North Myrtle Beach

The North Myrtle Beach Fire Department has approved an open burning permit application to dispose of roadway and right-of-way debris on the tract located at the end of C-Versie Road in Little River. The burn was scheduled to begin on Friday, January 9, 2026, and will continue periodically for approximately one month, concluding Monday, February 9, 2026, weather permitting. Roadway and right-of-way debris will be transported via off-road dump truck to a designated pit area onsite for burning. The Dockside project encompasses approximately 58 acres and there are no public lands in close proximity to the burn location. Some residents …

By Kaye Collins In South Carolina, hand signals are legally accepted substitutes for mechanical turn signals and must be displayed from the left side of the vehicle. It is necessary to indicate your intentions at least 100 feet prior to making a turn or changing lanes. The three official hand signals in South Carolina are, Left Turn: extend your left arm straight out horizontally from the driver’s side window. Right Turn: extend your left arm out the window and bend it upward at a 90-degree angle, with your hand pointing to the sky. Stop or Slow Down: extend your left …

Ray Collins, a longtime North Myrtle Beach resident, retired mechanical engineer, small business owner and Vietnam veteran, has announced his candidacy for the Crescent Beach seat on the North Myrtle Beach City Council. Collins brings a lifetime of service, leadership and community involvement to his campaign. He is an Army veteran who served in Vietnam and has spent decades leading, building, and serving both professionally and personally. Before retirement, he worked as a mechanical engineer, a career grounded in problem-solving, critical thinking, precision, and accountability. He helps his wife with her locally owned small business in North Myrtle Beach. The …

By James Pease II The North Myrtle Beach City Council met Monday night to discuss murals, Parkway Group PDD, McDowell Corporate Center, nuisance parties and beach cabanas. Before the meeting was started, the North Myrtle Beach Recreation 14U all stars soccer team and the 14U all stars volleyball team were recognized by the city for their state championship wins. Mayor J Baldwin also discussed a recent trip the council had gone on to meet with state representatives in Washington, D.C., having talks with Tim Scott, Lindsey Graham and Russell Fry. “It was a good productive trip ” said  Baldwin. “They …

By James Pease II LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach held their annual Noon Years Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. “The event has been held every year since we opened this location in 2018,” said Travis, Merchandise Manager for LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach. The event is held simultaneously at each of it’s locations in Alabama and Florida alongside North Myrtle Beach. Every year a beach ball drop  is held at noon on New Year’s Eve, December 31, raining free beach balls down upon a crowd of children and parents. The family event had lots of …

By James Pease II On November 20, 2025, the North Myrtle Beach Rotary Club held a rededication ceremony for the memory garden at North Myrtle Beach High School. The memory garden was started in the early 2000s by Lynn Myrick. Since his passing, the garden has been neglected, at least until now. Thanks to the help of North Myrtle Beach High School students in the Interact Club and Engineering students, the memory garden has been brought back to its former glory. The ceremony began with North Myrtle Beach High School student Sadie Averitt giving a prayer. Melissa Wober, president of …

The North Myrtle Beach Tree Board has chosen a Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) at 702 12th Avenue South as the January Tree of the Month. The homeowners believe the tree to be at least 50 years old since the house was built in the 1960s. Magnolias are evergreen trees known for their large glossy leaves, fragrant white summer blooms and red-seeded pods in the winter. These trees are native to the central and southeastern coastal plains.

By Kaye Collins The new year will introduce various changes to the laws in South Carolina, with significant legislation coming into effect starting Friday, January 1, 2026, and additional measures scheduled to be implemented later in 2026. One of the most notable changes affects bars and restaurants that offer alcohol, after years of worries from business owners regarding increasing insurance expenses. A new law regarding liquor liability and insurance requirements will come into effect on Thursday. According to a statute from 2017, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol after 5 p.m. were mandated to maintain a $1 million liability insurance …

By Kaye Collins As the wildfire season draws near, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statement regarding the potential risk of wildfires in the coming months throughout the state and specifically in Horry County. The Storm Prediction Center has released a fire weather outlook for the region. Communication Director Doug Wood mentioned that the period from January to April is the peak season for wildfire outbreaks. He noted that approximately 2-3 incidents occur daily throughout the state, totaling around 1,400 annually. He explained that these wildfires are triggered by a combination of factors. The period from January to …

By Kaye Collins Later this month, lawmakers in South Carolina will reconvene at the State House, where income tax reform, modifications to DUI laws, and transportation priorities will be at the forefront of their agenda. South Carolina legislators are set to reconvene at the State House later in January for the second year of the two-year legislative session, in anticipation of a much-anticipated gubernatorial race and several significant issues coming to the forefront. Republicans maintain majorities in both the House and Senate, and House GOP leaders indicate that reforming the state’s income tax system is their primary focus as they …