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By Jill Roman Driftwood Garden Club held their October meeting at Tidewater Grill in North Myrtle Beach. The program for the meeting, “Greetings with Flowers and Plants”, was put on by creative designer, Trudy Sobatka. She taught the group how to press flowers and then use those flowers to create greeting cards. Some of the cards are featured in the photos. Samples of sun printing and oshibana were also presented. It was a great program Trudy. Brenda Whitehead was presented with her Garden Club of South Carolina Life Membership Certificate. The floral design theme for the meeting was “The Spookier, …

By Stephanie Waller Congratulations to Braiden Brunson, this week’s recipient of the Dew’s Chief Leadership Award. A sophomore at North Myrtle Beach High School, Braiden stands out for his kindness, responsibility and dedication, both in and out of the classroom. As a DECA officer, Braiden promotes teamwork and leadership while serving his community through initiatives like Pop Tabs with a Purpose and supporting families through the Ronald McDonald House. In the classroom, he leads by example, always engaged, supportive and committed to excellence. An A student with a bright spirit and genuine heart, Braiden truly embodies what it means to …

By Tracy Sauer The North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club (NMBWC) is once again partnering with the Low Country Food Bank (LCFB) to host a no cost community food market to be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market at 925 First Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach. This free first-come first-served event offers families and individuals the opportunity to shop a wide selection of nutritious food items to help prepare meals for their families. In addition, club members have been collecting nonperishable side dishes to contribute to the market, …

By Gianna Forbis The City of North Myrtle Beach is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the North Myrtle Beach Public Arts Commission. The Public Arts Commission plays an important role in establishing a body to guide facade grant improvements and reinforcing the role of arts and design in the community. The city’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan calls for strengthening the visual aspect, identity and characteristics of the North Myrtle Beach historic main streets. The goal continues to be promoting these areas as vibrant cultural destinations, attractive to residents and visitors and encourage compatible new investment. The five-member …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach girls tennis team made the SCHSL 5A playoffs and faced St. James at home last Thursday afternoon. The Lady Chiefs and the Lady Sharks split their two matches this season, but the Chiefs earned the home court advantage. Chiefs coach Brian Paterson explained the home playoff match. “We beat them 4-3 and they beat us 3-4, but we won more matches due to our two, three and five players winning six out of six in those matches.” Unfortunately, the Sharks came out on top last Thursday 4-3 and eliminated the Chiefs. Paterson still …

By John Smithson The number one seed Lady Chiefs volleyball team won their second-round match Monday night over Berkeley 3-0 at North Myrtle Beach. The Chiefs had a bye in the first round of the SCHSL 5A Division 2 playoffs and Berkeley (7-17) came into North Myrtle Beach after beating West Florence in their first round match. The Chiefs got off to a slow start as the Lady Stags stayed within four points of the Chiefs until the Chiefs led 20-16. At that point Clara Cloninger had five kills to put away Berkeley 25-17. The Chiefs raced out to a …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs football team was on the cusp of another region win last Friday night but ended their home season at The Hank with another disappointing loss, this time to the St. James Sharks by a 20-17 score. The Chiefs won the toss, deferred to the second half and kicked off to the Sharks. The Sharks Elijah Ochoa caught the ball at his four-yard line and evaded the Chiefs special team players as he ran 96 yards for a touchdown, the PAT was good, and the Chiefs were down 7-0 after 18 seconds off …

By Kaye Collins As McLeod Health continues to transform the healthcare landscape for patients living in Horry County, one hospital celebrates a significant milestone in 2025. Representing both a tradition of proving superlative care and a future of growth and expansion, this would not have been possible without local people desiring health care within their communities. McLeod Health Loris marks its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary of caring for patients in the communities served. To celebrate this milestone occasion, all community members are invited to attend a celebration on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at McLeod Loris Hospital, 3655 Mitchell Street, …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council has allocated funding to the Loris Chamber of Commerce for the Bog-Off Festival by providing financial support to cover the rental costs of the venue utilized for community events. The Loris Bog-Off is a yearly festival that occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025, showcasing a chicken bog cooking competition, live performances, vendors, and activities for children. The backing from the city council is instrumental in ensuring that this event can be consistently held at this location. Samantha Norris, executive director of the chamber, submitted a request to the council for $10,000 from the …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Chamber of Commerce organized a Meet the Candidates forum on Monday, October 20, held at The State Theatre. Candidates vying for Loris City Council discussed their backgrounds and motivations for seeking office, followed by a chance for attendees to engage in one-on-one conversations. The evening’s moderator was attorney Maria Elias-Johnson from the Loris Law Firm. She introduced the four candidates in attendance and posed questions to them throughout the one-hour forum. Samantha Norris, the Executive Director of the chamber, streamed the forum live on Facebook for those unable to attend. “Tonight’s event is an opportunity …