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Myrtle Beach police destroy ‘military item’ being used as residential doorstop

By Adam Benson,

2 days ago

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police on Saturday night destroyed an old piece of military equipment being used as a residential doorstop.

Officers responded to the 2400 block of Rock Dove Road just after 8:30 p.m.

“The homeowner had concerns regarding an old military item he had purchased as a ‘doorstop’ at a garage sale. Proper protocols were followed, and support was requested,” the agency posted to its Facebook page.

The Horry County Police Department was called in to aid in the device’s removal.

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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12 . See more of his work here .

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Carrie Smith

1d ago

Uh, so what exactly was the item? Sheesh.

Lenny

1d ago

Okay great news people. What was the article? Do you just parrot what others say?

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