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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:

  • What's putting Myrtle Beach's last wild Venus flytraps at risk now?
  • Planning the beach today? Read this Myrtle Beach rip current warning
  • How Myrtle Beach runners turned Ocean Boulevard into a racecourse

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, D H.!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, a couple of t-storms, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. World's only wild Venus flytraps in NC, SC are threatened. This film follows rescuers (charlotteobserver.com) — Just outside Myrtle Beach, the Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve shelters the last wild Venus flytraps in South Carolina, even as development, fire-management challenges and poaching threaten their survival. A new documentary, "Flytrap Town," follows local and regional "Flytrap Champions" who rescue plants from construction sites, while conservationists push for stronger federal protections and invite public support through donations and future educational screenings.
   

2. UPDATE: Rip current statement for Myrtle Beach area and Coastal Georgetown until Saturday evening (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Beachgoers in the Myrtle Beach area face dangerous rip currents today, with a National Weather Service statement in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Officials warn that even strong swimmers can be pulled from shore, urge people to swim near lifeguards, avoid flooded roads and vulnerable causeways, and signal for help rather than fighting the current.
   

3. Runners hit Myrtle Beach streets for Mini Marathon, Coastal 5K (wbtw.com) — Myrtle Beach streets filled with runners Saturday for the surf-themed Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K, starting near 8th Avenue North and finishing by the Boardwalk. Locals and visitors chased personal bests, collected surfboard medals, and wrapped up with music, refreshments, and awards at Grand Strand Brewing Company, including cash prizes and special recognition for Horry and Georgetown county runners.
   

4. Indigo Girls cancel concert after fatal crash involving tour bus (sfchronicle.com) — Fans in Myrtle Beach expecting to see the Indigo Girls on Saturday night will need new plans after the duo canceled the show following a fatal crash that killed their longtime tour bus driver on I-20. The band says it's grieving the loss, has paused several dates, and will announce rescheduled plans once they're ready to resume touring.
   

5. Horry County schools, police investigate bomb hoaxes at two high schools this week (wpde.com) — Bomb threats this week triggered brief lockdowns at Conway High and investigations at North Myrtle Beach High, though police later confirmed the Conway threat was a computer-generated hoax. Horry County Schools also reported unrelated lockdowns at North Myrtle Beach Middle and Waterway Elementary while officers searched for a nearby suspect, underscoring ongoing safety vigilance across Grand Strand campuses.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Upon leaving Avalon this morning I had a baby deer cross in front of my car near the pool area.
    Thank God I don't fly through the neighborhood or it would have been hit. It was just as surprised as I was. Thank you Father for keeping my speed… (Nextdoor Avalon at Carolina Forest)
  • When a neighbor could not walk, they loaned her a lift machine to move her around the house.
    It was new with all instructions and pieces. zThe thing cost several thousand dollars. No charge to borrow. Once it was no longer needed, we… (Nextdoor Palmetto Glen)
  • IICRC posted a job opening for Join Our Evening Cleaning Team / Earn 650-700/Month - PT Socastee Area in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Jim 'N Nick's posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member, Jim 'N Nick's Myrtle Beach, SC! - Earn $16-$20/hr! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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