🌱Peter Nein's Gallery Opening On Thursday + EV Charging Station Grant

Welcome back, Myrtle Beach! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters! Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• New Trespassing Authorization Program in North Myrtle Beach.
• It only took hours to sell out in Surfside Beach.
• Peter Nein's gallery opening is scheduled for Thursday.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Peter Nein's gallery opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 9th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 515 Broadway Street in Myrtle Beach. Nein's new gallery will be highlighting his stained glass art. The long-time Myrtle Beach resident and art supporter will be featuring his designs, tables, doors and window pieces from crystals and stained glass. Hope to see you at the opening! (wpde.com)
2. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau Myrtle Beach Area Chamber has been awarded $25,000 from Santee Cooper’s EVolve Grant program for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and make-ready research. This grant will allow the Chamber the ability to install a public-use EV charger at its Visitors Center and offices at 1200 N. Oak St. According to the press release, for make-ready research, the chamber will conduct a comprehensive study to identify where EV chargers currently exist and where additional chargers are needed in the Grand Strand. (Press Release Desk)
3. To combat an uptick in trespassing calls, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department has launched a new Trespassing Authorization Program, giving permission to police, to arrest or ticket anyone on your property, even when you’re not there. Prior to this new program, the "typical" process for dealing with trespassing was that police needed to contact the property owner first, and decide what action to take. Join the new program now by filling out an application with NMBPD. (WMBF)
4. Within hours, registration for Surfside Beach parking was sold out for non-resident/non-owner parking. The new parking program in town has made car decals a thing of the past, instead, the system registers drivers by their license plates. (WMBF)

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From my notebook:

• Discover South Carolina: " Welcome to the school that Forrest Gump attended! Such an iconic little spot. It’s here in the hallowed halls of the Colleton Civic Center, Walterboro where Forrest meets the principal." (Discover South Carolina via Instagram)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: " Puddle of Mudd takes over the House of Blues Myrtle Beach on May 19! Scoop up tickets this Friday at 10 AM https://livemu.sc/3HExgb8" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• South Carolina Aquarium: "What's got five points and is out of this world? The sea star! These creatures come in many shapes and sizes and generally live their lives as solitary animals. When they do come together, it's usually for a common food source. " (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured PetOfTheDay is Nolan! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. Nolan is an absolute floof! This furry boy has silky smooth fur and loves being pet! He enjoys belly rubs and lounging around! Call 843-249-4948 to meet Nolan. " (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Horry County Schools is partnering with HTCinc. - Horry Telephone Cooperative to hold the first HCS Middle School Basketball Championship! Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from all 13 HCS middle schools will compete. " (Horry County Schools via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

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