Burn Ban Lifted+Sun Fun Fest+Shots Fired+Ducks Saved+July 4th

Myrtle Beach SC

06 June, 2021

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Happy Monday, Myrtle Beach! The rain isn't going away, so I'm giving you some stories to help brighten your day! Today, I'll tell you about the end of the burn ban in some areas of Horry County, the success of this weekend's Sun Fun Festival, several gunshots were heard in MB but no one was hurt, a bunch of ducklings were saved from a storm drain, and some tips for those of you planning ahead for Independence Day celebrations along the Grand Strand. But first, here's a glimpse of today's weather: The showery pattern continues with overcast skies, high 81, low 72. Today's top 5 news stories for the Grand Strand area: Thanks to some long-overdue rain, Horry County has lifted the burn ban that was previously initiated in some areas due to drought conditions. Residents, as always, must still follow burning regulations. (WMBF)Myrtle Beach's Sun Fun Festival was a big hit this past weekend, despite scattered thunderstorms and high humidity. It was great to have the festival back again after it was cancelled in 2020. (WMBF) Gunshots were heard and reported in Myrtle Beach Saturday evening. No injuries were reported, but a damaged vehicle was discovered. An investigation is in progress by police while details remain unclear. (WBTW)Horry County Fire Rescue Station 1, with the help of a mama duck, saved a couple of baby ducklings from a storm drain in Socastee. The mother of the ducklings was reportedly quacking to help rescuers coax the babies out of the drain. (WBTW) Will it be the Marshwalk, or Broadway at the Beach? Cherry Grove, Pawley's Island, or Barefoot Landing? You decide. Here is a list of July 4th firework shows, parades, and more. (MyHorryNews.com) Myrtle Beach area events for June 7, 2021: Speaker Mallory Coffey of non-profit PalmettoPride will conduct a Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful Education Session from the MBACC Boardroom (8:30 am)Horry County Government upcoming meetings and road closures. (through June 11)FLIRT! Will perform at Duplin Winery, North Myrtle Beach (3:30 pm)Surfside Beach Hula Show is back for 2021! This is always a fun time! On the beach in Surfside (7 pm)SummerFest! Featuring America's Got Talent semi-finalist Nick Pike, at Barefoot Landing (7 pm)Over The Moon Strolling Entertainers will delight at Broadway at the Beach (7-10 pm) Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded $14K worth of scholarships to local high school students (Details here)Myrtle Beach Fire Department will do a presentation on Community Risk Reduction Efforts on Wednesday, June 16 (Details here)These five homes and condos are available, and affordable! No easy find in today's crazy Myrtle Beach real estate market! (Details here) Featured events: June 8: Celebrate Best Friends Day by sending your bestie flowersJune 16: Divorce Boot Camp SC Hub free webinar You are up to date on Monday's news and highlights. Have a fabulous day, and check in with me 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]