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Cheers Myrtle Beach! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Myrtle Beach's new police chief means for your neighborhood
  • Where you can park free in downtown Myrtle Beach all winter
  • See why a Myrtle Beach spot tops SC's Mexican restaurant rankings

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, Mark S.!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Myrtle Beach police chief officially sworn in (myhorrynews.com) — Myrtle Beach's new police chief, Frederick Chambers, has now been formally sworn in, making his leadership of the Myrtle Beach Police Department official after a nationwide search. City leaders and residents were involved in the selection, and officials say they expect Chambers to guide the city's police force into "the Myrtle Beach of tomorrow."
   

• Free parking begins in downtown Myrtle Beach (myhorrynews.com) — If you park in downtown Myrtle Beach, you can now use city-owned spaces east of Kings Highway from 21st Avenue North to Sixth Avenue South for free through February 28, 2027. Meters will be clearly marked, apps will show no payment is needed, and overnight parking remains allowed where posted, though sleeping in vehicles and parking RVs or trailers is still prohibited.
   

• We Ranked The Best Mexican Restaurants In South Carolina And These Made The Cut (takingthekids.com) — Myrtle Beach's Fiesta Mexicana on 70th Avenue North tops a new ranking of South Carolina's best Mexican restaurants, praised for its lively atmosphere, generous portions, and standout dishes like Pina Rellena and seafood soup. The list also spotlights several notable spots in Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and North Charleston for readers exploring Mexican food around the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking to donate a reclining sofa.
    I seen a few places online that charge over 100.00 to donate it. I posted it on marketplace yesterday. It's only a year old. Any suggestions (Nextdoor Pine Lakes)
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Peraton Corporation posted a job opening for External Experienced Background Investigator - Myrtle Beach, SC in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Socastee

  • Volleyball Recap: Cane Bay Beats Socastee for Their Fourth Straight Victory (maxpreps.com)

North Myrtle Beach

  • North Myrtle Beach turns purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month kickoff (wpde.com)
  • Horry County officer named in Scott Spivey lawsuit is demoted. Here's why (myrtlebeachonline.com)

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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