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And on the Myrtle Beach Patch calendar - 2nd Annual 29th Masonic District Masters and Wardens Club Car Truck & Motorcycle Show

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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:

  • How this free Myrtle Beach conference could jump-start local careers
  • How a 2023 Myrtle Beach driveway robbery just led to prison time
  • How $4 gas is changing daily life for Myrtle Beach drivers

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual 29th Masonic District Masters and Wardens Club Car Truck & Motorcycle Show and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Judy A.!

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 73.
  • Monday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. 3rd Annual Men & Male Youth Empowerment Conference Returns to Myrtle Beach (wfxb.com) — A free Men & Male Youth Empowerment Conference is coming to the Robert H. Reed Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Sept. 26, offering workshops, wellness screenings, and career resources for local men and boys. Attendees can explore job pathways, get professional headshots, learn about AI and the future of work, and connect with youth-serving organizations, veterans' resources, and financial literacy support.
   

2. Conway man pleads guilty to 2023 Myrtle Beach armed robbery, sentenced 10 years in prison (wpde.com) — Myrtle Beach residents are learning that a Conway man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery that targeted a woman at her Myrtle Beach home. Prosecutors say he and another suspect forced her inside at gunpoint and transferred money from her phone, with video and payment records helping secure the conviction while the co-defendant's case remains pending.
   

3. Pain at the pump: drivers cut back as gas prices surge above $4 (wbtw.com) — Drivers in Myrtle Beach are now paying an average of $4.04 for regular gas, nearly 50 cents more per gallon than a month ago. Locals say they're cutting back on trips, especially longer drives to nearby towns, and reshuffling household budgets as higher fuel and crude oil costs squeeze everything from family visits to weekly commuting routines.
   

4. This SC city a top US spot where you can vacation in the fall for under $500 (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Myrtle Beach has been ranked the second most affordable U.S. destination for a fall getaway, with average combined airfare and one-night hotel costs around $423. As summer crowds thin but warm weather lingers, the city's shoulder-season prices and slower pace could attract more budget-conscious visitors, supporting local hotels, restaurants, and attractions into the autumn months.
   

5. North Myrtle Beach topples St. James to start region play, begin season 5-0 (myhorrynews.com) — North Myrtle Beach's football team surged past St. James on the road, scoring 34 second-half points to stay unbeaten at 5-0 as region play begins. Running back Jayden Wilson powered the comeback with 258 rushing yards and two touchdowns, giving local fans hope that this tight-knit group can turn past losing seasons into a memorable campaign.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Had a great time visiting Myrtle Beach for the first time.
    Definitely will be back again. Southern hospitality was amazing. A little more slower pace then what I'm use to but always great to slow down and… (Nextdoor 68th Ave / 82nd Ave)
  • Incoming Myrtle Beach Police Chief Frederick Chambers begins his employment with the City of Myrtle Beach on Friday, Sept.
    18. Chambers expressed his excitement to get started and begin serving the Myrtle Beach community. He also wanted the opportunity to be in a Myrtle… (Nextdoor )
  • Brittain Resorts & Hotels posted a job opening for Sanitation/Custodian in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Schulte posted a job opening for Public Areas Attendant for Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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