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South Carolina deer hunters should start seeing deer tags for the 2019 season in their mailboxes soon, and there are significant changes to the antlerless tagging system that all hunters need to be aware of before taking to the field. New for this year are improvements to the Antlerless Deer Tag program. A new law was passed by the General Assembly, resulting in the elimination of the eight date specific anterless tags, replacing them with two anterless tags that may be used on any day beginning Sept. 15 in Game Zones 2, 3 and 4 and Oct. 1 in Game …

The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center will hold their 5th annual members and guests golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Possum Trot Golf Course with proceeds going to Teen Angels. Teen Angels is a local outreach organization that supports homeless teens and teens in need at North Myrtle Beach High School by providing school books, yearbooks, prom attire, transportation to doctors or dentists and other things to help keep these teens in school. The format for the tournament is four-person captain’s choice. The cost is $65 per player or $260 per team. The tournament will get underway …

Three North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department all-star teams continued play this week in the Dixie Youth Baseball Championship tournaments being held around the state. The 10 and under all-stars, who were seeded 11th in the 12-team event, started play last weekend with a 7-4 win over the sixth seeded team from Orangeburg. North Myrtle Beach then took on the 5th seeded Hartsville team, and lost by a 2-0 score. North Myrtle Beach then went to the loser’s bracket and they were eliminated by the tournament’s 3rd seeded team, Clinton, this time by an 8-0 score. Coach Edward Prince …

Virginia Pauline Ambrose, 92, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach. Born on March 17, 1927, in Washington County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Blevins Roe. Mrs. Ambrose is survived by her husband of 45 years, William “Bill” Ambrose Jr.; son, James Haga; daughter, Patsy Decker; four stepchildren, Wiliam B. Ambrose III, Jeffrey D. Ambrose, Rebecca L. Oals and Susan F. Hannah; sister, Mildred Plye; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by one son, Kenneth Haga. The family will …

Thomas Olen Norwood, 86, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Loris McLeod Hospital in Loris. He was born on Feb. 14, 1933, in Elmira, N.Y. and worked in construction as a crane operator for most of his life. Survivors include his daughters, Catherine Conley and husband Daniel of Loris, and Tammy Price and husband Richard of Montacello, N.Y.; six grandchildren, John Grimm and wife Talitha, Gary Buley and wife Allyson, Tracy Hornung and husband Chris, Michael Grimm and wife Amanda, Shaun Grimm and Briana Conley and fiancé Brandon Brown; eleven great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and …

Ruth Wood, 81, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Embrace Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Pennsylvania on May 5, 1938, to the late Arthur and Millie Huntzinger.  She grew up in Oneida, N.Y., and graduated from Oneida High School in the class of 1957. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Fousse. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, George; son, David Wood (Christi); daughter, Allyson Auburn (Bruce); brother, Edward Huntzinger (Tina); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Ruth was a …

Richard Thompson “Dickie” Morris, 74, of Longs passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home in Longs. Born on March 4, 1945, in Wadesboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Jasper W. and Mary Crawford Morris. Survivors include one daughter, Melinda Hicks; and one brother, Crawford Morris (Frances). A graveside service for family and friends will be held in Wadesboro. The service day and time will be announced at a later date.  Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro is assisting the family with graveside arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes …

Richard E. “Dick” Bell, 83, of Little River died on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born on Jan. 28, 1936, in Conway, he was the son of the late R.E. and Ruby Reeves Bell. Dick retired from his business, Bell Oil Company, in 1995 to his farm in Wampee, where he spent many wonderful years, working his garden, fishing and mostly spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Diane Gore Bell; son, Chris Bell, his children, Austin and Camyrn Bell; daughter, Emily Bell Butzer, her children, Jarret and Carson Butzer; stepchildren, …

Frederick Readen Jr., 87, of Little River passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at River Park Senior Living. Born on Aug. 30, 1931, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Frederick and Christine Claussen Sr. Mr. Readen graduated from The Citadel in 1959 and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, June Burgess Readen; two sons, Alton Readen (Alyson) and Paul Readen (Gina); one brother, Bobby Readen; one sister, Fredericka Wilson; and six grandchildren, Alex, Anna, Kevin, Will, Nicholas and Elise. Funeral services will be held …

Esther Beebe, 58, of Longs died on Monday, July 8, 2019, at her home. Born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Torrington, Conn., she was the daughter of Anna Maria Mutterotti Gianni and the late Fredrick Gianni. Other than her mother, Esther is survived by her husband of 39 years, James Beebe; one brother, Vitorio Gianni; and one sister, Franchesca Walters. Services were private with the family. A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.