🌱 Horry County School Looking To Fill Several Positions + It's Hot

Hey, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Salvaging the sunken tugboat.
• Need a job?
• History gets a facelift.

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Now, today's weather: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The sunken tugboat that is off the North Myrtle Beach Coast is in the process of being salvaged. The project will be ongoing through Aug. 25. According to wpde.com, "A one-half mile safety zone will be in effect in all directions from position 33° 46.245N, 078° 40.159W. (1/2)." (wpde.com)
2. If you are looking for a job in the Horry County School system, now is the time to submit your application. There are 97 teacher vacancies, 85 bus driver vacancies and 40 custodial vacancies. The hope is to fill as many of these open positions before the school year begins. (Myhorrynews)
3. Beginning this October, the Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project will be giving one of Myrtle Beach's most historic roads a facelift with a price tag of $115,000. The project is being overseen by the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance and the work is expected to take between 6 to 9 months. (WBTW)
4. On Sunday, Aug. 13, Myrtle Beach's heat index was measured at the highest of the year reportedly reaching feels-like temperatures of 116 degrees. Stay cool if you can! (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, August 16

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM and 7:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Pelicans Ballpark hosts over 60 games each season with plenty of events in-between. For Dan Bailey and his crew, it's an around-the-clock job to keep the place running smoothly. This is a Beak Behind the Curtain." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "For a limited time you can score buy one, get one ticket to Departure: The Journey Tribute Band, here on Sept. 3! Link in our bio for BOGO tickets" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: "Rock Your Squad By the Numbers!" (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "What's your least favorite season? Ours is definitely hurricane season! Be prepared and save these tips to keep your pet safe." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: " Donate just $5 and help us win a $5K grant! This week, the two shelters who receive the most individual donations to their Clear The Shelters Fund will each be awarded a $5K grant! Tag your friends in the comments and share." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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