🌱 Night Of A Thousand Candles + School Safety Upgrades

Good morning, friends. It's Wednesday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on:

• Get your tickets now!
• Stock up sales.
• School security upgrades.

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Now, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Tickets are on sale now for the Nights of a Thousand Candles, which will be back at the Brookgreen Gardens this winter. Voted one of the best Christmas light displays in the state, this year the display will feature thousands of hand-lit candles and twinkling lights nestled artfully among the sculptures and landscapes. Hope to see you there! (wpde.com)
2. Looking ahead to the holiday season, Operation Christmas Child, a nonprofit in the area, is asking people to take advantage of the back-to-school sales and stock up for those in need this holiday season. Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes at Christmas time, filled with gifts to children. (wpde.com)
3. In an effort to be proactive in keeping area schools safe, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is getting ready for the return to school with additional school resource officers and heightened security, including an acoustic threat detection system. According to WBTV, "the new system has sensors that detect loud noises like gunfire and then use triangulation technology to turn toward the noise." (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, August 2

• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)
• Summer Night Swim — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (10:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Stingrays: "Welcome back! Former Stingrays player, Scott Davidson, has been named as our new assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season!" (South Carolina Stingrays via Instagram)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Congratulations to Officer Dayleton Pratt on his graduation from SCCJA! Officer Pratt has worked in our Detention Center since 2021 and recently transferred to Patrol. He's already a great team member and we are excited to see where his career takes him in his new role." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: "A little bird told us someone is missing their friend... Found by a kind traveler who reached out with the hopes of reuniting this little guy with its family. DM us to claim if this is yours. Found this weekend in the women's restrooms." (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "It's that time of year! School season is almost upon us! The Myrtle Beach Police Department's records division is looking for help to help Stock The Care Closets at our local schools! This year we are asking for help with donations of new underwear and socks to help us reach their need. Any donation of new clothing items listed is greatly appreciated though! Donations can be dropped off from Aug. 1-Sept.1 at the locations mentioned on the flyer! Thank you!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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

— 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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