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🌱 Patch AM: How is Myrtle Beach International Airport handling this holiday travel rush?

Also check out Winter In The Air on the Myrtle Beach Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Myrtle Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Myrtle Beach International Airport handling this holiday travel rush?
  • Which Myrtle Beach-area stores sold the biggest recent Powerball winners?
  • Have you seen the mystery Christmas tree on North Myrtle Beach?

Also on today's calendar: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special Matinee and 9 more events.

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Christine M.!

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking and cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Myrtle Beach International Airport keeps up with holiday travel influx (wbtw.com) — Holiday travelers say Myrtle Beach International Airport is moving people quickly, with some clearing security in about five minutes despite record projected air travel. Visitors heading to the Myrtle Beach area for warm-weather family time share tips like arriving early and packing for a fast switch from sweaters to shorts.
   

• Hoping to be Christmas billionaire? Myrtle Beach area stores with most Powerball wins (myrtlebeachonline.com) — If you’re chasing that $1.7 billion Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot, several Myrtle Beach-area stores have a lucky track record. Recent $1 million winning tickets were sold at a Myrtle Beach Kroger, Surfside Beach liquor store, Pawleys Island Food Lion, and a Carolina Forest Scotchman, giving locals ideas on where to buy their next ticket.
   

• Christmas tree on the beach emphasizes love (myhorrynews.com) — If you stroll the sand near 27th Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach, you’ll find a mystery Christmas tree surrounded by seashells inscribed with loving messages and memorials. Visitors are encouraged to write their own notes on provided shells, turning the spot into a growing community tribute centered on love and remembrance.
   

📸 Around Myrtle Beach

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📸 On our way to the Beach in Cherry Grove!! 🐾 —Christine M. Like

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    Friday December 26
  • Winter In The Air
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just want to take a minute to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, be safe.
    I also know the Holidays can be hard for some so please know your not alone. (Nextdoor Pine Lakes)
  • A pic I drew with colored pencils a few years ago.
    I was compelled to draw her. She looked like a little angel (Nextdoor Burgess)
  • Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Common Area Attendant in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Socastee

  • 45th annual Beach Ball Classic set for Dec. 27-30 in Myrtle Beach (myhorrynews.com)

Surfside Beach

  • Conway winner hits $814,000 off lottery ticket from local gas station (wpde.com)
  • Grocery roundup: Which Myrtle Beach stores are open for the 2025 holidays? (myrtlebeachonline.com)
  • High school wrestling: no flying leaps allowed - North Myrtle Beach Times (nmbtimes.com)

North Myrtle Beach

Ok Myrtle Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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