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🌱 How Conway’s worsening drought is putting this year’s crops on the line.

Conway, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Conway! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Conway’s worsening drought is putting this year’s crops on the line.
  • Report reveals key factors behind deadly Waccamaw River crash near Conway.
  • What Conway’s All-America City finalist status could mean for our community

Also on today's calendar: Greg Warren and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grand Strand drought threatens Conway crops as farmers hope for rain (wpde.com subscription) — A deepening drought around Conway is putting local crops and farm incomes at serious risk, with cracked soil and wilting fields now common sights. Farmers like Bryson Todd say irrigation is costly and limited, warning that without meaningful rain in the next week or two, some corn and other crops could be lost for the season and future planting may suffer.
   

• Report lists what contributed to deadly Waccamaw River boat crash (wmbfnews.com) — Investigators say a navigation rules violation and alcohol use contributed to the May 8 Waccamaw River boat crash that killed 19‑year‑old Conway resident Canon Burkett. Their report describes how two boats collided on a curve, throwing Burkett, who wasn’t wearing a life vest, into the water and injuring an 18‑year‑old passenger.
   

• Riviera Beach advances as one of 20 finalists for 2026 All-America City Award (cw34.com) — Conway has been named one of 20 national finalists for the 2026 All-America City Award, putting the city alongside communities from across the country. While the article focuses on Riviera Beach’s youth, leadership, and neighborhood programs, it also highlights Conway and North Charleston as South Carolina contenders in this prestigious civic competition.
   

📸 Around Conway

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conway

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday July 1
  • Le Grand Cirque →
    Broadway Theater, MB, 1195 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach
    7:30 pm

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📣 Conway Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 1
  • Pilot Club Meeting
    Conway Chamber of Commerce 203 Main St, Conway, SC 29526
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday July 2
  • HPF Aesthetics Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
    Conway Chamber of Commerce 1602 Elizabeth Street, Conway, SC 29526.
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday July 4
  • Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl in Myrtle Beach! →
    Ocean Front Bar & Grill, 100 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found Rottweiler on the corner of Hopscotch and Hillsborough - no collar or chip (we got her scanned at the vet).
    Dog was overheating and is currently in a safe space with food and water. We will be bringing her to the shelter on Monday if owner is not found. … (Nextdoor Hillsborough)
  • Saturday morning glory with a red throated hummer drinking while the duck sits in the quiet of the morning!
    So Blessed see Mother Nature once again! Love my back yard! Enjoy! (Nextdoor Hwy 905)
  • Titan America LLC posted a job opening for Loader Operator - Conway, SC in Conway. Apply here.
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated posted a job opening for Full-Time Merchandiser Stocker in Conway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Socastee

  • App expands to Myrtle Beach area, offers real-time swing bridge alerts (wbtw.com)

Myrtle Beach

  • North Myrtle Beach marks third anniversary of Rotary Park of Honor ceremony (wpde.com)
  • Rare Impressionist exhibit opens at Myrtle Beach Art Museum (wpde.com)
  • Myrtle Beach Fire Dept. seeks $2M to shift firefighters schedule (wpde.com)

Aynor

  • Aynor Farmers Market highlights local vendors, literacy and community (myhorrynews.com)

Ok Conway! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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