🌱 A Baby Was Found In The Bushes + New Store At Tanger Outlets

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• Baby found in the bushes.
• Golf fans get ready.
• New store at Tanger Outlets.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with periods of sun. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. A day-old baby was found in the bushes in North Myrtle Beach by a passerby. She was reportedly found lying in the dirt with no clothes or blanket. The newborn is now at the hospital after police say her mother, 21-year-old Britney Wheatle, a J-1 Visa student from Jamaica, left the baby. According to WMBF, Wheatle has been "charged with person who had charge/custody of child places child at risk/harm or abandons. The baby is in the NICU but is expected to survive. Wheatle is currently booked in the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on a $10,000 bond. The South Carolina Department of Social Services is also investigating the case." (WMBF)
2. It's official, the PGA Tour released its 2024 FedExCup Season schedule earlier this week, and it will be making a stop in the Grand Strand for the Myrtle Beach Classic. The dates are May 6 through May 12 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. See you there, golf fans! (WMBF)
3. It was announced earlier this week that Huk Performance Fishing opened a new store at the Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. The store will reportedly be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, August 9

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)
• Summer Night Swim — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (10:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The Kipper gets the call! Congratulations to Grant Kipp for being promoted to High-A South Bend!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• Discover South Carolina: "Did you know August is National Dog Month? The Palmetto State loves its furry friends, so be sure to check out these dog-friendly vacation spots for you and your canine companion’s next trip to SC!" (Discover South Carolina via Instagram)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Carly Pearce is hitting the road with Adam Doleac on the Country Music Made Me Do It Tour — coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Oct. 20! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Geoff Tate & Adrian Vandenberg are coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach March 2, 2024! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.!" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "🚨 TICKET DEAL: For a limited time you can get free tickets* to see Cowboy - The Ultimate Kid Rock Tribute here at House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Aug. 12! 🎟️ Tickets: https://livemu.sc/3rVry07 *Plus ticket fee" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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