🌱 New Exhibit At Myrtle Beach Art Museum + Business Hurricane Prep

Hello all. 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. Today's briefing includes news about:

• New exhibit at Myrtle Beach Art Museum.
• Businesses prepare for hurricane season.
• New chicken ordinance proposed.

But first, today's weather: A couple of morning t-storms. High: 83 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Come see the exhibit, 'Lifting Black Voices' now at the Myrtle Beach Art Museum. The Rhodes Collection of African American Art exhibit showcases a variety of work from artists of different mediums and histories who are tied to South Carolina in some way. The exhibit will remain run through Sept. 10, and is free to visit. There is no admission fee to enter the museum. Check it out! (Myhorrynews)
2. Businesses in North Myrtle Beach prep for hurricane season with additional supplies, generators, sandbags and exit strategies. With the dreaded hurricane season upon us, being prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws this way is paramount. So be prepared! (WMBF)
3. The proposed new chicken ordinance may change how residents in Conway choose to use their land. According to WMBF, "The new ordinance would allow those in low-density (R and R1) neighborhoods to own up to 10 chickens. It also covers medium-density (R2) neighborhoods, though it has slightly more restrictions. Those living in medium-density neighborhoods could own up to six chickens as long as they live in a ‘detached single-family dwelling.’ [The] current city ordinance only allows chickens in rural and industrial zoning areas." (WMBF)
4. Twenty-seven-year-old Sonreah McCallum has been identified as the victim that suffered what is believed to be an accidental, fatal gunshot wound to the chest on Saturday. The incident reportedly occurred at a residence near Coquina Avenue in Murrells Inlet. (wpde.com)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, June 14

• Medicare Educational Seminar (2:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "We are happy to announce that effective June 18, engineers Derek DaPonte and Darcie Shotts will be promoted to their new roles of fire lieutenant." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "We are happy to announce that effective June 18, Michael Huber will begin in his new role of logistics captain." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "We are happy to announce that effective June 18, James Worth will begin in his new role of health and safety captain." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The first word you find is what you'll see at Pelicans Ballpark this summer! Summer vacations are here!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Bella is at the NMB PetSmart dreaming of her forever home! Head on other there to meet her! #NationalAdoptACatMonth" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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