🌱New World War II Memorial Being Built + New Attractions & Businesses

Hey, neighbors. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community. Including updates on:

• New war memorial coming soon!
• Several new attractions and businesses coming to Myrtle Beach in 2023.
• Working out just got easier!

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Cooler with showers around. High: 49 Low: 44.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Featuring the city of Myrtle Beach's part in World War II the construction of a new Warbird Park WWII Memorial is slated to begin in March. Some highlights of the memorial include a 1,000 square-foot-plus monument, a plaza with the world’s seven continents engraved into the concrete with markers indicating where all the world war battles took place, a star marking where Myrtle Beach is in the world, a granite wall with photos of the city’s contribution to the war, markers of the different battle groups that trained in Myrtle Beach, a sculpture, poems and columns surrounding the plaza representing each branch of the military. The memorial is will be fittingly located in what used to be an army airfield but is now Warbird Park. Plans are to have the project completed by November in time to have a grand reveal for Veterans Day! (WMBF)
2. Myrtle Beach is never boring and in 2023 there are several new and exciting additions to the extraordinary beaches and friendly communities of this special place including Surfworks Myrtle Beach, the sloth exhibit can be seen at Ripley's Aquarium, Surfside Beach Pier reconstruction, Stars and Strikes Getaway-n-Play, Don's Deli, Seawitch Cafe and Bubba's Fish Camp and Smokehouse. Not to mention several new flight routes directly to Myrtle Beach from Denver, CO beginning in June, a new Holiday Inn Club Vacations which is slated to be completed by 2024 and work on a brand-new Arts and Innovation District. Wow, lots of excitement to come! (wpde.com)
3. Gym enthusiasts are happy that Planet Fitness on Seaboard Street is once again open for business after months of being closed for renovations. Now customers can work out on the new equipment 24 hours a day Monday through Thursday. The gym closes at 10 p.m. on Fridays and is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Hope to see you there! (wpde.com)
4. Looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and make a positive impact on the Myrtle Beach community at the same time? Maybe it's finally time to adopt a pet! Many pets are still looking for their forever home and shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Caleb Wygal Author Talk at the North Myrtle Beach Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Horry County Schools: " The 2023 HCS Technology Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 29. The annual Tech Fair features cutting-edge projects from students and teachers around the district. " (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Stray intake 01-30-23. Female found on South Ocean Blvd NMB. Please remember these animals are not up for adoption yet. The purpose of these posts are to reunite lost pets with their owners. Animals will be held for five days." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " Time to break out the black eyeliner - Emo Night Brooklyn is coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on March 11th! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM (18+ event w/ valid ID) Ticket info: https://livemu.sc/3wGvot7." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Miller! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by the Strand College of Hair Design. If you are looking for a big, strong and handsome dog, then Miller is for you!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: "It will be here before you know it! 254 days until the 14th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K presented by BMW of Myrtle Beach. That may seem like a long time, but you'd better sign-up today and start training." (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Do you have an upcoming celebration? If so, you can give the animals a reason to celebrate, too! Simply start a fundraiser here on Facebook! Whether it's in lieu of presents, in addition to presents (we all like presents) or just to honor your special day, homeless dogs & cats would be so grateful for your support." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! 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 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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