Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

Horry County police celebrated K-9 Ori's retirement on Thursday after more than eight years of service.

Ori and his handler, Sgt. Brandon Rabon, were honored with a plaque for helping seize drugs + capture fugitives.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced beach renourishment updates in Myrtle Beach & Surfside Beach ahead of Fourth of July weekend.

In Myrtle Beach, sand placement ends Friday, July 3 with limited access at 2nd & 3rd Avenue, while work near Calhoun Drive continues at Surfside Beach.

Myrtle Beach officials advise swimmers to stay within 50 yards from the shore as flag colors indicate water hazards (purple and blue signal dangerous marine life, yellow means moderate risk, and red warns of rough conditions) and lifeguards monitor swimmers closely during the two hours before and after low tide.

A local donation drive in Myrtle Beach is collecting emergency supplies to help earthquake survivors in Venezuela.

Volunteers are gathering items like bottled water, food, and medicine + other essential goods to support families in need as part of ongoing relief efforts.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not will celebrate 50 years in Myrtle Beach with a weekend of mind-bending performances, out-of-this-world art, games, and giveaways from July 3rd through 5th.

Visitors can check social media for details.

Horry County Schools will soon implement a Protected Learning initiative that limits screen time for students returning to class.

New guidelines range from 0-30 minutes daily for the youngest students to up to 3 hours for high school, with planned device-free days for older students.

A North Myrtle Beach resident discovered her Park Pointe home's back gate ripped off its hinges and footage captured a bear near her bedroom window at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, and she later filed a report with the S.C.

Department of Natural Resources.

Myrtle Beach city officials are urging residents and businesses to conserve water after state agencies declared a severe drought for the Pee Dee River Basin.

Residents are asked to reduce water use to help protect the local supply.

Temperatures along the Grand Strand will reach the mid-upper 80s today and climb to the 90s inland by Friday, with a heat wave building toward triple-digit conditions over the July 4 weekend.

Residents are urged to stay cool and take heat safety measures as humidity and fire risks increase.

A $3.5 million dredging project will begin in Georgetown Harbor within the next few weeks to restore channels to 12 ft deep.

The project, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is expected to finish in September (residents should expect continuous noise and heavy equipment).

The Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District became the first agency in the Carolinas to earn accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services and plans to expand with new ultrasound capabilities plus a whole blood program, officials said on Monday.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation closed the 5th Avenue South bridge over Myrtle Swash for emergency repairs, and detour signs guide drivers via S.C.

Highway 15 to 3rd Avenue South and U.S. Business Highway 17 — officials will announce an expected reopening time soon.

City officials announced that overnight construction will begin early July on Laurel Street between Fourth and Third avenues in downtown Conway to upgrade stormwater pipes, water and sewer systems, as well as pavement, sidewalks and curbs.

The project will be completed by Sept. 30.

Music and Memories Concert

7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $146 — Experience an unforgettable night filled with music and heartfelt memories.

Pure Prairie League Live

7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary country-rock sounds of Pure Prairie League as they celebrate six decades of music.

July 4th Fireworks Cruise

Dinner cruise — Evening — Barefoot Queen Riverboat Cruises — Check for pricing — Enjoy a picturesque dinner on the water followed by fireworks.

ICONIC - Kids Free

7-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets from $39.95, kids under 16 free with paid adult — Experience a vibrant musical journey featuring diverse genres and comedy.

Believe National Talent Competition

All day — Myrtle Beach Convention Center — Registration Fee Required — A celebration of dance that embraces individual talent and creativity.

Time Warp Live Show

7:00–8:00 p.m. — Gilmore Entertainment — Tickets from $162 — Experience an unforgettable night with Time Warp at The Carolina Opry Theater.

Music and Memories Concert

7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $146 — Experience a memorable night filled with music and nostalgia.

ICONIC - Kids Free Show

7-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $39.95-$54.95, kids 16 & under free per paid adult — Experience a vibrant musical journey featuring diverse genres and thrilling comedy.

EagleMania Concert

7-10 p.m. — Gilmore Entertainment — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling music of The Eagles performed live by EagleMania.

Starpower National Championships

July 12-16 — Myrtle Beach Convention Center — Entry fees vary — Experience the excitement of the premier talent competition showcasing performers of all ages and levels.