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By Kaye Collins The 46th Annual Bog-Off Festival is this Saturday, Oct. 18, in downtown Loris from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Loris Bog-Off Festival is a vibrant celebration of the arts, culture, and community spirit found in Loris, South Carolina. A key highlight of the festival is the presentation of “chicken bog,” a cherished local dish. This substantial and flavorful meal comprising chicken, sausage, rice, and a mix of spices serves as a cornerstone of the region’s culinary offerings. The festival showcases a diverse array of food vendors, live music performances, craft booths, and activities suitable for families, …

By Kaye Collins Ricky Dew, owner of Dew’s Sugar Shack, was called to midfield at Friday’s football game halftime, where Principal Jimmy McCullough shook his hand, said a few words of appreciation of Dew’s commitment to the Loris High School programs.  The plaque reads, “Presented to Ricky Dew in sincere appreciation for your outstanding service and commitment to Loris High School and the Loris community.” Dew is a graduate of LHS and a part of the 1988 Lions football team, which remains the only team in school history to finish the regular season undefeated and unblemished. His love of LHS …

By Kaye Collins Loris High School varsity football Homecoming game was Friday, Oct. 10, against the Waccamaw Warriors at Heniford Field with a kick off time at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, Loris added another victory to the bag, ensuring the continuation of their flawless season. They decisively defeated the Warriors with a score of 42-9. This adds to the bragging rights for the Lions, who also emerged victorious in their previous encounter against the same team. The Warriors were the first to score leading the Lions 6 to 0. The Lions took the field and wiped out the Warriors with …

By Kaye Collins The standard annual property tax bills for Horry County homeowners were mailed at the end of September. Payments for property taxes are due by January 15, 2026. Property owners can also check their property tax bill through the online tax payment portal by selecting ‘Pay Online’ at the Taxpayer Services http://TaxPayerServices/HorryCountySC.Gov. Anyone who has questions regarding the property tax bill can visit the Taxpayer Services page or reach out to the Assessor’s Office. Those who choose to speak with a customer service representative might experience delays. Your patience is appreciated as the staff works hard to meet …

The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University’s Leadership class, invites families to join in for an evening of spooktacular fun at the Annual Halloween Boonanza on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For one thrilling night, the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex soccer fields will transform into a Halloween wonderland filled with exciting activities and entertainment for children of all ages. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of activities, including a magic show, pirate show, games, inflatables, marshmallow roasting and much more! Kids are encouraged …

Around 4 p.m. on Monday, October 6, units were dispatched to a reported boat fire off the coast of Cherry Grove in the ocean near the Cherry Grove Pier. Due to this being an active incident in the ocean and not easily accessible, numerous agencies coordinated in the response and a Unified Command was established on the beach at Sea Mountain Highway in North Myrtle Beach. First arriving fire personnel made visual contact from the shore to begin providing information for additional responding agencies. Fire personnel from Rescue 1 partnered up with North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue staff to deploy …

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 …