Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

A relative of a North Myrtle Beach police officer whose home burned spoke out about the incident, and she shared her concern while the community continues to offer support - donations have begun to help the officer and his family recover.

Surfside Beach will host its 6th annual Celebrate Surfside Beach Festival on Saturday, Sept.

12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. near Poplar Drive South. The event -- free to attend -- will offer music, a charity dunk tank with Mayor Krouse, a fashion show by Boho Tique, and over 80 vendors.

Jeff Thompson of Carolina Energy Conservation promoted free energy efficiency consultations on TV ahead of the Myrtle Beach Fall Home Show.

The Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association event will run from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center (call 843-258-4690 for details).

PAALS hosts its Paddle for PAALS fundraiser on Sunday, Sept.

20 at 2 p.m. at the Murrells Inlet boat ramp, offering paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming to raise funds for service dog training (an after-party runs at Neal’s Creekhouse from 3:30 to 5 p.m.).

New beach rules now allow dogs to visit Myrtle Beach any time from Sept.

8 to April 30 and permit bikes on boardwalks; dogs and bikes in North Myrtle are allowed through May 15 and in Surfside through May 1 — lifeguards remain on duty until Sept. 15.

Witchy Acres grows mushrooms, organic produce, herbs, and flowers on its Georgetown County farm and sells only what it makes (visit their Facebook page for more details).

Former 9/11 first responder Felix Cruz addressed students at St. James Middle School in Horry County, sharing his personal account of the Sept.

11 attacks + encouraging them to remember the sacrifices made.

Waties Island shows what the Grand Strand once looked like as CCU has preserved its forests, marshes, and beaches for wildlife research.

The state is acquiring 100 acres for public access and studies continue to track coastal changes in this unique environment.

The Surfside Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizen Police Academy, which offers hands-on demonstrations and exercises with department personnel.

Sessions will be held every Thursday from Sept. 24 to Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the SBPD facility on 811 Pine Drive in Surfside Beach.

Residents expressed safety concerns near beach access after Tuesday's council vote amended the ordinance to allow golf cart parking in designated areas + remove eight metered spots in favor of nearly 300 new spaces.

City officials will review enforcement of current rules to address the issues.

Greg talked with the Surf Doc Dr. Peter Chambers about taking charge of your health today and explained that regular doctor visits and honest talks help keep you well.

He added locals should catch him on Carolina AM for more advice.