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Peggy Joyce Tyler Todd, 85, of Loris passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at McLeod Loris Hospital. Mrs. Todd was born on Nov. 28, 1933, in McColl to the late Grover Cleveland Tyler and the late Jeanetta Stevens. Mrs. Todd worked in food service at Loris High School, Richard’s BBQ and KFC throughout her life. She was a longtime member of Loris First Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Ann Todd of Loris; her two sons, Danny Paul Todd and wife Cindy and Timothy Paul Todd and wife Melissa, all of Loris; one grandson, James Philip Larrimore and …

John Thomas Puckett, 85, of Little River died on Tuesday,  June 11, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 23, 1934, in Charlotte, N.C., he was the son of the late Walter C. and Emily A. Thomas Puckett. He was a wonderful husband, father and an avid Panthers fan. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty “Joyce” Thompson Puckett; daughter, Denise Puckett; sisters, Theresa McLendon, Betty Sippel, Pat Broom and Marcia Erikson; and his faithful cat, Gyzmo.  He was predeceased by one sister, Jonsie Puckett, and his cat, JoJo. The family received friends from 4 …

Barbara Allen Gore, 83, of Longs passed away on Wed nesday, June 12, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Gore was born on Oct. 17, 1935, in Tabor City, N.C., to the late Leo Allen and the late Edna Nealy Allen. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her son, Eddie Kirk Grainger and wife Kathy of Loris; her daughter, Teresa G. Henderson of Longs; one brother, Leo Allen Jr. and wife Edith of Ohio; one sister, Kay Todd of Wilmington, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kevin Grainger, Kelly Grainger, Angela Henderson and Charlotte Hodge; six great-grandchildren, Kaylie Grainger, Karley Grainger, Lily Hodge, Johnny …

Extra special birthday wishes to Terry SKORUP as she just celebrated her 90th birthday…Joyce LONG sharing an awesome message with family member…Join MEMBERS of the Sea Turtle Patrol for a fun hour at the NMB Area Historical Museum each Wednesday June through the middle of August to learn about sea turtles…ROTARY CLUB of North Myrtle Beach celebrating their 50th anniversary at the Surf Club next Tuesday…Priscilla WROBEL, president of the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club, checking on guest to attend the 70th year celebration of their service in North Myrtle Beach…Hello to Mary Kay NANCE from friends…Dorothy REEVES enjoying reading …

By Mary Templeton National Garden Club Week was enjoyed by members of The Yaupon Garden Club as they participated in daily scheduled activities to promote beautification and an appreciation of nature. Donna Strattaman and Graceann Phillips explain how to cut and place flowers in the wet oasis forms They sponsored a bee-keeping program free to the public by Dennis Mineo, proprietor of Bees at the beach, on Monday at the North Myrtle Beach Library. On Tuesday they visited Deb Madey’s lovely garden, the raised flower bed they monitor at Summit Place, The Staffordshire Inn’s garden, and concluded the morning at …

North Myrtle Beach’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 walked away from the recently completed VFW Department (state) Convention in Columbia with a very prestegious award. The official title is the James W. Cothran award. This award also makes Post 10804 an “All State Post”. VFW Post 10804 was recognized for its ground-breaking initiative to partially power the post building with solar power by way of a collaboration with a company in California that supports military affiliated non-profits, our own Coastal Carolina University’s Solar Ambassadors fundraisers and a solar installation company based in North Carolina. VFW Post 10804 worked with …

More than 70 residents of Horry and Brunswick Counties attended the McLeod Health Women’s Health Discussion on Thursday, June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. The event was led by an expert panel of McLeod Health physicians from specialties including primary care, OB/GYN, gastroenterology, cardiology and vascular health. Topics discussed included annual screenings and vaccines, pelvic health, digestive health and heart and vascular health.  McLeod Health is committed to bringing excellent physicians to our region. Educating our community on healthcare topics important to them is part of our mission to the community. Future …

Jason and Kassidy Skjervem have been on staff with Cru in Minot, North Dakota, since 2005. They deeply enjoy that their summer assignment with this ministry is to spend every other year since 2015 as a part of the Cru staff team in North Myrtle Beach. They also count it as a huge joy that they get to bring their five kids on assignments like this. This year, Jason is serving as the Operations Director along side the other four Cru Lead Team staff team made up of Alex and Taryn Bell and Lee and Emily Ruppel. These five staff …

The Loris High School class of 2019 walked into the gymnasium at 6 p.m. to “Pomp & Circumstance” on Thursday, June 6. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tanner Kennedy. Callie Osment sang the National Anthem and the invocation was given by Ashlyn Buffkin.  Ellison Gore welcomed the graduating class of 2019, the parents and families, the teachers and staff witnessing the seniors of Loris High School receiving their diplomas. William Palomares, the class laureate, spoke of memories of the journey to this moment will forever be within the hearts of the graduating class, which was a stepping stone …