🌱 It's Going To Be A Musical Weekend + Storm Clean-Up Underway

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days. Today you'll find news about...

• Congratulations Malachi Washington.
• Idalia aftermath.
• Music this weekend in Myrtle Beach.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Recognized for his athletic prowess, Myrtle Beach's running back Malachi Washington has been named the Blitz Grand Strand player of the week for week 1. According to WBTW, "Washington ran for 213 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Seahawks 51-14 victory over Conway. [He] was a member of our 2022 All-Blitz team and a former player of the week winner last season as well." Congratulations Malachi! (wbtw.com)
2. Thursday was a day of clean-up after storm Idalia touched down in the area, leaving behind lots of flooding, some damage and quiet a scare. According to wsoctv.com, "Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, a waterspout came ashore [in] North Myrtle Beach and turned into a tornado." Clean-up efforts are currently underway. (wsoctv.com)
3. If you like the music of Journey, you will love Departure, The Journey Tribute Band, which will be playing Sept. 3, at House of Blues Myrtle Beach from 7 to 11 p.m. Gather your friends and family and be transported back in time to Journey's greatest hits. This night promises to be a evening full of music and fun. Hope to see you there. (Myrtle Beach Events)
4. Don't forget this weekend is the Fifth Annual Waves of Praise Gospel Fest on Memorial Day weekend (Sept. 1 and 2) at the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. There will be food, arts and crafts, lots of music and more. Hope to see you there! (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Friday, September 1

• Pancakes & Penguins — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (8:00 AM)
• Palmetto Glen Yard Sale (8:00 AM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Tickets On Sale Now: The Sugarhill Gang LIVE Labor Day Weekend (8:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• The Florence Academy of Art: "Recent FAA graduates Hanna Westin Skogh (left) and Marcus deHaan (right) while working on their final projects (a portrait with two hands) in the Advanced Painting program." (The Florence Academy of Art via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Stray intake 08-30-23. Intact male found on Hwy 90. 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)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Bessie! Her adoption fee is being sponsored by Anderson Brothers Bank. When Bessie, a lovable and friendly 2-year-old mixed breed." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Steel Pulse comes to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Oct. 5! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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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