Saloon Closed+Parking Space Shootout+Jammed Airport+School Plan

Greetings, Grand Strand! Today is Wednesday, June 23, 2021 . Today I'll tell you about the failed effort to reinstate licensing of the former Donny's Saloon, a car chase and shootout that began after an argument about a parking space, MYR recommends showing up early, a list of official 4th of July fireworks displays, and Horry County Schools releases its return plan for academic year 2021-2022.

But first, here's how today's weather is shaping up:

Cloudy and humid with stray showers or thunderstorms. High 80, low 67.

Today's top 5 news stories for Myrtle Beach:

1. A Myrtle Beach business owner of the bar once known as Donny's Saloon, then known as The Location, failed to get her license back after the venue on 3rd Avenue was marred by an April shooting that killed Jas'sier Wilson, 26, of Surfside Beach. Owner Daniella Digiorgi, whose license was permanently revoked, took her case before the City Council but was denied renewal of the license. Digiorgi is allowed to apply to open another business in the city. (WPDE)
2. Two people were arrested and charged with attempted murder after "a heated argument" over a parking space at Dollar General in Little River. One defendant is a juvenile, who allegedly chased the victim with a vehicle while the other defendant fired a shot into the victim's truck. The two defendants informed the victim that they had guns and were going to shoot him, according to the warrants. (WMBF)
3. Representatives at Myrtle Beach International Airport have put out a reminder for travelers to arrive at the airport earlier than usual because of long wait times due to record-setting passenger numbers this summer. Weekend days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are particularly busy, with Mondays seeing far fewer passengers. It's recommended that travelers arrive at least two hours ahead of their scheduled departure. (WBTW)
4. The City of Myrtle Beach has released a list of professional fireworks displays that will take place throughout the Grand Strand area during the July 4th holiday weekend. At least one display, at Broadway at the Beach, will happen on July 6th. The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk fireworks display will return after being cancelled last year, at 10 p.m. on the 4th. (WMBF)
5. Horry County Schools has passed its plan for resumption of classes in the fall. Plexiglass barriers between desks will be removed, there will be limits placed on visitors, there will be screening for COVID-19 for those who want it, and large gatherings are suggested to be held virtually instead of in person. The plan also included provisions for students to catch up after learning loss due to the pandemic. (WPDE)

Today's events on the Grand Strand:

• Twist Kids Summer Camp: Alien Mini Week at Painting With A Twist (9 am)
• Tails & Tales Story Time early childhood reading event Socastee Library (10 am)
• Storytime Class Surfside Beach Library (10:30 am)
• Juke Joints and Honkytonk Legends SCETV film at Horry County Museum's Documentary Film Series (1 pm)
• Yappy Hour at Tidal Creek Brewhouse (5 pm)
• Mark McKinney Duo at Filet's Restaurant, Little River (6 pm)
• Summer Light: Art By Night, Brookgreen Gardens (7 pm)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Fire Department is sharing safety tips on its Facebook page as part of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. (Details here)
• Horry County ranks as the third best county for retirement in SC, according to a report compiled by Stacker and Niche. (Details here)
• A rare Bluespotted Cornetfish was caught in the waters about 50 miles off Myrtle Beach recently. Tom Suther was the lucky fisherman, who released the creature back into the water after taking some photos. (Details here)
• Last weekend, Myrtle Beach lifeguards posted a "double red flag" warning along the beach due to dangerous ocean conditions. Do you know the meaning of the beach flag system? (Details here)
• The City of North Myrtle Beach has passed its $131 million budget that includes expansion of a sports center, an emergency operations center, and more. (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 it for Wednesday June 23rd! Check back again with me for Thursday's things you need to know in Myrtle Beach. Have a safe and enjoyable day!

-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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