🌱More Gun Violence On Ocean Boulevard + National Record Store Day

Hello, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with your Wednesday edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today we'll cover:

• There’s more gun violence in Myrtle Beach.
• Testing the water!
• National Record Store Day is coming up.

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Mostly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 61.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. An incident involving a gun Saturday afternoon on Ocean Boulevard has Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune urging state lawmakers to rethink the South Carolina House bill that if passed would allow anyone over 18 to carry a loaded concealed weapon, without a permit or training. This incident marks the second gun-related event that’s happened on Ocean Boulevard in weeks. According to WMBF, "Bethune said, ‘What does that say to every community across our state? When we’re going to just allow people to carry guns without any training.’ The Myrtle Beach Police Department said it is using city-wide security cameras, which they say captured the entire incident, as help in their investigation." (WMBF)
2. May 1 marks the beginning of South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control's annual beach monitoring season. Water samples from 122 locations along the Grand Strand beaches will be routinely monitored and tested during the summer months to ensure water quality to protect public health. Summer beachgoers are urged to stay informed. (WBTW)
3. Did you know that Saturday, April 22, is National Record Store Day? Kilgore Trouts in Myrtle Beach did and it is gearing up to celebrate. The store, now located at 1572 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach will be offering giveaways, sales and special release vinyl records. Stop in and see what they have. (wpde.com)
4. There is a proposal to build five dorm-like housing structures to house J1 international students in Myrtle Beach. The proposal is proposing to re-zone an area of 7.5 acres of vacant land at the corner of Mr. Joe White Avenue and Robert Grissom Parkway. According to wpde, "the proposal states it's necessary because the city relies on international students to sustain the seasonal workforce and the group needs adequate housing during their stay." The first full reading of the proposal is set for April 25 at 10 a.m. following city council meeting at the council chamber on Oak Street. (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• World's Strongest Man (8:00 AM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Horry County Schools: "The Horry County Board of Education named Ansley Morrow the new principal at North Myrtle Beach High School, beginning the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Morrow is currently an assistant principal at Myrtle Beach High School and will begin her new position on July 1." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " Underoath & The Ghost Inside are coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on August 1 with support from We Came as Romans and Better Lovers! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM! Ticket info: https://livemu.sc/3UJDWdX." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "On Thursday, April 13, Whittemore Park Middle School received a $10,000 donation to support its Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Program. The donation came from Claribel Ross, the youth services coordinator for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s southeastern region." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Chief Crowell was honored and humbled to receive this year's North Myrtle Beach Woman's Club Inspiration Award. She was given this award for inspiring and encouraging other woman to step into leadership, motivational and challenging roles." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Dolly, a 3-year-old beautiful hound pup is looking for some extra TLC! Dolly may be a bit shy at first, but don't let that fool you - she loves other dogs and turns into such a spunky gal when she has another furry friend to play with!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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