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By Gianna Forbis The City of North Myrtle Beach is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the North Myrtle Beach Public Arts Commission. The Public Arts Commission plays an important role in establishing a body to guide facade grant improvements and reinforcing the role of arts and design in the community. The city’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan calls for strengthening the visual aspect, identity and characteristics of the North Myrtle Beach historic main streets. The goal continues to be promoting these areas as vibrant cultural destinations, attractive to residents and visitors and encourage compatible new investment. The five-member …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach girls tennis team made the SCHSL 5A playoffs and faced St. James at home last Thursday afternoon. The Lady Chiefs and the Lady Sharks split their two matches this season, but the Chiefs earned the home court advantage. Chiefs coach Brian Paterson explained the home playoff match. “We beat them 4-3 and they beat us 3-4, but we won more matches due to our two, three and five players winning six out of six in those matches.” Unfortunately, the Sharks came out on top last Thursday 4-3 and eliminated the Chiefs. Paterson still …

By John Smithson The number one seed Lady Chiefs volleyball team won their second-round match Monday night over Berkeley 3-0 at North Myrtle Beach. The Chiefs had a bye in the first round of the SCHSL 5A Division 2 playoffs and Berkeley (7-17) came into North Myrtle Beach after beating West Florence in their first round match. The Chiefs got off to a slow start as the Lady Stags stayed within four points of the Chiefs until the Chiefs led 20-16. At that point Clara Cloninger had five kills to put away Berkeley 25-17. The Chiefs raced out to a …

By John Smithson The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs football team was on the cusp of another region win last Friday night but ended their home season at The Hank with another disappointing loss, this time to the St. James Sharks by a 20-17 score. The Chiefs won the toss, deferred to the second half and kicked off to the Sharks. The Sharks Elijah Ochoa caught the ball at his four-yard line and evaded the Chiefs special team players as he ran 96 yards for a touchdown, the PAT was good, and the Chiefs were down 7-0 after 18 seconds off …

By Kaye Collins As McLeod Health continues to transform the healthcare landscape for patients living in Horry County, one hospital celebrates a significant milestone in 2025. Representing both a tradition of proving superlative care and a future of growth and expansion, this would not have been possible without local people desiring health care within their communities. McLeod Health Loris marks its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary of caring for patients in the communities served. To celebrate this milestone occasion, all community members are invited to attend a celebration on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at McLeod Loris Hospital, 3655 Mitchell Street, …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council has allocated funding to the Loris Chamber of Commerce for the Bog-Off Festival by providing financial support to cover the rental costs of the venue utilized for community events. The Loris Bog-Off is a yearly festival that occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025, showcasing a chicken bog cooking competition, live performances, vendors, and activities for children. The backing from the city council is instrumental in ensuring that this event can be consistently held at this location. Samantha Norris, executive director of the chamber, submitted a request to the council for $10,000 from the …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Chamber of Commerce organized a Meet the Candidates forum on Monday, October 20, held at The State Theatre. Candidates vying for Loris City Council discussed their backgrounds and motivations for seeking office, followed by a chance for attendees to engage in one-on-one conversations. The evening’s moderator was attorney Maria Elias-Johnson from the Loris Law Firm. She introduced the four candidates in attendance and posed questions to them throughout the one-hour forum. Samantha Norris, the Executive Director of the chamber, streamed the forum live on Facebook for those unable to attend. “Tonight’s event is an opportunity …

By John Smithson The 66th Annual North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad Fish Fry last Saturday at Ocean Drive Elementary School was a recipe for success. Hundreds of people from the area served by the rescue squad showed up to help the organization that has served them since 1958. Chief and Director of Operations for the Rescue Squad Gary Clark has been a member of the squad for seven years but has been their chief for only two months. He knows the importance of the squad and especially the annual fish fry. “We are a 100 percent all donor-based volunteer rescue …

The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Central Park Pickleball Complex located on Possum Trot Road. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Pickleball with the Stars event at 10 a.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. The new complex will feature fifteen pickleball courts, including a covered championship court, a small clubhouse with restrooms, vending, office space and open lawn seating for spectators. The total estimated project cost is $6.5 million. Mayor Marilyn Hatley shared her excitement for the project, “This …

In addition to the crews working on Poinsett Street, the RH Moore Company will mobilize a second crew to install the new 30-inch water transmission line on Windy Hill Road Extension starting on Friday, October 24, and Monday, October 27.    The first closure will take place on the road exiting the Windy Hill shopping area Friday, with a second road closure taking place on Windy Hill Extension and the Walgreens back entrance on Monday. To keep crews and citizens safe, ‘Sidewalk Closed’ signs will also be seen in the area while crews begin working on laying down the pipe …