Myrtle Beach Daily: Everything Going On Today (Mon, Mar 14)

Good day, people of Myrtle Beach! It's me again, Contributing Writer, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 58 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. 30 Myrtle Beach area drug traffickers sentenced in 'Operation Broken Branch' investigation (wpde.com)
2. East Coast Artie shows us how to pinstripe ahead of the Run to the Sun Car Show in Myrtle Beach (WMBF)
3. Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 166th home for Conway family (WMBF)
4. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Luck of the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet (WMBF)
5. KidzTime Festival is this weekend at Broadway at the Beach (wpde.com)
6. Calling all golfers: Spots available for annual SOS Care charity tournament on March 21 (wpde.com)
7. Concert venue that became a Hootie & The Blowfish favorite to become new apartments (Myrtle Beach Sun News)
8. The Myrtle Beach Bible Bank spreads love around the Grand Strand (WMBF)
9. A Myrtle Beach man has big plans after lottery win. Here’s how much he won (Myrtle Beach Sun News)
10. 3 years in, CCU and tech school partnership showing gains (WBTW)
11. Coroner names 26-year-old man killed after colliding with tree near Conway (WMBF)
12. Coroner identifies barricaded man who died after home caught fire (Myrtle Beach Sun News)
13. Warrants: Myrtle Beach woman stabs neighbor with box cutter over noise (Myrtle Beach Sun News)
14. Crash with injuries blocks lanes on Hwy 31 in Myrtle Beach (wpde.com)
15. Myrtle Beach gas prices unchanged in past week, still averaging over $4 (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cipriana Park: "Join local Myrtle Beach author, Kathy Rigby, as she talks about her exciting book, Fighting Lions With Loo Rolls (toilet paper). - Her informative presentation will take place on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brighton Lakes: "There is a small black dog running loose - In Brighton Lakes. Very skittish, couldn't get him/her to come." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Burgess: "I've seen a few posts for tree service. - This guy did a fantastic job on removing branches, dead trees 80+ ft in our yard & cleanup. Super nice & reasonable. Ask for Jamey, tell him Lisa & Rich recommended you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oak Forest: "I am reposting this because today she came again and I fed her and was - brushing her ..her front feet looked funny so I checked them out and to my shock she has been declawed. Sooo that means she belongs to someone...she is so sweet an..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brighton Lakes: "UPDATE: Owners found. - Dog went home safe and sound :o) Found dog! No collar! Found in Brighton Lakes. He is safe, but he wants his family! You can contact me to connect with him" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht: "This handsome senior hound is Doc. - He is available for adoption at Grand Strand Humane Society. Doc is an incredibly sweet and gentle senior mixed breed that was found as a stray. He is so affectionate with people, walks great on a l..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenmere: "Looking for recommendations for private tennis lessons for 10 yr old girl. - We just moved here from PA and she was previously a competitive dancer…very althetic, but shy to try new things! TIA" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brighton Lakes: "Willing to help out with dog/cat sitting! - Pls message for references;-) not sure if my recent post went through so trying again!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Windsor Plantation: "I’m looking for a trustworthy CPA to help my family with a little complex tax returns. - Any suggestions please." (Nextdoor)
• Assistant Director of Public Information Meredith Helline, City of Myrtle Beach: "The Myrtle Beach Vet Center celebrates National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a program. - Did you serve during the Vietnam era? The Myrtle Beach Vet Center celebrates National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a program at 1:00 p.m., Tuesd..." (Nextdoor)

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