By Kaye Collins Horry County School District elementary, middle and high schools are prepared for students to return to the hallways on Monday, Aug. 18. Loris and Daisy Elementary school begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.; Loris Middle School begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.; and Loris High School morning bell begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. All school zone speed limit is 35 mph from 7 to 8 a.m. and again from 2:15 to 3 p.m. While the summer months have given drivers freedom from slowing in a school zone …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions Club has planned a Free Eye Screen for Ice Cream event for children aged 3 to 18 on Tuesday, August 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the State Theater located at 4149 Main Street in Loris. There is no charge for the screening test. Results will be provided to the parents/guardians of the children to take to an eye doctor. Every child who undergoes screening will be given a complimentary scoop of ice cream from The Scoop at Ritchie’s General Store and Eatery, along with gift bags containing gift …

By Kaye Collins Horry County Emergency Management is seeking the public input on the 2025 draft of the Horry County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. This plan has been drafted in conjunction with all participating municipalities and utility providers throughout the county. Every five years, Horry County updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan – a roadmap to help reduce the impact of disasters like hurricanes, floods, wildfires and severe storms. The plan was created in partnership via the Mitigation Task Force.  The Horry County Emergency Management Development has worked with many partners across the local and regional spectrum to develop it.  It …

By Kaye Collins In 2019 Horry County Council approved the Comprehensive Plan named IMAGINE 2040 which is a vital policy document that shapes the community’s growth, development and resilience. The vital policy document is used to help shape the future for Horry County. The South Carolina Code of Laws requires a review of the Comprehensive Plan at least -once every five years and update at least once every ten years. The major component for this review is the incorporation of resiliency, ensuring that Horry County is equipped to handle environmental, economic and social challenges, including climate change, natural disasters and …

By Kaye Collins Poppie’s Downtown Sweet Bar, Apparel and More celebrated National Ice Cream Month on Thursday, July 24. Children who were dressed in a costume received a free scoop of ice cream of their choice. They served 119 scoops of ice cream with Barbie, Belle, Bluey, Cat-boy, Tinkerbell and more. Beginning at 5 p.m. the doors swung open with all forms of characters entering to get ice cream and play games. The characters behind the counter were Woody (Woody Goff) Jessie (Kenya Wright) and Delanie portraying Little Miss Bo Peep all from Toy Story. After enjoying a cup of …

By James Pease II The North Myrtle Beach Police Department and Fire Department held the National Night Out event at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center on Possum Trot Road on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The event was free and open to the public, offering residents a chance to meet and greet with North Myrtle Beach police officers and firefighters. National Night Out is an annual event that is held every year on the first Tuesday in August nationally. The event was scheduled to be outdoors, with tents fully set up and ready to go …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to attend a Dedication Ceremony for the Police and Fire Memorial on Monday, August 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. The memorial, located near the entrance of the Park and Sports Complex, recognizes all the brave men and women who have served with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department or North Myrtle Beach Fire Department. The memorial also honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It stands as a lasting tribute to their courage, dedication and …

By Lauren Jessie The North Myrtle Beach City Council held a special called meeting and workshop on Monday, August 4, at 2 p.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall. There was one item on the business agenda: Motion to appoint: Three appointments to the Municipal Election Commission (APPROVED). There was one item on the workshop agenda: A discussion regarding amendments to Chapter 23, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, addressing the display of outdoor merchandise. Workshop discussion summary: Staff recommended removing “hammocks and other merchandise made to be used outside” from the current ordinance, …

By Louis Kastner Knights of Columbus, Council 7122 and Assembly 2431 from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church announce their upcoming activities for August 2025. The Council will have its monthly meeting on August 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the St. John Center. Knights of Columbus members visiting our area are welcome to attend. The monthly community breakfast will be held on August 17, at the St. John Center. The monthly “Hope” collection to benefit those with learning disabilities will be held on the weekend of August 23 and 24 at the church and Boulineau’s. The dates are …

By Lauren Jessie The North Myrtle Beach Tree Board recognizes a Live Oak (Querous Virginiana) located at Century 21 Thomas Realty on Sea Mountain Highway in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach as the August Tree of the Month. Magnificent Live Oaks are native to southeastern United States and adorn public and private properties all throughout North Myrtle Beach. They retain their green leaves nearly all year, shedding them in the spring when new leaves emerge. Deep roots help Live Oaks resist winds, even through hurricanes.