🌱Myrtle Beach Shore Birds Give Quilts Of Valor +Arts & Crafts Weekend

Good morning, everybody! It's Saturday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• New Chamber position.
• Shore Birds give quilts of valor.
• More fire departments.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has added a new position to its staff: community engagement manager. Yaritza Tinoco has filled that position and hopes to connect the community with newcomers, retired professionals, and businesses. (wpde.com)
2. The Myrtle Beach Shore Birds spread some cheer and appreciation on Friday as they presented nine women veterans with very special, handmade, quilts of valor. Each quilt is a sacred treasure symbolizing respect, appreciation and thankfulness. (wpde.com)
3. Three new Horry County fire stations are currently under construction and set to open in 2024. The stations are Station 5 in the Longs area, Station 14 on Highway 905, and Station 4 in the Forestbrook area. (WBTW)
4. Don't forget the 41st annual Craftsman's Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival is happening this weekend. Artists and craftsmen from an array of states will be showcasing their custom works of art at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center all weekend long. Hope to see you there! (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, August 5

• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 PM)
• 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 National Guard: "U.S. Army Lt. Col. Erika Perry, commander of the 218th Regional Training Institute, South Carolina National Guard, was promoted to Colonel during a ceremony at the adjutant general complex in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 3." (South Carolina National Guard via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Junior Police Academy day 2! The Cadets got to experience more divisions and specialized units today! A super cool demonstration from our K9 team and a chance to see our K9s at 'work' (training exercises)." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Back in the win column! Miguel Pabon drives in two and Brian Kalmer hits his first professional home run as the Pelicans defeat the Wood Ducks. " (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• 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. To meet Duke, 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)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "We need your vote! Help us win $10,000. Nominate us for Invisible Fence Brand’s Shelter to Forever Home contest, and we could win $10,000! Vote for us at https://hubs.la/Q01WKCg40 and share with your friends and family!" (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.

— 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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