🌱 Illumination Park Opening + Top 7 Myrtle Beach Restaurants

Hello, Myrtle Beach! I'm Danielle and I'm filling in for your usual curator Kathy for the next couple of days. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Last week, Illumination Park opened in the new Key West Village section of Broadway at the Beach. The free immersive art experience is designed to bring world-class artwork to Myrtle Beach visitors and residents of all ages. All exhibits are free and will remain open all summer long. (Press Release Desk)
2. The reviews are in: these top seven restaurants in Myrtle Beach received the highest ratings from TripAdvisor members. Melting Pot received the top spot with a perfect 5.0 rating out of over 2,000 reviews. The remaining six slots — all of which received a 4.6 — went to Villa Romana Italian Restaurant, Ciao Restaurant, Sole Italian Restaurant, Toscana Italian Kitchen, Luiji’s Trattoria, and Hook & Barrel. (Myrtle Beach Sun News)
3. A person has been hospitalized after a crash in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday. According to North Myrtle Beach Deputy Fire Chief Billy Floyd, the accident took place on 6th Avenue South near Hillside Drive. The driver of a pickup truck reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree; no further details on the victim's condition were available at the time of publishing. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Time Warp At The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Myrtle Beach Pelicans has launched its 2022 Father's Day Special! The $30 per person special includes one low-tide ticket (Jun. 17, 18, or 19), $10 in Splash Cash, an on-field photo, and your photo displayed on the video board. Learn more here. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• Calling all prospective homeowners: don't miss this week's Myrtle Beach real-estate roundup. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is selling challenge coins to raise money for its Public Safety Memorial. The memorial will honor Sgt. Gordon Best and all of the department's fallen officers. (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.