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The general election for North Myrtle Beach is November 5, 2019. Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. Offices included: Council Member Crescent Beach Ward 2019-2023, Council Members Cherry Grove Ward 2019-2023, Council Members At- Large 2019-2023. All precincts vote for all candidates. To vote citizens must be registered to vote by October 15. Contact the Horry County Board of Voter Registration at (843) 915-5440. Obtain absentee ballots through Horry County Voter Registration. This is a nonpartisan election and no party affiliation will be placed on the ballot. After polls close the Municipal Election Commission counts absentee …

William H. Bernier, 55, of Little River died on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. Born on Sept. 14, 1963, in Framingham, Ma., he was the son of Madelaine Bennett Wright and the late William G. Bernier. William was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Deena Indelicato Bernier; one son, William T. Bernier; one daughter, Heidi K. Lynch and her husband, Ryan; one sister, Barsha MacDonald and her husband, William; sister-in-law, Kathleen Cote and her husband, Ted; brother-in-law, Anthony Indelicato and his wife, …

Robert Paul Arbott, 82, of Carlisle, Pa., formerly of Little River and Myrtle Beach, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1936, in New Kensington, Pa., to the late Peter Paul and Catherine (Kregiel) Arbott. Robert owned several businesses on the Grand Strand before relocating to Pennsylvania and becoming a salesman for Men’s Warehouse until his retirement. He was predeceased by his first wife, Donna (Irvine) Arbott. He is survived by his wife, Jean (Hannagan) Arbott of Carlisle; his son, Donald (Ruthanne) Arbott of Little River; his daughters, Marcia (Warren) Walker of …

Gilbert U. Taylor, 84,  of North Myrtle Beach passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Feb. 27, 1935, in St. James, Barbados, he was the son of the late Egerton George and Mitalena Forde Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sondra Long Taylor; son, Christopher R. Taylor (Allison); two daughters, Marion Ward and Sonia Pichardo (Edward); brother, James Taylor (Barbara); two sisters, Hilda Fletcher (Leonard) and Wilma Skeet; six grandchildren; one niece and two nephews; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services …

Dr. Nicholas Foy Nixon Jr.  of North Myrtle Beach passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home in Tilghman Estates. Born at Cherry Grove Beach on June 22, 1931, he was known to all his friends as Sonny.  He was the son of Nicholas Foy Nixon Sr. and Cecelia Watson Nixon.  Surviving are his wife, Betsy Brogden Nixon; his sons, Lawrence Keith Nixon (Lisbeth Cubillan) and Nicholas Foy Nixon III (Beth Connell); grandchildren, Loren Nixon, Sam Moody, Jane Moody and Matthew Nixon; and brothers, Robert W. Nixon and Charles O. Nixon.  He was predeceased …

Daniel Robert Cinq-Mars, 71, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1948 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Robert Irené Cinq-Mars and the late Pauline Madeline Gagne Cinq-Mars. He served his country with honor and courage in the United States Coast Guard for four years during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Cinq-Mars worked with The Providence Journal in Rhode Island, Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation and The Providence V.A. Medical Center. He had a passion for saltwater fishing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member …

Teresa Eileen Damon McAuliffe, 73, of Little River passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Embrace Hospice Hospital. Teresa is survived by her sons, Shane Coleman and Darrell Coleman, and three grandchildren. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers. As per her request, funeral services will be kept private and for her immediate family only. Those wishing to honor her life can make a donation in her name directly to the American Cancer Society.

Barbara Jean Coleman-Franks, 65, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at her home. Born on July 18, 1954, she was the daughter of Willard and Virginia Ledbetter Franks. She is survived by her daughter, Chrystal Anderson (Keith) of Springtown, Texas, and their children.  Also surviving are her aunt, Norma Louise Ferranti (Gildo); cousins, Don (Joan) Dupree and their two children; Mark (Dannon) Dupree and their two children; Linda (Frank) Davis and their child; and great uncle, Jerry Thompson, all of Michigan. The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. at …

Let no child walk to or stand at the bus stop alone for the rest of the school year as it is dangerous and Judy HESTER wants to share this with all parents…Bill BENNETT such an active and interesting person…Kathleen DAYVAULT doing such excellent work at her job at the bank…Gerri McDANIEL receiving rave reviews on Friday night’s Republican event held at Rioz Brizilian Steakhouse event held in North Myrtle Beach with Senator Lindsey Graham as the guest speaker drawing a packed house crowd… Juddie BACOT getting a new simple phone???Amy JOHNSTON looking lovely last Saturday and always doing things …