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Hello again Myrtle Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What today's housing numbers really mean for Myrtle Beach buyers and sellers
  • Why Shriners' mini cars and clowns filled Myrtle Beach streets
  • Conway man gets decade in prison for Myrtle Beach home robbery

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, D H.!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More Homes, Fewer Buyers Who Can Afford Them: Horry County's Real Estate Market After Labor Day 2026 MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — Myrtle Beach homeowners and buyers are facing a market with plenty of listings but fewer people who can comfortably afford them, as higher mortgage rates squeeze purchasing power. Local data show single-family sales in key Myrtle Beach ZIP codes holding up while condos soften under rising insurance and HOA costs, leaving both buyers and sellers with limited leverage this fall.
   

2. Shriners take over Myrtle Beach streets with mini cars, clowns, and charitable mission (wbtw.com) — Myrtle Beach streets are packed this weekend as the South Atlantic Shrine Association's fall festival rolls through with mini cars, clowns, and plenty of music, all to support Shriners Children's hospitals. Volunteers and performers say the parade is about both fun and raising awareness for specialized pediatric care, with families and visitors lining the route to cheer them on.
   

3. Conway man sentenced to 10 years in prison after Myrtle Beach robbery (wmbfnews.com) — A Conway man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting an armed robbery at a woman's Myrtle Beach home while she was taking out the trash. Prosecutors say he forced her back inside at gunpoint and used her phone to send himself money, with video and digital records helping investigators secure the conviction.
   

4. Don't Want the Medians on Highway 17? Here's What Your Options Actually Are MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com) — Drivers heading through North Myrtle Beach on Highway 17 will soon face new concrete medians at five intersections, limiting left turns and forcing more U-turns for access. The piece explains why SCDOT is pushing the safety project, how residents missed earlier chances to influence the design, and what Myrtle Beach–area locals can still do before the next segment is finalized.
   

5. S.C. nurse practitioners push for more authority (wrdw.com) — Nurse practitioners meeting in Myrtle Beach are renewing a push to let advanced practice nurses work independently in South Carolina, without paying for physician oversight agreements that can cost thousands each month. They plan to re-file a full practice authority bill in the 2027 legislative session, arguing it would improve access to primary care and reduce costly emergency room visits statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KUDOS to the Fire Fighters at Myrtle Beach Fire Station 5!
    I replaced the five smoke detectors in my house a few months ago (they were over 10 years old and should be replaced at that time). I bought brand… (Nextdoor Cipriana Park)
  • There has been a group of masked men checking cars and stealing the past few days.
    Multiple people have got them on camera. Does anyone have footage of them or noticing what nearby neighborhood they are coming from? They are… (Nextdoor Arrowhead)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Brittain Resorts & Hotels posted a job opening for Night Auditor 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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