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Loris High School (LHS) celebrated the 37 students who were inducted into the Nation Honor Society on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the school auditorium. The guest speaker, Shinead James, LHS alumnus, Class of 2009, addressed the students and family members who attended the ceremony. James is a native of Loris graduating from LHS in 2009. She is the daughter of Lillie James. James graduated from Clemson University earning her bachelor of arts in philosophy with a minor in political science. She earned her law degree from Charleston School of Law graduating in the class of 2018. While in law school, …

Last Thursday, city employees installed a six inch pipe at the main waterline at the corner of Broad Street and Thomas Street to place a fire hydrant in front of the apartments on Thomas Street. Fire Chief Jerry Hardee stated he had put in a request for the hydrant. He said, “The main purpose to place the hydrant in this particular location is if there is a fire at the apartments we will be able to run our hoses right there and not block traffic on Main Street or Broad Street.” Hardee has placed another request to install a fire …

North Strand Community Church delivered funds to the beneficiaries of the 7th Annual Golf Tournament held recently. Pastor Tim Brittain and the congregation of  North Strand Community Church were able to deliver funds to the following: North Strand Helping Hands, North Strand Housing Shelter, Sea Haven, The Hutton House-Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center and NSCC Church Planting. They would like to thank the sponsors who have made this tournament a great success.  The continued support of local businesses, individuals and players has grown this tournament each year giving an increased impact on how we as a community are able …

Little River Lions wanted to show their thankfulness to our first responders,who will not be at home with their loved ones, by furnishing turkeys, hams, rolls, fixings, desserts and iced tea, while they protect our businesses, homes and our families. This is made possible by the Lions COPS Program (Cherish Our Public Safety) and members of SPOKES of HOPE (SoH) also donated items. Left to right are Mike LaCoy(SoH), Lion George O’Neill, Lion Vern Cappell, Shane Zaccoli(SoH),Lion Judy Wallace and four members of Horry County Fire/Rescue.

David Henry Johnson Jolly, 89, of Little River passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at River Park Senior Living. Born on April 19, 1930, in Montrose, Scotland, he was the son of the late Annie Jolly. Those surviving include his sons, Kenneth C. Jolly and Stephen F. Jolly; three grandchildren; brother-in-law, David Todd; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cameron and Retta Todd.  Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Eaton Merry. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 11840 Hwy. 90, Little …

David Clifton Creech, 65, of Little River passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. Born on March 20, 1954, he was the son of the late J.R. Griggs and Edna Hall Hopkins. Mr. Creech is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Vicki Lester Creech; sons, David Flint (Laura) and Cameron Creech; mother, Edna Hopkins; brothers, Roger and Mike Griggs; and seven grandchildren. First and foremost, David was devoted to God.  He loved playing his guitar and singing, particularly with his wife Vicki. He was also an avid sports enthusiast. He …

EVERYONE being wished a safe and happy Thanksgiving from the North Myrtle Beach Times family and staff…Plan to view the annual CHRISTMAS PARADE at any location along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7… Sure hope you are feeling much better by now Mary LOFLIN…Ruth and Brian TITUS preparing for their upcoming Christmas party…An extra special happy 39th wedding anniversary on Friday to Edith Ann and Timmy PHILLIPS…Ruth Ann ELLIS resigning from the North Myrtle Beach Chamber this week after many years of awesome work and she will be missed very much…Make plans to …

Cathy  Altman, executive director of the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, presented information regarding the descendants of John Knox Witherspoon and the connection to her family to the students of Current Transitions. John Knox Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, born in Scotland on February 5, 1723, to a family of clergymen.  By the age of four, he could read the Bible, at the age of 13, he entered college and at age 20, he was licensed to preach. In 1768, Witherspoon left Scotland to travel to New Jersey to accept a position as president of …

The new LED sign at the corner of Highway 17 North and Robert Edge Parkway is a colorful and informative addition to North Myrtle Beach.

On Nov. 19, Cathy Threatt, an English teacher at North Myrtle Beach High School, presented to the Lions Club about the 15th annual Christmas Angels celebration. The Lions Club generously donated $300 to the Christmas Angels fund. Donations are needed to replenish the account from last year.  The two hurricanes last year drained the account, but it was money well spent.  This year the students at NMBHS have adopted 180 children (60 from each of our local elementary schools). Children along with parents/guardians fill out a wants and needs list that the students use to purchase gifts.  Students raise roughly …