Claudette's Path+Charlie's Place+Boating Sober+No Firecrackers

Hello, Grand Strand! Today is Monday, June 21, 2021 . It's the summer solstice — my favorite day of the year! In today's top stories, you'll hear about a storm named Claudette, a head-on crash that killed three, Charlie's Place is back in action, the Coast Guard's boating sobriety campaign, and a reminder that fireworks are illegal.

But first, let's see today's weather forecast:

Hot, with a mix of clouds and sunshine. A stray thunderstorm or rain shower possible. High 90, low 76.

Today's top 5 news stories for Myrtle Beach:

1. Tropical Depression Claudette moved across the Grand Strand region with a low risk of damaging wind and tornado warnings. The storm will have little impact. There is still a tropical storm watch and small craft advisories along the coast as well as unsettled weather. (WBTW)
2. Three people were killed in a head-on collision between an SUV and a transit bus carrying 35 passengers in Georgetown County over the weekend. Horry County Fire Rescue assisted on scene. (WPDE)
3. Myrtle Beach's iconic Charlie's Place was the site of the city's Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. The commemoration was a real success. Organizers and spectators alike were happy to see the venue in action again after COVID-19 affected business over the last year. (WMBF)
4. The U.S. Coast Guard is bringing awareness to boating under the influence in its national campaign Operation Dry Water. The all-volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary will be promoting its safety guidelines, classes, vessel inspections, the importance of staying sober while boating, and wearing protective life jackets from July 2-4 nationwide. The USCG Auxiliary flotilla is located here in Georgetown. (WMBF)
5. The City of Myrtle Beach has issued a reminder that fireworks are illegal in the city. It is illegal to possess, sell or use fireworks, and violations are considered a misdemeanor. Professional fireworks displays will be happening during Independence Day weekend. (WBTW)

Today's events on the Grand Strand:

• Kids Summer Yoga Camp at Surfside United Methodist Church. (9 am)
• Alzheimer's Fundraiser Pampered Chef catalog fundraiser hosted by ART Your Heart Out Creations and Classes by Jeannie (10 am)
• Seacoast Artists Gallery workshop on how to marbleize paper. $5 (10:30 am)
• Flirt! at Duplin Winery, North Myrtle Beach (3:30 pm)
• Original Motown Tribute Show at GTS Theatre (7 pm)
• Surfside Beach Hula and Fire Show presented by Aloha Island Experience (7 pm)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook:

• The website trip101.com has released its 15 Best Airbnb Vacation Rentals in Myrtle Beach for 2021. (Details here)
• Several Myrtle Beach leaders were honored for their service over the weekend. (Details here)
• Kids with intellectual disabilities took part in a surf day in Surfside Beach, hosted by the Champion Autism Network, Surf Dreams Foundation, and SC Special Olympics. (Details here)
• Firefighters statewide are conducting education drills to learn how to cut open school buses in case of emergency. (Details here)

Featured events:

• June 24: Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & Avoiding Them free Zoom webinar

Featured Classifieds:

• Gigs & Services: Residential Pest Control Services
• Gigs & Services: Advanced Termite and Pest Control

That's all you need to know for Monday, June 21. Check back again on Tuesday for all the news that's fit to read in Myrtle Beach! Happy summer solstice!

-Kathy

About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.

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