🌱 Swimmer Missing Near Ocean & 7th Ave North + $100K Lotto Winner?

Hello, everybody. It's Tuesday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 93 Low: 79.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. On Monday, crews were searching the ocean for a swimmer who went missing in the area of Ocean Boulevard and 7th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. According to officials, the Myrtle Beach Fire Department is using drones and jet skis in their search. The Department put a double red flag in effect due to ocean conditions on Monday afternoon. No information has yet been released on the swimmer's identity. (WBTW)
2. If you recently purchased a lottery ticket in North Myrtle Beach, you may be the lucky winner of $100,000. A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket sold at Dodges Store at 2609 Highway 17 South last week matched all five numbers drawn on Sunday, which were 13-24-27-28-38 (Power-Up: 2) The ticketholder has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize from the South Carolina Education Lottery. (WMBF)
3. Myrtle Beach gas prices are nearly 50 cents higher per gallon than they were this time last month and 11.7 cents higher than a week ago, according to GasBuddy data. A survey of nearly 200 area gas stations found that the average price of gas in Myrtle Beach is currently $4.58 per gallon. As of Monday, Jun. 13, prices ranged from $4.42 to $4.79. This is still significantly lower than the national average of over $5 per gallon. (WMBF)
4. Horry County will be fining pet owners who leave their furry friends tethered outside during "extreme weather" of 90 degrees or warmer. Pet owners must either bring the animal inside the home or provide another "proper shelter" that fits the animal's entire body and is not made of a heat-conducting material. The penalty for exposing an animal to extreme temperatures can include up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine. (wpde.com)

Today in and around Myrtle Beach:

• Medicare Educational Seminar At Horry County Memorial Library (1:00 PM)
• CJ Redwine Book Signing At Barnes & Noble, 3346 Reed St.(7:00 PM)
• Time Warp At The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Beach Hippie Coffee, a new Myrtle Beach coffee shop that celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jun. 6. Learn more in this press release from the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. (Press Release Desk)
• Looking for a new job in Myrtle Beach? Check out the latest employment listings on Patch. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue is proud to announce that Myrtle Beach has been named as a Fire Safe South Carolina Community for the second year in a row! We are one of 108 communities in the state to receive this award. (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• The Wild 'n Myrtle Beach Comedy Show & Games will be at House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Jul. 3! The event will feature cast members from MTV’s hit show "Wild 'n Out." Tickets are on sale at this link. (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans is offering a 2022 Father's Day Special for $30 per person! This fee includes one Low Tide Ticket, $10 in Splash Cash, a photo displayed on the video board, and an on-field photo pre-game. Visit myrtlebeachpelicans.com for more information and to order the perfect gift for Dad. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.