🌱Sharks Are In The Water + Gas Prices Going Down+ Lunch For Animals

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today we have these stories and more:

• Are you swimming with sharks?
• Gas prices going down!
• Lunch with the The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.

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Beautiful with clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. There are sharks in the water, literally! Two juvenile white sharks were tracked off the Carolinas Sunday morning. One is named Jekyll and weighs in at approximately 400 pounds and the other is named Simon who weighs in at approximately 440 pounds. Jekyll is swimming around near Myrtle Beach and Simon is located offshore near Charleston. Beware and stay safe! (wpde.com)
2. Have you noticed some relief at the pump? Gas prices are down in Myrtle Beach and throughout the U.S. However, don't get too happy according to Gasbuddy, "While the decline in both gasoline and diesel prices is terrific, it’s not unusual to see prices falling in February, which tends to be the month with some of the lowest gasoline prices of the year thanks to seasonally weak demand." Right now gas in Myrtle Beach and nationwide is down 5.2 cents from last year. So fill up while it's cheap! (WMBF)
3. You are invited to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach's Lunch at Mellow Mushroom, located at 1101 Highway 17N, North Myrtle Beach on Friday, February 10th. Come get your paws on a one-of-a-kind Vincent Van Meow or Pupcasso painting created by the shelter pets and local artist, Debbie Hicks, while you dine on Lunch of Love from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and check out the artwork. Lunch specials will be $12, or there is an office order for $40, and the shelter will receive 50% of the portions of each lunch sold! You can purchase tickets in advance online at https://humanesocietynmb.org/lunch-of-love/, or call in your order the day of or dine in! Hope to see you there! (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
4. If you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career change, the best place to start looking for the perfect work fit is close to home in the Myrtle Beach area. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a list of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Myrtle Beach and across greater South Carolina.(Myrtle Beach Patch)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Planning Commission Regular (9:15 AM)

The Carolina Opry (7 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Thanks, BuzzFeed! We're just over here wondering if the finders Keepers rule applies to high-tech cameras recovered from big balloons." (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• South Carolina Stingrays: "Let’s go Kimmer! Congratulations to Stingrays defenseman Michael Kim on playing in his 200th professional game!" (South Carolina Stingrays via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "MBPD operates our Dispatch Center 24/7, so you can contact us at our non-emergency number of 843-918-1382 anytime. Please remember if it's an emergency, contact 911." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: "Haven't had a chance de-stress with our canine ambassadors? Here's the weekly schedule for February 6-12. If you're traveling or working during these times, keep your eyes peeled for our furry friends and don't forget to stop for pets!" (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured Pet Of The Day is Molly! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Atlantic Heating & Cooling of North Myrtle Beach. Molly is the type of dog that's always happy to see you, and if you're having a bad day, she'll comfort you but also get you smiling. Molly is about 50 pounds and is strong, but she does well on a leash, and she will get you moving and grooving. Molly is smart and listens well. She has a good amount of energy and loves doing activities with her people. At the end of the day, Molly just wants to be your companion." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: "They’ve made their plans for the Ripley's Penguin Dash 5K Run/Walk on February 18. Have you? Sign up today for the 5K or 1M runs and get one ticket to Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach: http://bit.ly/3kzzCjl" (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K via Instagram)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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