🌱 Volunteer And Give Back To The Community + Broadway Streetscape

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• The 'E-District' gets a new name.
• Broadway Streetscape Project to start this fall.
• Equestrian event center maybe coming soon.

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Now, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 92 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The name of the Surfside Beach downtown area has officially been changed from the "Entertainment District" or "E-District" to "Pier Village." The town council voted on the change at its Tuesday night meeting and businesses and restaurants in the area are reportedly on board with the change. (WMBF)
2. In an effort to breathe new life into the downtown area of Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance (MBDA) will start work on the Broadway Streetscape Project this October. With a price tag of $120,000, the makeover project is expected to take anywhere from six to nine months to complete. (wpde.com)
3. There is discussion orbiting around building an equestrian and event center just west of Conway. According to the Charleston Post Courier, "The proposed rural civic center could draw nearly half a million people each year and generate an economic impact of more than $29 million, according to a study released Aug. 7. But building such a venue could cost nearly $100 million, according to the study’s projections, and comparable facilities often fail to make a profit." (Charleston Post Courier)
4. Are you looking for a way to give back to the community and volunteer? The Horry County Literacy Council is currently looking for volunteers to join the organization for the upcoming school year. Services provided are free and confidential, they are tailored towards each individual student's needs, and they are offered to students of all ages. For more information click here. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, August 10

• The Carolina Opry (7:00 AM)
• Jr. Aquarist Camp — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (12:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "Calling all lifelong learners! Holland Lifelong Learning, our adult lecture series, is back. Dig into the details of loggerhead protection efforts! Meredith Bean, wildlife biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• South Carolina Stingrays: "Welcome back Forward Austin Magera is returning to the Lowcountry for the 2023-24 season!" (South Carolina Stingrays via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "What a way to start the week! Parker Chavers drives in seven and leads the Birds to a blowout victory in the first game against Fayetteville!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Check out all of our extra adorable dogs and cats available for adoption at https://humanesocietynmb.org/adopt/. Call 843-249-4948 to come spend some quality time with them!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Three 2023 Chicago Cubs draft picks make their debut at Pelicans Ballpark tonight in the series opener against Fayetteville! Gates at 6:00, First Pitch is at 7:05 🎟️: atmilb.com/2KMeBxx 📺: bit.ly/3GSp3Ac 🎧: bit.ly/3GWBACN" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Last night, Myrtle Beach Police Department had dinner provided to them by Palmetto Protection Films. Our team couldn't have been happier to get some food for their long night ahead of them. Thank you for thinking about our nighttime shifts!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Our animals' tails are wagging with excitement for the Dog Days of Summer Gold Tag Sales Event! For the entire month of August, Aqua Paradise LLC will be donating a portion of the proceeds sold from each Hydropool Hot Tub and Swim Spa!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 11)
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• As temperatures rise, so does roach activity! (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all 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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