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By Kathy Heagen The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club is proud to present one of its most cherished and time-honored traditions, the Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, on Friday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.  This year marks the 30th anniversary of this beloved event, a milestone that fills the club with pride and excitement. “We are thrilled to celebrate three decades of opening doors, sharing holiday joy and supporting our community,” says event chairperson Rhonda Atkinson. This year’s tour features six beautifully decorated homes throughout the North Myrtle Beach and Little River areas.  Each home …

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 1, at 6 p.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall. Topics Covered: Development, Signs and Murals. Approved: 4 Denied: 0 Postponed: 3 RESULTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS ORDINANCE/FIRST READING: Amendments to Chapter 23, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, revising murals (APPROVED). RESULTS: NEW BUSINESS ITEMS MOTION TO APPROVE: 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule (APPROVED). ORDINANCE/FIRST READING: Amendment to the Parkway Group Planned Development District (PDD), revising Parcel Three of the McDowell Corporate Center (APPROVED). SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Regarding the …

By Gianna Forbis On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the staff at North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center presented a check of $11,270.51 to the sponsors and advocates of Caring In Our Lifetime. Throughout the month of October, the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center raised money through multiple Breast Cancer Awareness events for Caring In Our Lifetime. Caring in Our Lifetime is dedicated to raising funds and providing financial assistance with medical expenses to individuals in Horry and Georgetown Counties who are affected by breast cancer. The city is grateful to have people who care about the health of …

By Jill Roman The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club’s 5th Annual Domestic Violence Walk “What A Difference A Mile Makes” was held on October 18, 2025, at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Park Amphitheater. It was a great success. The club would like to give a great big thank you to all of its sponsors: Horry County, Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer, Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Anderson Brothers Bank, Babb Custom Homes, Deb Browning Music, Chris Manning Communities, Myrtle Beach Girlfriends, NMB Chamber Foundation, Publix, Seaside Furniture Gallery and Accents, Elliott Realty, Palmetto Care …

McLeod Breast Surgery Seacoast is pleased to announce the addition of Breast Surgeon Dr. Hannah Woriax and Nurse Practitioner Tia Ramirez to the breast surgery team. Dr. Woriax and Ramirez join a team of multi-specialty oncology providers including: Dr. Donny Huynh, Dr. Kerolos Rizk, Dr. Ritwick Panicker, Dr. Jordan Gainey, Dr. Virginia Clyburn-Ipock, Dr. Dustin Eck, Rachel Hester, FNP, and Melissa Bradley, NP, in serving patients at the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research, a department of McLeod Regional Medical Center, located on the McLeod Health Seacoast campus. Dr. Woriax comes to McLeod Health from Duke University’s Department of …

The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department is proud to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Jazzercise in North Myrtle Beach. The very first class was held on December 3, 1999, after owner and instructor Debbie Transou brought the program to the area to fill the void she felt after moving away from her previous Jazzercise community. More than two decades later, the program continues to thrive, energize, and inspire participants across the city. What began as one woman’s desire to reconnect with a beloved workout program has evolved into a vibrant, long-standing community tradition. Jazzercise North Myrtle …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach boys and girls basketball teams had winning starts to their schedules as they began their 2025-26 seasons. The girls had that big win over West Brunswick to kick off their season, then closed out their November play at home with a 50-28 victory over the Laney High School Lady Buccaneers. That win was punctuated by their second strong defensive game as they shut down Laney for most of the second half for a 2-0 record before the Thanksgiving holiday break. The Lady Chiefs begin in December with two games this week, a Tuesday …

By Kaye Collins Open Hearts Community Outreach (OHOC) offered the community a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The doors at Ernie’s Diner opened with a volunteer welcoming all who entered Ernie’s Diner to share a meal. Families, friends and individuals sat down at the tables and were served turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cornbread, dessert and a drink of their choice. This year, the number of drive-through vehicles collecting meals surpassed that of patrons who dined inside the restaurant. “We provided 697 meals, I feel our event was a tremendous …

By Kaye Collins It has been a year since Horry Electric Cooperative (HEC) introduced a new rate structure for three key reasons. The first was to empower members to manage their bills. Secondly is to ensure that member bills reflect the traditional billing practices of HEC. Thirdly they guaranteed that members contribute fairly for the electricity they consume in their homes or businesses, as well as for their share of the peak demand they place on the system. Since the introduction of the new rate structure in May 2024, they have dedicated themselves to educating their members. HEC has invested …

By Kaye Collins The City of Loris Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 10, at 6 p.m. regarding the request for a variance aimed at clarifying and defining the dimensional requirements for parcels designated as Common Open Space [Pin(s) 176-00-00-0030]. The hearing will take place in the Council Chambers at the Loris City Hall located at 4101 Walnut Street. Attendees can access the meeting through the side entrance door on Railroad Avenue. Individuals who wish to speak before the Board are required to sign up in person before the meeting commences. For …