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The City of North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) is excited to announce plans for a 31,000 -square-foot expansion and renovation to its existing facility — a project designed to meet the growing needs of the North Myrtle Beach community. With over 5,200 current memberships and continuous growth in youth programs, including after-school activities and summer camps, this expansion is not only a want but a need for the community. The additional space will include a 4,000 square foot fitness room addition with a dedicated stretch area, an additional aerobics room. expansion and modernization of the men’s and …

The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to join in celebrating two major milestones — the grand opening of the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex expansion and the city’s 20th year as a Tree City USA community. The celebration will take place on Friday, November 14, beginning with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2 p.m., followed by a Community Tree Planting at 2:30 p.m. in the new expansion area. The expansion includes: five soccer fields, six baseball fields, freshwater ponds, walking trails, two playgrounds and picnic shelters. To commemorate both the opening and the …

The City of North Myrtle Beach is excited to kick off the holiday season with a variety of festive events. They invite you to join them for a lineup of activities designed to spread cheer and bring our community together. Dashing Through The Glow is on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22. Be among the first to experience the magic of the lights during this approximate two-mile, non-competitive walk/run through The Great Christmas Light Show. Dress in your most festive holiday attire—prizes will be awarded for the best dressed individual and family. The route winds through the dazzling light …

By Mary Templeton On a beautiful fall day the ladies in the Yaupon Garden Club gathered for their Tuesday, November 4, 2025, meeting at Wampee Methodist Church. Hostesses for the occasion were YGC members Donna Belski, Margaret Graham, Kathy Jenkins, Deb Madey and Graceann Phillips. President Phillis Newman welcomed everyone and recognized Lynne Payne who provided an inspirational message by Robert Fulghum, entitled, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten.”  Following the message and blessing, YGC members were treated to a delicious lunch of three types of homemade soup with all the fixings, beverages and a variety …

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 …