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By Ruben Lowman The streets of downtown Loris are set to transform into a vibrant gallery of automotive history and modern muscle as the fifth annual Small Town Big Show Car Show arrives on Saturday, April 18. Running from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this event has rapidly ascended the ranks of local traditions, now standing as the second-most attended gathering in the area behind only the famed Loris Bog-Off. Since its inception in 2022, when it tripled its expected turnout with over 140 entries, the show has consistently drawn crowds of around 5,000 people, according to organizers. This year …

By Ruben Lowman The congregation of Lake Swamp Baptist Church in Loris turned a moment of sudden devastation into a testament of faith this past Easter weekend following a significant fire that broke out on the morning of Saturday, April 4. Horry County Fire Rescue and the Loris Fire Department were dispatched to the church property in the 4000 block of Highway 917 at approximately 10:59 a.m. after smoke began billowing from the educational building. In a move that Pastor Dewayne Nobles described as a “blessing from God” the fire occurred while members were already gathered on-site for a graveside …

By Ruben Lowman A high-speed police pursuit through the rural stretches of Horry County ended in tragedy recently when a motorcyclist crashed while attempting to elude law enforcement. The incident began on Highway 22 when officers with the Horry County Police Department attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop on a motorcycle. According to department spokesperson Thomas Bell, the motorcyclist failed to stop for blue lights and instead accelerated to a high rate of speed, leading officers on a chase that moved through the Longs area. The pursuit reached a violent conclusion just before 2 p.m. in the vicinity of …

By Ruben Lowman The Loris community is reeling following a violent shooting and subsequent car crash that claimed the life of a 21-year old woman and left a child injured on the night of Tuesday, March 31. According to the Horry County Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Log Cabin Road near Highway 9 shortly before 8 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire being directed into a moving vehicle. The driver, identified by the Horry County Coroner’s Office as Fredriqua Grate, was struck by the gunfire while traveling near the intersection of Powell Lane. According to …

By Erin Graham Destination North Myrtle Beach proudly celebrated the community’s outstanding businesses, leaders and first responders at the Seaside Soirée Business Awards held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 21 Main Event. The evening brought together nominees and business professionals from a wide variety of industries to recognize excellence, leadership, service and community impact across North Myrtle Beach. The event was emceed by Adam Dellinger of iHeart Radio, host of the Gator 107.9 Morning Show. A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Valor Awards, given by Mayor J Baldwin, honoring North Myrtle Beach Police and …

The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation will hold the 44th Annual North Myrtle Beach Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at McLean Park. Families are invited to bring their baskets and enjoy a morning of fun as thousands of eggs are scattered throughout the park for children of all ages to collect. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at McLean Park located at 93 Oak Drive in the Ocean Drive section. Start time is 10 a.m. and the event is free for all attendees. Parking is limited. Be sure to arrive early to grab …

By Ruben Lowman Local public transportation throughout Horry County is set for a significant transformation as Coast RTA prepares to implement a series of major route changes and infrastructure upgrades. Coast RTA CEO Brian Piascik recently presented “Phase One” of the transit agency’s modernization plan to the Horry County Council transportation committee, highlighting a strategic shift toward increasing ridership and reducing wait times, according to officials. Central to these changes is the addition of three new buses to the fleet, which will allow the agency to reduce frequency times from the current 75 minutes down to a more manageable 60 …

By Sarah Thomas Over the past fifteen years, North Strand Community Home has greatly benefited from the thoughtful support, kindness and professionalism of the North Myrtle Beach Police Department. The officers regularly assist our vulnerable neighbors, bringing homeless individuals to us during Code Blue situations (extreme winter weather), as well as throughout the year whenever they find someone in need. Most recently, two North Myrtle Beach police officers brought a disabled person who had been living in his truck for almost a year. We were able to offer him temporary shelter, and with the help of one dedicated volunteer, he …

By Ruben Lowman The Horry County Council took a decisive step toward enhancing public safety in the northern end of the county by approving the initial funding for a new state-of-the-art EMS station in the Windy Hill section of North Myrtle Beach. During their meeting last month, county councilmembers gave second reading approval to an ordinance that authorizes the issuance of up to $5 million in general obligation bonds to fund the new station for first responders. These funds are earmarked for the entire lifecycle of the project, covering everything from land acquisition and architectural design to the actual construction …

By Carol Kurtz This Easter season, civic organizations across the North Myrtle Beach and Little River area came together in a powerful display of unity, compassion and service proving once again that when a need arises, this community answers the call. When it was shared that Easter baskets were needed for children at the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in Lake Waccamaw (about 50 minutes away), local civic clubs quickly mobilized. The Kiwanis Club of North Myrtle Beach and Little River, Lions Club of North Myrtle Beach, North Strand Optimist Club, and the Rotary Club of Little River …