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By John Smithson The NMB Lady Chiefs softball team celebrated their senior night last Monday at The Hank with a 10-0 win over Myrtle Beach in their final region game of the spring. The Chiefs had one last game on the schedule at Loris last Friday and lost 13-3 to the Lady Lions. After the Chiefs seniors were celebrated prior to Monday’s game, the Chiefs batters scored 10 runs on eleven hits while senior pitcher Sierra Bendik threw a two-hit shutout in the five-inning game. The Chiefs scored three runs in the bottom of the first. With one out Capri …

By Ruben Lowman While the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a world away, the most famous set of hands in television history is currently back in the local soil. For the third consecutive year, hometown girl Vanna White has returned to the Grand Strand, but this time the stakes and the “star power” have hit a new ceiling. As the official Tournament Ambassador for the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, the North Myrtle Beach native isn’t just a guest of honor, White is the face of a PGA TOUR event that is rapidly becoming a global heavyweight. To the world, …

By John Smithson The NMB Lady Chiefs battled all season long, earned a place in the SCHSL playoffs with their first win ever against Socastee but then lost 17-14 to the Lady Sharks last Tuesday night at St. James. The Chiefs split their season series with the Lady Sharks, winning their first game 11-9 before losing 16-8 on April 13th. This time they played hard but were outshot by the Sharks and lost enough draws to make a difference in possession chances. The Chiefs scoring came from three freshmen players, Aryanna Kipybida with 7 goals and three assists, Sydney McClannan …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs boys lacrosse team made it to the first round of the SCHSL playoffs, beat Socastee 7-6 last Monday at The Hank, but lost to Lucy Beckham 19-2 in Mt. Pleasant last Friday night in their second round of the playoffs. The Chiefs split with the Braves in the regular season but found a way to win a hotly contested third matchup of the two teams. The Chiefs got off to a quick start in the game, leading 4-1 after the first quarter. Socastee was held to one goal in each of the …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs baseball team ended their regular season schedule last week with wins over the Carolina Forest Panthers and South Florence Bruins. The Chiefs raised their record to 21-5 with four consecutive wins in their final four regular season games and set themselves up as a number one seed in the SCHSL playoffs. The Chiefs win over Carolina Forest was especially welcomed by the Chiefs. They knocked out one of the Panthers ace pitchers Parker Reavis, scoring six runs on Reavis who had allowed one run and struck out 13 Chiefs in a 3-1 …

By Ruben Lowman The fast-growing Highway 90 corridor is officially on the radar of the world’s largest retailer. Recent filings within Horry County reveal that a Walmart Neighborhood Market is in the planning stages for a nearly 20-acre site just outside of Longs and Wampee, roughly one mile east of the Highway 22 interchange. For residents in Longs and those commuting toward Little River, this marks a significant shift in local convenience. Unlike the massive Supercenters like the ones in North Myrtle Beach and Arcadian Shores, these Neighborhood Markets are roughly 50,000 square feet, about a quarter of the size …

By Carol Kurtz The Kiwanis Aktion Club of North Myrtle Beach–Little River met on Wednesday, April 15, for a fun and meaningful afternoon learning the art of decoupage. Aktion Club members, adults with intellectual disabilities, transformed oyster shells into colorful keepsakes under the guidance of Kiwanis member Therease Metivier, alongside advisor Lee Gallowe. A special thank you to Tailgate Oyster Bar for generously donating the oyster shells and to Therease Metivier for providing all other supplies. In the spirit of service, several finished oyster shells were donated to seniors in North Myrtle Beach, sharing creativity and kindness throughout the community. …

By Ruben Lowman Grand Strand Health is entering the spring season with a renewed focus on both patient connection and community welfare across Horry County. As of last month, the medical center officially lifted its temporary age related visitation restrictions, which had been in place since early November to combat a surge in respiratory illnesses. For the first time in five months families in North Myrtle Beach and Little River can bring children under the age of twelve to visit loved ones in the hospital. Chief Operating Officer Lauren Davis noted that a significant decline in RSV and other respiratory …

By Tracy Stanton Ronald M. Fowler, a member of the McLeod Health Board of Trustees and previous Chairman of the Board, was presented The Order of the Palmetto, on Friday, May 1, 2026. The Honorable Kevin Hardee, South Carolina House of Representative for District 105, presented the honor alongside his wife, Tina Hardee, Horry County Auditor, and Dr. Tarek Bishara, Chairman of the McLeod Health Board of Trustees, on behalf of the Office of Governor Henry McMaster. Fowler received the highest civilian honor bestowed to a South Carolina citizen at a gathering of family, friends, and McLeod Health Board of …

Students from Grace Christian School celebrated an unforgettable evening at the 2026 prom themed “A Night in Paradise,” with a night full of elegance, fun and celebration. The evening began with students gathering around town to capture formal photos, creating lasting memories before the main event. Dressed in their finest attire, students arrived at 7 p.m. and were welcomed by tropical-themed music that set the tone for the paradise-inspired atmosphere. The venue was decorated to reflect the evening’s tropical theme, complete with several selfie photo stations where students could capture moments with friends and showcase their formal wear. Dinner was …