North Myrtle Beach

By Ruben Lowman The struggle to keep pace with a surging student population continues for Horry County Schools, where fresh data reveals that more than a third of the district’s facilities will face significant overcrowding by the next academic year. While some neighborhoods are seeing a reprieve thanks to recent construction, other areas — particularly North Myrtle Beach and Aynor — are reaching critical mass, prompting the school board to greenlight multi-million dollar land acquisitions. According to the latest functional capacity reports for the 2026-27 term, 20 out of the district’s 58 schools are projected to hit the Category 1 …

Horry County Voters Registration and Elections is recruiting poll managers (election workers) to help ensure every voter has a smooth and pleasant Election Day experience. Qualifications to serve as a poll manager in South Carolina include: Must be 18 years or older (ages 16-17 may apply to serve as poll manager assistants). Poll managers (excluding poll manager assistants) must be registered to vote in South Carolina. Be prepared to work the entire Election Day. Be nonpartisan and committed to serving all voters fairly. This is a paid opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping your neighbors on Election Day. …

By Gianna Forbis The March Tree of the Month recognized by the North Myrtle Beach Tree Board is found at 706 Fourteenth Avenue South in front of Trinity United Methodist Church. While we are finishing up winter weather and anticipating spring blooms and new leaves, we see many bare deciduous trees such as oak, elm and maple with mistletoe growing on the branches. Mistletoe is a hemi-parasite because it sends out roots into the tree to draw nutrients and water but also produces energy through photosynthesis in its green leaves. The white berries are toxic to humans but edible by …

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 2, at 6 p.m.  at North Myrtle Beach City Hall. There were four items on the Consent portion of the agenda: A. RESOLUTION: Adopt the Bylaws for the Public Arts Commission (APPROVED). B. RESOLUTION: Pre-annexation Agreement for Lot 29 of Ocean View Estates at 5604 Little River Neck Road (APPROVED). C. MOTION TO APPROVE: Myrtle Beach Tours Beach Games to be held April 4, 2026, through May 2, 2026, (APPROVED). D. MOTION TO APPROVE: North Myrtle Beach Rotary Park of Honor to be held June …

The City of North Myrtle Beach is accepting applications for an open seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The Board of Zoning Appeals is appointed to four-year terms by the North Myrtle Beach City Mayor and City Council. It is the board’s duty to hear and decide appeals where there is an alleged error in the administration of the Zoning Ordinance, as well as appeals for variances from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The board also hears and decides requests for special exceptions. The BZA generally meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. …

By Kaye Collins Qualified drivers may apply for reduced or lifted suspensions from Monday, March 9, until Friday, March 13, although fees will be incurred. Cases involving alcohol and drugs are not eligible for this program. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced that it will conduct Driver Suspension Eligibility Week throughout the state letting certain drivers in South Carolina who have suspended licenses qualify to have their penalties removed. Officials stated that this event will provide an opportunity for drivers who have lost their driving privileges “due to specific suspensions” to potentially reduce or eliminate their …

The Special Election for the City of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission has released the following unofficial results for the North Myrtle Beach city election. The total number of votes are as follows: Ray Collins – 1,031 Melissa Wober – 1,176 Write In – 4 This election filled the unexpired term for the Crescent Beach Ward seat, which became vacant following the November 2025 General Election. The unexpired term is March 2026 through November 2027. The Commission will meet at City Hall at 10 a.m. on Thursday, …

On Tuesday, February 24, William Bailey announced that he will seek re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 104. “It is a tremendous honor to serve this community in the South Carolina House,” Bailey said. “I am proud to have helped pass meaningful legislation to help protect South Carolina’s taxpayers. At a time when other states have raised taxes we have reduced the state’s income tax, returned over a billion dollars in surplus funds directly to taxpayers and this year I am supporting efforts to increase the homestead exemption to reduce property taxes for homeowners,” he continued. Bailey …

North Myrtle Beach is ready to welcome residents and visitors alike to a sea of green as the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down Main Street on Saturday, March 14, beginning promptly at 9 a.m. The City of North Myrtle Beach is proud to announce that Marilyn Hatley will serve as grand marshal for this year’s parade. A beloved and respected leader in the community, Hatley’s decades of service and dedication make her a fitting choice to lead one of the Grand Strand’s most cherished traditions. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest on the Grand Strand, …

By John Smithson Despite clouds and light rain, the 8th annual Macaroni Mania went on as scheduled last Saturday at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex. The Mania was held to raise funds for The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. The crowd may have been a little less than previous years due to the weather, but those attending still had the opportunity to taste macaroni and cheese dishes from several restaurants participating in the macaroni cookoff. Attendees enjoyed the food, live music on the park’s amphitheater stage and the opportunity to taste and judge the various mac and cheese …