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We tee’d off Master’s weekend and the beginning of our furlough week with a special visit from the Carolina Panthers football team. Head Coach Ron Rivera visited the State House along with players, executives and their beloved mascot, Sir Purr. The welcomed visit comes as legislation is moving through the Senate to provide professional sports teams the same incentives the state gives other companies when they bring an attractive number of employees and economic benefits to the state. The legislation has already passed the House and following approval in the Senate will have the potential to bring hundreds of millions …

Farmers interested in enrolling in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) this year have until May 10 to submit initial paperwork to their local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office. The process to indicate interest in enrolling in CSP is easy. Farmers and ranchers only need to submit a three-page form and their farm record number to NRCS. Those who do not have a farm record number should first contact their local Farm Service Agency office to obtain one. CSP offers farmers and ranchers an important pathway to enhancing stewardship of land, soil and water resources. Under CSP, farmers and ranchers …

Mrs. Sarah Louise Powell Townsend Scott, 97, of Fair Bluff, N.C. passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Sarah Anne Townsend in Columbia, S.C., after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Scott was born in Chadbourn, N.C. on May 15, 1921, to the late Ruth Wooten Powell and the late Robert Quitman Powell.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Samuel D. Scott of Fair Bluff, N.C. She graduated from Fair Bluff High School and attended the University of South Carolina where she was active in the musical programs. Sarah was an …

Gavin Chase Powell, 28, of Longs, SC went home to rest in the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 6th, 2019. Gavin, the son of Cathy L. Snead and Ben Powell, III, was born on August 2, 1990. While on this earth, he brought an indescribable joy to everyone who knew him, through his gentleness, his loving and forgiving nature, and especially through his immense musical talents. While Gavin had his own struggles, he managed to bring comfort to everyone in need, regardless of the pain he himself was feeling. His family and friends, though grieving his enormous loss, …

John W. Player, Sr., 88, formerly of North Myrtle Beach, SC, died April 5, 2019 at Westminster Towers, Rock Hill, SC. Mr. Player was a member of Living Water Baptist Church and Grand Strand Masonic Lodge #392 in North Myrtle Beach. Survivors include two sons, Michael V. Player and John W. Player, Jr.; daughter, Barbara Ann Deal; sister, Wilma Hendricks; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  He is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor S. Player; son, Phillip Player; daughters, Lisa Austin and Karen Livingston; five brothers; and four sisters. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, …

On the evening of Wednesday, April 10 at 10:27 p.m., Jan Maria Livingston of Little River went home to see Jesus and her loved ones that have gone on before her. She was surrounded by her hero, Bobby, her loving children, Kim “Tootee” and Mason, her precious grands, sisters and loving friends. Jan was loved by so many and affectionately called “Princess” by her husband, Bobby, and Gram-Gram by not only her grandchildren, but many adopted ones too. Jan’s loving compassion and generosity reached far and wide. (Humbly, she never let her left hand know what her right hand was …

George S. Lachmanek of North Myrtle Beach was born on January 23, 1952, and passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Tony Farrell Craven, 72, died April 13, 2019 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC. Born on August 20, 1946 in Pinehurst, NC, he was the son of the late Farrell Lester and Montie “Glenn” Lewis Craven. He was an avid fisherman. Mr. Craven is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Dolores Conrad Craven; two sons, Bradley Craven (Kimberly LeMaster) and Jason Craven (Jessica Weathers); sister, Joann McDonald (Roger); two granddaughters, Karter Craven, Cooper Craven and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, April 17 in Lee …

The LORIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE held their annual Easter Egg Hunt this past Sunday with lots of children having fun…RUSSELL’S SUPER SERVICE works hard all day to keep everyone’s vehcles up and running so they can keep traveling down the road… Megan BELL is having her birthday on Saturday, April 20…Ashley SUGGS is looking forward to her birthday on Sunday, April 21…Brooke STRICKLAND is enjoying her birthday on Monday, April 22…Nichole AUVIL is turning a year older on Tuesday, April 23…Maegan MILLIGAN, Christy McDONALD, Heather GABLEHOUSE and Shawna Renee BERRY are all celebrating their birthdays on Wednesday, April 24…Emmy Grey …

The new 2.5-mile McLeod Health Seacoast Nature Trail at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex is open for your enjoyment. A ribbon cutting ceremony held on Tuesday, April 16, officially opened the trail. The trail features native vegetation and interesting wildlife. Users will see a variety of birds and animals and lush vegetation, including Longleaf pines. Mile markers posted along the trail help users track their distance and location. “Walking and hiking paths are essential to all cities, and North Myrtle Beach will continue to preserve and maintain these opportunities and open areas for our residents and visitors …