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Coming up: 7th Annual Myrtlewood Golf Tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish South Carolina on the Myrtle Beach Patch calendar

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Good day Myrtle Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Myrtle Beach's new police chief change Ocean Boulevard safety?
  • How protected is your Myrtle Beach home from the next lightning strike?
  • What the $72 million beach renourishment means for Myrtle Beach's coast

Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual Myrtlewood Golf Tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish South Carolina and 8 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jack M.!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 79.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Myrtle Beach police chief outlines plans for department (wmbfnews.com) — Myrtle Beach's incoming police chief, Frederick Chambers, is outlining plans to tackle safety concerns, especially along Ocean Boulevard, while boosting transparency and community engagement. He says he'll spend his first months listening to officers and residents, reviewing the downtown curfew, and carefully weighing new technologies like cameras and drones to balance public safety with privacy.
   

• FIRST ALERT - Keeping your home safe from lightning (wmbfnews.com) — After a weekend with more than 60,000 lightning strikes statewide, including damage around Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, local homeowners are urged to harden their houses against future storms. Experts recommend professionally installed lightning protection systems, whole-home surge suppressors, careful monitoring for post-storm damage, and a close review of insurance coverage to avoid costly surprises when severe weather hits again.
   

• $72 million renourishment project completed in the Grand Strand (wmbfnews.com) — A $72 million beach renourishment project that rebuilt dunes and widened beaches from North Myrtle Beach through Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach and Garden City has just wrapped up. The work is designed to better protect oceanfront property from storm surge and erosion, and the Army Corps of Engineers will keep monitoring how the Grand Strand shoreline holds up.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Myrtle Beach

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Farmers Market →
    Surfside Beach, SC Calendar, Surfside Drive and N Willow Drive, Surfside Beach
    10:00 am
  • Conway Kiwanis Club →
    Conway Chamber of Commerce Mary Thompson Center on the backside of the Collins Park
    12:00 pm
  • Junior Achievement Launch of 3DE
    Conway Chamber of Commerce 203 Main St, Conway, SC 29526
    3:00 pm
  • The Deal Goes On →
    GTS Theatre, 1220 Port Dr, Myrtle Beach
    7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Little Lucy is missing.
    She ran out the door when we opened it to go to the car. In the area of Clear Creek Circle. Please let us know if you have seen her. (Nextdoor Market Common)
  • Hi there.
    In need of a plumber/handyman to come over and fix a few things. My toilet is running after I flush it. It works, but makes a running sound, so I… (Nextdoor Surfside Beach)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for PT Recreation Assistant/Pepper Geddings in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Part Time in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Socastee

  • South Carolina Couple Convicted in Heather Elvis Disappearance After Prosecutors Say Married Ex-Boyfriend Lured Her to a Boat Landing Using a Payphone Call (parktelegraph.com)
  • Friday Night Rivals Scholar Athlete (wpde.com)

North Myrtle Beach

  • Pennsylvania 4-H Members Compete in National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (morningagclips.com)
  • Palmetto Goodwill offers discounted school clothes, supplies while funding job training (wpde.com)
  • DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina (wbtw.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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