🌱Nikki Haley Will Be Visiting Myrtle Beach Today + New Homes For Sale

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Nikki Haley will be in town today!
• A shooting over the weekend leaves two injured.
• Looking for a new home?

But first, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 64 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Nikki Haley will make her way to Myrtle Beach today to campaign in her home state. The former South Carolina governor announced that she was running for president almost a month ago stating that her goal, "is to save the nation from a downward spiral of socialism and defeatism.” According to Live 5 News WCSC, "Her rally will be held at Horry Georgetown Tech’s Grand Strand campus. Doors open at 5 p.m, with the event starting at 6 p.m." (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. On Saturday, in the Carolina Forest area, two people were injured after a shooting occurred. Officers were reportedly called because there was an assault in the area of Birnamwood Court just after 4:45 p.m. While police were en route to the scene, reports about a shooting at the scene came in. According to WMBF, "the victim was found by officers and Horry County Fire Rescue personnel. Police said the suspect was located a short time later. Both the suspect and victim were taken to a hospital. An investigation about the incident is currently ongoing."(WMBF)
3. Looking for a new home nearby, but getting tired of seeing the same old listings every time you search online? Not to worry! To keep you up to date, we've compiled an up-to-date batch of five new listings nearby. Here’s a sampling of the newest batch of houses to hit the housing market in and near Myrtle Beach — such as a home with 1 bath for $99,000, and another with 5 beds and 3 baths for $654,000. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Pancakes & Penguins - Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (8:00 AM)
• Karaoke Night at DiLisi's On The Beach (5:00 PM)
• Myrtle Beach Lions Club event to fund raise for vision services. (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "When homeless animals find their way to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, we don't always know their past. All we know is ... they need help ... and fast. Friends like you make it possible to rescue these loving animals." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Convention Center: "Tickets for Abraham Productions Singing In The Sun are selling quickly! Join Karen Peck & New River and more on April 24-29, 2023. Plus...Someone will win a NEW CAR! For contest details, visit https://abrahamproductions.net/assets/docs/2..." (Myrtle Beach Convention Center via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Vocalists, musicians, and groups are welcome to submit their video for consideration to perform the National Anthem at Pelicans Ballpark during the 2023 season! The Pelicans kindly ask that everyone (even past performers) submit for consideration. https://bit.ly/23NationalAnthemSubmission" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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