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By Stephanie Waller This week’s recipient of the Dew’s Chief Leadership Award is McKenna Dailey, an exceptional student and athlete at North Myrtle Beach High School. McKenna is known throughout the school building as a natural leader whose dedication and positive attitude inspire those around her. She currently serves as Student Body President and President of the National English Honor Society. An outstanding student, McKenna is enrolled in all honors and dual-enrollment courses, consistently earning top grades. She also excels on the athletic field as a valued member of the NMBHS Lacrosse team, where she not only leads by example …

By Carol Stigger Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) CEO Dr. Amalia Luxardo and WREN’s Partnership and Engagement Associate Aisha Jones addressed more than fifty VOICE members at their monthly luncheon Monday, August 18. Nonpartisan and nonprofit, WREN is the only organization in South Carolina advocating for policy changes that improve the lives of women and girls. Headquartered in Columbia, WREN staff keep a close eye on legislation impacting women and girls. Their 2025 legislative priorities are economic justice and reproductive freedom. These issues are deeply connected and essential to ensure that South Carolina communities have the freedom to shape …

By Gina Cunningham The Ellen Taylor Foundation continues to make a lasting impact on the Junior Shag dance community, supporting young dancers not only with travel assistance but also through one of its most beloved initiatives—the Free Dance Shoe Program. This July, during the 2025 Junior SOS, the foundation distributed 199 pairs of dance shoes to youth ranging in age from just 4 years old to 20. For many of these dancers, proper footwear is an essential but costly part of pursuing their passion. Thanks to the generosity of the foundation, no child left the event without the chance to …

The North Myrtle Beach Band of Chiefs has announced their first full week of activities earlier this week including their first home football game on Friday. See the schedule below for everything upcoming and updates on things going on. On Thursday, Aug. 28, Chick-Fil-A will be holding a community care event to help raise money for the band between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Any mobile orders must select “Support Community Care Event” before checking out. Senior night will be held on Friday, Sept. 5. The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs will be playing against West Brunswick starting at 7:30 p.m. …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs had to wait through a postponement and two trips to Goose Creek before beating the Gators 30-8 Monday. It was worth the wait. The Chiefs and Gators played a slow first quarter before Wilson ran straight up the middle for a touchdown and 7-0  lead on the first possession of the game. Early in the second quarter the Gators took advantage of a Chiefs snap into the end zone for a safety and 7-2 score. Lamonte Smith’s interception made it 14-2  a short time later. Following the Chiefs kickoff David Porter took …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School girls volleyball team opened their 25-26 season last week with a 3-0 {25-12, 25-11-25-18) home win last Wednesday. The Lady Chiefs then won five straight matches in their Battle of the Beach Tournament for the championship. The Chiefs won their first match on Friday, beating Ashley Ridge 2-0 (25-19, 25-14). The Chiefs then beat Hoggard 25-13, 18-25, 25-13. Next, the Chiefs beat Musselman 2-0, (25-20, 25-11.) Then the Chiefs battled to a 2-0 win over Lexington, 25-23, 26-24. setting up a championship match with Hoggard Saturday afternoon. The Chiefs won a …

By John Earnest On October 4, 2025, the Knights of Columbus, Council 7122 and 7122 Columbiettes will have a Doo Wop Dance Party featuring the group “Forever Doo Wop”. This four-member group, extremely popular in the Horry County area, performs songs from the 50s and 60s, including doo wop, rhythm and blues and beach music, with all the rich harmonies of the time. The event will be held at the parish hall of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 4. The cost will be $30 per …

By Kaye Collins Three city council positions are available in Loris. The filing period started on Friday, Aug. 22, at noon and will end on Friday, Sept. 5, at noon. It’s important to stick to these dates and times, as South Carolina law does not permit early or late filings. As of Monday, Aug. 25, three candidates filed their intent to run for Loris City Council. Council members Kelli Gerald and Carroll D. Padgett, Jr. filed on Friday, Aug. 22, at city hall. Newcomer Candice Grella signed her statement of intention of candidacy just after noon on Friday. Councilwoman Andrea …

By Kaye Collins The first game of the 2025 football season is set as the Bog-Off Bowl IV for the Loris Lions and the Green Sea Floyds Trojans. It was held at the Green Sea Floyds High School (GSFHS) football field on Friday, Aug. 22, beginning kick-off at 7:30 p.m. The Lions accumulated all their points in under 20 minutes during the first half. By the middle of the second quarter, most of the starters had been substituted out and the second half was conducted with a running clock. Todd started as quarterback for the initial series, which was brief, …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions fall sports teams, coaches, faculty and students gathered at The Yard on Thursday, Aug. 21, to celebrate the beginning of the 2025 athletic teams. Joy Powell sang the National Anthem as the crowd stood with their hats in their hands and hands over their hearts. She also directed the LHS chorus with the Alma Mata, with seniors wearing gold      T-shirts and holding their arm in the air with a fist honoring their first of the lasts at LHS. Brandon Day introduced the coaching staff and athletic teams for Loris Recreation Department cheer …