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Hello again Myrtle Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Myrtle Beach family sues funeral home over alleged casket mix-up
  • How Myrtle Beach pulled off its stunning fourth-quarter rivalry comeback
  • How one Myrtle Beach backyard became a haven for monarch butterflies

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: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some rain in the p.m.; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a couple of t-storms, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Monday: Sunshine, warm and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lawsuit Filed Against Myrtle Beach Funeral Home After Open Casket Error (wfxb.com) — A Myrtle Beach funeral home is facing a lawsuit after a January viewing where family members say their loved one, Iris Evans, was not in the open casket and another person wore her clothing. The family claims the mix-up took about two hours to correct and is suing Ocean View Funeral Home for breach of contract, gross negligence, and emotional distress, seeking unspecified damages.
   

2. Bell At The Beach: Myrtle Beach defeats Conway in Victory Bell rivalry (myhorrynews.com) — Myrtle Beach High kept the Victory Bell on the Grand Strand with a dramatic 44-37 homecoming win over Conway, storming back from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter. Junior quarterback Camden DeBruhl and receiver J.J. Brown powered the late surge that extended the Seahawks' rivalry dominance to four straight years. Fans saw a high-scoring thriller at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.
   

3. She turned her backyard into a butterfly sanctuary (azfamily.com) — A Myrtle Beach resident has transformed her backyard into a butterfly sanctuary, raising monarchs and other species while teaching neighbors how to help. With monarch populations in serious decline, she's growing milkweed, protecting local wetlands, and sharing tips on social media so more Grand Strand residents can support these fragile pollinators right from their own yards.
   

4. Horry County schools, police investigate bomb hoaxes at two high schools this week (wpde.com) — Families around Myrtle Beach should know that recent bomb threats targeting Conway High and North Myrtle Beach High were determined to be computer-generated hoaxes, though they briefly triggered a lockdown and police investigations. Horry County Schools also confirmed separate lockdowns at North Myrtle Beach Middle and Waterway Elementary due to an unrelated suspect search, underscoring how seriously local law enforcement treats any potential school threat.
   

5. Butterfly Whisperer of Myrtle Beach Shows How Backyards Can Help Monarchs, and Suncoast Yards Can Too – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — A Myrtle Beach resident has transformed her backyard into a monarch butterfly sanctuary, showing how simple plant choices can support struggling pollinators. Her approach, focused on milkweed and native plants, offers practical ideas Myrtle Beach homeowners can copy to help monarchs while also protecting coastal ecosystems. The story connects her efforts to broader coastal resilience and pollinator health.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What Should You Know Before Buying a Home in Myrtle Beach, SC? 7 Questions to Ask First —Greg Harrelson Read on Patch
  • Ready or not, here comes Halloween.
    Come by! This spot is decorated for the season, and there's a Halloween display you won't want to miss. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Walker Woods)
  • Good morning everyone.
    I would like to put a post out there for all the lovely neighbors that help me get through all the stuff that I was going through to help a neighbor… (Nextdoor Socastee)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

Ok Myrtle Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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