🌱 Weekend Road Closures + Myrtle Beach Emergency Messaging System

Hello, Myrtle Beach! My name is Danielle and I'll be covering for your usual curator Kathy for the next week. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. A Myrtle Beach woman reports that her Homeowners Association painted her parking spot number black. According to the woman, her space was the only one painted black. She is also the only Black owner in the condo complex. TLC HOA Consultants brushed off the issue but has since claimed that the parking spot number will be repainted. (WBTW)
2. The City of Myrtle Beach will be partially closing and reducing lanes this weekend for the Myrtle Beach Mini-Marathon, Coastal 5K, and Doggie Dash. The closures will be on Saturday and Sunday. Click to register for the events, or visit the following link to view the full list of closures. (WMBF)
3. The City of Myrtle Beach is encouraging residents to sign up for the emergency alert system. The city's Emergency Messaging System will automatically distribute severe weather alerts to local phones. The alerts are free to receive. Click to sign up. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee At Myrtle Beach City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Time Warp At The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters: here are the latest properties in the Myrtle Beach area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• The Myrtle Beach Police Department is currently hiring. Click to learn more about the new police process and apply if you’re interested. (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• If you are in the market for a new best friend, browse this list of adoption-ready pets in the Myrtle Beach area that are searching for a forever home. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.