The North Myrtle Beach varsity baseball team began a week of games last Tuesday when they traveled to Myrtle Beach and came away with a 4-2 win. The Chiefs then took on their second “rival” team on Wednesday evening as Loris visited the Chiefs sports complex. This game went down to the wire as the Chiefs rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 9-8 win. Wednesday’s game saw the Chiefs come back in dramatic fashion as they trailed Loris 8-6 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The Chiefs got two men on by sloppy play …

The Coastal Chairmen, a local team that practices at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness center, took second place in the CWBC tournament last weekend at the aquatic center gymnasium. The Chairmen lost to the Fayetteville Flyers by a 66-54 score in the championship game Sunday afternoon. The two teams battled to an 18-18 score after the first period but the Flyers, who were undefeated throughout the double elimination tournament, slowly took charge after that. They increased their lead to 37-30 at the half, then led 52-42 after three ten-minute periods and won by a 66-54 margin. Seven teams …

My column this week is from John 18, “Jesus Appears Before Pilate.” Verse 28 – Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. The Jews led Jesus to the palace of the Roman governor. John says little about the Jewish phase of Jesus’ trial but much about the Roman trial (see Mark 14:53—15:15). It is possible that John was in the Praetorium, the governor’s official residence, for …

Jimmy L. Wise, 76, of Little River passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. He is the son of the late James L. and Clara Atha Wise. Jimmy is survived by his adoring wife of 40 years, Linda Wise, and his two children, son, Paul Lyons of Little River and daughter, Brooke Tyler (Derrick) of Conway. He was the loving grandfather of Daniel and Maggie Tyler and granddaughter of the heart Ranna Mohr. He was predeceased by his brother, Billy Wise. Jimmy was a former …

Mary Louise Buffkin, 73, of Loris passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Mrs. Buffkin was born in Loris, a daughter of Virginia Fowler and the late David Fowler. She was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Buffkin was a loving mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Buffkin, and four brothers, Curtis Fowler, David Fowler, Ronald Fowler and Donald Fowler. Mrs. Buffkin is survived by her mother, Virginia Fowler of Loris; her son, Dewayne Buffkin (Sherry) of Loris; her daughters, Melissa Cox of Loris and Tiffany Buffkin of Green Sea; five grandchildren, Christina Cox, …

Christine Mae Farrell, 89, of Longs died on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach. Born on Nov. 9, 1929, in Fuquay Spring, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James Milton and Florence Dones Sandy. Mrs. Farrell is survived by her children, Michael Farrell (Diana) and Debbie Chavez (Thom); grandchildren, Dale (Keri), Scott (Angela), Kimberly (Jason), Guy and Brad; and great-grandchildren, Alexia, Bailey, Blair, Dillion, Blake, Kailanee, Devin and Madeline. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com. …

Frank Ceruzzi, 96, of North Myrtle Beach died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at home with his family at his side. Born on Jan. 20, 1923, in Port Chester, N.Y., he was the son of the late Mario and Nicolina Spira Ceruzzi. He is best known in the Myrtle Beach community as the first CEO of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He managed the transition from Ocean View Hospital in 1976 and served as CEO until 1987. Throughout his years in hospital administration, he had a reputation for a positive and caring attitude towards his employees and patients. His career …

Dagmar Marie Wikander “Wickie” Moore, 93, of North Myrtle Beach passed away peacefully at Embrace Hospice House on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. She was born on May 11, 1925, in Redford, Mich. and was the youngest child of Gunnar and Martha Henze Wikander. She and her husband, Donald, moved to North Myrtle Beach in 1949. She became the first female mail carrier in the history of North Myrtle Beach where she was employed for 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years and is survived by her three children, Dan Moore (Toni), Nancy Moore and Susan Branstrom …

Anne M. Burgess, 94, of North Myrtle Beach died on Friday, March 15, 2019 at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on March 22, 1924, in Royalton, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Eleanor Menckowski Smorczeski. Mrs. Burgess was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach. Survivors include her son, Russell R. Burgess Jr. and his wife Sue; two grandchildren, Joellyn Gurganus and her husband Keith and Rusty Burgess; three great-grandchildren, Madee Burgess and Austin Burgess and Burgess Gurganus; and several nieces and nephews. She was …

Join your friends and neighbors as they celebrate Ingram Dunes! The North Myrtle Beach Historic Preservation Society believes this unique piece of North Myrtle Beach’s natural history must be preserved. They will host a potluck at the Farmer’s Market Picnic Shelter on April 1st beginning at 4:00 PM. At 7:00 PM everyone will walk to the nearby City Council Meeting at City Hall, where you can show your support for the purchase and preservation of Ingram Dunes or make a financial contribution to the City of North Myrtle Beach. NMB Farmers Market This is a community event and we welcome …