🌱 Get Shopping, It's Tax-Free Weekend + A Slew Of Car Break Ins

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• Tax-free weekend.
• Dune repaired.
• A slew of car break-ins.

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Now, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Are you ready to go shopping? It's tax-free weekend in South Carolina, Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6. According to WBTW, "Stores and shopping centers across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, including the Tanger Outlet Factory Centers, are already gearing up for the rush as shoppers look to take advantage of the tax discount." (WBTW)
2. Dune crossovers 76 and 80 Avenues North are the latest dunes to be rebuilt and open in Myrtle Beach following destruction by Hurricane Ian last fall. There are 13 other dunes that still need repairs and will be worked on throughout the remainder of the summer. (WMBF)
3. It was a busy time for car break-ins, during the early morning hours Tuesday, in North Myrtle Beach. Police are enlisting the help of the public to help find the perpetrators of these crimes. According to WMBF, "The suspects smashed car windows and rummaged through mostly center consoles before making off with an unknown amount of cash and weapons." If you have any information, please contact the North Myrtle Beach Police Department’s tip line. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, August 3

• Author Caleb Wygal at the Surfside Festival of the Arts! (10:00 AM)
• Jr. Aquarist Camp — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (12:00 PM)
• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Myrtle Beach Police Department is currently investigating a runaway/missing person case regarding Cristofer Moran Flores, 16, who was last seen in the area of the 1300 block of Apache Street on Friday, July 28, around 1:22 p.m." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Draft picks are here! We have added 2023 Chicago Cubs 8th round pick Brett Bateman and 18th round selection Brian Kalmer to our roster. Outfielder Cristian More has been assigned to the Arizona Complex League." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Stray intakes 08-02-23. Please remember these animals are not up for adoption yet. The purpose of these posts is 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)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Punkin! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. This spirited pooch may have been found as a stray, but she has quickly become a shining star at the shelter, captivating everyone with her vibrant personality. To meet Punkin, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. 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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