Previously, we posted that the city would construct temporary handicap ramps at the 8th Avenue North and 12th Avenue North street ends to replace the permanent structures removed to allow for expanded parking. There is a change of plans regarding construction of a temporary handicap ramp at the 8th Avenue North beach access. The city developed a variety of designs and, unfortunately, they resulted in less than two feet of clearance from the top of the dune to the bottom of the structure. Two feet is the minimum clearance required by SCDHEC. The clearance is dictated by the required incline …

Installation of payment kiosks, signage and more has begun in public parking lots on either side of Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach. The paid parking season this year runs from June 15 through October. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The parking fee is $2 per hour. To pay to park, use the Passport Parking App, which works on iOS (Apple) and Android mobile phones. Download the App to your phone from the Apple or Google Play Store. The App is free. You can receive email or text alerts when your time is about to run out. …

 On June 6, Mayor Marilyn Hatley issued a proclamation recognizing Leonard A. Gardner as a patriot, further proclaiming that it is an honor to have him as a citizen of North Myrtle Beach. On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), America was engaged in a world war against countries who sought to force their beliefs on the free democracies of the world. On that same day, Leonard Gardner, U.S. Army, shipped out to England and joined the 90th Division, then fought his way through Valognes and Montebourg to cut off the Nazis fleeing Cherbourg. His division cut across the Carentan Peninsula through …

The public was invited to enjoy a free concert featuring The Entertainers on Thursday, June 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.  Concert-goers can expect an incredible show of beach music. Patrons and concert-goers are encouraged to bring their beach chairs. The free concert is part of the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department’s Music on Main summer concert series sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank. For day of event weather information call the “Rec Check” hotline at (843) 280-5594, Ext. 3, www.Facebook.com/NMBParksandRec or visit their website, parks.nmb.us.

By Joyce Thomas “At its May meeting at the Surf Golf and Beach Club, the GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club awarded five North Myrtle Beach High School graduates a total of $6,000 in scholarships to attend the school of their choice. The club’s scholarship committee received 20 applications from North Myrtle Beach High School students. Committee chair, Cheryl Watson, says, ”Receiving this many applications made it a difficult task for us and we spent hours and much discussion as the applications were excellent. But we finally selected five that we thought were well-deserving. Not only are they successful students, …

Have a happy Flag Day and Father’s Day this week EVERYONE…In honor of Father’s Day all FATHERS and GRANDFATHERS may ride their choice of fixed routes free with Coast RTA on Sunday, June 16…EVERYONE looking forward to getting the big Verdin city clock repaired next week…City of Loris NEWSLETTER getting a new look and being very informative for all…The Loris Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome its newest MEMBER, Mutual of Omaha, which is an insurance and financial planning business…HAPPY HOME BAPTIST CHURCH will hold Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m…Anthony …

The residents in the city of Loris visited the polls to cast their votes for the run-off election for mayor.  On Tuesday, June 11, the East and West Precincts were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Election Commission met at the Public Safety Building at 7 p.m. awaiting the delivery of the ballots. The West Precinct was delayed stating they were having technical difficulties.  At 7:50 p.m. the delivery of all the ballots was in and Venson Powers and Melzetta Gore read the votes at 7:50 p.m. with Kenya Wright tallying the votes. The East Precinct reported 163 …

Loris High School is saying farewell and best wishes to the talented band and chorus seniors who graduated on Thursday, June 6, with the 149 members of the class of 2019.  Left to right are Mclayley Hardee, Alexis Staub, Rile McCauley, Brantlee Gerald, Rebecca Whisnant and Anna Anderson. Second row are Kacie Mason, Madison Carter, Jameson Ruppe, Mathew Collins, Callie Osment and Madeline Brunson.

The Loris Heritage Festival began at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, with vendors setting up and the young entrepreneurs set up their pop-up shops in front of Timeless Memories, Harrelson’s Clothing Store and Railroad & Main hair salon.  The Loris Chamber of Commerce discovered that the previous events and dates coincided with other festivals in the surrounding areas and chose to change the event to the first Saturday in June and to rename the festival The Loris Heritage Festival.  In 2013 the chamber had sponsors for the Loris in Bloom Festival bringing in vendors selling many springtime items and …

Juddie BACOT visiting longtime friend after early morning meeting…Jan LEWIS and Norfleet JONES working hard getting ready for the big day???Vicki KEIBLER keeping in touch with beach friends to let them know Rex is in the hospital again…Get well quick wishes going to Kathleen DAYVAULT as she recovers from recent surgery…Little River Lions Club Secretary Arleen LOPANO capturing Lions in action during the recent Blue Crab Festival held along the historic waterfront in Little River…North Myrtle Beach High School Principal Trevor STRAWDERMAN really going to be missed as he leaves that job this year to go to Charleston and our …