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Sarah Lisa Jolly Dodson, 55, of North Myrtle Beach passed to her eternal home on Feb. 18, 2019, from complications following surgery and an extended illness. She was the wife of Jeffrey Dodson of North Myrtle Beach and the daughter of Mary Mason and Henry Jolly of Gaffney. She is also survived by a stepson, Kyle Dodson; a sister, Chris Jolly (Mark); a brother, Dr. Hank Jolly (Michelle); a niece, Elizabeth Hartzog, three nephews, Matt Hartzog, Mason Jolly and Jack Jolly; and many close lifelong friends. Lisa loved her Lord Jesus Christ, family, friends, art, music, animals, nature and the …

Sammy P. Livingston, 76, of Little River passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2019. “Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o’er, Sleep the sleep that knows no breaking; Dream of battled fields no more, Days of danger, Nights of waking.” Sam was born in Wampee on Nov. 2, 1942, to Wilbur and Lutie Livingston. He attended Wampee High School. He was drafted in the Army in 1966 and served and fought in Vietnam. He returned home after his four-year duty with a Purple Heart. Sam loved his country, took pride in flying his American flag and was proud to be a veteran. …

Heartfelt thanks to EVERYONE who has worked so hard to help Preserve Ingram Dunes and they still need all the help they can get to bring this project to safety… Legislative Update weekly column by Representative William BAILEY getting a lot of attention… Marc JORDAN out and about early on a rainy Friday morning… Tom McDANIEL taking good care of wife Gerri and making sure she has her morning coffee… So glad you are feeling much better now Debbie HARWELL and please take care of yourself… Special day coming up soon for Kim VEREEN??? Lawrence LANE checking on his buddy …

The South Carolina Conservation Bank has awarded the city of North Myrtle Beach $510,000 for Ingram Dunes. The grant, along with money pledged by the city and citizen contributions, will be used toward the purchase of a historic 9.4 acre site in the heart of the city, known to locals as Ingram Dunes. This is the first award from the South Carolina Conservation Bank in Horry County since 2005. It is a very exciting and monumental time for North Myrtle Beach and all of Horry County. Since its inception the Conservation Bank has contributed less than one percent of the …

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach held the 2nd Annual Macaroni Mania Event, benefiting the agency’s building fund, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. The event featured a macaroni cook-off between area restaurants in which the winner of the cook-off was awarded $500 in cash. Participating restaurants included Brisket, Antonio’s Restaurant and Bar, Rapone Brick Oven and Italian Kitchen and Harley’s Roadhouse. Tina Hunter, left, presents a check for $500 to the first place winner, Brisket of North Myrtle Beach. Attendees were able to sample the delicious and creative macaroni dishes for …

Elizabeth “Betty” TellerPassed away 2-14-2019 at her home in Cherry Grove, SC. She was born 8-30-1950 in Albany NY Predeceased by her beloved father James Teller Survived by her mother Patricia Teller (Blakeslee) as well as her brother Richard (Pauline) Teller, brother James (Kate) Teller, sister Kathy (Jim) Westfall, sister Lorrie Baker, brother Michael Teller, brother Everett (Marissa) Teller, sister Patti (David) Dietrich, sister Dawn Teller and sister Vicki Teller as well as her children Damien (Darlene) Zurek, daughter Corrina Zurek and daughter Danielle (Kevin) Duncan along with her many grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Betty spent most of her …

Our minds are absolute slaves to our body clocks. As we remember every year when the clocks “spring forward,” even an hour’s change can completely mess you up. But in a way, we do this to ourselves every single week. Since most people don’t get enough sleep during the week, they often try to make up for it on weekends. Sleeping in even an hour or two for just two days can confuse your body clock., that extra sleep just makes you more tired at the start of the week, According to scientist because it can throw your body clock …

The Loris Chamber of Commerce held its annual Talent Showcase at the Loris High School auditorium beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. The excitement and anxiety of the performers filled the auditorium as they awaited the show to begin. In the back row Bree Wood, age 4, sat with her brother Britton along with her mom and dad Adam and June Wood as she patiently waited to perform with the group from Sally Woody School of Dance in Conway. All decked out in her blue outfit and hair curled, she watched as her brother played a game on …

In the city council article of the Monday, Feb. 4, meeting, Brandon Harrelson reported to council that the hydrology study has been completed. He stated that he will email each council member with the results of the study and schedule to meet to discuss what direction they will be taking. The Earthworks Planning and Design Consultants in Murrells Inlet were hired to study the city’s water system to help with the drainage and run-off water for the city to make improvements. Brandon Harrelson, the city’s public works director, has worked closely with the engineers from the firm. He was out …

Food trucks have gained popularity in the last few years and Loris has a new vendor providing good old home cooking for residents. Frank’s Food on Wheels, owned and operated by Frank Bellamy, has been operating his food truck for six months in Loris. Bellamy, who is a resident of Loris, retired from a long time career. He thought it would benefit him to keep busy and residents of the area to get some good food on the go. He calls the business Frank’s Food on Wheels, offering hamburgers any way you like it, with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise or …