Free Boat Inspection Weekend+Schools Go Virtual+Stress Buster

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start the upcoming holiday weekend off on an informed note.

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First, a quick check on today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is doing free boat inspections at public boat landings in South Carolina throughout Labor Day weekend. They will not be issuing tickets if they find any violations during inspections, but are instead trying to be proactive. They do not want boaters to have a negative experience this weekend; they just want folks to be aware of safety protocols when boating. (WPDE)
2. Two more schools in Horry County are going virtual for a couple of weeks due to high numbers of COVID-19 cases and possible exposures. Whitmore Park Middle School and Ten Oaks Middle School will do online learning for two weeks. They will resume in-person classes September 17th. All sports and other extra-curricular activities are cancelled during the two-week switch to virtual classes. (WBTW)
3. The City of Myrtle Beach is going to install pedestrian safety rails on Ocean Boulevard on both sides of the street. The decorative fixtures will be placed from 7th Avenue North to 12th Avenue North sometime during the current fiscal year. A proposed design is set up in front of Plyler Park for viewing. The rails, considered a permanent safety feature, will replace the temporary bicycle racks that the city uses occasionally. (WMBF)
4. With South Carolina's new open carry law now in place, the management of Socastee's 707 Indoor Shooting Range is aiming for safety first. Range manager Laura Longo says people may be confused about the new law, which does not let just anyone buy a pistol and carry it whenever and wherever they want. Open carry only applies to people who have a SC Concealed Weapons Permit. There are a lot of other restrictions as well. The range offers classes and tests, and is open daily except for holidays. (MyHorryNews.com)
5. Are you stressed out? North Myrtle Beach veteran, Mandy Lowe, has devised a way to burn off some excess tension while staying out of trouble. Aggression Session is a place where you can smash up old cars and glass with a sledgehammer in a safe setting. The business, that opened about a year ago, mid-pandemic, is located on Highway 17 in Atlantic Beach. (WPDE)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Red Cross blood drive at American Red Cross 3531 Pampas Dr, Myrtle Beach (10:00 AM)
• Oktoberfest Release Bash @ New South Brewing (4:30 PM)
• Myrtle Beach Waves of Praise Gospel Fest @ Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion (6:00 PM)
• Tim Clark Band @ Local On The Water (7:00 PM)
• Brian Scott Roessler, Jonathan Norris and Lana Guy @ Atlas Tap House (8:00 PM)
• Painted Man @ Club Rewind at 3001 (9:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Myrtle Beach International Airport: We're planning for a busy Labor Day weekend. If you're traveling Friday - Monday during peak hours (9-3) please plan to arrive 2-3 hours prior to your scheduled departure. (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Tidelands Health have released Details On Delta - A COVID Update from Tidelands Health. (Patch Press Release Desk)
• The South Strand now has a new farmers market that will be held every week throughout the fall in Pawleys Island. It's called the Farmers Market at Litchfield. Check it out! (WPDE)
• Brookgreen Gardens will host its annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo on September 18th. (holycitysinner.com)
• Myrtle Beach resident Ken McMichael has recreated the now defunct Myrtle Beach Pavilion — in miniature! (MyHorryNews.com)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Gucci! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Murray Law Offices. (Facebook)

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That's it for Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox Saturday, Sunday and Monday with holiday weekend news and updates. Be safe out there — it's Labor Day Weekend and traffic could be heavy. Bring your patience!

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— Kathy Mandell

About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.

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