🌱Combatting Beach Erosion + Vote For Student Art Submissions

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Vote for the artists!
• New fun stuff coming to Myrtle Beach in February!
• Combat beach erosion!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 60 Low: 36.

Shoutout to the awesome local businesses who keep this newsletter running:

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. According to the Myrtle Beach International Airport, "it’s time to vote! The entry period for the Myrtle Beach International Airport 2023 Student Art Contest has closed and submissions can now be viewed on our website! Horry and Georgetown County High School students created artwork to depict an international destination they’ve been to or hope to travel to in the future. You can vote for your favorite submission here: https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/artcontest/ You can only vote once per person, so choose wisely! The voting period is open until 11:59 PM on January 18. Winners will be announced/notified on January 20. Best of luck! Horry County Schools Georgetown County School District." (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
2. In February a new entertainment venue will be opening in Myrtle Beach. Get ready for Stars and Strikes state-of-the-art laser tag arena, 105 games with 150 player stations, electronic axe throwing, bowling and more. According to WBTW, "Georgia-based Stars and Strikes expects to open its third South Carolina location in February at the Coastal Grand Mall, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the Grand Strand. Stars and Strikes, which already has locations in Irmo and Summerville, will occupy space at the mall previously held by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Myrtle Beach will be the company’s 16th location." Can't wait for it to open! (WBTW)
3. According to wpde.com, "Spring registration for Coastal Carolina University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program opened Wednesday. Olli is an enrichment program for adults 50 and older. For a membership fee of $20, you can have access to a wide variety of courses, special interest groups and excursions and campus and community benefits." (wpde.com)
4. With a goal of preventing further beach erosion there is a new program in the works to move storm drain discharge offshore. According to WBTW, "construction on the $35 million North Myrtle Beach Stormwater Outfall Program is underway at the 18th Avenue North beach access, the release reads. The 16th and 18th Avenue North beach accesses are closed for construction. Construction is expected to take about one year. Intermittent lane closures on Ocean Boulevard and other surrounding streets are to be expected." (WBTW)
5. Are you an Elvis fan? Experience the legendary power and presence of one of music’s greatest icon, Elvis Presley when three Elvis performers bring to life the music and charisma of Elvis Presley, from the electrifying early years of the 1950s, to the stunning sex-symbol era of the 1960s, to the powerful Las Vegas years of the 1970s. Elvis has not left the building! The Concert of Kings: Elvis Tribute will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Friday, January 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase by phone at 800-843-6779 or in person at the box office or online https://thecarolinaopry.com/special-events/." (Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The Pelicans are thrilled to share two more promotions from within the Front Office Staff. Ryan Cannella and Hunter Horenstein have been elevated to assistant general managers!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• South Carolina National Guard: "Citizens of South Carolina gathered to witness the inauguration of Governor Henry McMaster, the governor of South Carolina during a ceremony Jan. 11 at the South Carolina State House in Columbia." (South Carolina National Guard via Instagram)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Want to know what's almost as good as the brews at Tidal Creek Brewhouse? The food! Be sure to stop by on your next trip to The Beach." (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Oats, a 10-year-old neutered male cat, has been missing from Wild Game Trail in Myrtle Beach since 01-09-23. He had Pu surgery so he now looks female even though he is male. He is on special food and needs his medicine. If you have any information about Oats please call Jessica at (540) 325-1571." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "If you are looking for a big, strong and handsome dog, then Miller is for you! Miller is young and full of energy! He would be the type to go chop firewood and then run a marathon. Miller likes to be rough and rowdy." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Remy! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by the Strand College of Hair Design. If you like smart and active dogs, then you'll love Remy! " (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow 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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