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Hello again Myrtle Beach! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How long you can still park for free in downtown Myrtle Beach
  • Why this beloved Little River restaurant insists it’s not closing
  • How a Myrtle Beach carjacking turned into a multi-state chase

Also on today's calendar: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special and 1 more event.

Find out what's happening in Myrtle Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nancy W.!

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Myrtle Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 40.
  • Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Downtown Myrtle Beach free off-season parking helps businesses and locals (wbtw.com) — If you park downtown, city-metered spots in Myrtle Beach are free from November through February, covering areas between 6th Avenue South and 21st Avenue North out to Kings Highway. Business owners and locals say the off-season break on parking makes it easier to visit the boardwalk and spend money in shops instead of meters. Starting in future years, the free period will begin October 1.
   

2. Is this popular North Myrtle Beach area restaurant shutting down? What we know (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Rumors are swirling about whether Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro near North Myrtle Beach is closing, after a foreclosure complaint named the Little River property as collateral on a defaulted loan. Court documents show the lender seeking to foreclose and change management, but the restaurant has publicly insisted it remains open and on a payment plan.
   

3. Myrtle Beach carjacking suspect arrested after fleeing from Virginia police (wbtw.com) — Myrtle Beach police say a local man is accused of stealing a car at gunpoint on 4th Avenue North, then leading officers on a multi-state chase into Virginia. He was arrested there after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and now faces charges in both states, with extradition back to Myrtle Beach pending.
   

4. Myrtle Beach shooting that left 1 injured was unprovoked, report says (wmbfnews.com) — Police say a recent shooting on Pine Island Road in Myrtle Beach was unprovoked, leaving one person injured but expected to recover. Two suspects from Conway and Myrtle Beach were arrested and face attempted murder and related charges, with one still held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center. A fundraiser has been created to support the victim’s recovery.
   

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    We’re planning a couple of trips out of this this coming g year. We have two small pups that are very spoiled and sleep in our bed with us every… (Nextdoor Market Common)
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