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By William LaMonte On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25,  VFW Post 10804 partnered with Little River American Legion Post 186 to honor our fallen veterans. A memorial ceremony was conducted at the Veterans Memorial at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex. Joining Post 10804 were the American Legion Patriot Riders and Rolling Thunder, the American Legion Honor Guard, the Local Knights of Columbus,  vocalist Marlisa Small who wowed everyone with her patriotic songs and the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation crew. Colonel Jerry Jankoviak U.S. Army Reserve retired, Maryland State Police retired, CIA retired, was the guest speaker and …

By Trish Heine Each May on Memorial Day we gather to remember those service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today. North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens and the Little River Elks Lodge #2840 hosted the cemetery’s 77th veteran service celebration. Community members and veterans alike gathered to remember and honor those fallen heroes not only at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens but those of our nation.  When speaking to veterans and hearing their stories of their fellow soldiers, comrades and friends, they were their family. We too, as Americans, are family standing united together as …

By Ruben Lowman In a unanimous vote at their most recent meeting on May 18, the North Myrtle Beach City Council gave second and final approval to the ordinance authorizing the relocation of one of the city’s highest-volume fast food restaurants. The green light by city leaders clears the path for Chick-fil-A to vacate its current, heavily congested 1.03-acre site inside Gator Hole Plaza and assume the larger commercial footprint previously occupied by TGI Fridays, which has sat vacant since October 2024. The approval followed a few months of debate at meetings and a workshop, where city planners, local residents …

North Myrtle Beach Middle School proudly recognized PTO President Jennifer Prince as the school’s 2025-2026 Volunteer of the Year. She was honored during the recent Ladies of Distinction breakfast. Jennifer’s dedication, leadership and heart for serving students, staff and families have made a lasting impact on North Myrtle Beach Middle School and the entire school community. The school is grateful for her six years of service and for the incredible PTO team whose support and teamwork continue to make the school a special place.

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, recognized and honored the North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club for 31 years of outstanding service, dedication and contributions to the community and extended sincere gratitude for their continued commitment to improving the lives of residents and visitors alike. The Pilot Club’s mission is to promote awareness, prevention and support for brain-related disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Autism, improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by these conditions. They have demonstrated an enduring commitment …

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, proclaimed May 17-23 as National Public Works Week in the City of North Myrtle Beach and encouraged all residents to recognize and thank the City’s Public Works Department whose efforts help keep our community running smoothly each and every day. The Public Works team provides essential services that support the health, safety and quality of life for residents and visitors. Not only do they maintain and improve the city’s infrastructure and services, but they play a critical role in …

By Ruben Lowman The battle to save Horry County’s rivers and adjacent infrastructure from catastrophic, chronic flooding events has received some good news this month. Major General Jason E. Kelly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, bypassed the standard Pentagon briefing rooms to conduct an emergency, boots-on-the-ground site inspection of the Socastee River and the broader Waccamaw River basin to examine the causes of effects of a chronic flooding issue throughout all of Horry County. Escorted by Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, Commander of the USACE Charleston District, and Horry County Council Chairman …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs football team concluded their spring practices last Thursday morning with their Blue-Gold scrimmage under their “new” coach Perry Woolbright. Woolbright was hired to replace coach Greg Hill who retired after the 2025 season. Woolbright returned to coach the Chiefs after a stint as coach at NMB from 2010 to 2014. His last coaching job was at Clover High School. The Blue-Gold scrimmage was the first public showing of the Chiefs team and began with the Chiefs players gathering on the field at The Hank, going through a team huddle with Woolbright and …

By John Smithson While I usually use newspaper ink to summarize a variety of sports and athletic events, my attendance at the NMB High School’s annual Picnic Concert last Thursday evening once again gave me the opportunity to celebrate the school’s performing arts programs. While football and marching bands often go together, having an entire school’s performing arts department perform at The Hank on a warm spring evening is a challenge. That challenge was met and exceeded by the hundreds of talented performers who entertained an appreciative audience of parents and fans in the bleachers. The Director of Musical Theatre …

By Ruben Lowman A sweeping federal policy shift has transformed the upcoming South Atlantic recreational red snapper season, expanding it from a historically restrictive two-day window into a robust two-month block running from July 1 through Aug. 31. Under an Exempted Fishing Permit authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will pilot a decentralized, state-led data collection program. The massive regulatory expansion, publicly championed by President Donald Trump as a decisive victory over federal bureaucracy, aims to replace traditional federal monitoring models with localized, real-time electronic reporting. The policy shift …