🌱 Myrtle Beach Area Is Growing + The Tugboat Is Out Of The Water

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more...

• The sunken tugboat is out of the water.
• Myrtle Beach is growing.
• Teens arrested in "mob" assault.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 84 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The tugboat stuck in the water off the coast of North Myrtle Beach is out of the water. After a two-week-long saga, the vessel has officially made it back on shore. (WMBF)
2. There is no doubt that Myrtle Beach is a beautiful place to visit, as well as live. More young professionals and retirees are moving to the area making it one of the fastest growing areas in U.S. This is great news for area businesses, who are happy to see the growth. According to WMBF, "With a goal of meeting both tourism and local needs, the city of Myrtle Beach is focusing on reviving itself through several projects like the Art and Innovation District." (WMBF)
3. Friday night, Aug. 18 six teens — 18-year-old Vincenzo Belmonte, 19-year-old Steven Brooks Rhodes, 19-year-old Avery Newcomb, 18-year-old Don Ray Quinn and two minors — were arrested and charged with second-degree assault by a mob. The teens allegedly beat one man in the parking lot of Twin Peaks at the Myrtle Beach Mall. According to WMBF, "The victim suffered a broken nose, swelling on his face and skull, bruises and marks consistent with being kicked in the skull, a cut on his upper lip and his right eye was swollen shut." (WMBF)
4. It's hurricane season. Keep your pets safe and have a plan for evacuation. For a list of just how to do that, click here. (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, August 23

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

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Stray intake 08-21-23. Female dog found 11th Avenue, NMB. 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." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Ryan Moore and Sam Weiderhaft reflect on memorable moments from the 2023 season, discuss professional development, and try to figure out what went wrong during the staff softball game on a brand-new episode of 'Behind the Seams!'" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Found Parrot: This parrot was found in Barefoot Resorts on 08-18-23. If you know this bird's pet parent, please contact Sharon at 843-390-1591." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Help keep our students and pedestrians safe. Drive sober. Don’t drive distracted. Obey speed limits." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for 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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