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On Saturday, May 2, comic shops will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops and game stores around the globe will be celebrating the creativity, community and pure fun that comics bring to fans everywhere. This annual event is the perfect chance to dive into new stories, revisit favorite characters, and discover hidden gems…all for free. The 2026 lineup is packed with incredible titles from top publishers, spanning superhero adventures, indie favorites and iconic franchises. Whether it’s legendary heroes, thrilling crossovers, or bold new worlds, this year’s selection has something for every fan. Player’s Choice will have many sales …

By Flossie Chapman A brief ceremony was held on Monday, April 20, during the monthly meeting of the VOICE, a local women’s organization. Sylvia Wright, candidate for State Superintendent of Schools, was presented with a framed document bearing the autograph of the late Chief Justice Earl Warren. The document was acquired in May 1970 at the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Awards by the Honorable Charles S. Blumenthal who attended the cremony.  It was later passed on to his son, George M. Blumenthal, who displayed the autograph in his law firm for more than forty years. Chief Justice Warren …

By Jennifer Hulon Kidney stones are a common condition that can cause severe pain and, in some cases, require medical treatment. When stones are too large to pass on their own, a procedure called lithotripsy may be recommended by a healthcare provider. Lithotripsy is used to break stones into smaller fragments, making it easier for the body to pass them through the urinary tract. This treatment is often necessary for individuals with kidney stones when the stone leads to persistent pain, blockage, or risk of infection. The most common method, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, uses sound waves directed from outside …

By James Pease II Destination North Myrtle Beach held their annual State of the Series event on Friday, April 17, in the Chestnut Room at Bay Watch Resort in North Myrtle Beach. Cheryl Kilday opened up the meeting with the upcoming events Destination NMB would be involved in and hosting. Kilday then welcomed Anna Strickland with Santee Cooper. Strickland discussed how Santee Cooper plans to grow over the next ten years as the company nears a century in business. “It’s a ten year, $10 billion capital fund,” stated Strickland. “We are investing over $300 million on infrastructure. focusing on our …

Attention all shaggers! Are you enjoying SOS Spring Safari so far? Make sure you aren’t missing out on anything with a list of bands and events below. The OD Arcade and Lounge will be hosting a Smoothie Contest with the help of DJ Craig Jennings on Thursday, April 23, at 2 p.m. with sign up starting at noon. Rock Hill Shag Club will be hosting a Spring SOS Shooter Party on Thursday, April 23, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the back room at Fat Harold’s in North Myrtle Beach with chicken bog served. Music will be provided by …

By Diane Billard The Rotary Club of Little River welcomed Ann Mayfield from Future Farmers of America on Wednesday, April 15,  at noon at the River Hills Golf and Country Club in Little River.  FFA offers diverse opportunities for youth and Ann explained all the diverse opportunities students have. While most of us think of FFA for students who want to be farmers, FFA also welcomes members who aspire to other careers such as teachers, doctors, scientist and business owners. FFA is also committed to the individual student, focusing on servant leadership while allowing them to explore their own interest …

By Mary Templeton They say a weed is simply a flower our of place. The Ecotots in Mrs. Holloway’s class at Ocean Drive Elementary School discovered this at their Friday, April 17, 2026, meeting with the ladies of the Yaupon Garden Club. YGC member Lynne Payne reviewed their yearly projects before reading a delightful story about Danny the Dandelion. Most of us try to rid our yards of this pesky weed, but it is actually well loved by pollinators. They say that dandelion leaves are quite tasty in a salad.  The students were shown several samples of weeds and told …

By Jill Roman Fourteen members of the Driftwood Garden Club attended their April meeting at Joan Schuster’s home. Joan and Sandy Barker hosted and served, with contributions from Brenda Whitehead and Sherry Pfefferle, a lovely meal of baked chicken, salad and rolls. The desserts included strawberry shortcake and a layered pudding dish. Lucy Lewis highlighted the April gardening tips. Marsha McCollum told the group facts about the daisy, the club’s flower of the month. Babs Johnston announced six awards won by the club at the Coastal District meeting in Dillon. She also mentioned the plant swap that was held at …

By James Pease II On Monday, April 13, 2026, World War II veteran Gus Preno celebrated his 109th birthday at River Park Senior Living retirement home in Little River. The celebration was put together with the help of Mission BBQ owner Kristy LeVasseur and the staff of River Park Senior Living. Starting at 2 p.m., a parade route led by Horry County Police Department made it’s way to Presno’s front door to wish him a very happy birthday. Close to one hundred guests came to say hello to the veteran after the parade, with many giving him cards and gifts. …

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was a day of celebration for Betty Skeen of North Myrtle Beach, former manager of the South Carolina Welcome Center in Little River for 36 years. Many friends and family members were there to help her celebrate her 90th birthday including her daughter, Renee Holbert from Miami, Florida, who planned the entire, wonderful gathering. Two former managers of the South Carolina Welcome Center in Little River, Sissy Bolstad and Wanda Bellamy, were also on hand to help celebrate Betty’s birthday. Sissy preceded Betty as manager and hired Betty as her replacement when Sissy’s husband-to-be returned home …