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Hey there, Myrtle Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a small kitchen fire displaced four Myrtle Beach families Sunday
  • How a Myrtle Beach conference is shaping local young men's futures
  • See which hurricanes brought Myrtle Beach its strongest recorded winds

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, Debra S.!

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kitchen fire displaces 4 units at Horry County apartment building (wbtw.com) — Four Myrtle Beach-area households were displaced Sunday after a kitchen fire in a Brentmoor Drive apartment building triggered sprinklers that flooded three floors, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Firefighters say the blaze was quickly controlled and no one was hurt, but residents in four units must now find temporary housing while water damage is addressed.
   

2. Myrtle Beach empowerment conference teaches male youth skills for future careers (wbtw.com) — Young men from across the area gathered in Myrtle Beach on Saturday for the third annual Men & Male Youth Empowerment Conference, focusing on career readiness and leadership. Held at the General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center, the event offered hands-on skills like interviewing and financial literacy, plus exposure to industries from hospitality to aviation maintenance, all aimed at building brighter futures for local youth.
   

3. Tropical Cyclone Wind History for Wilmington and Myrtle Beach (weather.gov) — Myrtle Beach's long history with tropical storms and hurricanes is laid out through detailed wind records, including a 106 mph gust during Hurricane Hazel in 1954. The article explains how official observations moved from the old Air Force base to North Myrtle Beach Airport and lists every storm since the 1940s that brought tropical-storm-force winds to the Grand Strand.
   

4. South Florence's James, Hartsville's Hillian help power big wins & other high school football recaps (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Myrtle Beach High fell 46-20 to South Florence on Friday, but local fans have more big matchups ahead, including North Myrtle Beach hosting West Florence this week. The roundup highlights standout performances, region standings, and kickoff times for dozens of Pee Dee and Grand Strand teams, helping you plan which Friday night lights to catch next.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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