North Myrtle Beach

The perfect mix of local collaborators succeeded in a project designed to “Remember, Educate and Celebrate”. The Yaupon Garden Club, North Myrtle Beach Parks and Rec Department, North Myrtle Beach Tree Board, South Carolina Native Plant Society and North Myrtle Beach Historic Preservation Society were all represented on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Arbor Day celebration and dedication. The impetus for this event was begun by Yaupon Garden Club members Phyllis Green and Phillis Newman, residents of the Belle Park neighborhood who often met to walk the nearby trail surrounding a stormwater drainage pond. It is located off Highway …

By Joan Schuster President Babs Johnston opened the Arbor Day Celebration by welcoming the guests and Driftwood members who attended. Celebrating with Driftwood were members of the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Director Matt Gibbons, Jim Grainger, Jarrett Lewis, Bernie Lowe, Kaitlyn Nimmons and Gianna Forbis, Multimedia Coordinator. Jill Roman presented the History of Arbor Day highlighting Driftwood’s participation. A Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana) Tree was planted and dedicated to the memory of our deceased member, Susie Chestnut Bellamy, in the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex.  Susie joined Driftwood in 1997 and was a dedicated member. Her enthusiasm was …

By Mary Templeton Friday, December 5, 2025, was a special day for the Budding Ecotots in Kim Holloway’s kindergarten class at Ocean Drive Elementary School. The ladies from the Yaupon Garden Club came to tell them all about Arbor Day. Mary Templeton discussed the origin of Arbor Day and how important trees are to our environment. Lynne Payne read “The Giving Tree”, which taught the students the many ways trees help provide for our needs.  Susan Platt led the students in a tree project with the assistance of Donna Belski, Margaret Graham, Sue Hagen, Joy Murray, Gail Norden, Lynne Payne, …

By Gianna Forbis At Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor-Elect J. Baldwin, along with newly elected and re-elected Council Members Trey Skidmore, Bubba Collins and Jeri McCumbee, took their oath of office for the City of North Myrtle Beach. This oath is a legally binding promise made by all public officials before they take their seat as mayor or on city council, affirming their commitment to uphold the law and faithfully serve our community. They will serve the following terms: Mayor J.O Baldwin III: 2025-2029. Councilman Bubba Collins 2025-2029. Councilman Trey Skidmore: 2025-2029. Councilwoman Jeri McCumbee: 2025-2029. A vacant seat sits …

By John Smithson The 41st Intracoastal Christmas Regatta, like those before it, did not disappoint the thousands of spectators who lined the Intracoastal Waterway last Saturday evening. It was a clear and cold evening for viewing a parade of spectacular-colored lights and creative designs on boats from 24 to 55 feet in length. The Regatta began its waterway journey at Little River Inlet and ended at the Dock Holidays Marina. Along the way people lined the shore to cheer and react to the beautiful display and happy disposition of those on the “floats” of the parade. The regatta was the …

By Diane Woods Recently, three emergency service organizations in North Myrtle Beach received generous donations from the Scott A. and Phyllis P. Crabtree Family Foundation. Summer Crabtree, daughter of Scott and Phyllis Crabtree, stated, “Thank you again for all your hard work keeping the City of North Myrtle Beach safe all year long.” Pictured are members of the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department, North Myrtle Beach Police Department and the North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad.  Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree’s grandchildren, Parker Rose and River, presented the donations to the three agencies.

By Kathy Heagen The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club is proud to present one of its most cherished and time-honored traditions, the Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, on Friday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.  This year marks the 30th anniversary of this beloved event, a milestone that fills the club with pride and excitement. “We are thrilled to celebrate three decades of opening doors, sharing holiday joy and supporting our community,” says event chairperson Rhonda Atkinson. This year’s tour features six beautifully decorated homes throughout the North Myrtle Beach and Little River areas.  Each home …

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 1, at 6 p.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall. Topics Covered: Development, Signs and Murals. Approved: 4 Denied: 0 Postponed: 3 RESULTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS ORDINANCE/FIRST READING: Amendments to Chapter 23, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, revising murals (APPROVED). RESULTS: NEW BUSINESS ITEMS MOTION TO APPROVE: 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule (APPROVED). ORDINANCE/FIRST READING: Amendment to the Parkway Group Planned Development District (PDD), revising Parcel Three of the McDowell Corporate Center (APPROVED). SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Regarding the …

By Gianna Forbis On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the staff at North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center presented a check of $11,270.51 to the sponsors and advocates of Caring In Our Lifetime. Throughout the month of October, the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center raised money through multiple Breast Cancer Awareness events for Caring In Our Lifetime. Caring in Our Lifetime is dedicated to raising funds and providing financial assistance with medical expenses to individuals in Horry and Georgetown Counties who are affected by breast cancer. The city is grateful to have people who care about the health of …

By Jill Roman The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club’s 5th Annual Domestic Violence Walk “What A Difference A Mile Makes” was held on October 18, 2025, at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Park Amphitheater. It was a great success. The club would like to give a great big thank you to all of its sponsors: Horry County, Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer, Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Anderson Brothers Bank, Babb Custom Homes, Deb Browning Music, Chris Manning Communities, Myrtle Beach Girlfriends, NMB Chamber Foundation, Publix, Seaside Furniture Gallery and Accents, Elliott Realty, Palmetto Care …