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By Tracy Sauer Friday, December 5, 2025, will reflect a three-decade local tradition of community spirit and the joyful start of the holiday season. That night, the GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club invites residents and visitors alike to the 30th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, an evening where private residences across North Myrtle Beach and Little River open their doors, each transformed into a festive, imaginative display of holiday décor. Behind all the festivity is purpose: the Woman’s Club uses the proceeds from this event to support local charities. From 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., attendees will set …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs volleyball team lost in their attempt for a second straight SCHSL volleyball championship last Thursday night at Dreher High School. The Chiefs and the Woodmont Wildcats were the top two teams in the final match of the 5A Division II playoffs, and the Wildcats won a hard-fought battle 3-2. The Chiefs were 35-3 and Woodmont 34-5 as the two teams began warmups last Thursday. When the whistle blew and Woodmont served the ball in set one and it didn’t take long for the Wildcats to take a 5-1 lead over the …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs football team finished their regular season with a 3-7 record but still made the 5A Division playoffs with a game last Friday at Lucy Beckham, The Bengals finished their season 6-3 and the number 5 seed in the lower state playoffs and were favorites to move on. But the Chiefs and Bengals were tied 21-21 at halftime before Lucy Beckham won 38-21. It was as they say closer than the score indicated. The Chiefs scored first in the game after the Bengals kickoff was a touchback. From their 20-yard line quarterback Will …

By Kaye Collins The official results for the Loris City Council election were tabulated and certified on Thursday, Nov. 6. A run-off election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the West Precinct at the Public Safety Building and the East Precinct at Loris Elementary School. Andrea Coleman with 163 votes and Candice Grella with 165 votes will be on the ballot next Tuesday. Kelli Gerald remains on council with 273 votes. She states in the words of the late John Lewis, ‘Freedom is not a state but an act and the vote is …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions (11-0) hosted the second game in the first round of the Class 3A South Carolina High School League against the Battery Creek Dolphins (2-9) on Friday, Nov. 7. The Lions (11-0) secured a decisive 59-19 victory at Heniford Field in a match that was effectively decided long before halftime. By the conclusion of the second quarter, a running clock was in effect, and Head Coach Greg Mance opted to rest several of his starters, including starting quarterback Moon Gerald, before the first half concluded. Loris entered halftime with a commanding 56-12 lead, and had …

By Kaye Collins Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is considering establishing a local campus or learning center to benefit Loris and its neighboring communities. They invite residents in the area to share thoughts to assist with evaluating the community interest to determine the academic programs that would most effectively serve the region. Residents in Loris, Green Sea, Longs and Aynor are invited to attend a Community Forum to be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. at the State Theater located at 4149 Main Street in Loris. To show your support of the possibility for a HGTC campus in our …

By Ruth Ann Jones Members of the Loris Garden Club Wreath Committee gathered last Thursday at the Mishoe- Stoudenmire Building to make two Magnolia wreaths to honor our veterans. Former Garden Club of South Carolina President David Stoudenmire of Loris took one wreath to place in the Veterans Memorial Park in Columbia, S.C., where they honored Veterans with a “Quilts of Valor” presentation. A 100-year old veteran was present to receive his quilt. Through the efforts of former President Stoudenmire and all the Garden Club of South Carolina these brave men and women are honored each year.

The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission has released the following unofficial results for the North Myrtle Beach city election. The Commission will meet at North Myrtle Beach City Hall at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, to officially certify the election. The unoffical results are as follows: Mayoral seat: J. Baldwin – 4,122; Mike Mahaney – 1,244; Troy Spencer – 499; and write ins – 12. City Council At Large: Trey Skidmore – 4,184; Tony Warren Jr. – 732; David Weitzman – 766; and write ins – 15. Ocean Drive Ward: Bubba Collins – 4,676; and write ins – …

By Billy Floyd Hayden Long has been with the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department just over five years. He started in March 2020 with no previous firefighter experience. In December 2021 he was promoted to Fire Engineer, the rank he currently serves in. Hayden serves as Engineer (Driver/ Operator) for Truck 1, the City of North Myrtle Beach staffed Ladder Truck for C-Shift. Hayden is recognized as Firefighter of the Year due to his continued dedication to the department and the city. He serves as part of the Instructor Cadre to help the Training Division when needed. He is constantly …

Mayor Marilyn Hatley, city council, members and staff came together on Thursday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. It’s been 20 years of growth and continued success for the Aquatic and Fitness Center, promoting health, wellness and friendship for over two decades. It’s been the goal of the Aquatic and Fitness Center to prosper in a way that invites its members and guests to enjoy fitness, self-care and a place to go where wellness meets community, comfortability and friendship. Offering over 100 plus fitness classes per week, …