🌱 Horry County Fire Rescue Promotions + Water Temperatures Rising

Hello, hello. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including news on...

• New promotions. Congratulations!
• What is happening in the water?
• Music in the park Sunday.

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Now, today's weather: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. It was an eventful Thursday evening for Horry County Fire Rescue which promoted five workers within its department. Among promotions were Capt. Bogg Middleton and Lt. Chad Loyd. Congratulations! (WMBF)
2. Is marine life in Myrtle Beach being threatened by rising ocean temperatures in Florida? According to wpde.com, "The water temperature [Friday] in Myrtle Beach was 86 degrees, but the hottest recorded water temperature is 90.5 degrees. Florida made headlines this week with an unofficial record measurement of 101 degrees [water temperature]. 'It’s the beginning of something that could get a lot worse,' said Dr. Dan Abel, Professor of Marine Science at CCU." (wpde.com)
3. Music in the Memorial Park will take place on Sunday, July 30. Bring your friends and family to Memorial Park for a free concert and enjoy the summer sounds of live music from 5 to 8 p.m. at Surfside Drive and N. Willow Drive in Surfside Beach. Hope to see you there! (Surfside Beach)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, July 29

• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 AM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• MyrtleBeach.com: "Yes, the water really is this blue. This phenomenon is due to: •Lack of storms offshore •Little river runoff into the ocean •Lack of strong winds •Less phytoplankton to absorb blue light Tag us in all of your aqua blue shots." (MyrtleBeach.com via Instagram)
• Discover South Carolina: "It’s okra season in South Carolina! From frying, pickling, baking, boiling and everything in between, there’s so many ways to prepare the delicious vegetable. 🧑‍🍳 What’s your favorite way to eat okra?" (Discover South Carolina via Instagram)
• South Carolina Aquarium: "We might be biased, but there’s nothing like the passion, camaraderie and collective impact when teens teach teens through our High School Intern Program. We’re always in awe witnessing the way they uplift one another." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Stray intakes 07-27-23. 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)

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— Karena Garrity

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