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And on the Myrtle Beach Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where does Myrtle Beach's extra 1% tourism tax really go?
  • How much rain and risk Myrtle Beach faces from Isaias
  • When and where to enjoy Myrtle Beach's 2026 Greek Festival

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, Fernando M.!

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the p.m.; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Myrtle Beach City Council, Chamber of Commerce discuss Tourism Development Fees (myhorrynews.com) — Myrtle Beach officials just reviewed how the city's one-percent Tourism Development Fee brings in over $43 million a year and how that money is spent. Most funds go to the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for marketing to out-of-state visitors, with the rest available for property tax relief or tourism-related projects that can affect local services and infrastructure.
   

2. Isaias likely to become a hurricane. How much rain to expect for Myrtle Beach area (thestate.com) — Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane but track west of the Carolinas, still bringing 2–4 inches of rain and slight flash-flood risk to the Myrtle Beach area. Local officials urge residents to review Horry County's hurricane guide, prepare 72-hour emergency kits, and understand evacuation zones and shelter transportation options in case conditions worsen.
   

3. 2026 Myrtle Beach Greek Festival Returns (myhorrynews.com) — Myrtle Beach residents can gear up for the 2026 Greek Festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, running Oct. 15–18 with free shuttle service from Captain George's. You'll find extensive Greek food, pastries, church tours, daily prayer services, dance performances, and kids' activities, making it a family-friendly way to enjoy local culture and cuisine.
   

4. Nearly 3 acres of land being cleared in Myrtle Beach. What's being built there? (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Nearly three acres near downtown Myrtle Beach are being cleared for Serenity at 10th, an 89-unit apartment complex at Robert Grissom Parkway and Mr. Joe White Avenue. The project will offer one- and two-bedroom multifamily units, though an opening date isn't yet known, signaling more housing options and construction activity in the city's core.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What Should You Know Before Buying a Home in Myrtle Beach, SC? 7 Questions to Ask First —Greg Harrelson Read on Patch
  • I want to tell my neighbors on Hunter's Trail how much I enjoy their displays for Halloween.
    A lot of work and a lot of money. If you see an old lady driving slowly by your house, that's me! Thank you! (Nextdoor Hunters Ridge)
  • My daughter found this dog off of 31 near 544.
    She was coming off the ramp. Does anybody know whose dog this is? She does not have a chip and she's very friendly and you can tell she was… (Nextdoor Walker Woods)
  • Stars and Strikes posted a job opening for Arcade Attendant in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Contract Processor II 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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