In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians came together to make a visible difference in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held Saturday, March 21, through Sunday, March 29, PalmettoPride’s second annual South Carolina Sweep built on its early momentum, growing from more than 80 tons of litter removed in its first year to 244 tons collected statewide this year. What began as an effort to bring renewed energy to spring cleanups has quickly grown into a coordinated, statewide movement–driven by South Carolinians who care deeply about protecting …

On Saturday, May 2, comic shops will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops and game stores around the globe will be celebrating the creativity, community and pure fun that comics bring to fans everywhere. This annual event is the perfect chance to dive into new stories, revisit favorite characters, and discover hidden gems…all for free. The 2026 lineup is packed with incredible titles from top publishers, spanning superhero adventures, indie favorites and iconic franchises. Whether it’s legendary heroes, thrilling crossovers, or bold new worlds, this year’s selection has something for every fan. Player’s Choice will have many sales …

On Monday, April 27, Loris Police Department released their “Loris Police Bulletin” and gave helpful advice on how to deal with trespassers and when to call 911. The department outlined the following information on trespassing in its bulletin: Dealing With Trespassers — The Loris Police Department has received numerous complaints about trespassers in or on many of the business properties. LPD takes these complaints seriously and responds to each one of them as quickly as possible. There are two scenarios that we see the most when it comes to trespassing: 1. The subject needs to be trespassed from the location …

By Flossie Chapman A brief ceremony was held on Monday, April 20, during the monthly meeting of the VOICE, a local women’s organization. Sylvia Wright, candidate for State Superintendent of Schools, was presented with a framed document bearing the autograph of the late Chief Justice Earl Warren. The document was acquired in May 1970 at the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Awards by the Honorable Charles S. Blumenthal who attended the cremony.  It was later passed on to his son, George M. Blumenthal, who displayed the autograph in his law firm for more than forty years. Chief Justice Warren …

By Jennifer Hulon Kidney stones are a common condition that can cause severe pain and, in some cases, require medical treatment. When stones are too large to pass on their own, a procedure called lithotripsy may be recommended by a healthcare provider. Lithotripsy is used to break stones into smaller fragments, making it easier for the body to pass them through the urinary tract. This treatment is often necessary for individuals with kidney stones when the stone leads to persistent pain, blockage, or risk of infection. The most common method, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, uses sound waves directed from outside …

Loris High School will be hosting the 5th Annual Lion Pride Palooza on Friday, May 1, in the school football stadium. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to the public. During the event, you will be able to enjoy a live DJ, student performances, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting and more. Free food will be available during the event at a first come first served basis. For questions or more information, contact Courtney Bellamy at 843-390-6860.

By James Pease II Destination North Myrtle Beach held their annual State of the Series event on Friday, April 17, in the Chestnut Room at Bay Watch Resort in North Myrtle Beach. Cheryl Kilday opened up the meeting with the upcoming events Destination NMB would be involved in and hosting. Kilday then welcomed Anna Strickland with Santee Cooper. Strickland discussed how Santee Cooper plans to grow over the next ten years as the company nears a century in business. “It’s a ten year, $10 billion capital fund,” stated Strickland. “We are investing over $300 million on infrastructure. focusing on our …

Attention all shaggers! Are you enjoying SOS Spring Safari so far? Make sure you aren’t missing out on anything with a list of bands and events below. The OD Arcade and Lounge will be hosting a Smoothie Contest with the help of DJ Craig Jennings on Thursday, April 23, at 2 p.m. with sign up starting at noon. Rock Hill Shag Club will be hosting a Spring SOS Shooter Party on Thursday, April 23, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the back room at Fat Harold’s in North Myrtle Beach with chicken bog served. Music will be provided by …

By Diane Billard The Rotary Club of Little River welcomed Ann Mayfield from Future Farmers of America on Wednesday, April 15,  at noon at the River Hills Golf and Country Club in Little River.  FFA offers diverse opportunities for youth and Ann explained all the diverse opportunities students have. While most of us think of FFA for students who want to be farmers, FFA also welcomes members who aspire to other careers such as teachers, doctors, scientist and business owners. FFA is also committed to the individual student, focusing on servant leadership while allowing them to explore their own interest …

By John Smithson Chiefs boys soccer — The NMB Chiefs boys soccer team won their last three matches. They started their streak with an April 7th 4-0 win over visiting Gaffney. The Chiefs and Indians each scored two first-half goals for a 2-2 tie. The Chiefs shut out the Indians in the second half, scored two more goals and claimed a   4-2 win. Christhian Vasquez scored three goals for the Chiefs and Danielle Vespoli scored the other goal. Aiden Trevino, Jose Carpio, Rowan Smith and Randy Suchite Ramirez each had an assist in the victory. Tomas Arroyo had three …