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On Thursday January 8, 2026, Lieutenant Keegan Thacker wrapped up his final shift working for the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department as he and his fiancée will be making their move to the west coast later this month where he will be continuing his fire service career there. Keegan joined the Department in March 2020 as a fresh recruit with no previous fire service experience. He quickly established himself as a top candidate immediately on the fire day of new hire testing among a group of roughly 80 applicants who were part of the testing process. He graduated as Valedictorian …

As the year draws to a close, the Rotary Club of Little River is reflecting on 2025 with pride, highlighting a wide range of initiatives that exemplify Rotary International’s motto, Service Above Self. Through fundraising efforts, hands-on service projects and partnerships with local organizations, club members made meaningful impacts on students, seniors, first responders and families throughout Horry County. One of the club’s most impactful efforts was its continued support of Teen Angels, a program assisting homeless and at-risk students at North Myrtle Beach High School. Through fundraising events, including a community Poker Run, the club helped meet students’ basic …

The Little River Library will be getting a highly-anticipated remodel. The Little River Library closed beginning on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will remain closed until these renovations are complete. All items on hold will be transferred to the North Myrtle Beach Library. Please call 843-915-5281 with any questions.

The City of North Myrtle Beach is actively monitoring the potential for winter weather conditions this weekend. Models show colder air and temperatures moving in Friday night through Saturday morning. Here’s how you can prepare. Protect Your Home — Insulate exposed pipes or leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing. Ensure your heating system is in good working order. Seal drafts around windows and doors to retain heat. Plan for Travel — Monitor forecasts and road conditions. Allow extra time for commutes and consider delaying non-essential trips if snow is present. Keep a winter emergency kit in your vehicle, including blankets, …

By Jill Roman Driftwood Garden Club members held their January meeting at the North Myrtle Beach Library. After having some afternoon snacks, the program was presented by President Babs Johnston. She taught the group an easy way to sow seeds in the winter and demonstrated the process using milk cartons. She also provided each member with a carton containing seeds already planted which need no maintenance until spring. Member Joan Schuster presented her floral arrangement “For the Birds,”. a gorgeous floral arrangement with flowers from her yard. The plant of the month was Hellebore (Lenten Rose). Hellebores are one of …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs continued their undefeated basketball season last week, winning home games Tuesday and Friday over Carolina Forest and St. James. The 15-0 Chiefs expected a tough game against the Panthers who came into NMB with an 11-3 record, 2-0 in region play. The Panthers and the Chiefs played “one of the best competitive games so far” according to Lady Chiefs head coach Heather Kearney. “We would make a play, and they would make a play. They are a good team, and the game was close and competitive throughout. Our fourth quarter defense …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School varsity boys basketball team fell to 1-3 in the 6AAAAA region after playing Carolina Forest and St. James, two top teams in the region. The Chiefs tangled with the Panthers last Tuesday at the NMB gym. The Panthers were 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the region, their only loss to St. James by a 74-57 score. The Panthers got off to a quick start against the Chiefs and led 31-18 at halftime. The Chiefs couldn’t stop them in the third quarter as Carolina Forest scored 22 points to take a 53-27 …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs varsity wrestlers were hoping for another home win last Wednesday evening, but the Seahawks built a big lead, and the Chiefs comeback fell one individual win short and a 36-39 region loss. The Chiefs got off to a good start with Levi Wheeler’s pin giving the Chiefs a 12-5 lead. The Seahawks responded with a pin, two technical fall decisions, a Chiefs forfeit and another Seahawks pin and Myrtle Beach led 33-12. The Chiefs got a pin in their next match but needed to win out to get a victory. Myrtle Beach …

By Kaye Collins Grace Church in Loris organized two fundraising events over the weekend. On Saturday, January 17, they conducted an Indoor Garage Sale featuring donated items for sale, with proceeds directed towards the church’s missionary funds. Local vendors displayed their distinctive products at tables. “Grace Church aims to celebrate events that engage the Loris community and its neighboring regions,” remarked Pastor Chris Tullis, “as a means to address the ministry requirements of our church.” “Grace Church hosted a weekend of community fundraising and family friendly events,” expressed Tullis. “At Grace Church we celebrated a strong weekend of community connection …

By Kaye Collins Lori Brown, co-director of Open Hearts Community Outreach, (OHCO) is asking the community to come together to volunteer for a fundraiser/auction to be held on Friday, February 6, at Ernie’s Diner at 3944 Main Street in Loris. OHCO helps community members in many ways and one of their specialties is having a spaghetti dinner/auction fundraiser at Ernie’s Diner/Sunshine Pancake House to help those in need. The Loris community and its neighboring regions recognize Cookie Tisdale for her generous contributions, which include providing food and clothing to the homeless in Loris, Conway, and Myrtle Beach since June 2, …