🌱See You At The Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival + Swim With The Rays

Welcome back, Myrtle Beach! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on...

• Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival!
• Swimming with the rays!
• Interest rates rise again!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 77 Low: 64.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Get ready for the Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival, which will be returning to the Grand Strand March 31-April 2 at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. Several food truck vendors will be on hand including beer and other drink selections, live music, vendors and a kids zone. Tickets are $5. Children 12 are free. Hope to see you there!(WMBF)
2. An alternative therapeutic program at Myrtle Beach Rople's Aquarium is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The 'Swim with the Rays' program, which utilizes the calming therapeutic effects of swimming with the rays to help veterans and others suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome calm, has been doing this for the past five years and making a huge difference in people's lives. According to wpde.com, "if you're suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injuries and are interested in this type of alternative therapy, you can contact Lou Krieger at 843-489-2722 or louk1065@gmail.com for more information."(wpde.com)
3. David Plump, 61, of Myrtle Beach pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery for robbing two Home Depot stores. According to WRAL News, "he has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on each charge, but the sentences will run concurrently." (WRAL News)
4. Slowing down the real estate market in the area the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another quarter of a point this week. According to wpde.com,"Jamie Broadhurst, owner of Century 21 Broadhurst said a Horry County home for sale a year and a half ago would be on the market for around a month. Now, he said homes take around three months to sell."(wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:14 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Cheddar gets a second post today because he’s just so stinking adorable! Cheddar was found as a stray, and it’s obvious his nine lives have been through quite the journey! Cheddar is missing his left eye; the vet is unsure if he was born like this or had some kind of trauma. Cheddar is also missing all of his teeth, but still happily enjoys an abundance of canned food. Despite what he’s experienced in life, Cheddar remains resilient and is the nicest cat you will ever meet. Even if you aren’t a cat person, Cheddar will turn you into a puddle of emotions. Someone is going to be very lucky to get to spend the rest of their life experiencing Cheddar’s love! Call 843-249-4948 to meet this absolute sweetheart!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Registration for Kindergarten and 1st grade students who will be new to HCS will begin on Monday, March 27! Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/new... for information." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• South Carolina National Guard: "Congratulations U.S. Army Col. Stephanie Batten, South Carolina National Guard was presented the Legion of Merit." (South Carolina National Guard via Instagram)
• Horry County Schools: "There's nothing like real-life, hands-on learning! Special thanks to Grandstrand Regional Med Center and Dr. Rachel Cobos for taking the time to make this experience happen for students from Myrtle Beach Middle School!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Mark your calendars for the Campers Inn RV of Myrtle Beach Spring Sell Off RV Show, March 24th-26th at Pelicans Ballpark! Experience FREE admission & parking." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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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