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The Loris Women’s Coalition held their third annual Salute to Loris American Heroes, a Veterans Day tribute. Veda Nichols, director and coordinator, along with the lady members of the coalition spent Saturday morning, Nov 10, at 10 a.m. honoring the Loris veterans. Nichols welcomed guests speaking of the poem, “The Noble and the Brave”, by Joanna Fuchs. When America had an urgent need, these brave ones raised a hand; no hesitation held them back; they were proud to take a stand. They left their friends and family; they gave up normal life; to serve their country and their God, they …

Felipe “Toby” Mendoza was enjoying a warm day of outdoor fun with his sister and his friends on Sunday, Oct. 21, when Rocky, the neighbor’s pit bull, attacked him. Toby shared his experience at first referring to the dog by its name, Rocky, when describing how they have played in the past, but once he began describing the events after the first bite, he referred to it as “the dog”. Toby detailed the events from the beginning saying, “My friend got into some trouble and had to go inside the house, so I waited for him to come back out.” …

On Monday, Nov. 12, Little River American Legion Post 186 and North Myrtle Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 paid tribute to military veterans at the Veterans Memorial at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex. The event was attended by about 150 current and former military members and guests. Master of ceremonies was James Cirulli, Post 186 Commander. Vietnam War, Prisoner of War Al Agnew was the guest speaker. Activities included a flag-roll-in by Rolling Thunder and Legion Riders Grand Strand Chapter 3, patriotic songs, presenting of service flags, presentation of wreaths, a 21 gun salute and the playing …

The Great Christmas Light Show returns to the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex on Nov. 23. This park-wide lighted celebration captures the true spirit of the season with over two million lights festively displayed along a 1.5 mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Over 400 magical light displays, some up to 70 feet long, have been custom made for The Great Christmas Light Show. Visitors will experience 18 enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights will come to life. After the journey through the light show, everyone is invited to park …

The North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum announces a new themed exhibit for the holidays, A Festive Forest. Local residents Rob and Donita Kayton have graciously donated their collection of hand carved wooden Santas and their collection of handmade baskets for use in the exhibit. Several community groups will be decorating trees for the exhibit. The museum will hold a fundraiser by selling tickets for a variety of items that have been donated by volunteers. A Festive Forest will open on Friday, Nov. 23, and will run through Saturday, Dec. 29. Make plans to stop by the museum before the …

We invite everyone to enjoy the following North Myrtle Beach holiday events: DASHING THROUGH THE GLOW 5K & ONE MILE RUN/WALK Nov. 16, 7 p.m. North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River. Be among the first to enjoy the 2018 Great Christmas Light Show as the run/walk course winds through the more than 2 million festive lights. Open to all ages. Wear your best holiday-themed outfit. Prizes given for best-dressed individual and best-dressed family. Access online registration and other event information here: http://parks.nmb.us/festivalsevents/special-events/dashing-through-the-glow-5k-1-mile THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW Thursday, Nov. 23 – Dec. 30 Drive-Through …

Playing through a heavy fog at South Aiken High School, the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs defeated the South Aiken Thoroughbreds (5-6) in the first round of the class 4A state football playoffs this past Friday night. The Chiefs (7-3) dominated throughout and moved to 7-3 on the season with the 52-21 win over the No. 3 seed out of region 5. North Myrtle Beach was forced to punt on their opening drive, but an interception by NMB’s Derrien Holmes three plays later set up the Chiefs for the first score of the game midway through the opening quarter. Sophomore kicker …

Jamie Lee Prince, 27, of Loris passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1991, in Conway to Harvey Lee Prince and Mary Christiane Jordan. Jamie loved adventures, hunting and boating. Survivors include his father, Harvey Prince and his wife Brenda of Loris; mother, Mary Jordan Wilson and husband Randy of St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandmother, Lou King of Loris; sister, Jennifer Hearl of Crestview, Fla.; half-brother, Adam Norris of Lake City, Fla.; two half-sisters, Candace James of Conway and Michelle Ruprecht of Madison, Wis. and two nieces, Jaylen Burkett of Conway and Isabella Palacios of …

Roberta Harris Gerald, 91, of Loris went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. Mrs. Gerald was born on April 24, 1927, in Loris to the late Thurman McKinley Harris and the late Lee Tyler Harris. She was a loving homemaker and a lifelong dedicated member of Cane Branch Baptist Church. As part of her ministry, she was a part of the adult choir for many years and taught the junior age Sunday school and the senior ladies class. She was the WMU secretary until just recently, the 1981 recipient of the Rural Lady of …

Gladys Todd Carter Canada, 94, of Loris passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Whiteville, N.C. Mrs. Canada was born on March 25, 1924, in Loris, a daughter of the late Furnie Cornelius Todd and the late Lucy Ann Hardee Todd. Mrs. Canada was a loving homemaker and a longtime member of Wayside Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Lois Wray of Little River, Linda Todd of Myrtle Beach, Lorraine Skipper and husband Lynn of Nichols and Amanda Goodwin and husband Ricky of Whiteville; twelve grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Dorenda …