Dennis Ray Massengill of North Myrtle Beach, 71, passed away peacefully at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Born on March 2, 1949 in Johnston County, N.C., he was the son of Herbert and Nellie Allen Massengill. Dennis loved spending time on the beach and shagging. Survivors include his brother, Larry James Massengill; sister, Joyce Rinehart; two nephews, Larry “Eugene” Massengill and Rodney Massengill (Sandy) and their children, Joshua and Julia; one niece, Denise Jernigan and her children, Hailee and Brysan; and many close and special friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will …

Carol Dailey Dunaway of Green Sea, age 65, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Mrs. Dunaway was born in Clinton, S.C a daughter of the late George and Vida Dailey.  She was a teacher for many years with Horry County Schools, retiring from Aynor Middle School.  Mrs. Dunaway loved music and treasured her time volunteering as a guardian ad litem for Horry County youth.  She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  Mrs. Dunaway was predeceased by her husband, Robert Dunaway. Survivors include one son, Andrew D. Gable (Jennifer) of Myrtle Beach; one grandson, Hunter Gable (Destinee) …

Joe Wakley Graham, 93, of Loris went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris. Mr. Graham was born on Nov. 11, 1926, in Loris to the late Eap Graham and the late Maybelle Rogers Graham. He retired as a farmer and was a lifelong member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church. Mr. Graham will be most remembered as a loving uncle and friend to all who were blessed to have known him. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews whom he thought of as his own children. Mr. …

 On Saturday, April 4, 2020, Brenda Bovender Hicks, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 72. Brenda was born on Oct. 15, 1947, in Winston Salem, N.C., to James and Juanita Bovender. She worked at Piedmont Airlines and US Airways for 33 years. On Nov. 14, 1993, she married David Hicks. They raised one daughter, Angie Austin, and two sons, Scott and Joshua Hicks. Brenda loved her church (Hopewell Baptist) and church family. She was a member of many groups at her church. The Pilgrims class was one of …

HTC continues to service customers in Loris.  Appointments are scheduled and the workers do ask if anyone in the household is sick at the time they come to a home for maintenance or new services. Their policy is if anyone in the household is ill they will reschedule the appointment. The city of Loris Water Works department is hard at work with water maintenance in the city.  Ron Upchurch and Bradley Todd were out early on Tuesday, April 7, checking the water valves on Rogers Road. The United States Postal Service continues with business as usual.  Local letter carrier Gary …

Loris High School is recognizing the assistant principals for National Assistant Principal’s Week. The two assistant principals Dr. Maudie Davis and Joshua Cutright, are appreciated and acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to the students, staff, school and the community. Dr. Maudie Davis Joshua Cutright

EVERYONE being wished a safe and happy Easter…The Loris Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome its newest member, James HEWITT, Agent, Serge Real Estate Group, located at 1034 Business 9 E. in Loris, to the Chamber…EVERYONE should remain at home to stay safe…Jill SARVIS is having her birthday on Friday, April 10…Deava CHESTNUT, Stephanie BUB and Robin Parker MARCUM are all celebrating their birthdays on Saturday, April 11…Christianna VLAHOS is looking forward to her birthday on Sunday, April 12…Casey HAWK is turning a year older on Monday, April 13…Megan PROTZ is enjoying her birthday on Wednesday, April 15…Debbie Gemma …

By Tom O’Dare The staff at Ascent Christian Academy in North Myrtle Beach saw the writing on the wall as the COVID-19 virus was ramping up everywhere. By the time the order came down to close South Carolina schools, the administration and staff at ACA already had everything in place to begin distant learning immediately. Using online classrooms and face-to-face virtual meetings, education at the school never missed a beat. The school, located at the Barefoot Community Church on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, has students from pre-kindergarten through high school that come from as far away as Myrtle …

A couple of children spent their Saturday playing at McLean Park. They are making sure to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and limiting their groups to under three. By Ruben Lowman and Andrea Maestre The coronavirus pandemic crisis currently enveloping the globe has overwhelmed hospital systems and funeral homes, locked down major cities and entire countries all over the world and brought the global economy to a standstill. This is an unprecedented situation that is unfolding rapidly, collectively, and in real time. The North Myrtle Beach Times has spoken with many residents and asked them to share their experiences …

Margie DOWLING keeping in touch with her wonderful and caring North Myrtle Beach friends…On Wednesday, March 25, GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER announced via Twitter he is requesting all out of state visitors to South Carolina planning a stay of two or more nights self-quarantine for two weeks immediately upon arrival…Horry County Republican Party State Executive Committeewoman Gerri McDANIEL keeping all informed of updates on state regulations… Bill LA MONTE always keeping a watch out for news and photos…A great big thanks to city manager Mike MAHANEY for his awesome photos…Tim BULLARD and Peachie having a shagging good time on a rainy …