🌱 Riverfest Is Next Weekend + MB Interntaional Airport Expanding Soon

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Myrtle Beach International Airport expanding.
• Ripley's Believe It or Not! has new attractions.
• Riverfest next weekend.

But first, today's weather: Humid with plenty of sunshine. High: 86 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Myrtle Beach International Airport is looking to bring even more flights to the area with plans to expand. According to wpde.com, "So far this summer, [Myrtle Beach International Airport] has added new flights to Delaware, Colorado, Ohio, and New York." (wpde.com)
2. A Myrtle Beach attraction since 1976, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is excited to hold the grand opening of three new attractions today, Friday, June 16, including mini golf, an illusion lab, and a haunted adventure. Ripley's has also added to its already amazing mirror maze making it larger and more immersive. Check it out! (wpde.com)
3. The annual Riverfest in downtown Conway will be taking place next weekend, June 24. Join the community for a weekend of family-fun, live music, delicious food, arts and crafts a beer garden and unforgettable memories along the Waccamaw River. According to WMBF, "Live entertainment will be held in Riverfront Park including performances from local entertainers and a fireworks show at 9:30. Hang out along Marina Drive for the opening ceremony will be held on Marina Drive followed by a golf cart parade at 11:30 a.m., artisan market, business expo and a Jello Jump with a kids area." Hope to see you there! (WMBF)
4. The 27-year-old woman who was a victim of a fatal accidental shooting in Murrells Inlet has been identified as Sonreah MaCullum by the Georgetown County Coroner’s Office. The incident happened on Saturday. According to WMBF, "The cause of death is pending the completion of the investigation." (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Friday, June 16

• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "When you walk through our doors, no matter who you love or how you identify, you are welcome and safe. We are honored to be a designated Safe Place with the Charleston Police Department." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Drum Roll Please. The 2022 Support Staff Employee of the year is Detention Officer Heather Boyle." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• South Carolina Aquarium: "Our beloved Kemp’s ridley, the smallest sea turtle in the world, sets forth to lay her clutch of eggs and hatch the next generation of the world’s most endangered species of sea turtle." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: "Family fun is on the itinerary at Barefoot Landing!" (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Bella! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Lisa Bernadyn from Plantation Realty Group. Bella embodies tranquility and relaxation! Bella is the epitome of a mellow cat who adores the simple pleasures." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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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