🌱Celebrate The Sun Fun Festival + Let The Music Play On This Weekend

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• Sun Fun Festival.
• Do you love music?
• Getting substitutes is a difficult task.

But first, today's weather: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. It's time for the 67th Annual Sun Fun Festival, which will be taking place at Plyler Park May 5 through the 7. Come out and watch the Sun Fun Parade on Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. The parade travels along Ocean Boulevard from 8th Avenue N. to 16th Avenue N. Click here for a schedule of events. Hope to see you there! (Visit Myrtle Beach)
2. The 6th annual Ocean Drive Music Festival presented by Carolina Outdoor Power Equipment is this weekend in North Myrtle Beach! Will you be part of the fun? (Outdoor Music Festival)
3. A fire broke out at Bar Harbor located at 100 North Ocean Blvd. on Wednesday morning. It was reportedly contained quickly. According to wpde.com, "Cpt. Jonathan Evans said it appears an A/C unit caught fire, but he is not sure of the extent of damage done to the building." (wpde.com)
4. Filling the positions for substitute teachers in Horry County Schools has become an increasingly difficult task. Reportedly, the district says that the substitutes are just not showing up! This has caused the Board of Education to look for other solutions to the problem which include increasing substitute teacher pay and providing other incentives. However, these solutions have not been met with success which may cause the BOE to look towards using an outside company to fill the need. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• 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:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "We’ve added 2022 Chicago Cubs second-round pick Jackson Ferris to the roster! The lefty is listed as the Cubs’ No. 8 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He was drafted out of IMG Academy." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Appreciation post for our Community Service Officers who work hard every day to help get students to school safely & so much more! If you see them in the morning, give them a wave!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Are you looking for some pool buddies? If so, then these love birds are just what you need! Buddy and Punkin love each other, love the water, love being active and would love to be adopted!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The 2023 Mother's Day Special is $30 per person and includes: - 1 Low Tide Ticket (choose between May 12, 13, or 14) - $10 in Splash Cash to be used at the ballpark - A photo on the video board - An on-field photo for your family. Photos must be submitted 48 hours in advance of game date. The on-field photo will be pre-game day-of game. For full info and to purchase: https://atmilb.com/3AKGIGD." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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