Larry's Rip Currents+Cherry Grove Drowning+Drug Bust+9/11 Events

Rise and shine, Myrtle Beach! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today along the Grand Strand.

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First, a quick check on today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day and evening. High: 82 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Grand Strand emergency agencies are warning of dangerous rip currents through the weekend due to Hurricane Larry. The storm will remain well off the coast of the Carolinas, but will produce huge swells, life-threatening rip currents, and dangerous surf through at least Saturday. The Horry County Police Department is urging caution and is asking the beachgoing public to pay close attention to the safety flags posted at the beaches. (WMBF)
2. A 68-year-old man who had been missing near the 6100 block of Cherry Grove beach was found dead at the North Myrtle Beach oceanfront. Officials confirmed that Jeffrey Holgate, 68, of Bushkill, Pennsylvania had been in the water off Cherry Grove Point on Wednesday, and was last seen there around 2:00 p.m. that day. Police, fire rescue, and beach patrol searched the area using drones and other equipment. Holgate's death was declared accidental. (wpde.com)
3. A former TSA officer was sentenced to a year in prison after he was found to have been stealing from the federal Workers Compensation program. The Myrtle Beach man, who was a security officer with the Transportation Security Administration at Newark International Liberty Airport claimed to have been injured on the job in 2004. The investigation shows that he was working in Myrtle Beach at a granite shop from 2009 through 2020. He was sentenced to 366 days in prison as well as three years supervised release and was ordered to pay a $148,982.42 restitution. (WBTW)
4. Federal, state and local law enforcement all worked together on a drug trafficking investigation in Myrtle Beach that has resulted in seven people arrested. The team says large amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine were being filtered through the drug trafficking ring operating out of Myrtle Beach and Kingstree, SC. The report from Acting U.S. Attorney Rhett Dehart also indicates that three others are still at large, wanted in connection with the investigation. (WMBF)
5. This weekend commemorates the 20th anniversary of the deadly attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. There are many events and ceremonies scheduled around the Grand Strand to honor the victims and first responders. These include remembrance ceremonies at Warbird Park and in Pawley's Island, a candlelight vigil in North Myrtle Beach, and a memorial exhibit at Brookgreen Gardens. All these events will take place on Saturday, September 11th. The exhibit at Brookgreen will be in place through November 7th. (wpde.com)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Mustang Week Car Show @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (8:00 AM)
• Vet Fest Carolinas @ Harley's Roadhouse (12:00 PM)
• Beaks & Brushes @ Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach (4:00 PM)
• Ronnie O'Briant @ Inlet Provision Company (5:00 PM)
• Movies at McLean tonight's feature is The Little Rascals (7:30 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Grand Strand Health opened a new ER in Carolina Forest earlier this week. The fast-growing neighborhood was in need of its own facility, which will reduce the load on other area hospitals. (WBTW)
• Horry County Government: American Rescue Plan Act: Update & Next Steps (Press Release Desk)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Get ready to fall for The Beach! Enter your fall getaway photo into the Summore of The Beach photo contest. One lucky winner will receive a free getaway for two to Myrtle Beach! (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Fireball! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Atlantic Heating & Cooling of North Myrtle Beach. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you Saturday morning for another update. This is a big weekend along the Strand for both 9/11 memorials and Mustang Week events, so bring your patience when on the road, and check back here for the hottest events.

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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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