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By James Pease II On Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a candidate forum was held in the main room of the Tidewater Amenity Center for the two candidates competing to fill the empty North Myrtle Beach City Council Crescent Beach seat. Tidewater, a private gated community, hosted the event and invited all residents on Little River Neck Road to attend. Tidewater Community Homeowners Association Board of Directors Cathy Weis and Jennifer Austin opened the forum and went around the room to anyone who raised their hand to give them a chance to voice their question. Ray …

North Myrtle Beach residents may now apply for the free 2026 North Myrtle Beach Citizen’s Academy. The Citizen’s Academy exposes participants to all facets of North Myrtle Beach government and includes tours of key city facilities. The first meeting is Thursday, March 5, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at City Hall at 1018 Second Avenue South. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, February 25, at 5 p.m. The city is only accepting 30 applicants. Due to limited space, if you have previously attended the Citizen’s Academy, you will only be allowed to attend if spaces are available. Participants …

By Pat Kastner On Friday, January 30, Knights of Columbus Assembly 2431 representing the patriotic degree, celebrated with 100 year old Art Duym and his wife Joan of 71 years at a Quilt of Valor ceremony. The Quilt of Valor Foundation mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Art served in World War II in the Army Air Corp and was honorably discharged in 1945. The ceremony took place at The Barclay of Little River assisted living facility. The ceremony was performed by volunteer Dot Kenny of the Quilt …

The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Little River resident Thomas McMillan as the “Caught Green Handed” recipient for the month of January. “The ‘Caught Green Handed’ recognition is presented monthly to an Horry County resident caught in the act of recycling” stated Esther Murphy, Director of Recycling and Corporate Affairs for the Solid Waste Authority. “It’s the Solid Waste Authority’s way of recognizing and thanking citizens who have made the effort to recycle. Through their recycling efforts, natural resources are saved and the amount of waste being landfilled is reduced.” Mr. McMillan, a regular recycler at the Brooksville …

Former mayor of North Myrtle Beach, Marilyn Hatley, has been appointed to the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank Board by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Her inclusion on the board reflects a gubernatorial appointment, as the Governor of South Carolina appoints two directors to the bank’s board. The purpose of the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank is to select and assist in financing major qualified projects by providing loans and other financial assistance for constructing and improving highway and transportation facilities necessary for public purposes, including economic development.

By Mary Templeton Why does the world seem quieter in the winter? It just might be due to the absence of our feathered friends! During this cold time of year, local garden clubs help provide food for the birds that visit their gardens and look forward to warmer weather when the world will again be treated to a beautiful bird concert. While waiting for the arrival of spring, the Yaupon Garden Club, Driftwood Garden Club and Sea Oats Garden Club met together on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to learn more about Coastal Birds: Common Birds of the Marsh and Beach. …

To keep the spark alive safely this Valentine’s Day, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) encourages extra caution when cooking and using candles to celebrate the holiday. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries – nearly half (49 percent) of all reported U.S. home fires involve cooking equipment – while an average of nearly 6,000 home fires involving candles are reported to U.S. fire departments each year. “Valentine’s Day at home often includes a special meal and candlelight,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “Keeping an eye on …

Parking registration for North Myrtle Beach residents and non-resident property owners is now open. The city’s paid parking season begins March 1, 2026, and ends October 31, 2026. North Myrtle Beach residents and non-resident property owners may register online or in person at 904 Second Avenue North (the old Santee Cooper building). The parking office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. Paid parking will be enforced via license plate recognition. Your vehicle license plate will be your digital permit. Vehicle parking passes must be renewed each year. For residents to complete their registration, you will need …

By John Earnest The Knights of Columbus, Council 7122, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church recently organized a Basketball Free Throw Contest, shining a spotlight on local talent.  The contest was held at North Myrtle Beach Middle School on Sunday, February 8, 2026. With the results of the event, the following individuals emerged as first place winners:  Girls Age 9-11, Emma Ferguson;  Boys Age 9-11, Joel Haynes;  Girls Age 12-14, Elinor Stancil;  Boys Age 12-14, Shamar Bryant. Under the guidance of co-chairmen, Renzo Munno and John Earnest, congratulations were extended to these student athletes for their outstanding …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach varsity boys and girls basketball teams finished their home schedule last Friday night. The Lady Chiefs started the evening with a 61-18 domination of their region rival. The Chiefs, who won their first matchup with the Seahawks in Myrtle Beach by a 54-47 score, had the tables turned in the second game and lost 50-21. The Lady Chiefs opened the varsity action and jumped out to 16-0 while holding the Lady Seahawks to a single free throw, ending the first quarter with a 16-1 lead. Maddie Vereen scored the first four points, Jurnee …