Graham Pushes For Highway+Vulgarities In The Sand+Thieves Wanted

Rise and shine, Myrtle Beach! Let's get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Senator Lindsey Graham pushes for $12M to help build a new interstate connecting I-95 to Myrtle Beach. The long-disputed project has never been undertaken due to disagreements about who would cover the costs. Extending I-73 is considered a critical infrastructure project for the tourism business on the Grand Strand. (WBTW)
2. Myrtle Beach Police respond to a vulgar message written in Myrtle Beach sand. The apparently anti-Semitic message was written in the sand by an unknown person, and eventually washed away when the tide came in. MBPD is asking for the public's help with information. (WPDE)
3. More than two dozen local projects are in jeopardy following the Governor's veto. Governor McMaster squashed projects totaling in excess of $150 million, including some he was interested in seeing completed, because he finds other projects suspicious. Some officials are intending to obtain an override of the veto. (WPDE)
4. Horry County Police are asking the public's help in seeking two alleged thieves wanted for stealing copper and wire from homes that are under construction in Conway. The pair were previously arrested for drug possession and utility theft. (WMBF)
5. Terry White, Sr. has announced that he will not seek re-election in November for his North Myrtle Beach City Council seat. White has served on the Council since 1992, as well as being Mayor Pro Tem all that time. His term will end this fall. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach

• Crafter's Cove for Kids, Surfside Beach ( 9 am)
• Early Myrtle Beach and the War Years Trolley Tour departs from Grand 14 Movie Theater Market Common. (9:45 am)
• Celebrate Comfort Keepers National Day of Joy at 3009 Church St, Suite A in Myrtle Beach. (12 noon)
• Creating Content That Connects presented by Spectrum Reach (12 noon)
• Forever Doo-Wop at Club 3001 on Lake Arrowhead Road (6 pm)
• Wiener Wednesday! at Myrtle Beach Pelicans BOGO Hot Dogs during the game! (6 pm)
• Heather Elvis Birthday Event 6011 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach. (6:30 pm)
• Summer Light: Art By Night at Brookgreen Gardens (7 pm)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• The Grand Strand area experienced minor impacts from Tropical Storm Danny as it blew through the Lowcountry just offshore on Monday night. (Myhorrynews)
• Adoptable Pets of the Week at Myrtle Beach Area Shelters. Check out this list of cats, a few dogs, and a guinea pig waiting for homes in and around the Grand Strand area. (Patch.com)
• Palmetto Animal Hospital: After more than a year of curbside service, Palmetto Animal Hospital will offer in-office visits again starting tomorrow, July 1st! (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Looking for a new office buddy? Spot may not be able to help with spreadsheets, but he’ll definitely put a smile on your face! (Facebook)
• In a press release issued today, it was announced that Pet Supplies Plus is opening a new location in Murrells Inlet on July 2nd. The address is 12150 Highway 17 Bypass, Suite B. (petsuppliesplus.com)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department is hiring for Uncertified officers! If you like working with people, making an impact in a community, are compassionate, and a good listener, apply today. (Governmentjobs.com)
• A U.S. Army veteran's Habitat For Humanity home gets started. Builders broke ground on Tuesday for Cleya Willard's new home. (WPDE)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Two Duke teammates who were also roommates reunite on the Pelicans team! (Instagram)

You're all caught up for Wednesday, June 30. Check back again on Thursday, July 1st! Until then, I'll see you around!

— Kathy Mandell

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