4-Alarm Fire+Message In A Bottle+Lost Kids+Subdivisions+Turtles

Myrtle Beach SC

02 June, 2021

3:24 PM

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It's Thursday in Myrtle Beach! Today we will tell you about the first and only 4-alarm fire in Myrtle Beach (no one was hurt), a message in a bottle that went south, a plan to reunite kids with their families when lost at the beach, three new subdivisions given the green light, and strong concern about a delay in sea turtle nesting this year. But first, let's check on today's weather: Mostly cloudy and humid with thunderstorms likely throughout the day. High 78, low 72. Today's top 5 news stories for the Myrtle Beach area: Five residents have been displaced and one apartment building was seriously damaged in a late-night fire on Shore Drive near Lake Arrowhead Road Tuesday night. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department stated it is the first 4-alarm fire in the department's history! There were happily no injuries reported. Shore Drive was closed most of Wednesday. (WMBF) He hoped that someone found his message in a bottle, and someone did -- but it wasn't three decades later. After a story that initially went viral earlier this week, it was determined that Zack Williams' message in a bottle, allegedly sent from the ocean in Myrtle Beach in 1987, was actually placed in a canal in Florida recently, by Williams' son, who backdated the note inside. (WBTW)Nineteen kids lost track of their parents over the Memorial Day weekend on area beaches, prompting the Myrtle Beach Police Department to tell parents to make specific plans for reuniting, in case families get separated during beach time. Thankfully, all 19 children were reconnected with their families without any incidents. (WBTW) The Myrtle Beach Planning Commission has approved three new subdivisions. Dozens of homes will be built in these new neighborhoods. (WMBF) Chilly water temperature may be the cause of a delay in sea turtle nesting season along the Grand Strand. Volunteers say fewer than 10 nests have been discovered, as compared to over 700 in a normal year. It has been unusually cold this spring, and the turtles prefer warm water to guide them to a beach where they will lay eggs. (WPDE) Thursday, June 3rd events: Blood Drive at McLeod Health Seacoast in Little River Blood donations are urgently needed. See also June 4th event listed below. (11:00 am)Matt Doda entertains with live music at Crooked Hammock Brewery (5:00 pm)Heartland rocker Dom Wier plays rock and country with flair at Saltaire (5:00 pm)Thirsty Thursday $1 Budweiser beers and $2 Duplin Wines with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at the stadium before the first pitch. (5:30 pm)Head down to the Waterway behind Barefoot Landing to hear Joan Burton play some tunes at Marina Bar & Grill (6:00 pm)It's always fun to check out local talent at Open Mic Night at Fresh Brewed Coffee House (6:30 pm)The return of the famed Music on Main summer concert series kicks off tonight with Jim Quick and Coastline (7:00 pm)Strange Brew plays covers of Marshall Tucker, Pink Floyd and others at Whiskey Beach Bar and Grill (8:00 pm)A very important June 4th Blood Drive at The Blood Connection, North Myrtle Beach (7:00 am) Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook: Horry County Council has approved more than $28 million for infrastructure projects. (Details here)Coast RTA begins a free Entertainment Shuttle service for the summer within MB city limits. (Details here)A rash of catalytic converter thefts leads to new laws for selling/recycling them. (Details here)Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach along with Ocean Front Helicopters and Burroughs & Chapin announce a fundraiser to help local charities on the Grand Strand, and offers cash prizes to the public. (Details here)McLeod Health President Emeritus Robert L. Colones was honored with a portrait unveiling. (Details here)Charles Bach is back with his Wonders, A Magical Experience performances at Broadway at the Beach. (Details here)Hurricane season has arrived and lasts through the end of November. Residents and visitors are urged to have a plan in place as well as an emergency kit. (Details here) The Grand Strand is in serious need of blood donations. (Details here) Featured events: June 5: Jeet Kune Do private and small group classesJune 16: Divorce Boot Camp SC Hub free webinar You are in the loop for today's news and all caught up. Have a fabulous day, and check in again tomorrow! -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. For tips or suggestions about this newsletter, email [email protected]