North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years

The dramatic scene was set for a primetime matchup between the top two boys soccer teams in Region VI-4A even before they took the field in Little River last Thursday night, as a thunderstorm warning and lightning strikes had many wondering if the game would even take place.

Lifeguards have returned to the city’s nine miles of beach, ready willing and able to make a life-saving rescue mission at a moment’s notice.

Horry County Council met for their annual spring budget retreat recently in order to assess the numbers for their 2023 fiscal year budget and make any revisions before final approval.

The Lions have been in a rebuilding period over the last few years, but they are beginning to see their hard work pay off with major improvements this season.

Residents met with the board of the Horry County Solid Waste Authority (HCSWA) on Wednesday, April 6, in order to give their opinions and concerns about the possible expansion of the landfill, which sits on the rapidly-developing Highway 90 corridor.

Spraying for mosquitoes will begin this week in the unincorporated areas of Horry County and will continue through the summer.

Horry County Council may be about to press the detonate button on their fireworks ordinance.

The preserve, a popular local spot for recreational activities located just outside of Green Sea, recently added over 400 acres that will provide vital benefits to both the habitat and to public access for outdoor enthusiasts.

Longtime councilmember and local business owner Harold Worley will be running for re-election to the District 1 seat on Horry County Council this upcoming election.

It’s safe to say North Myrtle Beach would be a much different place without one group of volunteer first responders, who have made it their mission for nearly 70 years to provide life-saving medical attention to everyone in the city and its surrounding areas.