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Myrtle Beach
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Smoke is visible in the Carolina Forest area today due to flare-ups from the Covington Drive fire, which is 90% contained and covers 2,059 acres. Horry County Fire Rescue and the South Carolina Forestry Commission are working to control the fire as windy, dry conditions keep hot spots active — structures remain well protected. WPDE
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina ranks sixth in domestic violence cases—42.3% of incidents affect women—while local nonprofits such as A Father's Place in Conway served nearly 1,000 men from October 2023 to September 2024 and the Family Justice Center will begin construction of a new shelter in Horry County next month to aid victims. WPDE
- ➤ Michael William Leonard III, a Myrtle Beach MasterChef winner, was arrested Tuesday after a firearm discharged through an apartment floor on Jones Gap Way, causing smoke and damage but injuring no one—officers secured the scene and Leonard was later released on a $1,000 bond. WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Myrtle Beach saw the unveiling of a new 9-foot-tall 'I Love You' statue on April 15, made by sculptor Bob Doster using 350 hand cutouts from South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind students behind First Methodist Church in the Arts and Innovation District — the piece is valued at $12,000 and is the fourth and tallest in the state. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Myrtle Beach Fire Department received two LIFEPAK 35 devices to upgrade its emergency technology — the new devices help measure heart rhythms and speed up patient care. Paramedics said they will use the devices when a pending part arrives — this change may happen any week now. WMBF News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Grand Strand Medical Center residents, nurses and students left the clinic for a Wilderness Day at Myrtle Beach State Park. They practiced handling emergencies—such as shark bites, snake bites and hypothermia—using available tools in nature under the guidance of experienced physicians. WPDE
- ➤ Christine interviewed Leslie Gluchowski and Lanette Barnes about Parkinson’s disease support during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. They run exercise classes at Claire Epps Chapin YMCA and Tidelands YMCA on Mondays and Thursdays and are organizing a 5K run/walk on October 19 to raise funds for research, with Lanette receiving a Golden Cowbell award for raising over $25,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. WFXB Fox TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WWII veteran Gus Preno from Horry County celebrated his 108th birthday this past Sunday and recalled his memories of D-Day, the worst depression, and his love for the Frank Sinatra days—he stressed that family is the most important part of a long, full life. WPDE
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Timmy Pierce Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Timmy Pierce.
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Electric Avenue: The 80's MTV Experience
7-11:30 p.m. — Gear Shop at House of Blues Myrtle Beach — All ages welcome — Experience the vibrant energy of the 80's with an unforgettable tribute to MTV's classic hits.
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Easter Brunch at Avista Resort
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Avista Resort — $35.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages 4-10 — Enjoy a festive Easter Brunch with delicious buffet options and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
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Janko Winehart Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Dick's Last Resort — Free entry — Enjoy eclectic live music from Nashville's own Janko Winehart in a vibrant beachside setting.
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Sweet Sweet Concert
6 PM-12 AM — Chimichanga llama — No cover charge — Experience the folk melodies of Myrtle Beach's own Sweet Sweet duo.
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Josh Brannon Band Live
5-9 p.m. — Wahoo's Fish House — Free entry — Experience high-energy live performances blending country and rock from the Josh Brannon Band.
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Lance Caines Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Salty Brews Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic rock and country vibes by local musician Lance Caines.
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Crooked Hammock Acoustic Show
5 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live acoustic tunes at the brewery.
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Jefferson Starship in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets from $47.95 — Celebrate 50 years of rock with Jefferson Starship's 'Runaway Again Tour'.
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Root 65 Duo Performance
6-9 p.m. — Salty Brews Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a blend of Roots-Country, Bluegrass, & Classic Rock tunes.
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