🌱 New Shop In Downtown Myrtle Beach + Dating Violence Education

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, including news about...

• A new surf and skate shop in downtown is doing good for the community.
• Dating violence education is being taught in school.
• Arrests were made in a human trafficking case at a hotel in Myrtle Beach.

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But first, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 64.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. There's a new surf shop in downtown Myrtle Beach. Good Vibes Surf & Skate shop has opened on Broadway Street. Making the move from Surfside Beach, the shop has a dual purpose also serving as the headquarters for owner Philip Jackson's, nonprofit Surf Dreams Foundation, which provides free surfing classes, camps, scholarships and opportunities for community members in need. Jackson has also partnered with the Heart of Stoke Foundation, a new non-profit that gives kids gear and places to skateboard. Stop in and check out the new shop when you have a chance! (WMBF)
2. In an effort to get ahead of the epidemic of teen dating violence, Sara Barber, executive director of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, is working with area schools to implement education in health classes. One Love Club, started by physical education teacher Bobby Curran at Socastee High School is doing just that, innovatively offering a comprehensive program for students that looks at how to build and maintain healthy relationships. It works by having students attend workshops, they watch films based on relationships and have in-depth discussions about what was healthy or unhealthy. A record fifty-three students attended the first club meeting. According to WBTW, "students who want to join the club or educators who want to learn how to become One Love instructors can reach out to One Love Socastee on Instagram at @1lovesocastee." (WBTW)
3. Brittany Rutledge-Jackson, 25, and Lashon Ladson, 37, both from Longs, have been charged with trafficking persons. Reports state that the two took advantage of a homeless woman and used her in a commercial sex scheme and then took all the money. According to WMBF, "the two suspects, along with Kwame Vereen, were arrested back in October and charged with incidents that occurred in September at the Comfort Suites Hotel on Frontage Road East, off Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach. All three were charged with trafficking in persons under the age of 18. The case is being prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. If you are a victim of human trafficking or see something suspicious, you're asked to call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733." (WMBFnews.com)
4. On the lookout for a new place to live, or just interested in what else is out there these days? As part of our weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some recently listed and interesting houses to hit the market in and around the Myrtle Beach area. We are also including any scheduled open houses that may be coming up, so you can check them out in person. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Time Warp (7:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Randi Reiss-McCormack's newest exhibit, "Wonderlust," is on display at Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum. The use of a wide range of media, including rug tufting, needlework, painting and more, makes this a very unique and intriguing exhibit. Stop by and visit this exhibit now through April 16." (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• South Carolina National Guard: "U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Matthew V. Fitter, assigned to the 59th Aviation Troop Command (59th ATC), South Carolina Army National Guard, received the Order of Saint Michael (OSM), Silver, medal in recognition of over thirty years of meritorious service as a Soldier and leader in the U.S. Army Aviation community, South Carolina National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (location 1), McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina. The award was presented by U.S. Army Col. John McElveen, commander of the 59th ATC. ." (South Carolina National Guard via Instagram)
• Horry County Schools: "Congratulations to Leon Hayes of South Conway Elementary , Jessica Miller of Myrtle Beach Middle School , and Emily Scheffler of St. James High! They were named Principal of the Year, Exceptional Educator of the Year, and Rookie Teacher of the Year, respectively, by the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (SCCEC). (SJHS Info)
  Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/2023_scCEC_awards to read more!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Remy! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. If you like smart and active dogs, then you'll love Remy! This good boy was found as a stray, and we think people previously didn't show Remy much kindness. Despite how people may have previously treated him, Remy has shown he can quickly form a strong bond with someone. Once you're Remy's pal, he will be so excited to see you! To meet Remy, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment to meet him, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: "We're two weeks away from the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival! Are you coming?" (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram)

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

— 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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