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By Kaye Collins Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m., at which time clocks “spring forward” one hour to 3 a.m. This change results in an extra hour of light in the evening but one less hour of sleep that night as winter is put to rest and spring blooms awake. When the time changes it is a reminder to everyone to have a home safety checklist. This list should include the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors replacing the batteries in all detectors and test them to ensure they are functional. Check the fire …

By Ruben Lowman The Conference Center at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach became a living time capsule recently as the Horry County Council on Aging hosted a birthday celebration that defied the odds. The gathering brought together six local centenarians whose combined lives represent 618 years of American history. While the event centered on the 107th birthday of Loris resident Sallie Kapps, it served as a broader tribute to a generation that has navigated a century of radical global change. The six guests of honor, all aged 101 or older, represent a diverse array of experiences that helped shape …

The Special Election for the City of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission has released the following unofficial results for the North Myrtle Beach city election. The total number of votes are as follows: Ray Collins – 1,031 Melissa Wober – 1,176 Write In – 4 This election filled the unexpired term for the Crescent Beach Ward seat, which became vacant following the November 2025 General Election. The unexpired term is March 2026 through November 2027. The Commission will meet at City Hall at 10 a.m. on Thursday, …

On Tuesday, February 24, William Bailey announced that he will seek re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 104. “It is a tremendous honor to serve this community in the South Carolina House,” Bailey said. “I am proud to have helped pass meaningful legislation to help protect South Carolina’s taxpayers. At a time when other states have raised taxes we have reduced the state’s income tax, returned over a billion dollars in surplus funds directly to taxpayers and this year I am supporting efforts to increase the homestead exemption to reduce property taxes for homeowners,” he continued. Bailey …

North Myrtle Beach is ready to welcome residents and visitors alike to a sea of green as the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down Main Street on Saturday, March 14, beginning promptly at 9 a.m. The City of North Myrtle Beach is proud to announce that Marilyn Hatley will serve as grand marshal for this year’s parade. A beloved and respected leader in the community, Hatley’s decades of service and dedication make her a fitting choice to lead one of the Grand Strand’s most cherished traditions. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest on the Grand Strand, …

By John Smithson Despite clouds and light rain, the 8th annual Macaroni Mania went on as scheduled last Saturday at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex. The Mania was held to raise funds for The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. The crowd may have been a little less than previous years due to the weather, but those attending still had the opportunity to taste macaroni and cheese dishes from several restaurants participating in the macaroni cookoff. Attendees enjoyed the food, live music on the park’s amphitheater stage and the opportunity to taste and judge the various mac and cheese …

By Carol Stigger George Blumenthal, candidate for South Carolina House District 104, was the guest speaker at the Monday, February 16, VOICE monthly luncheon. More than seventy women attended the event held at the Surf Golf and Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach. As VOICE enters its second year of advocacy and information sharing, guests learned what Blumenthal offers South Carolinians: protecting families from losing their homes during times of financial hardship; access to healthcare and equal pay for women; and fair homeowner insurance. He pledges to crack down on elder abuse and financial scams. He also supports responsible legal …

Growing Leaders, powered by the Maxwell Leadership Foundation, proudly announces the newest cohort of Maxwell Leadership Student Ambassadors (MLSA) — outstanding students committed to leadership, service and community impact. Among those recognized is eighth grader Bo Griffiths of North Myrtle Beach Middle School. The Maxwell Leadership Student Ambassador program is a values-based leadership initiative for students from seventh grade through college who demonstrate a heart for leadership, problemsolving and serving others. Its mission is to engage, equip and empower student leaders to solve problems, serve people and foster positive change in their schools and communities. “Leadership is not about titles, …

                    By Mary Templeton What is special about the number 47? The Ecotots in Kim Hollaway’s kindergarten class at Ocean Drive Elementary School learned that was the number of presidents that have led the United States of America since its founding 250 years ago. The Ecotot Committee from Yaupon Garden Club enjoyed sharing presidential history with the students during their Ecotot meeting on Friday, February 20, 2026. Lynne Payne led a discussion of several presidents and shared their contributions.  She explained that Theodore Roosevelt was instrumental in forming the National Parks …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs continued their undefeated season last Friday night with a 68-33 victory over Westwood High School in the SCHSL division II 5A playoffs. The Chiefs are seeded number two in the lower state playoffs and met three-seed Berkely on Tuesday night. The winner of that game would meet the winner of the game between number one seed Goose Creek and number 4 Chapin for the lower state championship. Westwood came into last Tuesday’s game with a 17-10 season record. The Chiefs defense paid quick dividends as a three-pointer by Sophia Powell and …