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Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its Annual Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, at the HTC Center on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. The ceremony also marked two historic milestones: the college’s 60th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of Horry County Early College High School. More than 1,700 students earned degrees, diplomas, or certificates from HGTC this academic year, with more than 750 graduates participating in the commencement ceremony. Graduates ranged in age from 16 to 68 and represented states across the country, including Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. Students also …

By Ruben Lowman If you’ve noticed an influx of unique, battery-powered seated wheels humming through your neighborhood lately, you aren’t alone, and county leaders have officially seen enough to step in. Moving to address a sharp rise in local traffic concerns, the Horry County Council formally adopted Ordinance No. 31-2026, which draws a hard legal line around the operation of Personal Electric Devices (PEDs) across all unincorporated portions of the county, establishing strict rules of the road for a rapidly growing category of transit that has previously operated in a legal gray area. The county’s primary target with this ordinance …

FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $126.5 million for recovery work related to past natural disasters. This funding is part of FEMA’s announcement of $5.6 billion in federal assistance to states, tribal nations and territories for COVID-19 and disaster recovery. FEMA conducts a review process for all recovery grants that includes verifying compliance with program eligibility rules, ensuring proper documentation of expenses and confirming that claimed activities are consistent …

By Angel Sylvester The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by The Tonez on Thursday, June 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. Bring your chairs and settle in for an energetic night of music and dancing. Please note that chairs may not be placed in the Horseshoe until 3 p.m., as the area remains open for beach parking earlier in the day. This performance is part of the Music on Main summer concert series, proudly sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank and …

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, June 1, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, proclaimed Friday, June 5, 2026, as Lucy Buffett Day throughout North Myrtle Beach and encouraged all citizens to recognize and celebrate her contributions to our community, culture and hospitality industry. Lucy Buffett is the founder of Lulu’s, a beloved family dining and entertainment destination known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, coastal cuisine and commitment to creating joyful experiences for residents and visitors alike. Lulu’s North Myrtle Beach has become an integral part of the North Myrtle Beach community, …

By Diane Billard On Wednesday, May 27, the Rotary Club of Little River hosted thirteen North Myrtle Beach High School students, who each received a $1,000 scholarship, as well as their respective parents and family members and Elizabeth Brown, who is a NMBHS guidance counselor. The scholarship recipients were Sierra Bendik, Matthew Carter, Calleigh Estep, Sebastian Frio, Jaliyah Green, Collins Lane, Michael Lowry, Sara Mai, Lani Mishoe, Carlie Stanley, Acacia Stephenson, Cole Woody and Nevaeh Zaciewski. This was in addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to the Grand Strand Running Club student. Scholarships are funded through the club’s fundraisers (5K …

By Angel Sylvester The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation proudly presents the return of the beloved Music on Main concert series, bringing free live music to Main Street every Thursday evening from June through September. Held at the iconic Horseshoe in the heart of North Myrtle Beach, Music on Main has become a cherished summer tradition for residents and visitors alike. Concertgoers are invited to bring their chairs, gather with family and friends and enjoy live performances from some of the region’s favorite bands. This year’s concert series embraces a special patriotic theme: “Celebrating America’s 250.” As …

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a special called meeting on Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. There was one item on the consent portion of the agenda: Resolution: Horry County Multi-jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (APPROVED). There was one item on the unfinished business agenda: Ordinance/Second Reading: Amendment to the Towers on the Grove Planned Development Agreement (PDD) creating an oceanfront paid parking lot (APPROVED). There were nine items on the new business agenda: A. Ordinance/First Reading: Amendment to Chapter 10, Finance and Taxation, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, …

Monday, June 1, marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs through Monday, November 30. The City of North Myrtle Beach encourages residents and business owners to take steps now to prepare for potential tropical weather and ensure they are ready should a storm threaten the area. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-normal Atlantic Hurricane Season, the city urges residents to not let the forecast create a false sense of security. NOAA is forecasting 8 to 14 named storms this year and it only takes one storm to significantly impact a …

By Dorothy Bambach Have you ever noticed the neon blue birds visiting your backyard?  They aren’t  common blue jays. They are Eastern bluebirds with brilliant blue heads, backs and breasts.  Would you like to learn more about them? The Yaupon Garden Club, in cooperation with the North Myrtle Beach Historical Museum, has invited David Slaunwhite, Ph.D., an expert with the South Carolina Bluebird Society, to tell us more about these colorful visitors. He will explain the importance of nest boxes and food that may attract them to your backyards. The program is presented  as part of the observation of National …