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Conway, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Conway! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Conway’s Tigers reignited hometown pride with a statement win.
  • Conway couple’s $2 gas-station splurge turns into $50,000 surprise.
  • How Conway students can shape Myrtle Beach golf’s next 100 years

Also on today's calendar: Conway and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official South Carolina election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'A Special Place': Jenerette embraces Conway after Tigers crush St. James in region clash (myhorrynews.com) — Conway High’s Tigers thrilled home fans at The Backyard with a dominant 41-13 region win over St. James, powered by four rushing touchdowns from Gabe Williams. Coach Jody Jenerette praised Conway as a “special place” and said the town deserves a winner, as the team rides major momentum into the final week of the regular season.
   

2. Conway couple wins $50K on $2 scratch-off ticket (wbtw.com) — A Conway couple turned a quick gas-station stop on Highway 905 into a $50,000 win from a $2 Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. After scanning the barcode and realizing the prize, they celebrated together and plan to use the money for a vacation, while the Sunhouse in Conway also earned a small commission.
   

3. Play Golf Myrtle Beach: Launches student-led initiative to celebrate centennial (firstcallgolf.com) — Students in Horry County, including those connected to Conway’s Coastal Carolina University, are being invited to help design and promote a traveling golf landmark celebrating Myrtle Beach’s golf centennial. High school artists can submit concepts by November 6, while CCU marketing students will run the campaign and activation tour through 2027, giving local youth hands-on creative and business experience.
   

4. Forensic pathologist who performed autopsy on 11-year-old girl after Horry County killing testifies at murder suspect's trial (wbtw.com) — In a Conway courtroom, a forensic pathologist described how 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell died from complications of blunt force trauma, as the trial of guardian Camisha McGaskey continues. Jurors heard disturbing testimony from medical experts, a housemate, a teacher, and investigators about alleged prolonged abuse leading up to the 2025 Horry County killing.
   

5. SC to receive more than $10 million in FEMA funding (southcarolinapublicradio.org) — South Carolina is getting more than $10 million in FEMA disaster funds, and Conway Hospital will receive over $569,000 to cover disaster management costs. Additional money will support debris removal, transportation, and repairs elsewhere in the state, plus case management for people still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
   

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    Freezer portion not getting as cold to freeze my frozen foods. (Nextdoor Maple)
  • Coastal Carolina University posted a job opening for Assistant Vice President for University Housing in Conway. Apply here.
  • Horry County Schools posted a job opening for Middle Level Math Teacher in Conway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conway here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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