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Everyone is invited to join the North Myrtle Beach Historic Preservation Society at their Potluck Picnic for Ingram Dunes. The preservation of Ingram Dunes is the first project of the NMBHPS. They believe in the mission to save this historic site. The purpose for holding this picnic is to gather like minded citizens in support of saving Ingram Dunes. Everyone who believes like they do, that this precious city treasure should not be destroyed, should attend. The Society will be providing hot dogs and drinks. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and come share in the fun. Guests …

During the March 18 City Council meeting, Mayor Marilyn Hatley presented to Sea Haven for Youth Senior Community Services Coordinator Wendy Gore a proclamation declaring the week of March 17-March 23 as National Safe Place Week. This marks the 36th anniversary of the nationwide Safe Place collaborative community initiative. The proclamation urges the people of North Myrtle Beach to promote awareness of and volunteer involvement in the Safe Place program, managed locally by Sea Haven for Youth. Mayor Marilyn Hatley, left, presents a proclamation to Wendy Gore, right, during the Monday night North Myrtle Beach city council meeting. Safe Place …

The North Myrtle Beach varsity baseball team began a week of games last Tuesday when they traveled to Myrtle Beach and came away with a 4-2 win. The Chiefs then took on their second “rival” team on Wednesday evening as Loris visited the Chiefs sports complex. This game went down to the wire as the Chiefs rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 9-8 win. Wednesday’s game saw the Chiefs come back in dramatic fashion as they trailed Loris 8-6 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The Chiefs got two men on by sloppy play …

The Coastal Chairmen, a local team that practices at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness center, took second place in the CWBC tournament last weekend at the aquatic center gymnasium. The Chairmen lost to the Fayetteville Flyers by a 66-54 score in the championship game Sunday afternoon. The two teams battled to an 18-18 score after the first period but the Flyers, who were undefeated throughout the double elimination tournament, slowly took charge after that. They increased their lead to 37-30 at the half, then led 52-42 after three ten-minute periods and won by a 66-54 margin. Seven teams …

My column this week is from John 18, “Jesus Appears Before Pilate.” Verse 28 – Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. The Jews led Jesus to the palace of the Roman governor. John says little about the Jewish phase of Jesus’ trial but much about the Roman trial (see Mark 14:53—15:15). It is possible that John was in the Praetorium, the governor’s official residence, for …

Jimmy L. Wise, 76, of Little River passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. He is the son of the late James L. and Clara Atha Wise. Jimmy is survived by his adoring wife of 40 years, Linda Wise, and his two children, son, Paul Lyons of Little River and daughter, Brooke Tyler (Derrick) of Conway. He was the loving grandfather of Daniel and Maggie Tyler and granddaughter of the heart Ranna Mohr. He was predeceased by his brother, Billy Wise. Jimmy was a former …

Mary Louise Buffkin, 73, of Loris passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Mrs. Buffkin was born in Loris, a daughter of Virginia Fowler and the late David Fowler. She was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Buffkin was a loving mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Buffkin, and four brothers, Curtis Fowler, David Fowler, Ronald Fowler and Donald Fowler. Mrs. Buffkin is survived by her mother, Virginia Fowler of Loris; her son, Dewayne Buffkin (Sherry) of Loris; her daughters, Melissa Cox of Loris and Tiffany Buffkin of Green Sea; five grandchildren, Christina Cox, …

Christine Mae Farrell, 89, of Longs died on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach. Born on Nov. 9, 1929, in Fuquay Spring, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James Milton and Florence Dones Sandy. Mrs. Farrell is survived by her children, Michael Farrell (Diana) and Debbie Chavez (Thom); grandchildren, Dale (Keri), Scott (Angela), Kimberly (Jason), Guy and Brad; and great-grandchildren, Alexia, Bailey, Blair, Dillion, Blake, Kailanee, Devin and Madeline. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com. …

Frank Ceruzzi, 96, of North Myrtle Beach died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at home with his family at his side. Born on Jan. 20, 1923, in Port Chester, N.Y., he was the son of the late Mario and Nicolina Spira Ceruzzi. He is best known in the Myrtle Beach community as the first CEO of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He managed the transition from Ocean View Hospital in 1976 and served as CEO until 1987. Throughout his years in hospital administration, he had a reputation for a positive and caring attitude towards his employees and patients. His career …

Dagmar Marie Wikander “Wickie” Moore, 93, of North Myrtle Beach passed away peacefully at Embrace Hospice House on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. She was born on May 11, 1925, in Redford, Mich. and was the youngest child of Gunnar and Martha Henze Wikander. She and her husband, Donald, moved to North Myrtle Beach in 1949. She became the first female mail carrier in the history of North Myrtle Beach where she was employed for 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years and is survived by her three children, Dan Moore (Toni), Nancy Moore and Susan Branstrom …