🌱Myrtle Beach Fire Department Needs More Drone Pilots + Summer Movies

Hello, friends. It's Tuesday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news on...

• Want to be a drone pilot?
• New kitchen at movie theater.
• Firefighters graduate.

But first, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department (MBFD) is currently looking to add additional drone pilots for the summer season. As of now, the department reportedly has 20 drone pilots, but more are needed. The drone program began in 2019 with donated drones from the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club and in the past year, there were 31 drone emergency rescues. (WMBF)
2. There are some new orders in Myrtle Beach for Memorial Day Weekend, golf carts will be prohibited on Ocean Boulevard from 29th Avenue North to the south end of city limits beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 26 until Monday, May 29. Mopeds will also be prohibited in the same area during the following windows: 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m., Friday, May 26; 8 p.m. May 26 to 8 a.m. May 27; 8 p.m. May 28 to May 29, 8 p.m. According to WBTW, "The restrictions will end when the traffic control devices are removed at the end of the weekend, the city said. To read the full order, click here."(WBTW)
3. A new kitchen is the latest renovation at B&B theater in Conway. This addition, along with larger screens and heated reclining seats gives customers an enhanced movie viewing experience. Check out the upgrades this summer when B&B will be showing its summer kids series starting on June 6. (wpde.com)
4. Congratulations to all six Myrtle Beach Fire Department firefighters who recently graduated from the two-year intensive Paramedic Program at HGTC! The program helps to keep the community safer and allows it to receive advanced medical care when 911 is called. (wpde.com)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Patch: New job openings in the Myrtle Beach area. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Enjoying perfect beach weather all week long in sunny Myrtle Beach, S.C.! We’re ready for school to be out and summertime fun to begin! http://www.VisitMyrtleBeach.com" (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Today we had the honor of the Law Enforcement United Ride Stop by our Police Department. They begin their trek in Florida and will continue north until the reach Washington D.C. Groups from around the country bike and meet in Washington meet in Washington D.C." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Dolly! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Murray Law Group, LLC. Dolly, a 3-year-old beautiful hound pup is looking for some extra TLC! Dolly would be the perfect addition to your furry family as she thrives with another dog around! To meet Dolly, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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