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By John Smithson The City of North Myrtle Beach hosted the 21st Irish Italian International Festival last Saturday on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Despite a forecast of rain, the threat of a tropical storm and declarations of state of emergency by area municipalities, people still turned out to enjoy some green beer, eat and enjoy music from two separate stages set up on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The crowd was sparse early, but by noon, the crowd had arrived and enjoyed the rest of the day’s festivities. It was still another successful festival for the Irish, …

By Diane Billard The Grand Strand Rotary Clubs will present Concerts For The Cure at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at The Carolina Opry and Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre to raise money for the eradication of polio and support Alzheimer’s Disease research. This date is Rotary International’s World Polio Day. Both The Carolina Opry and Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre are offering heavily discounted ticket prices and sharing a percent of the proceeds for these two causes.  The Carolina Opry is presenting the last Time Warp Show for the year and Greg Rowles Theatre is presenting the Music and …

By James Pease II Jack Thompson Day was held on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot in Myrtle Beach. Friends of Jack Thompson gather together every year to celebrate his birthday. This year, Jack celebrated his 89th birthday alongside celebrating 75 years of his chronicling of Myrtle Beach’s history through the art of his photography. During the ceremony, numerous speakers spoke of their time knowing Jack Thompson. Mark Kruea was the emcee for the event. He gave opening remarks and thanked everyone for attending. “It’s rare to find this much dedication and commitment in …

By Ben Freda Barefoot Landing is celebrating autumn with an array of events called WonderFall. The season kicked off with the 9th annual SeptemberFest, which was held on Saturday, September 20. Hay decorations made by Thompson Farms give Dockside Village an autumn decor. Attendees had the chance to be like winemakers during Duplin Winery’s 5th annual Grape Stomp, which was held on the lawn between Crooked Hammock and the playground. Marketing employee Frank Glidden emceed the event encouraging the stompers as they were getting the feel of grape juice on their feet. Four friends each wore a T-shirt depicting the …

Tony Warren Jr. of the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach has announced to run for North Myrtle Beach City Council at Large in the upcoming election. “It is with great enthusiasm and deep respect for our town that I seek to serve as your representative. My wife Sheila and I moved here to be near my parents in 2013 and fell deeply in love with North Myrtle Beach.” “I owned several businesses back in Greensboro, N.C., where I grew up before moving here; Warren’s Trailer Repair, B&R Trenching & Warren’s Mobile Welding. Now I own Realty Rock Inc. …

PalmettoPride, in partnership with the South Carolina Litter Control Association (SCLCA), hosted an annual Litter Summit. This year’s Summit took place September 3-5, 2025, and brought together Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) affiliates, litter prevention professionals and law enforcement officers for program updates, networking and professional development. As South Carolina’s statewide anti-litter organization, PalmettoPride manages the KSCB program and provides technical and financial support to local Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) affiliates. This support helps communities build and sustain effective litter reduction and beautification initiatives. A highlight of the Summit is the annual awards luncheon, where leaders from across the Palmetto …

By James Pease II On Friday, September 5, 2025, at noon, registration to run as a candidate in the upcoming North Myrtle Beach city election closed. The upcoming election  will take place on Tuesday, November 4. During this election, the following North Myrtle Beach offices shall be included: Mayor, Council Member At-Large, Council Member Ocean Drive Ward  and Council Member Windy Hill Ward All offices during this election will be held from November 2025 until November 2029. Candidates for North Myrtle Beach Mayor are Troy Spencer, Mayor Pro Tem J. Baldwin and Mike Mahaney. Candidates for City Council At-Large are …

By Carl MacLeod and Matt Davis This festival is a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of those who have defended and upheld America’s freedoms, both locally and nationally. The festival will start with a Parade at 8:15 a.m. at the corner of Mineola and Watson. Followed by a moment of Silence, Prayer, Three-Round Volley, Taps, Flag Folding, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance remarks from Brigadier General John Wilkinson U.S Air Force Retired, Wreath Blessing, Tim Clark Band, Multiple other Speakers, Food and Venders. The 9/11 Memorial Tribute and Patriot’s Day Festival is dedicated to honoring the past, present and future …

By Lauren Jessie Get ready for one of the area’s most beloved traditions! The 21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival returns to Main Street in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day, rain-or-shine celebration is filled with a variety of food, live music, shopping and family fun. Admission and parking are free. More than just a street festival, the Irish Italian International Festival showcases a blend of cultural flair with: Delicious Eats – Food vendors compete for Best Entrée, Best Dessert, and Best Decorated Booth. Two Stages of Entertainment – Performers bring …

Research shows a strong link between protecting smiles and improving oral health and overall well-being. Yet disparities prevent many South Carolinians from getting vital dental care. To help combat this, Delta Dental of South Carolina – a non-profit organization and leading dental benefits provider and oral health philanthropist – recently awarded more than $127,900 in oral health grants to five organizations that align with its mission to improve oral health. This includes $28,292 for Little River Medical Center in Little River. Little River Medical Center will use the funds to purchase dental technology, computers and laptops for its new clinic …