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🌱 Why a low-flying plane over Pawleys Island led to criminal charges

Pawleys Island, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Pawleys Island! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a low-flying plane over Pawleys Island led to criminal charges

Also on today's calendar: PFLAG Pride Pizza in the Park and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Friday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pilot Charged After Low Beach Flybys Spark Alarm (aero-news.net) — Beachgoers on Pawleys Island recently endured frighteningly low flybys from a small plane, leading to criminal charges against the pilot after an FAA investigation. Witnesses reported the aircraft passing extremely close to the sand and beachfront homes near Atlantic Avenue, prompting multiple 911 calls and renewed concerns about aviation safety over crowded local beaches.
   

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  • Love both hairdressers at this salon.
    Diane Haskins is my gal. The owner is Debbie. It’s in PI and very close (Nextdoor Pawleys Place)
  • I want to share my experience with Best Buy.
    I purchased a refrigerator May 22. Was supposed to be delivered May 30. Between 7 and 7. My husband took off the front door as well as the oven… (Nextdoor Pawleys Retreat)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Pawleys Island. Apply here.
  • Associa posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Pawleys Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawleys Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Murrells Inlet

  • Now-former Myrtle Beach detective pulled gun on co-worker for heating fish in department microwave, report says (wbtw.com)
  • 21-year-old charged in North Myrtle Beach hit-and-run, police say (wbtw.com)

Georgetown

  • From Naval Stores to Rice Fields: The Hidden History of Georgetown, SC (mountpleasantmagazine.com)
  • New Georgetown youth theater group to launch with ‘Legally Blonde Jr.' summer production (whosonthemove.com)
  • Local Senior Networking Group hosts food drive for Meals on Wheels (whosonthemove.com)

Ok Pawleys Island! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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