🌱Sloths Slowly Coming To Myrtle Beach This Spring + Dinner Theatre!

Hello again, friends. It's Wednesday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• Miss Myrtle Beach and Miss Grand Strand Scholarship competition coming soon.
• Sloths are coming to Myrtle Beach this spring.
• Dinner Theatre! How fun!

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 68 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The Miss Myrtle Beach and Miss Grand Strand Scholarship competition is just around the corner, reportedly happening on February 4th at the Legends in Concert Theatre in Myrtle Beach. If you would like to learn more about the competition or register to become a contestant go the website here. Hope to see you there and good luck! (WMBF)
2. Sloths are one of the wonders of the animal world and now Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach will be adding a sloth habitat to its array of exhibits this spring. According to a press release from the Aquarium, the Sloth Valley exhibit will allow guests to "come face-to-face with two-toed sloths to learn about this adorable, slow-moving species,” Other new additions coming this spring include, "new excitement to its Discovery Center, inviting guests to walk the plank and dive into oceans of family fun with a brand-new play structure, interactive experiences and hands-on animal encounters.” Can't wait to check it out! (WBTW)
3. "World-class" dinner theatre coming to Myrtle Beach. Performer Greg Rowles who has been at it for over four decades will be opening what is being called a "retro Vegas showroom-style" setting where guests can expect the venue to feature entertainment along with fine dining. According to wpde, "Renovations will begin soon on what was once home to Dixie Jubilee and most recently Valorous church. Updates can be found on GregRowlesDinnerTheatre.com and GregRowles.com." (wpde.com)
4. Utilizing a $300,000 grant obtained from an opioid settlement fund, female inmates at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center now have access to the successful Next Steps program, a recovery program previously only available to male prisoners. The program allows women in jail to access a variety of classes and other resources. According to WBTW, "Currently, there are 36 women in the program. Participants must request to participate and complete an assessment that includes writing a one-page essay about why they should be accepted into the program."(WBTW)
5. Do you want to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new four-legged companion is at Grand Strand Humane Society, where Patton the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Storytime at Big Air - Chapin Memorial Library (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Horry County Schools: "Congratulations to our Top 10 Teacher of the Year Semifinalists! Our semifinalists have been chosen from school-level honorees for the Horry County Schools Teacher of the Year distinction." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "HCS is excited to announce the dates for the 2023 Graduation Ceremonies and Senior Celebrations! Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/gra... for information. #Grad2023 #hcsgraduation2023" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Congrats to PFC. Seppi on being awarded the Uniformed Public Employee of the Year 2022 from the Joseph McGarry Division Ancient Order of Hibernians. PFC. Seppi was chosen for this award in recognition of his bravery and courage." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Cindy should be walking in Paris Fashion Week or on the cover of a magazine! This gorgeous girl is only a year old, and she is stunning! Her fur is velvety smooth, and she loooves chin scratches. To meet Cindy, please call 843-249-4948." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Clyde! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Bully's Pub. Clyde likes to have fun! This energetic boy is always down for a good time. He is super friendly and craves attention. To meet Clyde, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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