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By Kaye Collins In 2026, South Carolina will unveil a new standard license plate to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This plate will showcase a Revolutionary soldier and the phrase ‘Where the Revolutionary War Was Won,’ replacing the current primary option of “While I Breathe, I Hope” alongside the ‘In God We Trust’ plate. The new plate will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2026, and will be issued until 2032 for new registrations or renewals. Existing plates will continue to be valid until they reach their standard 10-year replacement cycle first issued in 2016. As required …

By Michael Carlo The Rotary Club of Little River hosted a joyful and heartwarming Senior Christmas Party this season, welcoming 35 seniors through the Horry County Council on Aging for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer. Rotary members ensured every senior felt special by providing a thoughtful gift for each attendee, along with light refreshments and lively entertainment. The celebration included a surprise visit from Santa Claus and his Elf, as well as a festive holiday sing-along that had many seniors smiling, clapping and joining in. The event was made possible thanks to the generosity of Rotarian Pastor Tom …

The North Myrtle Beach Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is currently canvassing the community for projects that might be funded by Accommodations Tax monies for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). Project ideas must be submitted in writing and received by the close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday, January 30, 2026. Ideas or projects must be directed towards: Advertising and Promotion of Tourism; Promotion of the Arts and Cultural Events; Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Facilities for Civic and Cultural Activities; the Criminal Justice System; Law Enforcement; Fire Protection; Solid Waste Collection and Health Facilities when required to …

The Love Tree is tucked right in 27th Avenue South beach access behind Bay Watch Resort in North Myrtle Beach. It is filled with clam shells of wishes and sharpies to share the desires of peoples hearts that pass by it. It is gained great media attention over the last couple of days because of its originality and beauty right on the ocean, helping people to write down all they hope for, prayed for and continue to wish for this year and into 2026.

The City of North Myrtle Beach wants to remind residents there will be changes to the sanitation schedule and city hall closures for the holidays. City hall, parks administration and the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26. The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center will be closed on Thursday, December 25. Sanitation routes will resume on Friday, December 26, and will not be picked up on Christmas Day. Routes will also be picking up the Thursday, December 25, route on Friday. As always, the Public Safety …

By James Pease II Susan Langley moved to North Myrtle Beach after her father’s passing in November 2024. Her father, John Langley, served as a firefighter for Fairfax County, Virginia, for many years. On December 16, 1997, he was awarded a fire truck plaque for his 25 years of service. His daughter Susan inherited this plaque after his passing along with other belongings. Recently, Susan and her son built a gingerbread house for the holidays. She took a photo of their creation with the plaque she inherited from her father and decided to post it on her Facebook page. Within …

By Kaye Collins The core of Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It wasn’t until the 19th century that Americans began to embrace Christmas by reinventing Christmas from a loud carnival holiday into a family-centered day of peace and nostalgia. Old family Christmas photos often show simple joys, like kids with new toys (Barbies, teddy bears), families in matching outfits or paper crowns, decorating trees with tinsel, opening presents and gathering for festive dinners, evoking wistfulness for simpler times. Bonnie Young recounted the Christmas Day traditions her family celebrated over the years. “My daddy would head into the …

By Kaye Collins On Thursday, Dec. 18, Loris went up against the Carolina Forest Panthers in a matchup featuring two of the leading teams in the state. The Lions secured a convincing 74-38 win. This season, the Lions have consistently dominated their rivals, achieving victories in three games by a margin of 23 points or greater. The Lions rank 5 in AAA Region and 10 in the state. The Lions’ achievement stemmed from a well-rounded offensive strategy that involved multiple players contributing, with Khalil Sherman (1) taking the lead by nearly achieving a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine …

The City of North Myrtle Beach is committed to informing and protecting its community during the cold season. Stay warm and safe this winter with helpful tips. Preparation is key to navigating the cold weather. As temperatures drop, please keep in mind the four P’s: people, pets, pipes and plants. Use safe approved heating methods to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning or fire hazards. As a reminder, ovens are not recommended to be utilized to assist in heating a home. Gas ovens create a greater carbon monoxide risk. Electric ovens create greater fire hazard when on for long periods of time. …

An arts and crafts festival was held at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum on Saturday, December 6. About 200 people visited the festival where the vendors were adults with special needs who made the arts and crafts they sold. They were not charged any fees for displaying and selling their wares, so what they charged for the items was their profit. Regina was one of the vendors who made key fobs, earbud cases and jar openers. She sold almost all of her items. The Columbiettes at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church sponsored the fair, and …