🌱Myrtle Beach Chamber Scholarships For HS Students + Area New Jobs

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• Gas prices take a dip!
• Scholarships for local high school students.
• Looking for a new job?

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 62 Low: 55.

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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Have you noticed a little more relief at the pump this week? According to WMBF," GasBuddy’s survey of 197 stations [in the state] the cheapest one is selling gas at $2.79 a gallon while the most expensive stands at $3.29. The average price in South Carolina is $2.94 a gallon while nationwide the average price is $3.28." (WMBF)
2. Sending your child to college can be very costly. To help offset this financial hardship, the Myrtle Beach Chamber is awarding high school seniors with college scholarships. According to WMBF, "one scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from 14 different high schools across the Grand Strand. The chamber’s Educational Foundation Scholarship has helped students with their first-year college expenses for more than a decade. The Educational Foundation board of directors decides the amount of the scholarship and in the last five years has awarded more than $50,000. Karen Riordan, president and CEO of the MBACC, said the scholarship is all about giving back to the community and seeing your children succeed. Completed applications must be submitted to school guidance counselors no later than Wednesday, January 18. (WMBF)
3. If you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career change, the best place to start searching for the perfect work fit is close to home in and around Myrtle Beach. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still out there. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs added in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Myrtle Beach and across greater South Carolina. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
4. This weeks weather shows a warm-up. According to WMBF, "even with the rain on Tuesday, we don’t really see a cold front fully make it through our area. In response, our temperature trend will continue to climb through Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will reach the upper 60s to lower 70s through the middle of the week before another system brings rain chances Thursday." Enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Far, Far Away Book Club - Socastee Library (4:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "The air is crisp, but the sun is bright!!! We’re enjoying this long holiday weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C., especially with restaurant week happening! http://www.VisitMyrtleBeach.com" (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Happy #GotchaDay to our furry friends who found their people! Thank you to Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Elliott Coastal Living for sponsoring this video. #HSNMB #WarmHeartsForLovingHomes" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Ace! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Murray Law Group, LLC. Ace is a super friendly cat! He is very inquisitive and social. He loves exploring and meeting new people. To meet Ace, please call..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "What's better than a local brew? A local brew that highlights one of our communities. Shoutout to Grand Strand Brewing Co for this locally loved craft brew. 6feetabove" (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my vein. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small-town 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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