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By Kaye Collins The Loris Women’s Coalition Veteran’s Day Tribute, Salute to the Loris American Heroes will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Loris High School auditorium at 301 Loris Lions Road. The Loris Women’s Coalition invites the community to come together to pay tribute to the veterans who have served our country and safeguarded the freedom of others. “You do not have to be a veteran to participate in this event,” stated Veda Nichols. “We welcome anyone who wishes to honor a loved one who has passed away, recognize the veterans present at the …

By James Pease II Destination North Myrtle Beach hosted the 2025 Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 22, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the North Myrtle Beach High School auditorium. The forum was moderated by WMBF News morning anchor Makayla Evans. North Myrtle Beach city council and mayoral candidates answered important questions prepared and approved by the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee and the Board of Directors. The questions asked during the forum focused on economic and business development, tourism and hospitality, infrastructure and growth, workforce development and housing, quality of life and the City of North Myrtle Beach …

By Marilyn Hatley On August 1, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Braden M. Coleman officially retired from the United States Air Force, concluding a remarkable 21-year career that spanned continents, aircraft, and missions of global consequence. From his childhood in North Myrtle Beach to his final flight out of Kabul, Afghanistan, Braden’s journey has been defined by service, sacrifice, and steadfast leadership. Braden moved to North Myrtle Beach at the age of four when his father, Peter Coleman, became the city’s first ever city attorney—a role that marked the beginning of a family legacy in public service. Alongside his mother, Pamela, Peter …

By John Smithson North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Director Matt Gibbons knows how to win over a crowd of pickleball enthusiasts. He did that last Saturday morning at Central Park. “I just want to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Central Park Pickleball Complex.” When the cheering stopped Gibbons continued. “I know a lot of people have been waiting for this day for a long time and we are excited to be here and see it come to fruition. We are so fortunate in this city to have such great support from our city leaders. They make days like this …

By Kaye Collins As McLeod Health continues to transform the healthcare landscape for patients living in Horry County, one hospital celebrates a significant milestone in 2025. Representing both a tradition of proving superlative care and a future of growth and expansion, this would not have been possible without local people desiring health care within their communities. McLeod Health Loris marks its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary of caring for patients in the communities served. To celebrate this milestone occasion, all community members are invited to attend a celebration on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at McLeod Loris Hospital, 3655 Mitchell Street, …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council has allocated funding to the Loris Chamber of Commerce for the Bog-Off Festival by providing financial support to cover the rental costs of the venue utilized for community events. The Loris Bog-Off is a yearly festival that occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025, showcasing a chicken bog cooking competition, live performances, vendors, and activities for children. The backing from the city council is instrumental in ensuring that this event can be consistently held at this location. Samantha Norris, executive director of the chamber, submitted a request to the council for $10,000 from the …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Chamber of Commerce organized a Meet the Candidates forum on Monday, October 20, held at The State Theatre. Candidates vying for Loris City Council discussed their backgrounds and motivations for seeking office, followed by a chance for attendees to engage in one-on-one conversations. The evening’s moderator was attorney Maria Elias-Johnson from the Loris Law Firm. She introduced the four candidates in attendance and posed questions to them throughout the one-hour forum. Samantha Norris, the Executive Director of the chamber, streamed the forum live on Facebook for those unable to attend. “Tonight’s event is an opportunity …

By John Smithson The 66th Annual North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad Fish Fry last Saturday at Ocean Drive Elementary School was a recipe for success. Hundreds of people from the area served by the rescue squad showed up to help the organization that has served them since 1958. Chief and Director of Operations for the Rescue Squad Gary Clark has been a member of the squad for seven years but has been their chief for only two months. He knows the importance of the squad and especially the annual fish fry. “We are a 100 percent all donor-based volunteer rescue …

The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Central Park Pickleball Complex located on Possum Trot Road. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Pickleball with the Stars event at 10 a.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. The new complex will feature fifteen pickleball courts, including a covered championship court, a small clubhouse with restrooms, vending, office space and open lawn seating for spectators. The total estimated project cost is $6.5 million. Mayor Marilyn Hatley shared her excitement for the project, “This …

In addition to the crews working on Poinsett Street, the RH Moore Company will mobilize a second crew to install the new 30-inch water transmission line on Windy Hill Road Extension starting on Friday, October 24, and Monday, October 27.    The first closure will take place on the road exiting the Windy Hill shopping area Friday, with a second road closure taking place on Windy Hill Extension and the Walgreens back entrance on Monday. To keep crews and citizens safe, ‘Sidewalk Closed’ signs will also be seen in the area while crews begin working on laying down the pipe …