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By John Smithson Let’s hope Yogi was right and it’s “déjà vu all over again.” The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs are already 6-5A region champs. They are the number 1 or 2 volleyball team in the state’s 5A classification. They ended their regular season with a 33-5 record, most of those losses against top ten teams in the state in grueling tournament play. Seems a lot like last year. Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. The Chiefs had one last regular season match last week, another go-round with Lucy Beckham in Mt. Pleasant. Like most matches with …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs football team knew that last Friday’s game at The Hank with Carolina Forest was going to be a challenge. They tried to score first and slow the game down in order to slow down the Panthers offense. They actually did that for a few minutes. But reality set in and the Panthers overcame a 7-0 Chiefs lead, scored 35 first half points and won 49-7. The Chiefs Reo Stevenson took the opening Panthers kickoff nine yards to the Chiefs 35 yard-line. Keith Allison was stopped on first down for no gain and …

Girls Golf — The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs golf team finished in sixth place at the Lower State Championship on Monday. The team also qualified for the state tournament. Storm Williams led the team with an 84 and tied for sixth place overall. The state championship will be held next Monday and Tuesday at the Hackler Golf Course at Coastal Carolina University in Conway. Boys Volleyball — The North Myrtle Beach  boys volleyball team qualified for the SCHSL playoffs. They played Tuesday evening at Conway High School.

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 20, at 6 p.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall. There were two items on the Consent agenda: ORDINANCE/SECOND READING: Amend Chapter 7, Business License, Taxes and Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to update the Class Schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020 (APPROVED). ORDINANCE/SECOND READING: To approve the Ground Lease Agreement between the City and Dargan Construction Company regarding the City’s land located at 3601 Lake Drive (APPROVED). There were six new business items on the …

The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department invites you to kick off the holiday season at the annual Dashing Through the Glow event on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Be among the first to experience the magic of the holidays with this approximately two-mile non-competitive walk/run through the Great Christmas Light Show—a dazzling holiday spectacle featuring millions of twinkling lights and enchanting displays. Participants are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit by wearing their most festive attire, with prizes awarded for the Best Dressed Individual …

By Marian Gore As North Myrtle Beach residents prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, it’s worth pausing to look closely at what our city council and mayor actually do. The decisions made inside city hall shape nearly every part of local life from beach access to business permits and your vote helps choose the people who steer those choices. City Council is the community’s voice. North Myrtle Beach’s City Council serves as the city’s legislative body. Its members represent different wards and neighborhoods, bringing community concerns directly to the decision table. Together, they set policy, …

By Meaghan Pitman Get ready for a morning full of wagging tails and sandy paws at the first-ever Sniffari on the Strand! Join the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at the Horseshoe in North Myrtle Beach for a unique one-mile beach walk designed especially for people and their pups. This event goes beyond your average walk. Along the way, dogs will love exploring specially designed sniff stations, offering mental stimulation, enrichment and plenty of fun as they enjoy the sights and smells of the beach. “Sniffari on the …

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has begun bridge repair work on SC 9 Northbound over US 17 starting on Sunday, October 12. This project will require nighttime lane closures that may impact residents and visitors traveling through the North Myrtle Beach area. Work is scheduled to take place Sunday, October 12, through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the end of October. During this time, SC 9 Northbound will be closed and a detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. The Southbound lanes of SC 9 will remain open. …

By Angel Sylvester Celebrate the cozy and delicious flavors of autumn at the Flavors of Fall event hosted by the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This one-day, self-guided food tasting event invites guests to stroll along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach and experience a wide variety of fall-inspired treats from participating local businesses. From sweet to savory, there’s something to satisfy every craving as the community comes together to celebrate the season. Participants can explore Main Street at their own pace, sampling an array of fall-themed …

By Gianna Forbis The City of North Myrtle Beach has begun construction on a two million gallon water storage tank and a new 30 inch water transmission line in the Windy Hill area. Work on the transmission line is currently underway along Poinsett Street, while construction of the new water tank has begun in Windy Hill. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2026. Construction activity will be limited to public road rights-of-way and designated construction easements. Residents and visitors should expect temporary lane closures and traffic detours as work progresses on the transmission line. Phase …