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By Jill Roman Driftwood Garden Club members held their January meeting at the North Myrtle Beach Library. After having some afternoon snacks, the program was presented by President Babs Johnston. She taught the group an easy way to sow seeds in the winter and demonstrated the process using milk cartons. She also provided each member with a carton containing seeds already planted which need no maintenance until spring. Member Joan Schuster presented her floral arrangement “For the Birds,”. a gorgeous floral arrangement with flowers from her yard. The plant of the month was Hellebore (Lenten Rose). Hellebores are one of …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs continued their undefeated basketball season last week, winning home games Tuesday and Friday over Carolina Forest and St. James. The 15-0 Chiefs expected a tough game against the Panthers who came into NMB with an 11-3 record, 2-0 in region play. The Panthers and the Chiefs played “one of the best competitive games so far” according to Lady Chiefs head coach Heather Kearney. “We would make a play, and they would make a play. They are a good team, and the game was close and competitive throughout. Our fourth quarter defense …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach High School varsity boys basketball team fell to 1-3 in the 6AAAAA region after playing Carolina Forest and St. James, two top teams in the region. The Chiefs tangled with the Panthers last Tuesday at the NMB gym. The Panthers were 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the region, their only loss to St. James by a 74-57 score. The Panthers got off to a quick start against the Chiefs and led 31-18 at halftime. The Chiefs couldn’t stop them in the third quarter as Carolina Forest scored 22 points to take a 53-27 …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs varsity wrestlers were hoping for another home win last Wednesday evening, but the Seahawks built a big lead, and the Chiefs comeback fell one individual win short and a 36-39 region loss. The Chiefs got off to a good start with Levi Wheeler’s pin giving the Chiefs a 12-5 lead. The Seahawks responded with a pin, two technical fall decisions, a Chiefs forfeit and another Seahawks pin and Myrtle Beach led 33-12. The Chiefs got a pin in their next match but needed to win out to get a victory. Myrtle Beach …

By Kaye Collins Grace Church in Loris organized two fundraising events over the weekend. On Saturday, January 17, they conducted an Indoor Garage Sale featuring donated items for sale, with proceeds directed towards the church’s missionary funds. Local vendors displayed their distinctive products at tables. “Grace Church aims to celebrate events that engage the Loris community and its neighboring regions,” remarked Pastor Chris Tullis, “as a means to address the ministry requirements of our church.” “Grace Church hosted a weekend of community fundraising and family friendly events,” expressed Tullis. “At Grace Church we celebrated a strong weekend of community connection …

By Kaye Collins Lori Brown, co-director of Open Hearts Community Outreach, (OHCO) is asking the community to come together to volunteer for a fundraiser/auction to be held on Friday, February 6, at Ernie’s Diner at 3944 Main Street in Loris. OHCO helps community members in many ways and one of their specialties is having a spaghetti dinner/auction fundraiser at Ernie’s Diner/Sunshine Pancake House to help those in need. The Loris community and its neighboring regions recognize Cookie Tisdale for her generous contributions, which include providing food and clothing to the homeless in Loris, Conway, and Myrtle Beach since June 2, …

By Daphne Bass The Loris Garden Club meeting was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The theme was “Starting A New Year” hosted by Karen Carr and Daphne Bass. Karen Carr’s room decorations, including the snowflakes on the room’s Christmas tree, were greatly appreciated by all attendees. The meeting included a dedication to Ruth Ann Jones, who passed away in December and whose many contributions and lovely presence in the Loris Garden Club are greatly missed. David Stoudenmire introduced Mike Mathis, owner of M&M Expert Tree Service.  Mathis is a certified arborist and a member of the National Arborist Association …

By Kaye Collins It is January, and cold temperatures are to be expected. Following a mild December, the residents of Loris are now experiencing the full force of Mother Nature’s way of asserting her dominance, so indeed, it is cold outside. Daytime temperatures are manageable, but the low teens and twenties at night contribute to the winter blues. Last week, residents in the Loris area endured a prolonged period of severe cold, which is now giving way to a warmer and more variable temperature. Although January in Loris usually has lows near 37°F and highs around 55°F, this event is …

By James Pease II If you have driven down Main Street recently, you will have noticed that the Duffy Street Restaurant next to Melt Ice Cream Shop is boarded up. The building used to be known as Hardwick’s Cafeteria and opened in 1948 and closed in 1999. The Duffy Street Restaurant is currently undergoing renovation to become a new, currently unnamed, two story dining experience. The restaurant is part of a much bigger project being worked on by H.G. Worley and his father Harold. They are building a new retail space called “Shag City U.S.A.“ The retail space will stretch …

The Municipal Election Commission of the City of North Myrtle Beach announces the Special Election for the City of North Myrtle Beach to be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The Special Election will fill the unexpired term for the Crescent Beach Ward, which became vacant following the November 2025 election. This is a nonpartisan election and no party affiliation shall be placed on the ballot. Every registered voter who lives in the city limits of North Myrtle Beach is able to vote in this special election on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at a respective polling location. The following candidates …