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In today's newsletter:

  • How Myrtle Beach's overdose team is helping cut fatal drug deaths
  • Planning a project? See what's coming to the convention center

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual 29th Masonic District Masters and Wardens Club Car Truck & Motorcycle Show and 7 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Bill L.!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Myrtle Beach Fire Department holds overdose awareness event (wmbfnews.com) — Myrtle Beach's Fire Department Opioid Response Team just hosted an Overdose Awareness Day event at Chapin Memorial Park, offering free counseling, support groups, and recovery resources. Organizers highlighted falling overdose deaths since the team launched in 2023 and shared powerful recovery stories to encourage residents who may feel help isn't available. If you or someone you love is struggling, they want you to reach out.
   

• Details on the 2026 Fall Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show (wfxb.com) — Homeowners and DIY fans can explore remodeling ideas, décor, gardening tips, and even a pet adoption booth at the Fall Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show coming to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center September 11–13. With full daily hours and plenty of vendors, it's a convenient chance to plan upgrades without leaving town. Mark your calendar if a project is on your mind.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Myrtle Beach

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Farmers Market →
    Surfside Beach, SC Calendar, Surfside Drive and N Willow Drive, Surfside Beach
    10:00 am
  • Conway Kiwanis Club →
    Conway Chamber of Commerce Mary Thompson Center on the backside of the Collins Park
    12:00 pm
  • The Deal Goes On →
    GTS Theatre, 1220 Port Dr, Myrtle Beach
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Pilot Club Meeting
    Conway Chamber of Commerce 203 Main St, Conway, SC 29526
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Healthy Routine Starts with Preventive Care —Hauser Group Read on Patch
  • If anyone sees our Roger please give us a call at 469-203-1300 or reply to this post.
    We're not sure if he got out of the house or is just not responding and hiding inside as he sometimes does. Thanks, Tony (Nextdoor Fox Horn/Forestbrook)
  • Please be careful if you have Wells Fargo.
    I just got an email mail which I thought was from them saying I was successfully enrolled in voice recognition, it says if you did not enroll please… (Nextdoor Palmetto Glen)
  • Hilton Grand Vacations posted a job opening for Recreation Coordinator - Part-Time in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • SmartStop Self Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - No Nights! in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Surfside Beach

North Myrtle Beach

  • 4 bites of restaurant news. Grand Strand sees new openings, one closure (myrtlebeachonline.com)
  • MYRTLE BEACH'S SECRET IS OUT: Fall is a fabulous time to travel to the Grand Strand (travelindustrytoday.com)
  • HS Football Rewind: Hilton Head passes second road test. HHCA, Battery Creek win (islandpacket.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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