🌱 Pub Fire + Judge Squashes Mask Mandate Ban + Winning Ticket

Good morning, Myrtle Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Myrtle Beach.

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How about Thursday's weather before we get started:

Mostly sunny, then a few clouds in the evening. High: 81 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, a 2-alarm fire in Little River with an unknown cause engulfed the popular Windjammer Pub in flames. The roadside bar, described by regulars as a place where everybody knows your name, is on the North and South Carolina state line, near Vereen Gardens. Crews from North Myrtle Beach and Calabash, North Carolina were on scene to help Horry County Fire Rescue. The fire was contained in less than two hours, there were no injuries, and an investigation is underway. (WPDE)
2. A federal judge has declared that South Carolina cannot enforce a ban on mask mandates in schools, citing that it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. Judge Mary Gieger Lewis says Proviso 1.108 discriminates against children with disabilities, unnecessarily segregating disabled students from others, and excluding them from participating in classroom education. Lewis says disabled students need to be given reasonable accommodation to allow them to attend classes. Governor McMaster's spokesperson, Brian Symmes, said the governor disagrees with the decision, and thinks parents should decide for their children. (WBTW)
3. Yet another Myrtle Beach lottery player has won a decent-sized jackpot. The player won $10,000 on Mega Millions, and missed the full jackpot by one number. The winning ticket was sold at the Food Lion grocery store at 3501 Belle Terre Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. (WMBF)
4. Surfside Beach Town Hall is moving to its new location by the end of October. Town Administrator Bill Shanahan said final tweaks to the former Coldwell Banker building on Highway 17 Business are being made, and then they can begin moving equipment and furnishings. The old building was closed in August due to airborne mold and structural issues. (MyHorryNews.com)
5. The Horry County Board of Education is participating in a class action lawsuit against the e-cigarette company, JUUL. The board joins hundreds of schools nationwide in the lawsuit that alleges the company targeted youth with flavored product and trendy packaging. The suit also claims JUUL falsely marketed its product as being safer than tobacco products. HC is seeking damages, citing that the products have caused harm, health problems and addiction in students. Florence One Schools joined the lawsuit earlier this year. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Red Cross blood drive @ Orangetheory Myrtle Beach (10:00 AM)
• Making Meaning: How Poetry Connects With Readers Libby Bernardin (10:00 AM)
• Next Of Kin @ Beaver Bar (1:00 PM)
• Horry County Planning Commission Workshop (virtual) (3:00 PM)
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Volunteer of the Year Celebration (5:00 PM)
• Miracle Max and the Pet Monsters @ Spokes and Bones for Fall Bike Week (7:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Those of us who frequent North Myrtle Beach know about the popular parking apps that make it easy to park in the area. Now, the City of Myrtle Beach is getting on board with a text-to-park system that is being used on a trial basis in the downtown area. (WPDE)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Check out these ten walking areas on the Grand Strand. Lace up your sneakers and enjoy the fall weather! (VisitMyrtleBeach.com)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's Adoption Success Story is brought to you by Murray Law Offices. About 6 months ago, Kathy adopted Lenny Jack formerly known as Ernest. He loves treats, blankets, cuddles, and he especially loves his new family! (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: Experience the magic of Nashville, Tennessee with nonstop service from MYR on Southwest Airlines! (Facebook)
• Meals on Wheels is in need of 20 more delivery drivers to meet increased demand in Horry County as the area continues to grow. (WBTW)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: Mark your calendars! MB Coastal 5K Oct. 16, MB Mini Marathon Oct. 17, Turkey Trot 5K at four locations Nov. 25 (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox Friday with your next update. The Fall Bike Rally is just getting started, and the upcoming weekend is the big finale. Be careful driving on the Grand Strand all this week! Look twice — save a life!

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— Kathy Mandell

About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.

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