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Lillian Freeman of Little River has been given an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in Maryland. She plans to major in Nuclear Engineering and minor in Arabic. By Lillian Freeman Lillian Freeman, a student at North Myrtle Beach High School, has been given an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy. The United States Naval Academy is the United States Navy’s premier four-year college located in Annapolis, Maryland. The process to apply to the Naval Academy includes an application, essay, fitness test, medical exam and a nomination from a member of either the Senate or House …

Trey, age 9, Kendall, age 2, Parker, age 4, and Brycen, age 7, children of Cassie and Ben Browning of Loris, paid a surprise visit to their great-grandparents, Judy and Dave Mackes, who live on the 10th floor of Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach on Easter Sunday.

By Izzy West The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has postponed the 39th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival held along the historic waterfront until October.  “Due to the uncertainty that surrounds the Covid-19 pandemic, the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has chosen to postpone the World Famous Blue Crab Festival and combine it with the Little River ShrimpFest currently scheduled for October 10-11, 2020,” says Jennifer Walters, president /CEO of the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.  “We continuously monitor the guidance of local, state and national officials and agencies and …

Lois WATKINS wished an awesome 83rd birthday on Wednesday…Susan PLATT doing a lot of “healthful” volunteering during these scary days…Representative William BAILEY always stepping up to the plate to help his constituents…A big hello to Emma WILLIAMS and FAMILY…Helen “Boots” SMITH being sent so much love as she adds a year on Saturday…Gibson ALTMAN loved bushels and bushels by Grandmother Cathy…Great letter Tracy EDGE and thanks for speaking for so many of us…Dolores THOMPSON getting a nice vacation with the local museum closed due to COVID–19 presently…RE/MAX Southern Shores is pleased to announce the addition of REALTORS Kaitlin NASH, James …

Kenneth Wesley Adkins, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his home in Florence.  Mr. Adkins was born on Dec. 30, 1926, in Sarcoxie, Mo., to the late Edison G. Adkins and the late Inez Capitola White Adkins. He served his country with courage, honor and dignity in the United States Navy during World War II. After World War II, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served in both Vietnam and Korea retiring with over 24 years of distinguished service. Mr. Adkins was a member of Living Water Baptist Church in Longs. Survivors include his daughter, …

Glen M. Galezewski, 61, of Longs died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on July 15, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of Lawrence and Rose Hoffmeier Galezewski. Glen served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.  He was a member of Little River VFW Post 10804. Glen is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jane Danielsen Galezewski; two sons, Michael and Alex; three brothers, Jack, Jim and Rob; and one special nephew, Brian. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Glen’s life will be held at a later …

Jerry “Jay” Boyd of Loris,  37,  passed  away  on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence.  Jay was born on Nov. 9, 1982 in Loris.  He enjoyed music, art, shooting pool and especially spending time with his daughter.  Jay was predeceased by  his mother, Sallie McCormick Boyd, his grandparents, Kelly and Agnes McCormick, and two uncles, Donald Larry McCormick Sr. and Charles McCormick. Survivors include a  daughter, Zoey  Jane Mcafee of Loris,  a sister, Denise “Dee Dee” Long (John) of Conway, a special cousin, Larry McCormick (Sandra) of Tabor City, N.C., two aunts, Patsy Elliott of  Irmo  and Phyllis McCormick …

Maurice “Marty” Lacey, born on July 16, 1937, in New York, N.Y., passed peacefully at his home in North Myrtle Beach surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born and raised in New York, N.Y., to Maurice and Mary Supple Lacey. A true patriot, Marty enlisted and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Honorably discharged, Marty, ever the warrior, joined the ranks of the fire department of New York (FDNY). After battling in the South Bronx during the war years as a member to the Emerald Society and Green Berets …

Sheila Reid Dewey, 53 of North Myrtle Beach went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Nov. 28, 1966, in Catawba County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Wilbern and Violet Davis Reid.  She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister.  Her granddaughters were her life.  She fought a courageous battle with breast cancer to the end. Sheila was employed as a mental health technician at Lighthouse Behavioral Hospital.  Survivors include her children, Jerry “Lee” Walker Jr. and Kristain “Sissy” …

Mitchell Edward Batten, 73, of North Myrtle Beach passed away at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The son of the late Carlie and Elbie Tysinger Batten, he was born on March 16, 1947, in Troy, N.C. Mitchell was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following military service he worked as an entrepreneurial software developer and real estate broker in the Troy area before moving to the beach in 1989. Mitchell was an avid fisherman and a smooth shagger. He especially enjoyed following his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, good food and the latest tech …