🌱 Holiday-Themed Bar Benefits Local Youth + Shoplifting Ring Busted

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Roca Roja Cantina has created a holiday-themed restaurant to help benefit Myrtle Beach youth. The second floor of the location has been transformed into Chi Chi's Wonderland. The special space will be illuminated with over 1,000 holiday lights, and will serve themed cocktails. A portion of the proceeds will go to Sea Have For Youth. (wpde.com)
2. The Myrtle Beach Police Department has arrested 10 people involved with a shoplifting ring. Over the course of a multiple-day operation, officers were able to identify the shoplifters by observing their behavior at various retail stores. Officers were able to identify and recover over $90,000 worth of stolen merchandise. The investigation is ongoing. (WMBF)
3. The general manager for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans has been been named Baseball America's 2022 Executive of the Year. Winner Kristin Call has the distinction of being the only female general manager in the Carolina League. Call is in her 10th year with the Pelican front office. She accepted the award on behalf of her entire staff. (WBTW)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Babytime At Chapin Memorial Library (9:30 AM)
• Book Bingo At Horry County Memorial Library – Socastee Branch (2:30 PM)
• Assisting & Adjusting Intensive At Shanti Yoga Studio (5:00 PM)
• Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre At House Of Blues Myrtle Beach (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach would like you to meet Miller, their Pet Of The Day! This energetic and playful puppy is looking for his forever home – click the link to learn more. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• On Feb. 11, 'The '8os MTV Experience' arrives at House of Blues Myrtle Beach! That sounds tubular! (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Instagram)
• On Friday, Downtown Florence is diving into the holiday season with Downtown Christmas Magic! The fun starts at 5:30 p.m.! (Florence CVB via Instagram)
• Are you going to Excalibur Gymnastics Myrtle Beach Gymnastics Cup this weekend? Stop by the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Dec. 9 and get in on the fun! (Myrtle Beach Convention Center via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.