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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What changes come with North Myrtle Beach’s new fire chief appointment?
  • North Myrtle Beach father charged after infant hospitalized with severe injuries
  • Which NMB Chiefs teams are surging as region play wraps up?

Also on today's calendar: Trigg Watson and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Myrtle Beach names John Galganski fire chief (myhorrynews.com) — North Myrtle Beach has promoted deputy fire chief John Galganski to lead the city’s 60-officer fire department starting May 16, succeeding retiring chief Billy Floyd. Galganski brings extensive leadership training and recent local experience, and both chiefs emphasize continued strong service and community relationships for residents.
   

2. 5 Myrtle Beach area crime stories you need to catch up on. Here's what to know (myrtlebeachonline.com) — One of this week’s major crime stories involves a North Myrtle Beach resident charged after hospital staff reported severe injuries to a 2‑month‑old child. The roundup also highlights a federal hate‑crime indictment, a large drug‑money laundering plea, a Myrtle Beach hotel stabbing, and sentencing in an armed robbery case, underscoring a busy week for area law enforcement.
   

3. NMB Chiefs spring sports roundup given - North Myrtle Beach Times (nmbtimes.com) — North Myrtle Beach sports fans get a full rundown of recent Chiefs and Lady Chiefs action, from boys and girls soccer to boys and girls lacrosse. The article highlights key wins, tough losses, standout scorers, and upcoming region matchups, all centered on NMB’s high school teams and home fields.
   

4. ‘Really taking a chance': Myrtle Beach fire battalion chief looks back on 2009 wildfire, cautions against burning amid drought (wbtw.com) — A Myrtle Beach fire battalion chief recalls battling the massive 2009 wildfire that stretched up to North Myrtle Beach near the House of Blues and warns conditions are ripe for another big blaze. With drought persisting and a statewide burn ban in place, he urges residents to avoid backyard burning that could quickly endanger nearby neighborhoods, including those around North Myrtle Beach.
   

5. Beachfront dream, billionaire budget: Flood insurance pricing SC buyers from paradise (myrtlebeachonline.com) — North Myrtle Beach is highlighted as facing major to severe long-term flood risk, with images of past storm flooding underscoring the stakes for local homeowners. The story explains how new FEMA risk models and rising premiums are making coastal living harder to afford, and why some residents across the Grand Strand are reconsidering flood insurance altogether.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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