Police | No cause of death yet for inmate at J. Reuben

HORRY COUNTY

Inmate dies in custody

Kenneth Randy Norman, 49, died while in a holding cell at J. Reuben Long Detention Center early Saturday morning, and no cause of death has yet been discovered.

Horry County Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said it will take about 12 weeks for tissue and toxicology test results to be returned.

Norman was found unresponsive in his cell about 3:15 p.m. Officers alerted medical personnel, who initiated CPR. Emergency medical personnel took Norman to Conway Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The autopsy was performed Sunday.

Norman was booked in to the detention center about 4 a.m. Saturday on a charge of public intoxication. He was awaiting a bond hearing when he died less than 12 hours later.

County spokeswoman Lisa Bourcier said detention center protocol requires an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which has preliminarily indicated there was no foul play.

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MYRTLE BEACH

Get your mulch and firewood

Free mulch and firewood are available while they last on Mr. Joe White Avenue at 21st Avenue North Extension, behind Myrtle Waves Water Park.

The city said discarded Christmas trees were ground into mulch this week as part of the Grinding of the Greens. The mulch is free to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

A supply of free firewood also is available at the site.

Myrtle Beach crews also removed several aging Bradford Pear trees from Chester Street and turned them into firewood, and next month, new trees will be planted in their place.

GRAND STRAND

Club welcomes Pennsylvanians

PA Friends Social Club invites all Pennsylvania transplants now living on the Grand Strand to its February kick-off meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at Rotelli’s restaurant across U.S. 501 from the entrance to Coastal Carolina University in Conway.

A dinner buffet will be offered for $14 per person, with the meeting to follow.

Newcomers are welcome.

Everyone who plans to attend is asked to reserve a seat by calling Maryjane Vielhauer, the club secretary, at 397-3863.

MYRTLE BEACH

5K open to all

The city of Myrtle Beach’s “Choose” 5K Heart Walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Plyler Park on Ocean Boulevard at Mr. Joe White Avenue in downtown Myrtle Beach, and everyone is invited.

The walk goes along the boardwalk, and is a chance for everyone to get a little exercise, even if they are not part of the city’s “Choose” programs to lose weight, become more mobile or get fit. But those in the Choose programs are encouraged to wear their program shirts.

Prizes go to the top three teams with the most participants.

The walk is simply to promote heart health and awareness, and is sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Recreation Division and the American Heart Association.

MYRTLE BEACH

Museum celebrates 15 years

The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B Chapin Art Museum celebrates its 15th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with a party, and everyone is invited.

The celebration will feature some of the museum’s highlights from the past 15 years and will be the first event in a year-long “I Heart Art” celebration, as well as presentations from artists, kids’ activities, and music from African drummers and dancers and the Long Bay Symphony.

For more information, visit www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org or call 238-2510.

GRAND STRAND

Super animal fundraiser

Have some barbecue before the big game on Sunday, and help raise funds for Coastal Animal Rescue.

The annual Super Bowl Barbecue is scheduled from 11 a.m. until game time Sunday in the parking lot of the Divine Fish House, 3993 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.

Danny’s BBQ is serving up the eats, sponsored by Murrells Inlet Yacht Club and Divine.

A plate of barbecue with sides is $7 per person, and all proceeds go to care for the animals.

There will be live music, as well as a selection of pets seeking permanent homes.

For more information, call 651-2663.

HORRY COUNTY

Shelter holds vaccination clinic

The Horry County Animal Care Center will hold a vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the shelter, 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway.

Animals can get the following services for $10 each:

• Distemper/Parvo/Bordatella vaccines for dogs at least 8 weeks old

• Rabies vaccines for cats and dogs at least 4 months old

• Microchipping for cats and dogs at least 8 weeks old

• Rhinotracheitis/Calici vaccines for cats at least 8 weeks old

Dogs must be on hand-held leashes and cats must be in pet carriers, but everyone is welcome.

For more information, call the Horry County Animal Care Center at 915-5172.

From staff reports