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By Kaye Collins Many of us observe Christmas in a similar manner; following Thanksgiving, we adorn our homes with a Christmas tree embellished with sparkling lights and vibrant ornaments. In the past, individuals would thread popcorn and create chains from construction paper to enhance the tree’s decoration. Meeting Santa Claus at shopping malls and stores brings joy to children as they express their wishes for what they hope to find under their Christmas tree. The lists are endless, including items like baby dolls, action figures, remote-controlled cars, doll cradles, candy canes, and much more. Photographs with Santa Claus have become …

By Kaye Collins In 2026, South Carolina will unveil a new standard license plate to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This plate will showcase a Revolutionary soldier and the phrase ‘Where the Revolutionary War Was Won,’ replacing the current primary option of “While I Breathe, I Hope” alongside the ‘In God We Trust’ plate. The new plate will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2026, and will be issued until 2032 for new registrations or renewals. Existing plates will continue to be valid until they reach their standard 10-year replacement cycle first issued in 2016. As required …

By Michael Carlo The Rotary Club of Little River hosted a joyful and heartwarming Senior Christmas Party this season, welcoming 35 seniors through the Horry County Council on Aging for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer. Rotary members ensured every senior felt special by providing a thoughtful gift for each attendee, along with light refreshments and lively entertainment. The celebration included a surprise visit from Santa Claus and his Elf, as well as a festive holiday sing-along that had many seniors smiling, clapping and joining in. The event was made possible thanks to the generosity of Rotarian Pastor Tom …

The North Myrtle Beach Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is currently canvassing the community for projects that might be funded by Accommodations Tax monies for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). Project ideas must be submitted in writing and received by the close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday, January 30, 2026. Ideas or projects must be directed towards: Advertising and Promotion of Tourism; Promotion of the Arts and Cultural Events; Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Facilities for Civic and Cultural Activities; the Criminal Justice System; Law Enforcement; Fire Protection; Solid Waste Collection and Health Facilities when required to …

The Love Tree is tucked right in 27th Avenue South beach access behind Bay Watch Resort in North Myrtle Beach. It is filled with clam shells of wishes and sharpies to share the desires of peoples hearts that pass by it. It is gained great media attention over the last couple of days because of its originality and beauty right on the ocean, helping people to write down all they hope for, prayed for and continue to wish for this year and into 2026.

The City of North Myrtle Beach wants to remind residents there will be changes to the sanitation schedule and city hall closures for the holidays. City hall, parks administration and the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26. The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center will be closed on Thursday, December 25. Sanitation routes will resume on Friday, December 26, and will not be picked up on Christmas Day. Routes will also be picking up the Thursday, December 25, route on Friday. As always, the Public Safety …

By James Pease II Susan Langley moved to North Myrtle Beach after her father’s passing in November 2024. Her father, John Langley, served as a firefighter for Fairfax County, Virginia, for many years. On December 16, 1997, he was awarded a fire truck plaque for his 25 years of service. His daughter Susan inherited this plaque after his passing along with other belongings. Recently, Susan and her son built a gingerbread house for the holidays. She took a photo of their creation with the plaque she inherited from her father and decided to post it on her Facebook page. Within …

By John Smithson If your idea of wrestling is a ring with two muscled combatants throwing each other, chairs or punches, then you need to watch high school or college wrestling. The competition happens on a large mat with a circular “ring’ if you will, where two individuals of different weight classes try to better their opponent by takedowns, reversals or other moves to earn points or pin their opponent in three two-minute periods. The wrestler with the most points or a pin is the winner. Wrestling is an individual and team sport. Each wrestler for opposing teams contributes to …

By John Smithson The NMB Lady Chiefs varsity basketball team continued their undefeated record last Tuesday with a 56-11 win over West Florence at home. The Chiefs got off to a quick lead with two free throws, a steal, layup and plus-one free throw by Maddie Vereen for a 5-0 lead. Meanwhile the Chiefs defense and rare shooting attempts by the Lady Knights enabled the Chiefs to build a 23-0 lead and 23-3 score after the first quarter of play. Sloppy play early in the second quarter by both teams had Chiefs coach Heather Kearney calling a timeout. The Chiefs …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs boys basketball team completed the 2025 portion of their schedule with a win over West Florence and their annual Shootout by the Sea Tournament at home. The Chiefs started last week with a second meeting against West Florence. The Chiefs lost 41-33 at West Florence on December 2nd but played much better last Tuesday night and beat the Knights 66-59. The Chiefs Caden Bass made two free throws to give the Chiefs a 7-0 lead and Primere Lewis added on with a three-point play and then a three-point shot from the top …