🌱High School Rodeo Is Coming + Lifeguards Job, Beach Safety!

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on:

• Surfworks is in the works!
• Get your cowboy boots and hat ready for the rodeo.
• Lifeguard jobs, beach safety!

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine giving way to clouds. High: 60 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The developers of Surfworks, (which is slated to be South Carolina's first surf and adventure park) are getting excited because word is that construction on the ultra-cool, wicked fun park could begin sometime this year. That's great news since the hope is the park will be completed and ready to open by 2025. The park will boast a surf lagoon, an on-site skatepark, an amphitheater and a variety of eateries. (WMBF)
2. At the Myrtle Beach City Council workshop held on Tuesday, the Myrtle Beach Fire Department urged that the only focus for lifeguards should be on beach safety. The way things are currently, lifeguards also handle beach chair rentals, which is allowed as per the beach service franchise agreement. The fire department recommends amending the current franchise agreement and separating lifeguards and rental staff, which would follow the United States Life Saving Association’s guidelines for beach safety. (wpde.com)
3. Are you ready for the rodeo? Mark your calendars for the South Carolina High School Rodeo Association championship, which will be held on March 17 and 18 at Res-Les Farm located at 1208 Gilbert Rd. in Conway. The gate opens at 6:30 p.m. with performances starting at 8 p.m. Reportedly 150 students will be competing, many are locals and others will be coming from all over the state. Events will include bull and bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping and steer wrestling. Students in high school and junior high will be competing to win money, scholarships and a chance to progress to nationals. Tickets are $10. Children under five are free. Hope to see you there! (Myhorrynews)
4. Tuesday, the Myrtle Beach Planning Commission unanimously approved a plan for the development of 200 plus homes in the Market Common area. The development is reportedly slated for the corner of Farrow Parkway and Phyllis Boulevard and although a traffic study was done that stated,"roads will not be negatively impacted by the development," pushback from some residents is still in place. According to WMBF, "HOA president of the Reserve at Market Common, Paul Meunier, said he and other residents will not stop their fight against the project and plan to voice their concerns to the city council." (WMBF)
5. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further, this weekend Clash at the Coast is returning to Myrtle Beach Sports Center on March 11-12. Come enjoy some great volleyball competition. Tickets are $20 for a weekend pass, or $12 single-day pass. See you there! ( Showtime Events)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "To celebrate PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week we will have adoptable pets at the NMB PetSmart on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12. Join us both days from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. to meet your new best friend!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "11 countries are represented by 20 former Pelicans in the 2023 World Baseball Classic! Best of luck to each and every one of them!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• South Carolina Stingrays: "Happy National Athletic Trainers Month to our very own, Jacqui Gutierrez! Thank you for all your hard work!" (South Carolina Stingrays via Instagram)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " David Cook is coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on June 10! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM! Ticket info: https://livemu.sc/3INVtwa" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: " The center lane on Hwy 17 is for left turns. This lane is not for passing or to travel in (56-05-1890 & 56-05-1920). This video is from the Nebraska Department of Transportation and is a..." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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