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Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite tubers, and what better time to celebrate them than National Sweet Potato Awareness Month. I must admit, though, I didn’t become a real fan until I found out all of the health benefits and the delicious ways to use this colorful tuber. The sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports good vision, the immune system and bone growth. It’s also a good source of vitamin B-6, magnesium and vitamin C. And it’s great for the complexion. High in fiber and low in fat and calories, this root vegetable is …

Ken Sibal, 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, at home surrounded by his family in Little River. He was born on July 11, 1936, to Emil and Marie Sibal. Ken grew up in the Bronx, N.Y. He graduated from The McBurney School in Manhattan in 1952. After high school he received his BA degree from Lafayette College (Easton, Pa.) and his master’s degree from Florida State University (Tallahassee, Fla.). Ken began his professional career working for the State of Pennsylvania and retired after 20 plus years working as a lobbyist for New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) …

Flora Berniece Garrell Dunnagan of Myrtle Beach died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. She was born on Dec. 28, 1926, to Clarence Dow Garrell and Bertha Elizabeth Garrell of Tabor City, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Dutton Dunnagan; brother, Clarence Dow “Dick” Garrell Jr. of Murrells Inlet; sister, Sara Stephens of Dillon; and half-sister, Frances Cox of Tabor City. She is survived by her only child, her son, Clarence “Clay” Royall Dunnagan (Martha); and two grandchildren, Peyton (16) and Evelyn (15) of Southern Pines, N.C.; brother, Rufus Duke Garrell of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Dulcie (Duck) …

James Prentiss Norton Sr., 80, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at his home following an illness. Mr. Norton was born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Loris to the late Lonnie Norton and the late Lizzie Alford Norton. He loved spreading the word of God to others throughout his 51 years of ministry. Mr. Norton is survived by his son, J.P. Norton Jr. of Loris; his daughter, Connie Kay Stroud and her husband Jimmy; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Dale Norton and his wife Diane and Cecil Leroy Norton and his wife Wanda, all of …

Brenda Joyce Wade Long, 69, of Loris passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at her home following an illness. Ms. Long was born on Oct. 29, 1949, in Loris to the late Willie “Bill” James Wade and the late Rosa Evelyn McCormick Wade. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Survivors include her two daughters, Stephanie Wade Martin and Tracy Wade Gause and her husband Chris, all of Loris; two grandchildren, Kayla Martin of Missouri and Justin Martin of Conway; one brother, Roger Wade and his wife Lynn of Longs; and her many beloved pets she considered her extended …

After a long illness, Diane Wiley McLamb of Little River went to Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Her family is very grateful to Hospice Care of South Carolina, Hospice Nurse Amy Brookes, Hospice Aide Brittney Manning, Dr. Rogers Walker and her very compassionate caregivers, Leslie Roman, Jackie Roman, Betty Bromell, Vona Gengo and Joyce Williams. The family also wants to thank the Adult Workers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. Diane was born on Nov. 4, 1935, in Ansonville, N.C. Her family moved to Crescent Beach in 1945. She was the daughter of …

Photo by Angel Rabon Registration is now open for the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation 2019 Spring Youth and Adult Sports. Youth sports offered include co-ed soccer (ages 7-13), baseball (ages 4-15) and softball (ages 7-15). The last day to register for all youth sports is March 8. Adult sports offered include soccer (ages 18 and older), men’s league softball (ages 18 and older) and co-ed softball (ages 18 and older). Build your team and join the fun! The last day to register for all adult sports is March 22. Registration is available online at www.nmbpark.com. Registration forms are …

The North Myrtle Beach High School wrestling team traveled to Bluffton for the 4A SC High School Individual wrestling competition last Friday and Saturday. After two long days of matches the Chiefs qualified five team members for the individual state finals to be held in Anderson on February 22 and 23. Chiefs wrestlers met counterparts from teams across the lower state. If they lost a match up to and including the semifinals, then they would go into the consolation bracket of the competition. If they did not lose again, they would finish in third place. Otherwise, winners would progress through …

Aberdeen Country Club, a Founders Group International course, will reopen for public play on Saturday, February 23. The 27-hole facility, which closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence to rebuild its clubhouse, is in immaculate condition with the Grand Strand’s peak spring season on the immediate horizon. While the 4,000 square foot clubhouse, which suffered water damage in post-storm flooding, was being rebuilt, FGI’s director of agronomy, Max Morgan, and his team were working to ensure the Woodlands, Meadows and Highlands nines would be in peak condition when Aberdeen reopened. “Aberdeen Country Club was enjoying a great 2018, prior to …

My column this week is from John 17:20-26, “Jesus Prays for All Believers.” Verse 20 – “My prayer is not for them alone, I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message.” As you may recall, last week Jesus prayed for His disciples. Jesus says: I pray also for those who will believe in Me.” He had just spoken of the mission and the sanctification of His followers (John 17:18-19). Jesus was confident that they would spread the gospel, and He prayed for those who would believe as a result. All future believers are included in …