🌱 Schools At Max Capacity + Volunteer Tutors Needed

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• Schools at max capacity.
• Volunteer tutors needed.
• Sex offenders, where are they?

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Now, today's weather: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Horry County Schools are feeling the squish as many of them are operating at max capacity. According to WMBF, "The district welcomed 47,000 students back to school this year, with around 660 new students." (WMBF)
2. Offering one-on-one help for students in Horry County, the Literary Council is expanding into Georgetown County and is in desperate need of more tutors to help out. According to WBTV, "Anyone interested in becoming a tutor, who knows somebody who needs tutoring, or would simply like to donate can click here." (WBTW)
3. Did you know that there are 767 registered sex offenders in Horry County? Reportedly only 616 are active, which means they are actively monitored, and the sheriff’s office knows where these sex offenders live. That leaves almost 100 offenders who are 'non compliant.' According to WMBF, "Fifty-eight are in jail, but right now 95 sex offenders in the county are listed as non-compliant meaning the sheriff’s office does not know where they live." (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Friday, August 25

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

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

Would you like to see your photo in the Myrtle Beach Daily? Send one in. Be sure to give Patch permission to republish the photo and tell us that you own the rights to the photograph. Send your pic to karena.garrity@patch.com.

From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Jonathon Long with a walk-off two-run homer!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "With school back in session you will see a lot more of our community service officers every day on your commute! These officers are a very important part of helping students stay safe while getting to and from school." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "We missed your smiling faces all summer long! It's great to have all of our students back at school! Please enjoy a few photos collected from across our school district. #hcsbacktoschool" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Oh, Cindy. This 4-month-old kitty is silly and sweet! Call 843-249-4948 to meet this cutie! Anderson Brothers Bank is sponsoring adoption fees through the end of August." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another 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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