🌱 Myrtle Beach Art + Baby Sea Turtles Make Beach Time Even Better

Hello, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Enjoy art this weekend.
• Baby turtles make the beach even better.
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Now, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not visit the Art at the Carolinas, at Myrtle Beach's Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum? Boasting 11 different ever-changing galleries, this museum offers a bevy of different exhibitions. For more information click here! (WMBF)
2. Huntington Beach State Park is reportedly the proud home of 21 loggerhead turtle nests, including five green sea turtle nests. On Thursday, beachgoers got a rare treat, as they were pithy to a single loggerhead turtle, who hatched late from one of the nests, bravely make his way down the sandy runway to the wide-open ocean he will now call home. Nature really is magical! (wpde.com)
3. The Myrtle Beach Police Department's records division is currently looking for help to Stock The Care Closets at local schools. They are accepting clothing donations, as well as new toiletries. Donations can be dropped off until Sept. 1. For more information click here. (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
4. Forty-two-year-old David Antoine Chapman of Conway was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. According to WBTW, "The victim told police that at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Chapman started hitting the family’s dog behind the couch with a cabinet door, the report shows. The victim then tried to separate Chapman from the dog, when Chapman then redirected and hit the victim in the stomach with the cabinet door. The juvenile then went to the bathroom and immediately threw up, according to the report. When the victim left the bathroom and went into another room, Chapman then allegedly punched the juvenile in the side of the head." (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, August 19

• Sloth Yoga — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (8:00 AM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "With around 10 million nonprofits across the globe, there's a lot of love to go around. Whether it's a charitable organization, wildlife rehabilitation center, children's hospital or more, the power is in your hands." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Found dog: This male dog was found near Myrtle Grande Drive in Conway 08-14-23. The dog was wearing a blue collar. Please contact the finder, Betty, at 315-373-4316 if you know this boy's pet parent." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: "Get your 'aaaahhhh' on at Yoga in the Yard this weekend!" (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Duke. His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. Prepare to be charmed by Duke, a regal canine with a personality that's fit for royalty, albeit more on the court jester side." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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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