North Myrtle Beach

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to enjoy a free outdoor showing of Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo (G) on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m. at McLean Park located at 93 Oak Drive in North Myrtle Beach. Bring your chair or blanket, relax under the stars and enjoy this family favorite on the big screen. Concessions will be available for purchase from the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club. This free event is part of the Movies at McLean series presented by the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by HTC. About …

John Frisby has been selected as this week’s Dew’s NMB Chiefs Leadership Award winner. A senior this year, John continues to shine as both a student leader and the newly appointed Commanding Officer of North Myrtle Beach High School’s NJROTC program. John stands out in the classroom for his diligence, respect and positive attitude, always prepared and willing to lend a helping hand to peers in need. His leadership extends far beyond the classroom. Over the summer, he guided cadets from multiple high schools as part of the Leadership Academy cadre at The Citadel, led basic leadership training at Parris …

By Dorothy Bambach Yaupon Garden Club members were delighted to begin the new year on September 2, 2025. President Phillis Newman welcomed everyone along with several guests:  Dr. James Luken, speaker; Herb Newman, technical assistant; and Sue Hagen and Carla Johnson, potential members. Lynne Payne provided an inspirational message. Members and guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon of assorted salads provided by all members.  Hostesses for the occasion were Phillis Newman, Donna Belski, Phyllis Green, Peggy Howard and Joy Murray. President Newman introduced Dr. Luken, a retired Biology professor at Coastal Carolina University and author. He provided an informative history of …

By Lauren Jessie Get ready for one of the area’s most beloved traditions! The 21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival returns to Main Street in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day, rain-or-shine celebration is filled with a variety of food, live music, shopping and family fun. Admission and parking are free. More than just a street festival, the Irish Italian International Festival showcases a blend of cultural flair with: Delicious Eats – Food vendors compete for Best Entrée, Best Dessert, and Best Decorated Booth. Two Stages of Entertainment – Performers bring …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach is launching a new Façade Grant Program to help enhance the appearance of select commercial corridors and support local businesses through financial partnerships for building improvements. The program is designed to encourage property and business owners to invest in the front-facing exteriors of commercial buildings along designated Activity Center Corridors, helping to strengthen North Myrtle Beach’s coastal streetscape and overall sense of place. Through the program, the City will offer dollar-for-dollar matching grants, up to $25,000 per applicant, for approved façade improvements. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis once work …

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. The first of three opportunities for input will be a Public Engagement Drop-In on Monday, September 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North Myrtle Beach City Hall at 1018 Second Avenue South. Two additional drop-ins will follow: Thursday, September …

By Lauren Jessie The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by The Entertainers on Thursday, September 4, 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 Carolina National Bank …

By Pat Kastner Our Lady Star Of The Sea Knights of Columbus Council 7122 and Assembly 2431 announce their September activities. The Council will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the St. John Center. Knights of Columbus members visiting this area are welcome to attend. The Council will hold its monthly Community Breakfast on Sunday, September 21, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. The Assembly (4th Degree) will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the St. John Center. Sir Knights visiting the area are welcome to attend. All …

By Carol Stigger “Feel the burn” is the faintly remembered rallying cry for Bernie Sanders, who proved to be too liberal to woo the majority. Would the country ever again experience such enthusiasm for a candidate? These are early days, but the vibe for John Vincent at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, August 30, nailed it. The vibe overflowed to the parking lot. Supporters of Vincent for the U.S. Congress SC-7 packed the Mad Gator Grill, including porches and pathways. Vincent’s common-sense platform calms the chaos in D.C., fights for the working class, fights for veterans and fights for our right …

By Lauren Jessie On Friday, August 28, North Myrtle Beach City Manager Ryan Fabbri provided an update on the City of North Myrtle Beach to the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors’ Leadership Program participants. The Director of Parks and Recreation, Matt Gibbons, joined to provide an overview of Parks and Recreation in the city, which included the expansion of the Park and Sports Complex, the addition of pickle ball courts and the many programs and special events that are offered year-round. The Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors’ Leadership program provides members with the knowledge necessary to aspire to leadership positions …