By John Smithson This year’s members of the North Myrtle Beach Band of Chiefs began their annual readiness ritual a couple of Mondays ago. This week they finish their annual band camp after two weeks of hot and humid weather, playing and marching through whatever elements mother nature sent their way. The band started early every day but still didn’t push it. They took breaks, worked under any shade they could find and took the usual preliminary steps necessary to get ready for a full year of music and competition. Band director Peter DiLeo sat in his office last Thursday, …

By James Pease II On Thursday, July 31, Bully’s Pub and Grill in Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach held “Raise Your Cups For The Pups” to help raise money for Kind Keeper Animal Rescue. The fundraiser was held from 12 noon until 3 p.m. and was sponsored by the Pepsi Company. Free zero sugar Pepsi was given out to guests who attended the meet up. A 50/50 raffle was also held and included prizes such as a new grill and pepsi merchandise. The animal rescue accepted donations for dog and puppy food, cat and kitten food, trash bags, paper …

By John Smithson The NMB High School varsity dance team had their annual summer dance camp last week and over 80 girls participated. The high school was a very busy place as the dance camp participants practiced in several different locations as they learned steps and turns they would use in the last day of their four-day camp. Caroline Disano stood in the cafeteria near the school entrance with the youngest group of participants who were taking a break from dance. “We opened our camp to four-year-olds, and their team leaders have been extremely patient and loving toward them. We …

By John Smithson The NMB Parks and Recreation 12U all-star team won the Diamond Youth Baseball State Championship with an undefeated run through all their opposition. Last Thursday the team gathered at the high school parking lot and got a few encouraging words from members of the varsity Chiefs baseball team before traveling to Lexington, SC for the DYB World Series. The Chiefs traveled to Lexington as South Carolina’s representative in the O Zone District 1 playoff and the chance to become World Series Champion. As I write this on Tuesday afternoon, I believe these twelve young men have as …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by Rivermist on Thursday, August 7, 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 and …

By Lauren Jessie Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie featuring Frozen (PG) on Friday, August 8, at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. The movie starts at 7 p.m. McLean Park is located at 93 Oak Drive in the Ocean Drive section. Patrons and movie-goers are encouraged to bring their beach chair or a blanket to sit on. Concessions will be available from the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club. The free movie is part of the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies at McLean series sponsored by HTC. About Frozen: When their kingdom becomes trapped in …

Jeri McCumbee has announced her plans to run for the North Myrtle Beach City Council Windy Hill District. “I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for my candidacy,” said McCumbee. “I have had conversations with people living in every area of our city and I believe that I have the right experience and the proven work ethic to best serve our residents,” she continued. McCumbee has built a reputation as a reliable local business leader, beginning her career with MedCare (formerly Access Medical Center) in Windy Hill in 1992 and eventually working her way up to partner. She …

On Friday, July 25, members of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club presented the 2025 Inspiration Award to Polly Lowman at the North Myrtle Beach Times Newspaper office. A presentation speech was written to commemorate what Lowman has accomplished throughout her 89 years in Little River and North Myrtle Beach. Kathy Heagen, club president, read the following before presenting the award. “It is my great honor to present our third annual Inspiration Award – an award that celebrates determination, vision and the power of one woman to uplift an entire community. And this year, there is no one more deserving …

By Kaye Collins South Carolina’s annual Tax-Free Weekend for 2025 is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3. This 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase a variety of school-year essentials without paying the state’s 6 percent sales tax and any applicable local taxes. What is typically included for tax-free weekend is school supplies include items used for school assignments, such as pens, pencils, paper, binders, notebooks, books, backpacks, lunchboxes, calculators and even musical instruments and headphones. Most clothing and shoes are tax-exempt, including school uniforms, swimwear, athletic shoes, graduation caps and gowns and even certain accessories like belts, …

By Carol Stigger John Vincent, candidate for the Seventh U.S. Congressional District, and his wife Deb were VIP guests at the VOICE monthly luncheon on Monday, July 21, held at a North Myrtle Beach restaurant. Vincent’s message to attendees was to get involved with issues they care about. He applauds group efforts, but he also encourages every citizen to say “I can,” then make a plan. Individual efforts can have as much impact as group projects. Vincent, a Navy veteran and small business owner, has lived all over South Carolina and has a particular concern for the Seventh U.S. Congressional …