🌱 Murrells Inlet traffic stop leads to major drug seizure, two arrests
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In today's newsletter:
- Murrells Inlet traffic stop leads to major drug seizure, two arrests
- Where and when Fords at the Shore rolls into Murrells Inlet
Also on today's calendar: Georgetown County Local Option Sales Tax Drop-in and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 74.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two men arrested in Murrells Inlet after traffic stop leads to drug seizure: GCSO (counton2.com) — Georgetown County deputies say a Friday night traffic stop in Murrells Inlet led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs after a vehicle allegedly tried to evade law enforcement near 17 Bypass and Pendergrass Avenue. Two Conway men were arrested and taken to the county detention center, where they’re awaiting bond hearings. 
• Fords at the Shore kicks off inaugural year on the Grand Strand (wmbfnews.com) — A new nine-day “Fords at the Shore” car week is bringing Ford-powered vehicles, discounts, and charity fundraising to several Grand Strand communities, including Murrells Inlet, through Sept. 13. Organizers are working with local mom-and-pop businesses, stressing safety and family-friendly activities, and are already talking with city officials about making the event an annual tradition.
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★ Featured events ★
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Southern Hops Brewing Company – Murrells Inlet →
Southern Hops Brewing Company Murrells Inlet, 5148 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
6:00 pm
Monday September 14
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Other local events
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Music Time with Ms. Kathy: Georgetown Main Library →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown
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Craft Circle-DIY Folded Book Vases →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 4187 Powell Road, Georgetown
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Card Games: Georgetown Main Library →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown
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Taste Test – Ooey Gooey Apple Cake →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 4187 Powell Road, Georgetown
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Board Game Club →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar
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Game Night! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 41 Saint Paul Place, Pawleys Island
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Board of Elections & Voter Registration Regular Meeting →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 303 North Hazard St., Georgetown
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Adult Community Yoga @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 41 Saint Paul Place, Pawleys Island
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Georgetown County Local Option Sales Tax Drop-in →
Murrells Inlet Community Center, 4462 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet
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Chair Yoga @ Georgetown Main →
Georgetown County, SC Calendar, 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown
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ACME Bar and Grill →
Murrells Inlet SC
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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- Lisenby Fencing Solutions LLC — (704) 318-7622
- John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC — (843) 762-5732
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE 9/7/26.
REUNITED!!! (Newt is home safe!) FOUND SMALL DOG hwy544! REPOSTING FROM FACEBOOK LOST PETS HORRY/GEORGETOWN. see post below (Nextdoor Murrells Inlet)
- Palm Beach Tan posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Murrells Inlet. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Murrells Inlet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murrells Inlet here.
🗞 Nearby News
Surfside Beach
- LIST: Labor Day marks end of some seasonal rules for beaches along Grand Strand (wpde.com)
Pawleys Island
- TRAC announces wood stork ready to be released back into the wild (wvnstv.com)
- Sea Turtle hatching season peaks, SCUTE advises how to keep them out of harm's way (fox17.com)
- VOTE: Should the government require citizenship proof before mail-in ballots are sent? (wpde.com)
Myrtle Beach
- 7745 Vicino Path, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (redfin.com)
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