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By Angel Sylvester The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by The Tonez on Thursday, June 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. Bring your chairs and settle in for an energetic night of music and dancing. Please note that chairs may not be placed in the Horseshoe until 3 p.m., as the area remains open for beach parking earlier in the day. This performance is part of the Music on Main summer concert series, proudly sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank and …

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, June 1, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, proclaimed Friday, June 5, 2026, as Lucy Buffett Day throughout North Myrtle Beach and encouraged all citizens to recognize and celebrate her contributions to our community, culture and hospitality industry. Lucy Buffett is the founder of Lulu’s, a beloved family dining and entertainment destination known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, coastal cuisine and commitment to creating joyful experiences for residents and visitors alike. Lulu’s North Myrtle Beach has become an integral part of the North Myrtle Beach community, …

By Diane Billard On Wednesday, May 27, the Rotary Club of Little River hosted thirteen North Myrtle Beach High School students, who each received a $1,000 scholarship, as well as their respective parents and family members and Elizabeth Brown, who is a NMBHS guidance counselor. The scholarship recipients were Sierra Bendik, Matthew Carter, Calleigh Estep, Sebastian Frio, Jaliyah Green, Collins Lane, Michael Lowry, Sara Mai, Lani Mishoe, Carlie Stanley, Acacia Stephenson, Cole Woody and Nevaeh Zaciewski. This was in addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to the Grand Strand Running Club student. Scholarships are funded through the club’s fundraisers (5K …

By Angel Sylvester The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation proudly presents the return of the beloved Music on Main concert series, bringing free live music to Main Street every Thursday evening from June through September. Held at the iconic Horseshoe in the heart of North Myrtle Beach, Music on Main has become a cherished summer tradition for residents and visitors alike. Concertgoers are invited to bring their chairs, gather with family and friends and enjoy live performances from some of the region’s favorite bands. This year’s concert series embraces a special patriotic theme: “Celebrating America’s 250.” As …

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a special called meeting on Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. There was one item on the consent portion of the agenda: Resolution: Horry County Multi-jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (APPROVED). There was one item on the unfinished business agenda: Ordinance/Second Reading: Amendment to the Towers on the Grove Planned Development Agreement (PDD) creating an oceanfront paid parking lot (APPROVED). There were nine items on the new business agenda: A. Ordinance/First Reading: Amendment to Chapter 10, Finance and Taxation, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, …

Monday, June 1, marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs through Monday, November 30. The City of North Myrtle Beach encourages residents and business owners to take steps now to prepare for potential tropical weather and ensure they are ready should a storm threaten the area. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-normal Atlantic Hurricane Season, the city urges residents to not let the forecast create a false sense of security. NOAA is forecasting 8 to 14 named storms this year and it only takes one storm to significantly impact a …

By Dorothy Bambach Have you ever noticed the neon blue birds visiting your backyard?  They aren’t  common blue jays. They are Eastern bluebirds with brilliant blue heads, backs and breasts.  Would you like to learn more about them? The Yaupon Garden Club, in cooperation with the North Myrtle Beach Historical Museum, has invited David Slaunwhite, Ph.D., an expert with the South Carolina Bluebird Society, to tell us more about these colorful visitors. He will explain the importance of nest boxes and food that may attract them to your backyards. The program is presented  as part of the observation of National …

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is proud to announce their participation in Foster 50 — a nationwide campaign serving as a catalyst for change, rallying pet lovers, shelters and rescue organizations to spark a fostering movement and help change the future for shelter pets. Foster 50 was designed by a coalition of animal welfare experts, led by PEDIGREE Foundation and including Maddie’s Fund, Adopt a Pet, MuttNation Foundation, ASPCA, Mutual Rescue, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and Outcomes for Pets. These organizations are working together to support animal shelters and foster-based rescues in creating and strengthening their …

By Lindsay Matthews National Flag Day is Sunday, June 14, and a good day to check the status of your flag. Conway National Bank is proud to serve as a drop-off location for those individuals and businesses wishing to retire their American flag.  When the flag becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new one and the old one should be retired with all the dignity and respect befitting our nation’s flag. The U.S. Flag Code states:  “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School athletic department held its Senior Awards Night for the class of 2026 last Wednesday evening in the school’s auditorium. Athletic Director Tony Heilbronn acted as the emcee for the evening of recognition, “a chance to summarize the accomplishments of male and female athletes across all sports and present scholarships from the Boosters Club, the Michael Nash Scholarships, scholar athletes,  and the announcement of the male and female Athlete of the Year,” Heilbronn said. Heilbronn sated that three more athletes held signing events that afternoon for a total of 13 students committing …