By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs put up an amazing battle last Tuesday night in their third round division II SCHSL playoff game with Berkley at the NMB gym but lost 58-52 to last year’s state champion. The number two seeded Chiefs came into the game with the memory of losing their lower state championship game 67-32 to the Lady Stags in Florence last year. Berkley came into last Tuesday’s game as the three seed in this year’s lower state tournament with a 20-5 record, and second place in region 7 in the regular season. On paper …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School Lady Chiefs lacrosse team opened their spring schedule with a 16-0 victory over visiting West Ashley Monday night at The Hank. The Chiefs scored multiple goals in all four quarters as they kept the visiting Wildcats on defense all night, recovered most of the loose balls and had six different players score in the shutout. The Chiefs opened the game with three goals in the first quarter, four more in the second quarter, five goals in the third and four goals in the fourth quarter with a running clock. Freshman Aryanna …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School Lady Chiefs softball team opened their season last week with a trip to Loris for their annual preseason tournament. The Chiefs first game was postponed due to Friday’s rain, and they opened play on Saturday against Green Sea Floyds. The Chiefs were the home team in their game against the Trojans and both teams failed to score through the first four innings of play. Green Sea scored a run in the top of the fifth inning for a 1-0 lead and held on to that lead until the bottom of the …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School varsity boys and girls soccer teams are getting off to a good start in early season matches. The boys team has a 4-0 record so far. They won two matches in the Nash Tournament, 2-1 over Socastee and 2-1 over Conway. Last week the Chiefs beat Loris 3-1 and then were on the road for a 1-0 victory over West Florence. The girls team is 2-1 before this week’s action against Ashley. The girls won their first match 7-1 in the Nash Tournament but lost 6-2 against Camden in their second …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach boys varsity lacrosse team got their season underway last Friday night at The Hank with a 20-7 victory over Gilbert High School. Prior to the game I met up with head coach Zach Lytle and asked him about his preseason action at the Laxapalooza on February 14th and some thoughts about the season opener that night. “I think it (Laxapalooza) went well. It is hard to tell what kind of team you have in that setting with a running clock and trying to get everyone on the field. There are not a lot …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Spring Market will be held on Main Street on Friday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the State Theater, 4149 Main Street in Loris. An exclusive indoor shopping event taking place in the center of Downtown Loris, this is not your typical vendor market. Offering a boutique-style shopping experience with carefully chosen small vendors, local artists, crafters, jewelry designers, delightful treats and one-of-a-kind items that you won’t find in large retail stores. Support local venders, explore unique finds and enjoy a day on Main Street filled with positive energy and wonderful company. …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Recreation 12U basketball All Star team has secured the District Championship title for the second consecutive year. Head coach Kenny Rich and assistant coach John Mishoe take pride in the dedication and collaboration demonstrated by the boys, particularly in their pursuit of becoming champions. They have progressed to the State 12U Basketball tournament this upcoming weekend, aiming to return with the State Championship to Loris. Summary of the Lions 12U matchup against Timmonsville 12U Snoop led the Lions 12U All Stars with 11 points and 25 rebounds, guiding them to a victory over Timmonsville with …

By Kaye Collins Qualified drivers may apply for reduced or lifted suspensions from Monday, March 9, until Friday, March 13, although fees will be incurred. Cases involving alcohol and drugs are not eligible for this program. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced that it will conduct Driver Suspension Eligibility Week throughout the state letting certain drivers in South Carolina who have suspended licenses qualify to have their penalties removed. Officials stated that this event will provide an opportunity for drivers who have lost their driving privileges “due to specific suspensions” to potentially reduce or eliminate their …

By Kaye Collins Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m., at which time clocks “spring forward” one hour to 3 a.m. This change results in an extra hour of light in the evening but one less hour of sleep that night as winter is put to rest and spring blooms awake. When the time changes it is a reminder to everyone to have a home safety checklist. This list should include the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors replacing the batteries in all detectors and test them to ensure they are functional. Check the fire …

By Ruben Lowman The Conference Center at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach became a living time capsule recently as the Horry County Council on Aging hosted a birthday celebration that defied the odds. The gathering brought together six local centenarians whose combined lives represent 618 years of American history. While the event centered on the 107th birthday of Loris resident Sallie Kapps, it served as a broader tribute to a generation that has navigated a century of radical global change. The six guests of honor, all aged 101 or older, represent a diverse array of experiences that helped shape …