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By John Smithson The City of North Myrtle Beach honored Mayor Marilyn Hatley last Thursday evening with a Final Gavel Gala to celebrate her 29 years of service to the city, the final 24 years as mayor. This time the mayor was in city hall to meet and greet her many friends, supporters and government officials and she needed no gavel to start or finish the affair. There were tables of food to help celebrate and lots of recognition and congratulations from many dignitaries. After time to welcome those who dropped in to wish her well, city manager Ryan Fabbri …

The Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will be hosting the first annual Waterfront Winterland on Friday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This will be a free, family-friendly event that brings the waterfront to life with twinkling lights, live entertainment and holiday cheer. Experience the magic as a 15-foot live Christmas tree is lit and showcases over twenty beautifully decorated trees from local businesses. Enjoy a cozy night of holiday fun with a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus you can snap your own festive photos with. Watch the Christmas classic “Elf” on a large …

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the City of North Myrtle Beach honored Mayor Marilyn Hatley for nearly three decades of devoted leadership at the forefront of the City of North Myrtle Beach. “We are deeply grateful to have been guided by such a strong, visionary woman—both on City Council and as our Mayor.” “Her strength, compassion and unwavering commitment have shaped North Myrtle Beach for the better, creating a lasting impact on residents and visitors alike.” “Mayor Hatley, thank you for 29 years of exceptional service.” “City legacy projects she has played important roles in”: “Beach Preservation: Mayor Marilyn Hatley …

Attention third through fifth graders in the North Myrtle Beach, Little River and Longs area: Want to help create a Christmas Card design for the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department and/or Police Department this season? Drop off your design at 1015 Second Avenue South at the Police Department Records Division. You can submit two designs, one for fire and one for police. Christmas Card creation requirements are as follows: You must be in grades third through fifth. You must live in North Myrtle Beach, Little River or the Longs area. Your artwork must be created on an 8.5 inch x …

To those who will be celebrating with family and friends, the City of North Myrtle Beach wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. The City Thanksgiving schedule is as follows: North Myrtle Beach City Hall and Parks Administration offices will be closed from 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28. The Aquatic and Fitness Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. The sanitation services will not be picked up on Thursday, November 27, and will continue with Thursday’s route on Friday, November 28. The city’s sports park will be open during the day but will close …

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) invited residents of Loris and surrounding communities to a Community Forum on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. at the Main Street Theatre at 4149 Main Street in Loris. The purpose of the meeting was to gather community feedback as the college explores the possibility of creating a new campus or learning center in northwest Horry County. The open forum gave residents, business owners, elected officials and potential students a chance to share their perspectives on local higher education needs. College leaders will use the input to help determine the types of programs and services that …

By Kaye Collins McLeod Health Loris marked its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, commemorating its commitment to delivering outstanding medical care to the residents of Loris, South Carolina, and nearby communities. The staff of McLeod Health Loris, dignitaries and community residents as the Loris community came together in the courtyard at the hospital to honor this significant milestone and discover the origins of how the hospital was established. Keynote speakers included Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, Scott Montgomery, CEO of McLeod Health Loris and McLeod Health Carolina Forest, Ronald Fowler, Chairman of the McLeod …

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 …