🌱 FAST Fest Today, Sept. 2 + Man Dies Swimming In NMB

Hello, friends. Karena Garrity here with your Saturday edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• Stop by Fast Fest.
• Be careful swimming.
• Fire extinguished and no one was hurt.

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Now, today's weather: Sunny much of the time. High: 82 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Stop by the first-ever FAST Fest today, Saturday, Sept. 2 at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Conference Center, which is located in the Market Common area in Myrtle Beach. Building 600 is the Conference Center. This is a free, educational tech and e-sports conference for the whole family. Hope to see you there! (Fast Fest Live)
2. Forty-four-year-old Antwan Jones, who was vacationing in North Myrtle Beach this week from Indianapolis, was found dead in the water on Thursday night. The rip current risk in the area has been strong since Tropical Storm Idalia passed through on Wednesday night. Reportedly, Jones was found four blocks south of where he was last seen. A female swimmer was also pulled from the water on the same night. She was reportedly semi-responsive and taken to the hospital. According to Myhorrynews, "The U.S. Coast Guard issued a warning on Friday, urging those in the mid-atlantic over Labor Day weekend to 'exercise extreme caution when going into the water, especially for children and inexperienced swimmers, due to tropical storm impacts.'" (Myhorrynews)
3. During the early morning hours of Friday morning, the Horry County Fire Rescue crews were reportedly called to the 3000 block of Holmestown Road to a working commercial structure fire. According to WMBF, "No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation." (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, September 2

• Garage sale fundraising for missions trip to Asia (9:00 AM)
• 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:

• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "North Myrtle Beach Fire and Police were dispatched to the area of 405 South Ocean Blvd. for a swimmer in distress just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "This morning we were able to celebrate one of our longtime Property & Evidence technicians being re-sworn in as a Class 2 Officer after she completed further training & certification at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Congratulations to Malinda Shadoan of the Myrtle Beach Police Department." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "After yesterday’s storm, Rayne was looking for some sunshine! She decided to visit our friends at Elliott Beach Rentals knowing they are experts when it comes to the sun and fun! Rayne is a pint-sized pittie with a heart as big as her zest for life! To meet Rayne, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right.

— 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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