By Dorothy Bambach Thursday, March 19, in Loris was a momentous occasion! The newly-formed Loris Regional Lions Club members signed their names to the Club Charter with a commitment to community service. The new club was sponsored and mentored by the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club, especially NMB Lion Club president Lion Sandy Boggs. As a Guiding Lion, Lion Sandy visited the Loris Chamber of Commerce, downtown merchants, city council and many other community contacts in order to spread the word about the new opportunity.

By Ruben Lowman The Horry County Coroner’s Office has officially concluded its investigation into the May 2025 death of a local man found inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure at 5 Star Farm in Loris. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard announced last Thursday, March 19, that the death of Eric Slate was accidental, following months of speculation regarding the role of a four-year old red kangaroo named Jack. While the discovery of Slate’s body initially sparked rumors of an attack by the marsupial, forensic findings suggest a far more complex set of circumstances involving a fatal arterial injury, coupled with …

By Ruben Lowman The Loris Police Department is navigating a complex investigation of a former political candidate for alleged election crimes while making upgrades on the long-awaited modernization of its patrol fleet. At the end of last month, Lester Lamar Jordan was officially booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center following a month long investigation into claims of vote-buying during the 2025 city council election. Jordan, 40, who was a candidate at the time, faces charges of procuring or offering to procure votes by bribery as well as multiple counts of check fraud exceeding $500. The investigation into Jordan …

By Ruben Lowman A detailed investigation into allegations of election interference has resulted in the arrest of a former candidate for the Loris City Council. Lester Lamar Jordan, 40, was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in late February 2026, facing serious charges of procuring or offering to procure votes by bribery along with multiple counts of check fraud. The charges stem from a series of incidents documented during the 2025 election cycle, where authorities allege Jordan used financial incentives to influence local voters. The investigation centered heavily on Jordan’s own social media activity, specifically a series of …

The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club will host its annual “Purses with Purpose” Charity Event on Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Nautilus Ballroom at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. The event is presented in collaboration with title sponsor Elliott Beach Rentals. During the evening, local male models will showcase designer purses and handbags donated by prominent women, charities, celebrities and dignitaries in a very fun and entertaining live auction. The event also features a large silent auction with baskets, purses and gift certificates for dining, shopping, spa treatments, weekend getaways and vacations. The bling raffle …

The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club will host its annual “Purses with Purpose” Charity Event on Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Nautilus Ballroom at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. The event is presented in collaboration with title sponsor Elliott Beach Rentals. During the evening, local male models will showcase designer purses and handbags donated by prominent women, charities, celebrities and dignitaries in a very fun and entertaining live auction. The event also features a large silent auction with baskets, purses and gift certificates for dining, shopping, spa treatments, weekend getaways and vacations. The bling raffle …

The City of North Myrtle Beach announces the retirement of Fire Chief Billy Floyd, effective Saturday, May 16, 2026, following a long and distinguished career in the fire service, with just over sixteen years of that service to the North Myrtle Beach community. Chief Floyd originally joined the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department in May 2005 as Firefighter/PSO, working his way up to the rank of Training Captain before leaving the department in October 2008 to take an opportunity with a neighboring department. He returned to the city in January 2013 as Division Chief of Fire Training before his promotion …

Destination North Myrtle Beach is proud to announce Ed Horton of Anderson Brothers Bank as the 2026 recipient of the Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award. This distinguished award is presented to an individual or organization that exemplifies the leadership qualities, character, and dedication to selfless service that the late Senator Dick Elliott embodied throughout his life. The 2026 recipient was selected by Destination North Myrtle Beach Board Chair Whitney Prince of Boardwalk Billy’s. Ed Horton has served the North Myrtle Beach community with distinction for decades, demonstrating a deep commitment to civic leadership, economic development, and service to …

On Monday, March 16, Lou Palm of North Myrtle Beach announced his intention to run for the District 1 seat on the Horry County School Board. “Since joining the Army at the age of 18, working as an emergency response exercise designer for the Department of Energy, the FBI, and the California Office of Homeland Security, and serving as an American Red Cross and Team Rubicon disaster responder, I have tried to give back to the folks and country which supported me.” “I have been a resident of North Myrtle Beach for 20 years. Two of my grandchildren graduated from …

During the Monday, March 16, North Myrtle Beach City Council Meeting, Mayor J. Baldwin along with City Council, proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout North Myrtle Beach and asked all South Carolinians to dedicate themselves to protecting the quality of life for all families and children so that we can end child neglect and abuse. Effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, mental and behavioral health, law enforcement agencies and families. The city acknowledges that we must work together as …