🌱 10th Annual 'Wheel to Surf' Clinic + School Safety Ramped Up

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find news about:

• School safety.
• Everyone can enjoy surfing this weekend.
• Fundraiser for MDA.

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Now, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. With student and staff safety at the forefront, schools in Horry County have stepped up security for the new school year. Every school has an armed officer, additional signage has been added to many schools to help visitors know where to enter schools and also to help first responders navigate school campuses. In addition, several schools, like Pee Dee Elementary, are using clear backpacks. (WMBF)
2. This weekend is the 10th annual "Wheel to Surf" clinic, sponsored by the nonprofit Adaptive Surf Project. The event, which allows people with disabilities to experience the thrill of surfing, will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at the 13th Avenue South beach access in Surfside Beach. According to WBTV, "Brock Johnson, the event’s founder and assistant director of Adaptive Surf Project, said he expects hundreds of people to be in the water this weekend and that they will leave with big smiles on their faces." (WBTW)
3. You are invited to a fundraiser hosted by Nailed It, in The Market Common, on Sept. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will be basket raffles, food and Art Bar Projects of your choice. For more information click here. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, August 24

• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "Say cheese! We have a surprise release! Gorgonzola, Queso, Goat (pictured) and Andrey, four of our patients that have been undergoing rehabilitation in the Sea Turtle Care Center™, have been cleared for release." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Myrtle Beach Police Department is currently investigating a runaway/missing person case regarding two juveniles, who are possibly together, Damien Doucette, 16, and Devon Doss, 15." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Lost dog: Dalton, an 8-year-old neutered male, has been missing from Adrian Highway in Conway since 07-03-23. Dalton is microchipped, and his pet parents are offering a reward to anyone who finds Dalton. Please contact Donald at 843-421-4110." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Simba! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. This sweet boy is anxiously waiting to unleash his inner lion and bring joy, warmth, and endless cuddles to his forever home." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "School Zone Awareness. School has started and school zone speed limits are back in effect. While traveling to and from work or any destination in the morning or afternoon please be mindful of school zones and increased traffic." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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