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Little River, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Little River! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Check this app before crossing the Little River swing bridge
  • How future Highway 31 changes could impact drives near Little River

Also on today's calendar: Chamber 101 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Horry County has 3 swing bridges. This helps drivers know when they're open or closed (myrtlebeachonline.com) — If you get stuck at the Little River swing bridge, there’s now an easier way to plan around openings. TheBridge App lets you check real-time open or closed status for the Little River, Socastee, and Barefoot swing bridges before you head out, helping you avoid surprise delays on your daily drives.
   

• Carolina Bays Parkway Extension: Should SCDOT Widen Highway 41 To Connect To It? The Real Grand Strand Road Question MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — Major decisions about extending the Carolina Bays Parkway could eventually affect traffic flowing to and from Little River, where Highway 31 currently meets SC-9. The article clarifies that a separate Highway 41 widening vote in Mount Pleasant doesn’t directly impact Horry County, then breaks down evolving northern and southern extension plans, costs, and what taxpayers should watch this year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Searching for a professional that can move a ceiling junction box over a dining room table so that it is centered.
    Install a light fixture. And repair the drywall. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor The Preserve)
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Little River. Apply here.
  • Navion Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Full-Time) - Legacy of North Myrtle Beach in Little River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little River here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Myrtle Beach

  • Upcoming King Tides could cause flooding in North Myrtle Beach (wpde.com)
  • SC City Urges Justices To Skip Beach-Gear Rental Case (law360.com)
  • Five South Carolina football transfers poised to make an impact this season (myrtlebeachonline.com)

Atlantic Beach

  • Dad drowned while saving kids. Businesses disregarded his safety for profit, suit says (myrtlebeachonline.com)

Myrtle Beach

  • Warrant: Myrtle Beach man assaults officer, throws wax diffuser at woman (wmbfnews.com)

Ok Little River! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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