Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 75.
Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Both Grand Strand West Marine Stores To Close as Chapter 11 Wipes Out Half the Chain MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — Murrells Inlet's West Marine on Highway 17 Bypass is closing as part of the chain's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving local boaters without their nearest full-service marine supply store. With both Grand Strand locations shutting down, residents will face longer drives or online orders, while local independent shops and marinas may step in to fill the gap.
• Charlotte man who died in police chase identified by Horry County coroner (myrtlebeachonline.com) — A deadly early-morning police chase ended where U.S. 17 Business meets U.S. 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet, when a fleeing vehicle left the road and flipped down an overpass embankment. A 47-year-old Charlotte driver died at the scene, while four passengers, including children, were hospitalized as state troopers continue investigating what led to the pursuit.
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🗞 Nearby News
Surfside Beach
How much pricier are SC houses? Here are the state's latest market trends for 2026 (myrtlebeachonline.com)
Surfside Pop-Up Shop supports local artists and raises money for suicide prevention (wpde.com)
25 Legendary Southern Dive Bars Worth Planning A Road Trip Around (southernliving.com)
Pawleys Island
Virginia couple arrested after 5-year-old nonverbal daughter found dead in South Carolina waters (nbcnews.com)
H1 - Charlie discusses jury deliberations, local crime, and South Carolina GOP politics. (audacy.com)
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle beach leaders push to change tourism fee split (wmbfnews.com)
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