🌱Big Winner: $2M Off A $20 Scratch-Off +Be Safe This Hurricane Season

Hello, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today's issue includes updates on:

• Summer fun.
• Be safe this hurricane season.
• Winning lottery ticket.

But first, today's weather: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. It's officially summer and Myrtle Beach State Park has an abundance of special programs going on that will be kicking off this month, including crab catching, to nature art, to exploring the maritime forest. On Fridays, you can join sea turtle patrol as they search for turtle crawls or meet saltwater creatures in a kiddie pool touch tank. Click here for more programs. (wpde.com)
2. Hurricane season is upon us. To be safe, Horry County residents can sign up for emergency alerts by clicking here. Those who sign up will get alerts about the following: hurricane and tropical weather-related alerts, severe weather alerts, road closures related to events held within the city and boil water notices or disruption notices from the city's Public Works. (wbtw.com)
3. Looking for something fun and different to do today? If you are a car lover, head over to The Corvettes at the Beach car show today, June 3 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, next to Dave and Buster’s. Hope to see you there! (wpde.com)
4. The Grand Strand is hot right now for lottery winnings. In just one month's time there was a second big million-dollar winner. This most recent winner won a reported $2 million off a $20 scratch off. According to WMBF, "The lottery states the odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 1,245,000." (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Firearms Safety Training (11:00 AM)
• SPECIAL EVENT! "SHELLYBELLY" Michelle Rider! (4:00 PM)
• 2023 Summer Kickoff Bash | Lauren Alaina featuring Jameson Rodgers (5:30 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "Happy Pride Month! To our friends, family, staff and guests in the LGBTQIA+ community, we celebrate you this month (and every day)! The Aquarium is a place of wonder for all people, and we welcome you to visit, explore and connect." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "A walk-off win in Myrtle Beach! Miguel Pabon hits a sacrifice fly to give the Pelicans a 7-6 win in 10 innings." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " Tickets for the Black Veil Brides & VV: TOUR 2023 are now on sale! Get yours quick. They are going to sell out fast! Tickets, https://livemu.sc/3N9igWJ" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Fagin! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Atlantic Heating & Cooling of North Myrtle Beach. Fagin is a lovable and friendly dog that will steal your heart with his playful nature. To meet Fagin, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/ " (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: "We couldn't be more excited for new flights from Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) on Allegiant! Flights are available to book now at allegiant.com!" (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 8)
• Play -True West (June 15)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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