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By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach boys volleyball team split two matches last week and ran their record to 10-10. The Chiefs opened the week with a 3-0 win over Myrtle Beach (25-14, 25-18, 25-19). The Chiefs were home again on Thursday night for a senior night contest with Conway. The Chiefs got off to a good start in the match with a win in the first set. However, Conway came back and won the next three sets for the match win. The Chiefs honored two seniors before the match with Conway. Thomas Dang and Damon Meadows were escorted …

By Ben Freda Guten Tag! as they say in in Germany. Barefoot Landing will continue the WonderFall celebration with its next event – Oktoberfest. On Saturday, October 4, starting at noon, people can enjoy German-inspired food and drink specials at participating restaurants with a purchased wristband ($10). Proceeds from the wristband will support the day-to-day operations of The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. It includes caring for the homeless dogs and cats in the shelter. “Events like Oktoberfest help us to continue our mission of saving lives and creating a more compassionate community for animals,” said Meaghan Pitman, marketing …

By Gianna Forbis The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in an emergency called city meeting on Friday, September 26, at 3 p.m. at the North Myrtle Beach City Hall. There were two items on the agenda: Declaration: Declaration of a State of Emergency for the City of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. (APPROVED). Ordinance: An Emergency Ordinance declaring that a localized State of Emergency exists within the City of North Myrtle Beach and authorizing the appropriate action to be taken in connection therewith. (APPROVED).

By Lauren Jessie The North Myrtle Beach Tree Board has selected a Pig Nut Hickory (Carya Glabra) as the September Tree of the Month. This tall tree is found near Hill Street and Amaron Court in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. As autumn arrives, it will show its fall golden leaves. Pig Nut Hickories are native to the southeastern United States. They produce bitter nuts that are good for wildlife. Their strong wood is valued for fuel, tool handles, sporting goods equipment and agricultural implements.

By Kaye Collins East Business Enhancements are increasingly noticeable on SC 9 Business to the east of Loris. Most of the drainage systems, curbs, gutters and sidewalks have been established on the inbound lane leading to Loris and traffic has been redirected to the second phase of the project. The contractor is now working on drainage, curbs, gutters and sidewalk on the lane headed away from Loris. The junction of SC-9 and SC-66 will experience lane shifts to a new alignment as the roundabout is built over the coming months. A traffic signal will be installed at Heritage Road and …

By Kaye Collins To enhance safety and security across all campuses and facilities of Horry County schools, the district is implementing individual Centegix brand panic alert buttons. This device is the size of a card and is typically worn on a lanyard around the necks of all staff members within a school district, ensuring it is highly accessible and remarkably user-friendly. There exists a single button. Upon clicking it three times, an alert will be sent to the administrators in a specific building. Each school within the Horry County School District will designate a point of contact upon the activation …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Planning Commission met on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members present at the meeting were Chair Linda Morrison, Vice Chair Christopher Spivey, Eric Milam, Chad Bennett, Joseph Flesch and John Adkins. Ruth Ann Jones was absent from the meeting. Also present was Meredith K. Holmes Planning and Zoning Director. One of the items listed on the agenda was PL-202507-02 to review the Preliminary Plat for a Major Subdivision called Silver Oak Cottages Phase 2 and 3 (Parcel No. 176-00-00-0030) Diamond Shores. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of moving forward …

By Kaye Collins Loris High School will host the Alumni Ball during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and courtyard. This event, which coincides with Homecoming weekend, aims to unite former Lions for an evening filled with celebration, reminiscence and a sense of community pride. Attendees will have the pleasure of a buffet featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, accompanied by music from a live DJ, which will foster an ideal environment for alumni to reunite with former friends, exchange stories and create new memories. All LHS alumni are welcome to join …

By James Pease II Jack Thompson Day was held on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot in Myrtle Beach. Friends of Jack Thompson gather together every year to celebrate his birthday. This year, Jack celebrated his 89th birthday alongside celebrating 75 years of his chronicling of Myrtle Beach’s history through the art of his photography. During the ceremony, numerous speakers spoke of their time knowing Jack Thompson. Mark Kruea was the emcee for the event. He gave opening remarks and thanked everyone for attending. “It’s rare to find this much dedication and commitment in …

By Ben Freda Barefoot Landing is celebrating autumn with an array of events called WonderFall. The season kicked off with the 9th annual SeptemberFest, which was held on Saturday, September 20. Hay decorations made by Thompson Farms give Dockside Village an autumn decor. Attendees had the chance to be like winemakers during Duplin Winery’s 5th annual Grape Stomp, which was held on the lawn between Crooked Hammock and the playground. Marketing employee Frank Glidden emceed the event encouraging the stompers as they were getting the feel of grape juice on their feet. Four friends each wore a T-shirt depicting the …