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By Kaye Collins The Loris Planning Commission convened on Thursday, October 30, in the council chambers at 6 p.m. to hold a Special Meeting. Attending the meeting were Chair Linda Morrison, Vice Chair Christopher Spivey, Eric Milam, and Chad Bennett. Absent from the meeting were Ruth Ann Jones, Joseph Flesch, and John Adkins. Following the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, Morrison officially opened the meeting to address the annexation concerning the last two phases of Silver Oaks Cottages LLC, a development that will feature 31 single-family homes on 6,000 square foot lots. This property spans roughly 16 acres and …

By Kaye Collins South Carolina Food Banks Call on Elected Officials to End Shutdown, Invest in Hunger Relief. As Government Shutdown drags on, hunger is rising across the state In the midst of the highest food insecurity levels seen in almost a decade, a government shutdown is causing significant challenges and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military personnel, and individuals employed by federal contractors in South Carolina. Numerous diligent workers find themselves just one paycheck away from requiring assistance from their local food bank. One in seven individuals in South Carolina, including one in five children, …

By Kaye Collins The ‘North-South’ All-Star Game, known as the Touchstone Energy Bowl, is an annual postseason event designed to highlight the finest talent among graduating senior athletes from various regions of South Carolina. Coaches from the state associations are responsible for selecting players who fulfill the criteria necessary to qualify for a position on the roster. This year, the 78th edition of the game is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 12 p.m. at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach. LHS defensive lineman Damarea ‘Baby Grady’ Thurmond has been selected as one of the five Horry County football …

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 …