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In today's newsletter:

  • How much did Myrtle Beach spend on Trump's convention center rally?
  • How a $20 million surf park deal could reshape Myrtle Beach tourism
  • Fire near Myrtle Beach displaces six; here's what neighbors saw

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Documents reveal costs of Trump's Myrtle Beach visit (wbtw.com) — Myrtle Beach officials have detailed how much the city and other parties spent on last month's Trump rally at the convention center, including more than $64,000 in city overtime costs. Documents also show the Republican National Committee and private vendors covered convention center, AV, and communications expenses tied to the event.
   

2. Myrtle Beach approves $20 million investment in wave park (myhorrynews.com) — Myrtle Beach City Council has approved a $20 million incentive package for a massive surf park project near Broadway at the Beach, bringing South Carolina's first man‑made wave lagoon to town. The development, requiring at least $150 million in private investment, will include a large wave lagoon, hotel, and food, beverage, and retail space aimed at boosting year‑round tourism.
   

3. 'It was just awful': Neighbor describes scene of fire that displaced 6 in Horry County (wbtw.com) — Six residents were displaced after an early-morning fire at the Marsh Hills complex off Edgerton Drive near Myrtle Beach, where one condo was heavily damaged and three others had smoke and water damage. Horry County Fire Rescue contained the blaze in about 90 minutes, no injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting affected residents while the cause is investigated.
   

4. Coastal Carolina students hear firsthand homelessness story at Myrtle Beach coffeehouse (wpde.com) — In Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University students visited Fresh Brewed Coffee House to hear directly from a man who has experienced homelessness and the local support he received. Their professor estimates about 3,000 people are homeless in the Myrtle Beach area, and students will soon interview more residents to better understand their stories and needs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A neighbor of mine in Bellegrove is missing her black kitty named Minnie Moo.
    She lost track of her earlier today and she has not been back. Please keep an eye out for her as this is her beloved pet and she is worried about her… (Nextdoor Bellegrove Preserve)
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    I have been searching for him today and haven't been able to locate him. We will continue to search for him and will provide updates when possible!… (Nextdoor Spring Lake)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Lose Design posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep.- Part Time in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

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