🌱 Narcan In Horry County Schools This Year + Very Old Fossils Found

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• Narcan in schools.
• White Sands Motel closed.
• Very old fossils found.

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Now, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 86 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Thanks to a collaboration between the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the South Carolina Department of Education, all Horry County schools will receive four doses of Narcan starting this week. In fact, every K-12 school in the state is now allowed to have the medication on the ready in the nurse's office in case it is needed. The lifesaving medication can only be administered by nurses and trained staff. (wpde.com)
2. White Sands Motel was shut down on Monday after the city’s building official reportedly said it was uninhabitable. Several people have been left homeless due to the shutdown. According to WBTW, "The city turned the water off and told tenants they could not live there anymore." (WBTW)
3. There's a good chance that fossils found in Myrtle Beach recently could be 100,000 years old. According to Live 5 News, "A very low tide revealed the fossilized beach, which is almost as old as Earth’s most recent ice age. An expert in the area said remains like those are often unknowingly found underneath the feet of beachgoers and swimmers. Usually, a thin layer of sand covers them closer to shore." (Live 5 News WCSC)
4. August at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center means interactions with dinosaurs. Take a step back in history with Jurassic Quest, a popular adventure that will be featuring several life-like animatronic period dinosaurs. The experience will be in town from Aug. 18 through 20. Hours vary for each day. Don't miss this unique event. (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, August 17

• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "Mutual Aid Partnerships are crucial in the fire service. We greatly benefit from assistance from our neighboring Departments when needed and we are happy to return the favor when requested." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Meet the New SRO. As the new school year approaches, we are excited to announce the new school resource officer for Ocean Drive Elementary School from the North Myrtle Beach Police Department, Officer Jake Willard." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Molly! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. Miss Molly has been bounced around since she was just a puppy simply because no one would commit to forever for this girl. When it comes to affection, Molly is a true sweetheart. She has an endless supply of kisses to share with her human companions. If you're looking for a loving and loyal friend who will always make you feel special, Molly is the perfect match. Molly prefers to be the only pet in the household." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "We hope that you've all had a fantastic summer and are as excited as we are to begin the 2023-24 school year! Please take a moment and watch our 'welcome back' message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rick Maxey!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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