🌱Missing Man In Surfside Beach + Congratulations Myrtle Beach Chamber

Hey, neighbors. It's Sunday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Today you'll read about:

• Congratulations Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Founder of Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission has passed away.
• Missing man in Surfside Beach.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 78 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) has earned a 2023 Communication Excellence Award from the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) for the 2022 Minority-Owned Business Membership Contest held in partnership with TD Bank. According to a press release, "The award recognizes outstanding communications efforts by chambers of commerce in North and South Carolina. MBACC earned first place in the campaign category for chambers with over 700 members. Entries were judged based on originality, design and quality and results achieved." Congratulations!(Press Release Desk)
2. Sad news for the Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission, founder Julie Finlayson, who dedicated 25 years of her life to saving animals passed away after facing some serious health issues. Reportedly Board members have said that rescue will remain open while they work through the probate process. However, it will not be taking in additional animals in case it affects the rescue. (wpde.com)
3. Fifty-year-old Billy Hall is missing in Surfside Beach. According to WMBF, "[He] may possibly be heading to the Midlands in a black 2021 Audi A6. The vehicle has a South Carolina tag of ULU-503. Authorities added that Hall “may be in crisis” and is possibly armed. Anyone with information is asked to call Surfside Beach police at 843-913-6368." (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• Resurrection: Journey Tribute (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

From my notebook:

• North Myrtle Beach Police: "In Honor of National Telecommunicators Week! We have some of the best." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Forever grateful for the impact he made on the game, we join the baseball community in celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson!"(Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Calling all avid fishers! 🎣The Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo is back and better than ever. Register today and get out on the water to catch this month’s fish. The competition lasts through fall with a new fish each month." (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "Packed house today as we honored Chief Garry Spain as he retires, and Chief Billy Floyd as he steps in as Fire Chief for North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Molly! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Lisa Bernadyn from Plantation Realty Group. Miss Molly has been bounced around since she was just a puppy simply because no one would commit to forever for this girl. She first came to us when she was just about 2 months old, and now Molly is almost 6 years old. Molly is the type of dog that's always happy to see you, and if you're having a bad day, she'll comfort you but also get you smiling. Molly is about 50 pounds and is strong, but she does well on a leash, and she will get you moving and grooving. Molly is smart and listens well. Please help us find Molly’s long, overdue home! To meet Molly, 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)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Do you have Information Technology skills? Do you want a career that makes a difference? How about an exciting, fast-paced career in the world of Public Safety. The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is looking for talented applicants." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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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