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Grand Strand Health is expanding access to emergency medical care in Horry County with the groundbreaking of a new freestanding emergency room located in Little River. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 8 to 9 a.m. at 1586 U.S. Highway 17 in Little River. Community leaders, hospital representatives and local officials will come together to celebrate this important milestone that will bring high quality, 24/7 emergency services closer to home for Little River residents and neighboring communities. “Little River ER reflects our commitment to making high quality emergency care accessible to our community,” said Mark …

By John Smithson The City of North Myrtle Beach celebrated the opening of the second phase of the Sports Complex last Friday afternoon with a special ceremony and the planting of over 200 trees in the park. City staff took time to thank the people who made the park a reality and celebrated the 20 years as a Tree City USA. Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Gibbons spoke about the effects resulting from the first phase of the park and that it was more than a dog park, playgrounds and fields. “It is hard to imagine the city without …

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 27, 2025, Sergeant Christopher Bellamy was conducting a routine patrol in the Cherry Grove Beach neighborhood of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., when, by chance, he looked over to the waterway behind a residence on 33rd Avenue North and noticed what appeared to be a golf cart overturned in the waterway. Sergeant Bellamy immediately turned around to investigate the apparent incident and arrived at a residence located at 406 33rd Avenue North. Upon exiting his patrol vehicle, Sergeant Bellamy heard screams coming from the rear of the house and observed other residents running towards the …

By Kaye Collins Andrea Coleman has been unofficially declared the winner of the runoff election for Loris City Council, having received 179 votes. “I would like to express my gratitude to the residents of Loris for their trust in me to continue representing their voices, concerns and issues before the council for another four-year term,” said Coleman. “I want to thank my constituents for their belief in me and the collective strength we possess to improve Loris as a place to live, work and unite the community as a whole.” She expressed her connection to the community and their aspirations …

By Kaye Collins This is the 14th year Open Hearts Community Outreach (OHCO) holds Thanksgiving dinner. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ernie’s Diner, Sunshine Pancake House located at 3944 Main Street in Loris. The OHCO program has been offering Thanksgiving dinners to the community for the past13 years. It began with a small group of volunteers from a church who aimed to provide a warm meal for anyone wishing to enjoy time with family or meet new friends. This initiative could not have been realized without the invaluable support of …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions (12-0) advance in the playoffs after taking down the Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins at Heniford Field on Friday, Nov. 14, with a 56-20 win. Despite an impressive performance during the regular season the Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins were unable to translate that success into their playoff game as the Lions leaned on a running game and their defensive team. Translating regular season achievements into playoff success can be challenging, yet the Lions managed to do so effortlessly Friday night. They dominated the Bruins throughout all four quarters. The Lions have secured 11 wins by over 20 points this …

By Kaye Collins Horry County’s newest historical marker underscores the significance of the Green Sea community. On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission unveiled the Green Sea Historic Marker at the intersection of Green Sea Road and Mitchell Sea Road. The origins of the community date back to 1784, when William Norton was awarded 200 acres of land, which includes the location of the historical marker. By the year 1787, Norton had enlarged his property to 2,000 acres, resulting in the area being called “Norton’s Crossroads.” At that time, the community’s center featured both a meeting …

By Kaye Collins The Planning Department of the City of Loris wishes to remind both political candidates and residents that all political campaign signs are required to be taken down within ten (10) days following an election. Candidates participating in today’s runoff election must ensure that all signs are removed by no later than Friday, November 28, while candidates not involved in the runoff election should have already removed their campaign signs. Any signs that do not adhere to the City’s Zoning Ordinance will be subject to removal. Section 5-10: Removal of Signs 4.) “…political posters (signs) shall be removed …

The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission met on Thursday, November 6, at 10 a.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall to review and certify the results of the Thursday, November 4, 2025, Municipal Election. The final certified results are as follows: Mayoral Seat: J. Baldwin – 4,128 Mike Mahaney – 1,245 Troy Spencer – 499 Write In – 12 City Council At Large: Trey Skidmore – 4,189 Tony Warren Jr. – 733 David Weitzman – 766 Write In – 15 Ocean Drive Ward: Bubba Collins – 4,678 Write In – 65 Windy Hill Ward: Jeri McCumbee – 2,966 Jolene …

By John Smithson The North Strand American Legion Post 186 held its annual Veterans Day program at the NMB Sports Complex on Tuesday morning. American Legion Post Commander Len Tobin welcomed the Legion Riders and introduced Post Chaplain Mark Fahner for the invocation. The American Legion Post 186 Honor Guard presented the colors, and the Theodosia Burr chapter of the DAR led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Marlisa Small sang the National Anthem and each branch of military service had their flag raised while veteran members of each branch stood and were recognized. Post Commander Len Tobin introduced the …