🌱 Home Sales In The Area Are Lagging + Cure For ALS Golf Tournament

Hey, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we have these stories and more...

• A camper blew up.
• House sales are lagging.
• Cure for ALS golf tournament.

But first, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The Surfside Fire Department, the Horry County Fire Rescue and the Horry County Police Department all responded to a fire rescue incident, which reportedly occurred at the 5000 block of S. Kings Highway at 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday night. According to WMBF, "The Horry County Fire Rescue is investigating what they are calling an 'apparent' explosion that left one person hurt and a camper destroyed. The extent of those injuries was not immediately available. In addition to the destroyed camper, two other campers were damaged. Fire officials are working to determine the cause." (WMBF)
2. Home sales are lagging in the Myrtle Beach area due to low inventory and a rise in mortgage rates. According to wpde.com, "Home sales slid [in the area] for the second consecutive month.
   According to the National Association of Realtors, they’re down more than 3 percent nationwide. In fact, sales are down 23 percent compared to this time last year. Mortgage rates are also about double what they were in 2021 and that has sidelined a number of buyers. A lowering in demand would normally drive prices down, but here in Myrtle Beach, home prices are up 1.8 percent compared to last year." (wpde.com)
3. The Fourth Annual Swing for the Cure for ALS golf tournament is taking place this weekend on Sunday, June 25 at the Indigo Creek golf course. The event is dedicated to raising money to help in the fight against ALS in South Carolina. For more information email navyretguy635@gmail.com. (WBTW)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Friday, June 23

• Mermaid Camp — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
• Time Warp (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:

• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " Cowboy – The Ultimate Kid Rock Tribute comes to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Aug. 12! Get tickets. https://livemu.sc/3qPS7Dv" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Pelicans keep the hot streak going! The Birds take the series opener in Kannapolis to move to 39-25 on the season." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Increased Starting Pay Effective July 1! Have you been thinking about starting a career in Law Enforcement? Looking to move to a new area? Want to work at the beach? The Myrtle Beach Police Department is hiring!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " Ladies R&B Kickback Concert Series presents Dru Hill with special guest Case, coming to House of Blues on Sept. 24! Tickets on sale Friday at 12 p.m. Ticket info: https://livemu.sc/3Jn11ia" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

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