Angela Gause Brown is a native of Horry County, S.C..  She was born in Little River and graduated in 1992 from North Myrtle Beach High School. She continued her education at Charleston Southern University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice in 1996. Angela received certifications from the Children’s Development Association in 2000 and 2024 in Pastoral Counseling with Be Your Miracle Center, Inc. As of July 1, 2025, she became the second black female Judge for the Summary Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit. Angela was employed with the Horry County Sheriff’s Department …

By Lauren Jessie On Monday, August 11, the City of North Myrtle Beach dedicated the Police and Fire Memorial at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. This is a lasting tribute honoring the brave men and women of the North Myrtle Beach Police and Fire Departments—those who have served, those who continue to serve and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The ceremony featured remarks from North Myrtle Beach City officials, a flag-raising by the Police and Fire Honor Guards and a moment of silence in remembrance. The City of North Myrtle Beach …

By Sharon Bray After a brief retirement, Pastor Mike Lawing founded Restoration Church on October 1, 2023, after receiving  a call from the Lord to continue his ministry.  The first meeting was held in McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. The church met at Goodfellas until a permanent location was acquired in May 2024. Services began at 86 Cloverleaf Drive, Suite 206, in Longs. S.C., on May 19, 2024. The church is located inside the Bingo Plaza on Highway 9, one mile past Bell and Bell GMC.  The church welcomes everyone to join them every Sunday morning at 10 a.m.  …

By John Smithson The second summer session of the NMB Ocean Rescue’s Junior Lifeguard Program concluded last Saturday with games and exercises that highlighted the skills and knowledge that participants learned in their second summer camp. The program is offered twice during the summer months by the city’s ocean rescue personnel, one camp in June and another in July. May Wingard, beach patrol officer and program coordinator for the program, explained what the program is about prior to last Tuesday’s camp activities on the beach near Main Street. “We have 65 kids in each camp in two age groups. The …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department’s 12U baseball team completed an undefeated run through South Carolina teams to win the state championship in July, then capped their amazing year with an undefeated trek through 11 other state teams to win the “O” Zone Diamond Youth Baseball World Series last Wednesday. The Chiefs victorious win streak in the World Series started with a 7-3 pool game win over Georgia and was followed by a 4-2 victory over Virginia, a 2-1 win over Texas. 8-5 win over Alabama before the final three games last Tuesday and Wednesday …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by Thurston Howell on Thursday, August 14, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. Bring your beach chairs and settle in for an energetic night of music and dancing. Please note that chairs may not be placed in the Horseshoe until 2 p.m., as the area remains open for beach parking earlier in the day. This performance is part of the Music on Main summer concert series, proudly sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank …

By Lauren Jessie The Sounds of Summer series is back on Friday, August 15, featuring Rocketman with an Elton John tribute. Enjoy this free concert from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex Amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Food trucks will be on site offering a variety of tasty bites and beverages will be available for purchase. Whether you’re a local or visiting North Myrtle Beach, Sounds of Summer is the perfect way to spend a Friday evening filled …

  By Kaye Collins The Loris High School Lions varsity team hosted the Myrtle Beach Seahawks at Heniford Field on Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. The Lions prevailed with a score of 45 to 28. The scrimmage game scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, was cancelled due to storms. The 2025 CNB Kickoff Classic is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach with a kickoff game at 6 p.m. The Kickoff Classic is a preseason event featuring local high school football programs in a series of scrimmages designed to prepare teams and fans …

By Kaye Collins For some individuals, service is merely an expectation from others. However, for the best among us, it is a source of pride to offer service to our community, both in prosperous times and in challenging ones. For more than 87 years, the Loris Civitan Club (LCC)  has dedicated themselves to serving, celebrating, honoring and supporting our Loris community. They have played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Loris Hospital, now the McLeod Loris Hospital. Throughout the years, this humble group of neighbors and friends has significantly improved lives, especially those of our children and citizens …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council met on Monday, August 4, at 6 p.m. in council chambers. The agenda was emailed on Friday, Aug. 1, and posted at the council chambers for the public to view. The city also posted the agenda to their Facebook page and the city website (https://cityoflorissc.com/). Present at the meeting were councilmembers Joan Gause, Lewis Hardee, Andrea Coleman, Kelli Gerald, Carroll D. Padgett and Tonya Sykes. Mayor Mike Suggs, Treasurer and Interim Administrator Angel Neighbours, City Attorney John C. Zilinsky and Planning & Zoning Director and Code Enforcement Division Meredith Holmes. Mayor Suggs asked …