North Myrtle Beach Middle School proudly recognized PTO President Jennifer Prince as the school’s 2025-2026 Volunteer of the Year. She was honored during the recent Ladies of Distinction breakfast. Jennifer’s dedication, leadership and heart for serving students, staff and families have made a lasting impact on North Myrtle Beach Middle School and the entire school community. The school is grateful for her six years of service and for the incredible PTO team whose support and teamwork continue to make the school a special place.

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, recognized and honored the North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club for 31 years of outstanding service, dedication and contributions to the community and extended sincere gratitude for their continued commitment to improving the lives of residents and visitors alike. The Pilot Club’s mission is to promote awareness, prevention and support for brain-related disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Autism, improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by these conditions. They have demonstrated an enduring commitment …

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, proclaimed May 17-23 as National Public Works Week in the City of North Myrtle Beach and encouraged all residents to recognize and thank the City’s Public Works Department whose efforts help keep our community running smoothly each and every day. The Public Works team provides essential services that support the health, safety and quality of life for residents and visitors. Not only do they maintain and improve the city’s infrastructure and services, but they play a critical role in …

By Ruben Lowman The battle to save Horry County’s rivers and adjacent infrastructure from catastrophic, chronic flooding events has received some good news this month. Major General Jason E. Kelly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, bypassed the standard Pentagon briefing rooms to conduct an emergency, boots-on-the-ground site inspection of the Socastee River and the broader Waccamaw River basin to examine the causes of effects of a chronic flooding issue throughout all of Horry County. Escorted by Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, Commander of the USACE Charleston District, and Horry County Council Chairman …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs football team concluded their spring practices last Thursday morning with their Blue-Gold scrimmage under their “new” coach Perry Woolbright. Woolbright was hired to replace coach Greg Hill who retired after the 2025 season. Woolbright returned to coach the Chiefs after a stint as coach at NMB from 2010 to 2014. His last coaching job was at Clover High School. The Blue-Gold scrimmage was the first public showing of the Chiefs team and began with the Chiefs players gathering on the field at The Hank, going through a team huddle with Woolbright and …

By John Smithson While I usually use newspaper ink to summarize a variety of sports and athletic events, my attendance at the NMB High School’s annual Picnic Concert last Thursday evening once again gave me the opportunity to celebrate the school’s performing arts programs. While football and marching bands often go together, having an entire school’s performing arts department perform at The Hank on a warm spring evening is a challenge. That challenge was met and exceeded by the hundreds of talented performers who entertained an appreciative audience of parents and fans in the bleachers. The Director of Musical Theatre …

By Ruben Lowman A sweeping federal policy shift has transformed the upcoming South Atlantic recreational red snapper season, expanding it from a historically restrictive two-day window into a robust two-month block running from July 1 through Aug. 31. Under an Exempted Fishing Permit authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will pilot a decentralized, state-led data collection program. The massive regulatory expansion, publicly championed by President Donald Trump as a decisive victory over federal bureaucracy, aims to replace traditional federal monitoring models with localized, real-time electronic reporting. The policy shift …

By Linda Sweatt What a beautiful day for a few of Driftwood Garden Club members to venture out to Shallotte, N.C., to the annual Coastal Garden Club Plant Sale. They spent the morning with a group of lovely lady members of the Coastal Garden Club viewing and purchasing a huge variety of exquisite pollinators, perennials and annuals to plant at this perfect time of year. The Coastal Garden Club gardening experts were present to answer all their questions. They also had a festival with vendors selling beautiful arts and crafts, food trucks and very interesting exhibits and activities for families …

By Ruben Lowman Horry County councilmembers have officially enacted a record-breaking $1.019 billion budget for the fiscal year 2027. Passing in an 11-1 vote at their most recent meeting on May 19, the budget represents a staggering increase from the previous year’s $869.9 million blueprint, while holding the baseline property tax rate flat at 52.1 mills. To offset rising operational costs, the county is instead implementing targeted fee increases for emergency medical services, code enforcement and planning and zoning actions. The sprawling fiscal package simultaneously funds a four percent across-the-board cost-of-living raise for its 3,441 county employees, adds 49 new …

By Ruben Lowman In a vacation area where the short-term rental market is usually a tug-of-war between high-rise condos and sprawling beach houses, a new player has dropped anchor at Barefoot Landing Marina that doesn’t fit into any traditional zoning box. FLOHOM 15 Palmera and its sister vessel, FLOHOM 17 Selah, Sailor, have officially launched, marking the Grand Strand’s first foray into “stationary boat charters.” Owned and operated by local couple Tushar and Andrea Mukhija, these 848-square-foot luxury suites represent a significant gamble on “experiential hospitality.” While the vessels were contract-built in Baltimore, their mission is purely local, capturing the …