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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say about the late-night stabbing in Burgess.

Also, don't miss The Carolina Opry Christmas Special on the Myrtle Beach Patch calendar

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Good morning Myrtle Beach! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the late-night stabbing in Burgess.
  • How Myrtle Beach’s expanded airport is handling holiday crowds so smoothly
  • Which Myrtle Beach star is up for ‘South Carolina’s Heisman’?

Also on today's calendar: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special and 4 more events.

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And lastly, check out what our neighbors Midkiffs F. and Marcia W. posted below!

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Friday: Some sun returning; cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. One Injured In Horry Co. Stabbing Incident (wfxb.com) — Residents near Myrtle Beach should know that a late-night stabbing in the Burgess area of Horry County left one man seriously injured on St. Peter’s Church Road. Deputies provided life-saving aid, but the victim’s condition and motive remain unclear, and no suspect has been identified as the investigation continues.
   

2. Holiday travelers experience smooth operations at Myrtle Beach International Airport (wmbfnews.com) — Holiday travelers are moving smoothly through Myrtle Beach International Airport, where a new concourse expansion is already drawing praise from visitors. Airport staff are using this slower holiday period to test gates, boarding bridges, and airline assignments so operations run more efficiently when Myrtle Beach’s busy summer travel season arrives.
   

3. The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame unveils its 14 finalists for the Blanchard-Rogers Trophy (wltx.com) — A standout Myrtle Beach native, Clemson running back Adam Randall, is among 14 finalists for the prestigious Blanchard-Rogers Trophy honoring South Carolina’s top college football player. The award, often called “South Carolina’s Heisman,” will be presented at an April 2026 ceremony in Greenville and highlights players with strong ties to communities across the Palmetto State.
   

4. Conway winner hits $814,000 off lottery ticket from local gas station (wpde.com) — A Conway player just won an $814,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot from a Quick Stop on Highway 701, and the winner has 180 days to claim the prize. The story also links to coverage of a deadly Myrtle Beach house fire, underscoring how quickly life can change for Grand Strand residents.
   

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📸 Festive Myrtle Beach Boardwalk at sunset. —Marcia W. Like

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  • 🌟 Merry Christmas to Billy amd Lyzze for being the best family we could ever have!!! Love you so much ~ B & M —Midkiffs F. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE SAD FOR SOME
    Not everyone feels merry during Christmas. For many it’s a painful reminder of loved ones they’ve lost, of what was but will never be again, and of… (Nextdoor Clear Pond)
  • Our calico has gotten out last night.
    She is a small muted calico and is very skittish around people. No collar. Goes by the name of Anna. We live in the Glenn's Bay/caropine area. Please… (Nextdoor Caropines Surfside Beach)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Myrtle Beach. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Myrtle Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Myrtle Beach here.

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