🌱 Myrtle Beach Woman Arrested For Contraband + New Townhomes Plan

Hello all! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 76.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 77.

Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Myrtle Beach resident Emily Ford was arrested for allegedly providing contraband to prisoners at Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Corrections revealed that the charges stem from a 2021 investigation when a FedEx package containing tobacco, phones, digital scales, ear pods, and suspected marijuana was intercepted at the prison on Aug. 9, 2021. Ford later confessed to sending the packages at the inmate's request, as stated in the arrest warrant. (WMBF)
2. The Horry County planning commission held a workshop to discuss potential developments, including a proposal for over 100 townhomes near Carolina Bays Parkway and Enterprise Road. Oceanfront Builders, LLC, the current property owner, seeks to rezone it for mixed residential use. The request could potentially be approved at the Jul. 6 meeting of the county planning commission. (Myhorrynews)
3. On Thursday, state leaders unveiled the Disaster Relief and Resilience Act, a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing flooding and evaluating vulnerable areas in South Carolina. The act mandated the application of the Strategic Resilience and Risk Reduction Plan, which offers 54 recommendations to build a more resilient Palmetto State. Major points of the plan include public awareness campaigns, nature-based solutions, and collaboration with local communities and governments for better disaster preparedness. (wpde.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, July 1

• The Carolina Opry At 8901 North Kings Highway (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour At Charles Bach Wonders Theatre (9:15 PM)

Sunday, July 2

• Blood Drive At Tidal Creek Brewhouse (10:00 AM)
• The Carolina Opry: Time Warp At 8901 North Kings Highway (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show At Charles Bach Wonders Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach continues its participation in the Best Friends National Adoption Weekend today (Saturday, Jul. 1)! All adoption fees for adult dogs and cats will be waived through today; adoptable pets can be viewed here. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a career in law enforcement, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is currently hiring. For more information or to contact recruitment, visit joinMBPD.com. (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The votes are in: Melt in North Myrtle Beach has nabbed the top spot in Myrtle Beach Sun News' unofficial poll for "best ice cream shop in the Myrtle Beach area." Melt received over 2,400 of approximately 5,900 votes and beat out several other local favorites. (Subscription: Myrtle Beach Sun News)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. Your usual curator, Karena Garrety, will be back with your next newsletter. Have a great weekend and stay safe!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.