charged by police and will face additional discipline from the school." (WMBF)
2. Visiting the beach may be a little more difficult for seniors and those with disabilities because the city of Myrtle Beach will no longer be offering free beach-accessible wheelchairs. Lending beach accessible wheelchairs has been on hold in the area since COVID-19 hit, however, now the decision has been made to never go back to the program. According to wpde.com, "Myrtle Beach City spokesman Mark Kruea said it's a great service, but it's one the city no longer has the ability to provide." (wpde.com)
3. This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Are you hurricane ready? Hurricane season begins June 1 in Myrtle Beach, be sure to prep your home, review insurance policies, have a well-stocked emergency kit with a first aid kit, know your zone and evacuation routes and most importantly stay informed. (City of Myrtle Beach)
4. Looking to listen to some music this weekend? James Hood, Caribbean Cowboy will be at the Blitzburgh Sports Bar & Grill starting at noon. Sing along with songs from Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown and more. Hope to see you there! (Myrtle Beach Live)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Time Warp (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:

• North Myrtle Beach Police: "We would like to recognize Officer Eric Kalkbrenner. He received the North Myrtle Beach Police Department DUI Enforcement Award of Excellence for making over 60 DUI arrests from 2021-2022." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Congratulations to 2019 Pelicans catcher Miguel Amaya who was recalled to the Major League roster by the Chicago Cubs on Monday, May 2!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Get free tickets to see Nightrain — The Guns N' Roses Tribute Experience here at House of Blues on 5/13! Hurry — this deal won't last! Claim deal here: https://livemu.sc/3VlOdNO *Plus ticket fee." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Why does your pet need a microchip? Every year, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach reunites hundreds of pets with their owners thanks to microchip technology." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Zoey! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Elliott Beach Rentals. Zoey is a very special cat in our care, who has come quite the long way. To meet Zoey, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/cat-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Karena Garrity

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