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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Georgetown County’s motorcycle crash numbers should concern local drivers
  • What does Georgetown County’s ICE partnership mean if this new bill passes?
  • How secure is Georgetown County’s place in South Carolina’s 7th District?

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Carolina sees fewer deadly motorcycle crashes so far this year, DPS says (wpde.com) — Motorcycle deaths are down statewide so far in 2026, but recent data show Georgetown County had the highest number of people involved in motorcycle collisions in the last five years. While 2020 was the deadliest year locally, the trend underscores why riders and drivers in our area should stay especially alert on the roads.
   

• 53 SC lawmakers asked about their bill to work with ICE, none answered the question (wpde.com) — Georgetown County residents should know their Sheriff’s Office already partners with ICE under the 287(g) program, which a new state bill could expand statewide. Reporters asked all 53 lawmakers sponsoring the bill to explain its costs and impacts, but none directly answered by the deadline. The measure has cleared the House and now sits in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
   

• South Carolina Senate Blocks Clyburn Redistricting, 29-17 MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — Georgetown County voters will keep their current place in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District for the 2026 elections after the state Senate blocked a move to reopen redistricting. Lawmakers narrowly refused to extend their session, leaving any future map changes up to Gov. Henry McMaster and a possible special session. Local residents are urged to watch both the governor’s decision and how their legislators explain recent votes.
   

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  • Just wanted the fine people of SC to see what they are missing.
    In other states they have FREE Rabies Clinics for dogs and cats. Just curious if SC does this. Does anyone know? If this state does not; I'm sure… (Nextdoor Brick Chimney)
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    Looking for a GYN in the Tidelands Health. Preferably a female that is NOT an alarmist. Thank you. (Nextdoor Brick Chimney)
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Pawleys Island

  • Agencies review input on permit to move inlet (coastalobserver.com)
  • UPDATE: Weather alert affecting the Grand Strand Monday afternoon, says the NWS (islandpacket.com)
  • St. James Health and Wellness announces 3rd Annual 'Taste of Compassion' Brunch to benefit local food pharmacy (whosonthemove.com)

Murrells Inlet

  • Road work paused on US-17 for Myrtle Beach Bike Rally as 400K bikers expected (wpde.com)
  • Scientist's view of dredging impacts unchanged over 30 years (dredgewire.com)
  • SCDOT proposes Highway 17 changes, Litchfield Beach community shows opposition (wmbfnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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