🌱 New Businesses Coming + Safety Upgrades To Schools This Summer

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• New businesses.
• Schools get safety updates.
• It's Shark week!

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Now, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 78.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The historic part of downtown Myrtle Beach is getting an infusion of new businesses soon. Pending final approval from the city council, both The Tasting Room, (an upscale bar and lounge) and the Dolly Llama (ice cream and dessert place), will be ready to open their doors to visitors and locals alike. Check them out! (WMBF)
2. Students in Horry County Schools will be back in the classrooms before you know it. Which is why several security enhancements and upgrades have been made over the summer and will be completed over the next few weeks. Get ready to send your students back to safer schools come this fall. (WBTW)
3. It's shark week! So, it is only fitting that Freya, an 883-pound, sub-adult female white shark, measuring 11 feet and 8 inches long, pinged off the coast of Myrtle Beach a few days ago according to Live 5 News WCSC. Be careful out there! (Live 5 News WCSC)
4. In an effort to get more animals adopted, the Horry County Animal Care Center has become part of the “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption and donation campaign, which will begin on Aug. 1 and run throughout the month. Reportedly the animal shelter is currently at max capacity and has been since the beginning of the year. The hope is that several animals are adopted throughout August, making way for others in need. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, July 27

• Jr. Aquarist Camp — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (12:00 PM)
• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 PM)
• Wine and Cheese Tasting Event $35pp (6:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Happy Hour Beer Garden — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: " Copperhead: a venomous snake found in South Carolina. Copper head: the froth, or head, atop a freshly poured copper-color beer Celebrate this important distinction at Beer From Here, our all-inclusive After Hours event." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• South Carolina Stingrays: "Double trouble. Welcome back to the Lowcountry, Jackson Leppard and Chase Stewart!" (South Carolina Stingrays via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Our waterfront team gets the opportunity to interact with our local community and tourists everyday while on duty. Our officers are on the beach, the waterfront, the boulevard, and on patrol around the City of Myrtle Beach." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Everyone give a big thank you to Stella Prince who raised over $600 through her lemonade stand earlier this month!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

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