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By Mary Templeton The Budding Ecotots in Kim Holloway’s kindergarten class prepared not one, but two, gardens on Friday, November 14, 2025. Yaupon Garden Club members gathered to assist the students as they built their classroom terrarium and planted pansies in their Ecotot Garden. Yaupon Garden Club member Mary Templeton reviewed the two previous meetings in September and October before introducing YGC member Graceann Phillips.  She explained that the students would be given a chance to build a terrarium by adding rocks, soil and finally a succulent. Yaupon Garden Club members Margaret Graham, Bette Hurt, Gail Norden, Lynne Payne, Belinda …

By Diane Billard The 17th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K Run was held on Saturday, November 1, along the historic waterfront district in Little River. While it was a little chilly, it was the perfect running weather. This year, there were over 100 runners.  Overall winners were Craig Wahl from Myrtle Beach in the men’s category with 19:04.78 and Lyra Ice from Conway with 25.06.12 in the women’s category.  There was a great diversity of age groups. Ed Murray kicked off the event and Lisa Moore sang the national anthem. The Little River Rotarians staffed the registration table …

By William LaMonte On this year’s Veterans Day, River Park Adult Living of Little River honored ten military veteran members of the River Park Assisted Living facility with a Quilt of Valor. The quilts were made by and presented by members of the Myrtle Beach Shorebirds chapter of the Quilts of Valor foundation. The quilts are intended to provide relief and comfort for the receiving veterans. River Park Community Manager Diane Wenner wecomed the many family members and guests and then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to open the ceremony. There were several members of the North Myrtle …

North Myrtle Beach and local community veterans were honored on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in a Veterans Day presentation at Holy Trinity Catholic School. The presentation included song, poetry and applauding the veterans in attendance as well as moments of silence for our POW/MIA fallen. The performers, students of Holy Trinity Catholic School from grades K3 to 5th grade, presented patriotic songs honoring all of the armed services. The audience, filled with members from all the military branches, responded with applause as those honored stood when their branch was called. Many in attendance were in tears as the students’ hard work, …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School varsity volleyball team’s season ended with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. The victory was the 3-2 win over Lucy Beckham at home to claim the 5A Division II Lower State Championship. This photo was taken after the Chiefs had won their match over the Bengals and they gathered together with their coach Jenn Loeswick. It turned out to be the last time the team could join arms in a victory celebration and listen to their coach enjoy that moment with them. However, the memory of that special …

By John Smithson North Myrtle Beach High School head football coach Greg Hill resigned from his position as reported in many local media Monday. Horry County Schools Director of Communications and Community Engagement Lisa Bourcier released a statement Monday. “Coach Hill made the decision to step down due to personal reasons. North Myrtle Beach High School would like to thank Coach Hill for his hard work, leadership, and contributions to the program. The school will begin the search for a new head coach following the state championship in early December.” Hill has been on the Chiefs football staff for nine …

By John Smithson Now that the Fall season of North Myrtle Beach High School sports programs is over several players in different sports have been honored for their season play. Fenna Hollo was All-State after her finish in the state championship cross country race. She also was named the 6AAAAA best runner. Robyn Walsh and Ravyn Walsh were All-Region. Clara Cloninger and Lilly Loeswick were named All-Region for their outstanding regular seasons on the volleyball court. They also were named to the All-State team. Five players from the Chiefs football squad were named All-Region. They are Will McNeely, Bricey Gore, …

By Kaye Collins Andrea Coleman has been unofficially declared the winner of the runoff election for Loris City Council, having received 179 votes. “I would like to express my gratitude to the residents of Loris for their trust in me to continue representing their voices, concerns and issues before the council for another four-year term,” said Coleman. “I want to thank my constituents for their belief in me and the collective strength we possess to improve Loris as a place to live, work and unite the community as a whole.” She expressed her connection to the community and their aspirations …

By Kaye Collins This is the 14th year Open Hearts Community Outreach (OHCO) holds Thanksgiving dinner. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ernie’s Diner, Sunshine Pancake House located at 3944 Main Street in Loris. The OHCO program has been offering Thanksgiving dinners to the community for the past13 years. It began with a small group of volunteers from a church who aimed to provide a warm meal for anyone wishing to enjoy time with family or meet new friends. This initiative could not have been realized without the invaluable support of …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions (12-0) advance in the playoffs after taking down the Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins at Heniford Field on Friday, Nov. 14, with a 56-20 win. Despite an impressive performance during the regular season the Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins were unable to translate that success into their playoff game as the Lions leaned on a running game and their defensive team. Translating regular season achievements into playoff success can be challenging, yet the Lions managed to do so effortlessly Friday night. They dominated the Bruins throughout all four quarters. The Lions have secured 11 wins by over 20 points this …