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Sunday October 4th Patch AM (Marion D.)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Myrtle Beach's new police chief is responding to a viral video
  • How could backyard cottages change North Myrtle Beach neighborhoods?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marion D.!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Myrtle Beach Police Chief addresses video of sexual assault interview after ceremony (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Myrtle Beach's new police chief, Frederick Chambers, used his swearing‑in day to address a resurfaced video from a 15‑year‑old sexual assault interview, saying he's committed to evolving best practices and transparency. City officials and Chambers emphasized a victim‑centered approach as he takes over MBPD, following a national search shaped by Myrtle Beach residents' feedback on what they wanted in a chief.
   

• Are ADUs Coming to North Myrtle Beach? What Residents Should Know Before Monday's Vote MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — North Myrtle Beach residents face a key City Council vote Monday on whether to allow accessory dwelling units like garage apartments and backyard cottages across the city. The proposal could shape options for housing relatives versus expanding vacation rentals, with questions about owner-occupancy, short-term rental limits, and which exact ordinance language council will consider. Neighbors still have time to weigh in before rules are finalized.
   

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  • Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market Is Changing—But It Is Not Falling Apart —Greg Harrelson Read on Patch
  • My friend and I just had a really delicious meal!
    As we were leaving Market Commons we noticed a new restaurant. It is Aura Indian Kitchen. It was so wonderful!! We had the lunch special meal which… (Nextdoor Waterford Plantation)
  • Neighbors be careful, I just had someone who claimed to be interested in an item for sale want to pay me electronically prior to the item being picked up later by another family member and it turned into a bunch of nonsense and a spam email with a
    bogus phone number that he wanted me to call to straighten out the payment…LOL. HIS NAME WAS SUPPOSEDLY OWEN. (302) area code and the email in the… (Nextdoor Cypress River Plantation)
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • The Big Boo-Ginning kicked off the Halloween season in downtown Conway (myhorrynews.com)
  • Volleyball Preview: Cane Bay's Home Streak Tested Against Road Warriors Wando (maxpreps.com)

Surfside Beach

  • Interview: Surfside Beach police chief talks Fishing for the Mission 22's Slider Showdown (wbtw.com)
  • Carol Ann Stalnaker (wdtv.com)

North Myrtle Beach

  • North Myrtle Beach considers Amazon facility drone launch pad (wmbfnews.com)
  • North Myrtle Beach Police seeking information after homemade explosive device found at beach access (wbtw.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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