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By Ruben Lowman The Loris community is reeling following a violent shooting and subsequent car crash that claimed the life of a 21-year old woman and left a child injured on the night of Tuesday, March 31. According to the Horry County Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Log Cabin Road near Highway 9 shortly before 8 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire being directed into a moving vehicle. The driver, identified by the Horry County Coroner’s Office as Fredriqua Grate, was struck by the gunfire while traveling near the intersection of Powell Lane. According to …

By Erin Graham Destination North Myrtle Beach proudly celebrated the community’s outstanding businesses, leaders and first responders at the Seaside Soirée Business Awards held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 21 Main Event. The evening brought together nominees and business professionals from a wide variety of industries to recognize excellence, leadership, service and community impact across North Myrtle Beach. The event was emceed by Adam Dellinger of iHeart Radio, host of the Gator 107.9 Morning Show. A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Valor Awards, given by Mayor J Baldwin, honoring North Myrtle Beach Police and …

The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation will hold the 44th Annual North Myrtle Beach Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at McLean Park. Families are invited to bring their baskets and enjoy a morning of fun as thousands of eggs are scattered throughout the park for children of all ages to collect. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at McLean Park located at 93 Oak Drive in the Ocean Drive section. Start time is 10 a.m. and the event is free for all attendees. Parking is limited. Be sure to arrive early to grab …

By Ruben Lowman Local public transportation throughout Horry County is set for a significant transformation as Coast RTA prepares to implement a series of major route changes and infrastructure upgrades. Coast RTA CEO Brian Piascik recently presented “Phase One” of the transit agency’s modernization plan to the Horry County Council transportation committee, highlighting a strategic shift toward increasing ridership and reducing wait times, according to officials. Central to these changes is the addition of three new buses to the fleet, which will allow the agency to reduce frequency times from the current 75 minutes down to a more manageable 60 …

By Sarah Thomas Over the past fifteen years, North Strand Community Home has greatly benefited from the thoughtful support, kindness and professionalism of the North Myrtle Beach Police Department. The officers regularly assist our vulnerable neighbors, bringing homeless individuals to us during Code Blue situations (extreme winter weather), as well as throughout the year whenever they find someone in need. Most recently, two North Myrtle Beach police officers brought a disabled person who had been living in his truck for almost a year. We were able to offer him temporary shelter, and with the help of one dedicated volunteer, he …

By Ruben Lowman The Horry County Council took a decisive step toward enhancing public safety in the northern end of the county by approving the initial funding for a new state-of-the-art EMS station in the Windy Hill section of North Myrtle Beach. During their meeting last month, county councilmembers gave second reading approval to an ordinance that authorizes the issuance of up to $5 million in general obligation bonds to fund the new station for first responders. These funds are earmarked for the entire lifecycle of the project, covering everything from land acquisition and architectural design to the actual construction …

Following a unanimous vote at a recent Loris City Council special meeting, officials approved a first reading on a proposal to sell approximately 5.75 to 5.8 acres of the former Loris High School property to the county. City attorney John Zilinsky explained that the parcel represents “about one-third, or slightly more than one-third, of the total 16.25-acre site,” noting that discussions with the county about a potential purchase have been ongoing for some time. A portion of the land lies within a designated flood zone, meaning the county will be responsible for hiring a surveyor to provide detailed information before …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Regional Lions Club (LRLC) celebrated becoming an official member of the Lions Association on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Nils Regnell acted as the master of ceremonies, welcoming the distinguished guests and extending congratulations to the LRLC for becoming Charter Members as they formed a formal club in Loris. Following the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Joe Olive, guests enjoyed almost 20 minutes of mingling while being served light refreshments courtesy of the LRLC. The Lions District Governor, Daniel Prohaska, expressed his gratitude to the …

By Ruben Lowman Horry County is entering a busy spring season as officials balance community engagement, public health initiatives and local entertainment. The Horry County Planning and Zoning department is currently spearheading the Industrial Corridors Survey as a critical component of the IMAGINE 2040 Five-Year Review. This initiative offers residents from the growing outskirts of Loris and Longs to the established neighborhoods of North Myrtle Beach and Little River a direct hand in shaping the county’s development trajectory. Open through April 30, the survey seeks public input on how industrial growth should be managed to protect the quality of life …

By Hubert Bullard Famous for fantastic and “World Famous” festivals, Little River is getting ready to host the best in food truck events. Some of Carolina’s “hottest’ food trucks and the very best in arts and craft vendors are coming to Little River.  We are thrilled to welcome visitors to the Little River Food Truck Festival on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4. The Food Truck Festival will be located on the newly developed Little River Landing on Watson Avenue in Little River. There will be more than 35 top-of-the-line food trucks from all points in the Carolinas serving …