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What's up Myrtle Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Myrtle Beach's newest Carolina Forest hospital will offer residents
  • Why Myrtle Beach just blocked permits for the new Rock Fest
  • What Myrtle Beach leaders learned by living a month of simulated poverty

Also on today's calendar: Carolina Forest Dessert and Snack Fair and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mrs. G.!

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 75 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 75.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. McLeod Health gives inside look at new 48-bed Carolina Forest hospital opening this fall (myhorrynews.com) — A new 48-bed McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital near Myrtle Beach is set to open this fall, bringing the area its first inpatient hospital and 24/7 emergency care. Hundreds of residents toured the four-story facility, which will offer surgery, radiology, lab work, pharmacy, and extensive rehab services. Leaders say it's a major investment in Horry County's growing community.
   

2. City Of Myrtle Beach Denies Permits For Rock Fest (wfxb.com) — Myrtle Beach officials have denied permits for the proposed Rock Fest, creating a major obstacle for the new three-day music festival that was planned for May during an already packed event season. City leaders say back-to-back major events like bike weeks and CCMF strain staff and resources, and council has not yet voted on whether Rock Fest should move forward.
   

3. Myrtle Beach poverty simulation puts local leaders in families' shoes (wbtw.com) — Local leaders and residents in Myrtle Beach spent Friday role-playing families living on tight budgets during a poverty simulation at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center. Organized by the Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, the exercise walked participants through paying bills, securing housing, and finding food, with organizers hoping it inspires new programs to better support struggling families across the Grand Strand.
   

4. Ice rink survey aims to gauge interest in the Grand Strand (wmbfnews.com) — A local organizer is surveying Myrtle Beach residents to measure support for building an ice rink, hoping strong interest will attract partners and funding. With hockey players and skaters now driving to Florence, Charleston, or Wilmington, supporters say a rink here could boost recreation options and bring new economic activity to the Grand Strand.
   

📸 Around Myrtle Beach

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📸 Mr Gecko hanging out at the Boathouse —Mrs. G. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Meet and welcome Hannah McDaniels to the world
    4Ibs 11ozs 17 inches 11:59am 8/27/2026 7 wks early Look at that cute smile (Nextdoor Market Common)
  • Applications are open to be Myrtle Beach's next Poet Laureate!
    The position is an opportunity for a local poet to serve as the city's literary ambassador while inspiring creativity, literacy and a love of poetry… (Nextdoor )
  • Hilton Grand Vacations posted a job opening for Houseperson in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Westgate Resorts & Spa posted a job opening for Public Area Attendant 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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