North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years

   By Angel Sylvester  The City of North Myrtle Beach will once again host a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier. The event is scheduled from 9:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2023. For anyone planning to enjoy the free, professional fireworks show, please be aware of the following information regarding traffic plans and other rules. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Operating a golf cart after daylight hours is prohibited by South Carolina state law. Daylight hours are defined by the S.C. Code of Laws as 6 …

If you went to your mailbox to find it empty on Monday, June 19, it is because there is a new paid federal holiday added to the calendar in June 2022. Government offices and banks were closed to take a paid federal holiday that was recently recognized by the Biden Administration to raise awareness of an important historical moment in United States history of ending slavery. Beginning with the state of Texas by proclamation in 1938 and by legislation in 1979 every state in the United States and the District of Columbia has formally recognized Juneteenth in some way. The …

Thursday, June 15th was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The North Myrtle Beach Woman’s club petitioned the city to sign a proclamation setting this day aside to bring awareness to the community about our most vulnerable citizens, our elderly. Chief of Police Dana Crowell attended the event and read the proclamation. The woman’s club then hosted an event at Mission BBQ to educate the community about Elder Abuse which can take a-many forms, those identified by the National Center on Elder Abuse include neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, emotional or psychological, financial, or material exploitation, and self-neglect. The club …

City council members in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina held their bimonthly city hall meeting on June 19th, 2023. The meeting for the fiscal year 2024 discussed several new topics. The budget for the new year was $174 million. North Myrtle Beach Councilman Fred Conye says the city has done an “Excellent job” not raising taxes while still providing for its residents. Marilyn Hatley, Mayor of North Myrtle Beach, also introduced the 4th of July event hosted by Living Water Baptist Church. This event will take place on July first and second at 3:30 P.M. Among the major projects for …

     The North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad located at 1002 6th Ave S, North Myrtle Beach is one of the earliest rescue squads in the state, according to its history page. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, meaning services are provided to the public for free. The Rescue Squad was founded by North Myrtle Beach’s first police chief, Merlin Bellamy, in 1958.  “Merlin Bellamy lived a life of civil service. He began by serving our country in the Navy during World War II. His sense of service was so strong that he was willing to do any job necessary. He …

April was a big month for the GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club. It hosted its annual “Purses with Purpose Charity Event” at the Marina Inn Grande Dunes. This annual “Girls Night Out for Charity” raises money to give to local charities in the community and that they did this year. A total of 340 ladies and a few brave men were in attendance for the fun-filled evening, which included a delicious buffet dinner and decadent desserts. The event featured a large silent auction with 59 delightful gift baskets and a very entertaining “live” auction with 29 purses showcased by …

Gentle, encouraging, and protectors….These are some of the words we could use to describe a loving father. In most families, dads are the cornerstone: leading their families, providing for their children, and supporting the needs of their families. Brian Church, a local father in North Myrtle Beach serves as a prime example of an exceptional father. Brian is married to Christine church and together they have three children: Jared (28), Joshua (Deceased), and Erin (23). Brian has led his family with honor and grace to ensure that his wife is secure and his children were raised in the correct manner. …

Anderson Brothers Bank on 71 Cloverleaf Dr in Longs, SC, activated a panic alarm on the morning of June 9th, 2023. Police were dispatched at 8:38 A.M. and arrived on the scene at 8:44 A.M. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities determined a robbery had taken place. The criminals took off with three thousand dollars and have not been reprimanded. No injuries were reported, and it is unclear whether the robbery was armed. There has been no further information or details released on this case yet. This remains an open investigation; Police are asking that anyone with information, please, report …

North Myrtle Beach city officials were celebrating the arrival of the new Entertainment Shuttle last week and parked it in city hall. It will have regular bus stops and a route within the city areas. Left to right are city manager Mike Mahaney, Councilman Fred Coyne, Council Woman Nikki Fontana, Councilman Jay Baldwin, Councilman Jay Baldwin and Mayor Marilyn Hatley.  

The Lady Chiefs varsity softball team began their season with the Loris Preseason Tournament last Friday through Monday, with the Chiefs facing host team Loris for the championship on Monday night. Unfortunately the Lady Lions won the championship game 12-2.