North Myrtle Beach

The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Central Park Pickleball Complex located on Possum Trot Road. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Pickleball with the Stars event at 10 a.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. The new complex will feature fifteen pickleball courts, including a covered championship court, a small clubhouse with restrooms, vending, office space and open lawn seating for spectators. The total estimated project cost is $6.5 million. Mayor Marilyn Hatley shared her excitement for the project, “This …

In addition to the crews working on Poinsett Street, the RH Moore Company will mobilize a second crew to install the new 30-inch water transmission line on Windy Hill Road Extension starting on Friday, October 24, and Monday, October 27.    The first closure will take place on the road exiting the Windy Hill shopping area Friday, with a second road closure taking place on Windy Hill Extension and the Walgreens back entrance on Monday. To keep crews and citizens safe, ‘Sidewalk Closed’ signs will also be seen in the area while crews begin working on laying down the pipe …

By Pat Kastner The Knights of Columbus, Council 7122 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach sponsors a yearly project which helps to provide coats for kids in need of a coat in the winter months. The council recently distributed or are in the process of distributing coats for kids in the North Myrtle Beach Community.  Students at the following schools are the beneficiaries of this endeavor: Riverside Elementary School, Ocean Drive Elementary School, Waterway Elementary School, North Myrtle Beach Middle School and Holy Trinity Catholic School. The council, under the direction of Ron …

The City of North Myrtle Beach has concluded its seasonal short-term rental trash collection schedule this past weekend. Beginning this week, trash from short-term rental properties will be collected on each property’s regular scheduled pick-up day. Recycling services will also continue but only on the designated regular pick-up day. Property managers are encouraged to remind renters of their assigned trash and recycling collection days and times at check-in. Residents and visitors are asked to keep all trash contained within approved receptacles and avoid placing bins where they block sidewalks or pedestrian access.

By Mary Templeton The Budding Ecotots learned the importance of “Reducing, Reusing and Recycling“ at their Friday, October 17, meeting with the Yaupon Garden Club Ecotot committee. YGC member Margaret Graham led the meeting. She introduced Kendra Dickerson from the Horry County Solid Waste Authority who explained why it is so important to keep our streams, lakes and ocean clean. Belinda Roy showed the children how to recycle a one liter plastic bottle into a bird feeder. Each student was assisted in making their own bird feeder to take home.  Margaret Graham, Bette Hurt, Joy Murray, Gail Norden and Belinda …

The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 20, at 6 p.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall. There were two items on the Consent agenda: ORDINANCE/SECOND READING: Amend Chapter 7, Business License, Taxes and Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to update the Class Schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020 (APPROVED). ORDINANCE/SECOND READING: To approve the Ground Lease Agreement between the City and Dargan Construction Company regarding the City’s land located at 3601 Lake Drive (APPROVED). There were six new business items on the …

The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department invites you to kick off the holiday season at the annual Dashing Through the Glow event on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Be among the first to experience the magic of the holidays with this approximately two-mile non-competitive walk/run through the Great Christmas Light Show—a dazzling holiday spectacle featuring millions of twinkling lights and enchanting displays. Participants are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit by wearing their most festive attire, with prizes awarded for the Best Dressed Individual …

By Marian Gore As North Myrtle Beach residents prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, it’s worth pausing to look closely at what our city council and mayor actually do. The decisions made inside city hall shape nearly every part of local life from beach access to business permits and your vote helps choose the people who steer those choices. City Council is the community’s voice. North Myrtle Beach’s City Council serves as the city’s legislative body. Its members represent different wards and neighborhoods, bringing community concerns directly to the decision table. Together, they set policy, …

By Meaghan Pitman Get ready for a morning full of wagging tails and sandy paws at the first-ever Sniffari on the Strand! Join the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at the Horseshoe in North Myrtle Beach for a unique one-mile beach walk designed especially for people and their pups. This event goes beyond your average walk. Along the way, dogs will love exploring specially designed sniff stations, offering mental stimulation, enrichment and plenty of fun as they enjoy the sights and smells of the beach. “Sniffari on the …

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has begun bridge repair work on SC 9 Northbound over US 17 starting on Sunday, October 12. This project will require nighttime lane closures that may impact residents and visitors traveling through the North Myrtle Beach area. Work is scheduled to take place Sunday, October 12, through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the end of October. During this time, SC 9 Northbound will be closed and a detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. The Southbound lanes of SC 9 will remain open. …