🌱Horry County Needs Bus Drivers Desperately + Arts And Craft Festival

Welcome back, Myrtle Beach! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find news about...

• Have you ever thought of being a bus driver?
• Arts and Crafts festival coming up soon.
• More guns being found by TSA.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Looking for a new job? There are a number of openings in the Horry County Schools that desperately need filling such as bus drivers and custodians. There are currently 80 positions open for bus drivers in the district. All you need is a commercial driver’s license and three weeks of training. For more information, about applying click here. (WMBF)
2. Mark your calendars now for the Craftsmen’s Classic™ Art & Craft Festival, which will take place Aug. 4, 5, 6 at 2101 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach. The festival will feature a large array of original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America, complete with many exhibitors' demonstrations throughout the weekend. There will be something there for every style, taste, and budget. For more information click here. (Myrtle Beach Convention Center)
3. More travelers are reportedly trying to get guns through TSA. According to WMBF, "So far this year, TSA has found 42 guns across the state, surpassing the total number found in all of 2022. TSA’s Federal Security Director David Mcmahon said whether you simply forget or intentionally bring a gun to MYR (Myrtle Beach International Airport), you can expect to miss your flight and take a trip straight to jail." (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Friday, July 28

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (9:00 AM)
• Mermaid Camp — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 PM)
• 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:

• South Carolina National Guard: "Congratulations are in order. U.S. Army Maj. Ben Thornton, South Carolina National Guard, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel during a promotion ceremony at the adjutant general complex in Columbia, South Carolina, July 26." (South Carolina National Guard via Instagram)
• South Carolina Aquarium: "We're all smiles for reducing our plastic use! There's only a few more days before the July Plastic Free Ecochallenge concludes! So, tell us: What was your favorite plastic swap, habit change or learning opportunity you had this month?" (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Pelicans win their third straight! Another double-digit run performance gives the Birds their second win against the Nationals this week." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Daniella! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Stay up to date with your school's and HCS news, social media, and info with the HCS Mobile App! Visit https://www.horrycountyschools... and download the app for iOS or Google Play." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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