🌱Dr. Rick Maxey Is Superintendent of the Year + Volunteers Needed

Hey, hello! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• Memorial Day events.
• Congratulations Dr. Rick Maxey.
• Volunteers needed.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a passing shower. High: 75 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Mark the calendar, Memorial Day is May 29, there will be events scheduled across Myrtle Beach to honor those who fought for the country, as well as those who died for the country. Click here for the full list of events with dates and times. (Myhorrynews)
2. Congratulations to Dr. Rick Maxey, the superintendent of Horry County Schools. He has been named the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) 2024 Superintendent of the Year! According to WMBF, Maxey has an impressive resume, "In 1989, Maxey began teaching English at Loris High School, he continued on with the district in a number of positions, including principal of both Carolina Forest High and Conway High, executive director for both middle and secondary schools and as the principal specialist for support services, where he supervised the Department of Special Education. Maxey was also the Deputy Superintendent for HCS for more than three years, where he supervised District Operations in the areas of facilities, food services, student affairs, and transportation. He has served in his current role as Superintendent since 2015. Maxey also taught English at Presbyterian College and Clemson University."(WMBF)
3. Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? The City of Myrtle Beach team is looking for volunteers to help out on Thursday, May 18, at the Garden of Hope. The Home Depot, along with Myrtle Beach's Neighborhood Services and Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism teams will be holding a re-planting day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heyward Park Community Garden of Hope. If you are interested in helping out, please register to volunteer by calling Neighborhood Services at 843-918-1061. Everyone is welcome! The Garden of Hope is located at 1395 Carver St. Hope to see you there! (City Of Myrtle Beach)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• "Death on the Causeway" Pre-Launch Party! (3:30 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "Turtles love some crunch! Well, that might be true but not when it comes to ulva! Also known as sea lettuce, this macroalgae is a natural food item for green sea turtles in the wild. It resembles green, wet tissue paper and grows in shallow waters in the spring. Our sea turtle biologists forage for ulva near the Aquarium before feeding it out to our green sea turtle patients undergoing rehab. This provides enrichment and sometimes sparks an appetite in any picky eater!" (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Stray intake 05-04-23. Intact male found on 26th Avenue S. Please remember these animals are not up for adoption yet. The purpose of these posts are to reunite lost pets with their owners. Animals will be held for five days to allow an owner time to reclaim them." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Get ready for Concert Week. May 10-16! $25 All-In Tickets to over 3,800 shows. It’s the perfect time to get tickets to see ALL your favorite artists and fill your year with live events." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
  

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— Karena Garrity

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