North Myrtle Beach

By Mary Templeton September 19, 2025, was the kick-off for a new year with “The Budding Ecotots”  in Kim Holloway’s kindergarten class at Ocean Drive Elementary School. The Yaupon Garden Club Ecotot Committee was delighted to meet the new class of future Ecotots. Each child was presented an Ecotot T-Shirt to wear during the monthly meetings. Mary Templeton introduced herself, as well as, the Yaupon Garden Club members present: Donna Belski, Margaret Graham, Bette Hurt, Joy Murray, Susan Platt and Belinda Roy. She introduced Mary Hager with the North Myrtle Beach Sea Turtle Patrol who presented a delightful and informative …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot on Thursday, September 25, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. Bring your beach chairs and settle in for an energetic night of music and dancing. Please note that chairs may not be placed in the Horseshoe until 2 p.m., as the area remains open for beach parking earlier in the day. This performance is part of the Music on Main summer concert series, proudly sponsored by Coastal …

By Kaye Collins South Carolina Law Enforcement is responding swiftly after a series of recent events in which state troopers were hit by vehicles while performing their duties on the roadside. During a press conference on Monday, state and local officials revealed a significant enforcement initiative regarding the state’s Move Over Law, as well as a wider effort to combat distracted driving, which includes the recently enacted Hands Over Law. The initiative comes after three South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers were hit within the last month while performing routine traffic stops. One of those troopers was killed, another remains hospitalized, …

Tony Warren Jr. of the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach has announced to run for North Myrtle Beach City Council at Large in the upcoming election. “It is with great enthusiasm and deep respect for our town that I seek to serve as your representative. My wife Sheila and I moved here to be near my parents in 2013 and fell deeply in love with North Myrtle Beach.” “I owned several businesses back in Greensboro, N.C., where I grew up before moving here; Warren’s Trailer Repair, B&R Trenching & Warren’s Mobile Welding. Now I own Realty Rock Inc. …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach will host its second information gathering event at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center on Tuesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. to hear directly from Short-Term Rental (STR) operators and managers. The purpose of this event is to better understand the challenges STR operators and managers face and to begin identifying potential shared solutions. This is not a policy hearing and no ordinance changes are being proposed at this event. Community members who operate or manage short-term rentals and would like to speak at the event may complete the speaker registration …

PalmettoPride, in partnership with the South Carolina Litter Control Association (SCLCA), hosted an annual Litter Summit. This year’s Summit took place September 3-5, 2025, and brought together Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) affiliates, litter prevention professionals and law enforcement officers for program updates, networking and professional development. As South Carolina’s statewide anti-litter organization, PalmettoPride manages the KSCB program and provides technical and financial support to local Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) affiliates. This support helps communities build and sustain effective litter reduction and beautification initiatives. A highlight of the Summit is the annual awards luncheon, where leaders from across the Palmetto …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a long-range policy document that will guide decision-making and development for the next five to ten years. To ensure the plan reflects the vision and priorities of the community, the city invites residents and business owners to participate in a series of public engagement opportunities. Please note the updated times and locations for the upcoming drop-in sessions: The second opportunity for input will be a Public Engagement Drop-In on Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Barefoot Resort and Golf Clubhouse at 4980 …

By Lauren Jessie The Sounds of Summer series is back Friday, September 19, featuring Southern Sky with an Eagles Tribute. Enjoy this free concert from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex Amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Food trucks will be on-site offering a variety of tasty bites, and beverages will be available for purchase. Whether you’re a local or visiting North Myrtle Beach, Sounds of Summer is the perfect way to spend a Friday evening filled with live music, …

By Chris Del Corro Almost four years ago, the City of North Myrtle Beach was approached by the local NMB Pickleball Association about building outdoor courts for the rapidly growing sport of pickleball. The city graciously agreed to help and fundraising began. During those years, pickleball began to explode and the Association’s dream and vision became shared by the city. Soon there will be 15 courts, which include a center court. There are also plans for future expansion in the hopes of drawing national events eventually, bringing millions of dollars to this area. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 9:30 …

By Pat Kastner The Knights of Columbus Council 7122 and the Columbiettes 7122 of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the parishioners, neighbors, friends and visitors who attended the monthly Community Breakfast at the St. John Center on Sunday, August 17, 2025. As always, the funds provide support for the missionary work for the priest and specifically Father Patrick Balogun in Nigeria. The area is under constant attack for those attempting to spread the faith of Christianity in the country. Many Catholic Priests have been …