The McLeod Health Board of Trustees continues its commitment to providing outstanding leadership, stewardship and oversight of fiscal health. Effective March 2026, as the new Board terms began, Dr. Tarek Bishara of Florence assumed the position of chairman of the McLeod Health Board of Trustees from Ronald M. Fowler of Loris who continues his service on the board. “We are extremely appreciative of the dedication and very hard work of these volunteer board members who embrace the mission of McLeod Health in service to the community and providing the delivery of excellence in healthcare,” stated Donna Isgett, president and CEO …

Five Star Farm in Loris will be holding “Happy 2nd Day of Spring 2026” on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will feature: Play-land (with over 15 activities), a Safari Train and free photos with the Easter Bunny. Attendees will also have a chance to pet and feed a wide variety of animals (barn yard and exotic). Food trucks and local vendors will also be on site. Admission for the event is $10 for three and up and free for two and under. Ticket sales will be at the gate. The farm accepts cash or …

By Kaye Collins A Pilot Program for small businesses was presented at the Loris Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn meeting held at the new chamber headquarters last week. To launch this new program focused on small business owners, they are looking for committee members to help with this fresh idea of networking. Joshua Franklin presented his proposal with a slide show. “I’m excited about the opportunity to create a recurring series that puts practical, actionable business knowledge directly in the hands of our chamber members and local entrepreneurs.” Franklin explained. “We’re aiming to pilot our first session within 60 …

By Ruben Lowman Horry County is doubling down on its commitment to coastal preservation as it prepares for the third consecutive year of its Manufactured Wire Reef (MWR) campaign. This initiative, led by the Horry County Stormwater Department, uses low-tech, high-impact solutions to tackle the modern challenges of shoreline erosion and water quality in the coastal region’s sensitive marsh systems. The program first took root in 2024 with the deployment of 200 wire baskets into Main Creek, located off Cypress Avenue in Garden City. The success of that initial phase led to a second round of 200 baskets in 2025, …

By Ruden Lowman For locals who regularly navigate the busy intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 57, the end of construction orange is finally in sight. Horry County officials announced this week that a significant stormwater improvement project in the Longs area has reached the 75 percent completion mark. The $3 million initiative is a targeted effort to harden the local infrastructure against the chronic flooding that has historically plagued this community. The backbone of the project involves the installation of dual relief culverts beneath the roadway. These oversized concrete structures are designed to act as high-capacity bypasses, allowing massive …

North Myrtle Beach will go green on Saturday, March 14, as the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival returns to Main Street for a full day of family-friendly fun. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m., followed by the festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day, rain-or-shine celebration draws more than 30,000 attendees annually, making it one of the Grand Strand’s most anticipated events. For those unable to attend in person, the parade will air LIVE on CW21, hosted by WPDE personalities. The parade begins at First Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard, proceeds right onto First …

The Kiwanis Club of North Myrtle Beach–Little River and Little River United Methodist Church (LRUMC), in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank, continue making a difference in the fight against food insecurity through their no-cost food distribution program serving Little River and the surrounding communities. Held rain or shine every second and fourth Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until food runs out, the program is now in its second year and serves approximately 176 families each month—reaching an estimated 6,300 individuals over the past year. Families receive fresh produce, canned goods, frozen meats, pasta, eggs, bread, pastries …

The North Myrtle Beach Election Commission met on Thursday, February 26, at 10 a.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall to review and certify the results of the Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Special Election. The final certified results for the North Myrtle Beach City Council Crescent Beach Ward seat total number of votes are: Ray Collins – 1,031; Melissa Wober – 1,176; and Write In – 4.

A new chapter is underway for the Little River Library. Located within the Ralph Ellis Complex off Highway 57, the branch first opened in 1996 as the Stevens Crossroads Library. Although the name was updated in 2006 to align with the county system, the building itself has remained largely unchanged. “This building was built over 30 years ago and it was a different era. Our library users had different needs. By renovating, we are updating and giving them the things they’ve asked for most, which is mostly space,” said Tracey Elvis-Weitzel, director of the Horry County Memorial Library. “It needs …

By Missy Moore The Miss North Myrtle Beach High School Pageant was held on Saturday, February 28, in the NMBHS auditorium. Ten beautiful contestants competed for two titles during several events leading up to crowning. First, the girls participated in a five minute panel interview where they spoke about their platforms, future plans and other various subjects. After the talent and evening gown categories, two very deserving contestants were crowned and will represent NMBHS for 2026. Marley Grace Moore, a senior, was crowned Miss North Myrtle Beach High School Talent, after her vocal rendition of “Once Upon A December” from …