🌱Are You Going To The Gala? + Winners Of The Art Contest Are In!

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Today's issue includes...

• The winners of the 2023 Myrtle Beach International Airport Student Art Contest are in.
• A person got dragged by a moped.
• Going to the Gala?

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 52 Low: 46.

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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The winners of the 2023 Myrtle Beach International Airport Student Art Contest are in. According to a Facebook post on the airport’s page, "1st Place: "Andaman Coast" by Sarah Fortman, Waccamaw High School. 2nd Place: "Maiko in Japan" by Kloe Gregory, Socastee High School. 3rd Place: "Christ the Redeemer" by Chris Van Pablo C. Mantal, Myrtle Beach High School. Honorable Mentions: "Swiss Alps" by Katherine McCollum, Myrtle Beach High School "Next Destination" by Hailee Robinson, Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology "Rome" by Jenna Johnson, Georgetown High School. Stay tuned!" (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
2. According to WBTW, "The Myrtle Beach Police Department is investigating after a person was dragged by a moped Friday afternoon after a suspect allegedly took their purse, the department said in a Facebook post. The incident happened in the 900 block of Oak Forest Lane shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to authorities. The suspect allegedly took the victim’s purse from their shopping cart and attempted to drive away on a moped. The victim grabbed the suspect and was dragged behind the moped in the parking lot before eventually stopping it, according to authorities. The suspect was detained by bystanders until officers arrived at the scene. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries and is receiving treatment, according to authorities. Police say the name and charges for the suspect will be made available once formal charges have been made. No other information is available at this time.(WBTW)
3. Numbers from the Myrtle Beach International Airport show that in 2022, nearly 3.5 million passengers traveled in and out of the airport. According to WMBF, "[That number] is a 7.7 increase from 2021. As the number of travelers continues to grow, this also means people want to see improvements at the airport. Airport leaders said changes are on the horizon in order to accommodate the uptick in passengers." (WMBF)
4. Do you want to go to a gala? According to the WMBF you can join the Junior League of the Grand Strand for a Gala on Saturday, January 28, from 6-10 p.m. at 21 Main at North Beach Plantation. This event is open to Junior League Members and guests. Community members 21 years or older welcome! Ticket includes a gourmet meal, open bar, entertainment by N’ Tranze, and 360 photo booth while enjoying the elegance of 21 Main. Hurry and get your tickets for the Junior League of the Grand Strand Gala (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Classic Stones Live: Rolling Stones Tribute (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• North Myrtle Beach Police: "For thirty-five years Diane Hardee has taken care of the Officers of this police department and that is no small feat. Diane started with the City in January of 1988 as a Data Entry Operator and was promoted to our Records Supervisor in 2001. She always keeps us straight and makes sure our i's are dotted and our t's are crossed. We appreciate what she does for us and hope she stays with us for another 35 years. Happy 35 years D, thanks for taking care of us!!!!!!!." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Congrats to Jennifer Wells of North Myrtle Beach High School! Ms. Wells, an English teacher, won the High School Teacher of Excellence Award at the South Carolina Council of Teachers of English (SCCTE) conference." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Reminder...there are 211 phones in our city that will connect people with over 400 resources available!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Peppermint! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Lisa Bernadyn from Plantation Realty Group. Peppermint has been quiet and reserved most days at the shelter. She is a shy cat looking for a quiet h..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Lost Dog: Pretty Girl, a 1-year-old female shepherd, was lost from Planet Fitness in Carolina Forest on 1-12-23. She is white with a gold patch on one of her eyes. Please call Cynthia at (843) 353-7992 with any information on Pretty Girl..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Former Pelicans outfielder Owen Caissie (2021) is featured on the next episode of the Chicago Cubs prospect series, On Deck!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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