🌱 Annual MLK Parade Just Around The Corner + Many Jobs Are Available

Hello, friends. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• Hope to see you in the MLK parade!
• New Chipotle!
• Looking for a job? We are here to help!

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Cloudy with a little rain. High: 50 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Sign up to be a part of the annual MLK parade. According to WMBF, "Grand Strand Freedom Week kicks off next month with the 17th annual MLK parade and organizers are looking for businesses and organizations to claim a spot in line. You can now sign up to join the celebration and be a part of this year’s MLK parade. It’s completely free to sign up and you can deck out floats, golf carts, cars or even walk in the parade. The parade will travel along Ocean Blvd. from 15th Ave. N to 8th Ave. N." Hope to see you there! (WMBF)
2. UConn returns to Conncticut defeated. Acording to WBTW, "Marshall ended the season with its fifth straight win in a 28-14 victory over UConn at the Myrtle Beach Bowl. The Thundering Herd were up 28-0 midway through the third quarter before the Huskies rallied with two rushing touchdowns by Victor Rosa. UConn drove to the Marshall 8 with five minutes left, but quarterback Zion Turner threw his third interception and Marshall ran out the clock to end its three-game bowl losing streak." Congratulations Marshall! (WBTW)
3. There is a new Chipotle in Conway. According to Myhorrynews, "Chipotle Mexican Grill [is opening] its first Conway location [today] featuring a drive-thru pickup lane, according to a release. The restaurant, at 2290 U.S. 501 East in Conway, is offering free chips and guac to customers after their first purchase if they sign up for Chipotle Rewards. A Chipotlane is also featured at the new location and it allows customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles. The new Conway location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Chipotle offers on average 25 jobs per location, the release states, and is looking to hire at the Conway restaurant. To apply, visit chipotle.com/careers.(Myhorrynews)
4. Businesses in the Myrtle Beach area are searching to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in and around Myrtle Beach are hiring. Here are the newest jobs available in your area, as compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Click any job listing below for more information, or to apply. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
5. A New Jersye transplant has opened a new Local Market & Deli in downtown Conway and urges customers to come check out his place. According to Myhorry news, "A wide variety of hot sandwiches and fresh cut fries, among many other tasty foods, has had locals and transplants loving the store’s menu. Also offered are mouth-watering pastries and even cheesecake from Brooklyn and some pies and Italian desserts. "We just do everything a little bit different than normal people would do it,” Dave Syminiuk says of the downtown upscale deli that opened two months ago. “Our sandwiches are more on the innovative side. You’re not going to find your ham and cheese here although we can make whatever the customer would like." (Myhorrynews)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• EARLY CLOSURE: 5:00PM - Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
• Storytime at Big Air Trampoline Park (9:30 AM)
• Photos with Santa (5:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry Christmas Special (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• South Carolina Aquarium: "#2022yearinreview 24 sea turtles returned to the big blue this year, making our total number of releases 360 since we opened back in 2000!" (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Myrtle Beach Police Officers are on the scene investigating a shooting in the 300 block of Cedar Street. Arriving officers located two people with life-threatening injuries. There is no threat, the area is secure." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: "In addition to completing their required FAA training earlier this month, MYR's ARFF team provided training to 146 firefighters from across the Grand Strand, including Georgetown County Fire Rescue, Horry County Fire Rescue along with th..along with the Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Conway Fire Departments from December 5th - 9th. Here's a behind-the-scenes look collected from firefighters at the airport!." (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Nightrain – The Guns N’ Roses Tribute Experience is coming to HOB Myrtle Beach on December 28th and we're hooking you up with FREE tickets 🎉 🎉 Limited free tickets available so scoop these up while you can. https://bit.ly/3HgyR8j" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Arthur! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. Arthur is a certified good boy! He was found wandering with some other hounds and has been sweet as pie since he came to us. Ar..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Check out these holiday safety tips. If you see something, say something and call 843-918-1382." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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