North Myrtle Beach

By Lauren Jessie The North Myrtle Beach Tree Board has selected a Pig Nut Hickory (Carya Glabra) as the September Tree of the Month. This tall tree is found near Hill Street and Amaron Court in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. As autumn arrives, it will show its fall golden leaves. Pig Nut Hickories are native to the southeastern United States. They produce bitter nuts that are good for wildlife. Their strong wood is valued for fuel, tool handles, sporting goods equipment and agricultural implements.

By James Pease II Jack Thompson Day was held on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot in Myrtle Beach. Friends of Jack Thompson gather together every year to celebrate his birthday. This year, Jack celebrated his 89th birthday alongside celebrating 75 years of his chronicling of Myrtle Beach’s history through the art of his photography. During the ceremony, numerous speakers spoke of their time knowing Jack Thompson. Mark Kruea was the emcee for the event. He gave opening remarks and thanked everyone for attending. “It’s rare to find this much dedication and commitment in …

By Ben Freda Barefoot Landing is celebrating autumn with an array of events called WonderFall. The season kicked off with the 9th annual SeptemberFest, which was held on Saturday, September 20. Hay decorations made by Thompson Farms give Dockside Village an autumn decor. Attendees had the chance to be like winemakers during Duplin Winery’s 5th annual Grape Stomp, which was held on the lawn between Crooked Hammock and the playground. Marketing employee Frank Glidden emceed the event encouraging the stompers as they were getting the feel of grape juice on their feet. Four friends each wore a T-shirt depicting the …

By Tracy Sauer The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club will participate in the GFWC International Day of Service on Saturday, September 27, 2025, during the Irish Italian Festival on Main Street. This year’s national focus is Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence and the club’s chosen theme is “Light the Path to End Domestic Violence.” From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors are encouraged to stop by the Woman’s Club purple tent to support survivors and help local charities. The club will collect new stuffed animals, Pull-Ups, art supplies and soft blankets—items specifically requested to comfort children affected by domestic …

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, September 15, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem J. Baldwin proclaimed Saturday, September 27, 2025, as “GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club International Day of Service” and encouraged all members of our community in North Myrtle Beach and Horry County to support the fight against domestic and sexual violence in all its forms. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs International Day of Service unites all GFWC clubs in collective service to address areas of critical need, raise public awareness and inspire action through community-based projects. The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s …

The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold two public meetings for the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway (SC 31) Extension project. The project, which is part of RIDE 3, would extend Carolina Bays Parkway (SC 31) from its current location at SC 9 in Horry County, across the North Carolina state line to U.S. 17 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, near Shallotte. The proposed improvement is a multi-lane full access freeway partially on a new location. The primary purpose of the project is to improve transportation in the area by enhancing mobility and connectivity …

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. …