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By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by Rivermist on Thursday, August 7, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. Bring your beach chairs and settle in for an energetic night of music and dancing. Please note that chairs may not be placed in the Horseshoe until 2 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 Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie featuring Frozen (PG) on Friday, August 8, at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. The movie starts at 7 p.m. McLean Park is located at 93 Oak Drive in the Ocean Drive section. Patrons and movie-goers are encouraged to bring their beach chair or a blanket to sit on. Concessions will be available from the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club. The free movie is part of the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies at McLean series sponsored by HTC. About Frozen: When their kingdom becomes trapped in …

Jeri McCumbee has announced her plans to run for the North Myrtle Beach City Council Windy Hill District. “I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for my candidacy,” said McCumbee. “I have had conversations with people living in every area of our city and I believe that I have the right experience and the proven work ethic to best serve our residents,” she continued. McCumbee has built a reputation as a reliable local business leader, beginning her career with MedCare (formerly Access Medical Center) in Windy Hill in 1992 and eventually working her way up to partner. She …

On Friday, July 25, members of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club presented the 2025 Inspiration Award to Polly Lowman at the North Myrtle Beach Times Newspaper office. A presentation speech was written to commemorate what Lowman has accomplished throughout her 89 years in Little River and North Myrtle Beach. Kathy Heagen, club president, read the following before presenting the award. “It is my great honor to present our third annual Inspiration Award – an award that celebrates determination, vision and the power of one woman to uplift an entire community. And this year, there is no one more deserving …

By Kaye Collins South Carolina’s annual Tax-Free Weekend for 2025 is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3. This 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase a variety of school-year essentials without paying the state’s 6 percent sales tax and any applicable local taxes. What is typically included for tax-free weekend is school supplies include items used for school assignments, such as pens, pencils, paper, binders, notebooks, books, backpacks, lunchboxes, calculators and even musical instruments and headphones. Most clothing and shoes are tax-exempt, including school uniforms, swimwear, athletic shoes, graduation caps and gowns and even certain accessories like belts, …

By Carol Stigger John Vincent, candidate for the Seventh U.S. Congressional District, and his wife Deb were VIP guests at the VOICE monthly luncheon on Monday, July 21, held at a North Myrtle Beach restaurant. Vincent’s message to attendees was to get involved with issues they care about. He applauds group efforts, but he also encourages every citizen to say “I can,” then make a plan. Individual efforts can have as much impact as group projects. Vincent, a Navy veteran and small business owner, has lived all over South Carolina and has a particular concern for the Seventh U.S. Congressional …

On Saturday, July 19, members of the Little River Lions Club, North Myrtle Beach Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club of North Myrtle Beach volunteered to distribute food at the farmers market located on First Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach. Fifty-five people were in attendance to pick up food and fresh produce on Saturday, July 19, a record number for the farmers market. The clubs volunteer on every third Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. until 12 noon.

Bubba Collins has announced his plans to run for re-election to North Myrtle Beach City Council Ocean Drive District. “I feel like we have made good progress over the last four years and I want to build on that work,” said Collins who was first elected to North Myrtle Beach City Council in 2021. Collins said he would continue to focus on controlling growth in the city and improving our roads and infrastructure. “Our residents enjoy a high quality of life and I will work tirelessly to preserve that in the years ahead,” said Collins who has also become known …

By Kaye Collins The spontaneous Memorial Ride for the Green Sea Floyds High School students who tragically passed away a week prior featured trucks and cars packed with friends wishing to honor their memory by cruising through Loris on Highway 701 on Thursday, July 17. The ride went awry when they stopped in the Hills Parking Lot and revved their engines, doing donuts in the lot and spin-outs. One vehicle was spinning their tires generating smoke that filled the parking lot, making visibility nearly impossible. The drivers headed towards Speedway on Highway 701, where they once more revved their engines, …

By Kaye Collins Out of the Ark visited the Green Sea Library on Monday, July 21, to share a variety of fascinating wildlife to help educate visitors about wildlife. The branch manager of the library, Melissa Shenk, reported that both children and adults were excited to interact with and touch a baby alligator, snake, hedgehog, and various other small animals. This engaging experience ignited curiosity and enthusiasm across all age groups. Founded in 2012, Out of the Ark aims to educate individuals of all ages about wildlife and to promote global conservation initiatives. This organization is veteran-owned and operated, providing …