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Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Myrtle Beach Patch calendar

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Greetings Myrtle Beach! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What can families expect at this year's Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam?
  • How a North Myrtle Beach resident sparked an ethics case against the mayor
  • Were you near 12th Avenue North beach access Sunday afternoon?

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, Patrick C.!

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 74.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam (grandstrandmag.com) — Myrtle Beach residents can gear up for the 9th annual Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam, rolling into the Old Myrtle Square Mall site October 30–November 1 with more than 5,000 Jeeps and 30,000 expected attendees. From sunrise beach crawls and a huge obstacle course to trunk-or-treat, costume contests, vendors, and Family Day, the festival offers affordable fun at $10 for adults and free admission for kids 12 and under.
   

2. Two North Myrtle Beach Officials, One Ethics Law: Mayor Heads to Hearing as Former Councilwoman Is Fined $61,500 MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — North Myrtle Beach residents will see their mayor face a public State Ethics Commission hearing in February over alleged income disclosure failures, while a former councilwoman has already been fined $61,500 for years of missing campaign reports. The piece explains how a local resident's records request triggered the mayor's case and shows how state time limits and slow enforcement can leave potential conflicts undisclosed for years.
   

3. Investigators Seek Information Regarding Explosive Device Found In NMB (wfxb.com) — Local investigators are asking anyone who was near the 12th Avenue North beach access in North Myrtle Beach Sunday afternoon to share photos, videos, or observations after a homemade explosive device was found and safely disposed of. Police say the device could have caused serious injury and have swept the area multiple times, finding no additional threats but still seeking tips.
   

4. ONEFlight, Myrtle Beach Classic tournament sponsor faces lawsuits alleging Ponzi-like scheme (wbtw.com) — Myrtle Beach golf fans may see turbulence around the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic, as the tournament's headline sponsor faces multiple federal lawsuits alleging a Ponzi-like scheme after abruptly pausing operations. Visit Myrtle Beach says it still plans to sponsor the 2027 event at Dunes Golf and Beach Club, while courts sort out claims that ONEFlight is withholding millions in customer funds.
   

5. Carolinas GCSA achieves milestone (golfcourseindustry.com) — Myrtle Beach will host a record-setting Carolinas GCSA Conference and Trade Show November 16–18, as the golf superintendents' association tops 2,000 members and sells out exhibit space. Organizers say strong industry support and Myrtle Beach's relative November affordability are drawing attendees from nearly 30 states, reinforcing the city's profile as a major golf destination.
   

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  • Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market Is Changing—But It Is Not Falling Apart —Greg Harrelson Read on Patch
  • I love the whole vibe of Dagwoods and the food is unparalleled!
    Plenty to choose from and everyone is so nice there! The French Dip is my favorite and you cant go wrong with the Joe Fraser Fries! (Nextdoor Plantation Dr)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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