Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

Backwater Bites received first reading approval Monday, Aug.

17 to run a food truck at the marina at 4 Elm St in downtown Conway. Eric Jordan of Conway Outpost LLC will offer seafood and chicken daily (pending a second City Council reading).

Horry County Schools report many students will return on Wednesday to packed schools.

The district will use modular classrooms, build new schools, or limit transfers to ease overcrowding in 20 schools (red zone) while long-term plans are developed.

Parents at Johnakin Middle School raised concerns about air conditioning malfunctions, and Marion County School District said it will address the issue soon.

The district plans to investigate and repair the system to ensure a comfortable learning environment for students.

The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Charleston District finished a $72M beach renourishment project that placed 1.55 million cubic yards of sand along nearly 28 miles from North Myrtle Beach to Garden City to boost storm protection after erosion; the work is expected to delay dredging for about 10 years.

The new Myrtle Beach police chief outlined his plans to modernize the department today * he plans to boost community engagement and improve public safety through new initiatives.

Conway City Council reviewed a proposal Monday, Aug.

17 for a 67-acre mixed-use development along Mill Pond Road aimed at combining commercial spaces and multifamily residences while enhancing traffic infrastructure. A Planning Commission public hearing is slated for Sept. 3, with further council review on Sept. 21.

Myrtle Beach Fire Department’s Robert Meaney announced the Opioid Response Team will host an International Overdose Awareness event at Chapin Park on Monday, Aug.

31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — the event will feature guest speakers, Narcan training, and remembrance activities.