North Myrtle Beach

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, July 21, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor Marilyn Hatley and city council recognized the 12U Softball All-Star Team for their remarkable achievement in winning the State Tournament and becoming the State Champions. After competing in the 12U District Tournament held at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, the team earned an invitation to the State Tournament in Dillon, S.C. Facing tough competition, they secured three back-to-back wins to claim the Championship—bringing home the city’s first State Tournament Championship for Softball. They represented North Myrtle Beach with pride, determination, and outstanding …

By John Smithson The NMB Parks and Recreation 12U all-star baseball team completed their undefeated march through the DYB “O” Zone Tournament as they beat Hilton Head and Lancaster to win the state championship. The Chiefs beat Lancaster 4-3 last Monday night and then beat Orangeburg last Tuesday night to set up a meeting with Hilton Head last Wednesday. Dean Skovinski was on the mound for the Chiefs and he retired the side in, in order in the top of the first. The Chiefs then struck for three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Kole Wilson homered on …

By Lauren Jessie On Wednesday, July 16, the City of North Myrtle Beach held a Dedication Ceremony at Fire Station 2, located in Cherry Grove, to officially place Engine 2 into service. The ceremony featured a blessing of the new engine by Father Wil Keith, Chaplain for Midway Fire Rescue in Georgetown County, followed by a traditional push-in—honoring a longstanding fire service tradition. Members of North Myrtle Beach City Council, City Manager Ryan Fabbri, Fire Chief Billy Floyd, Deputy Chief John Galganski, Division Chief Michael Huber and members of the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department were in attendance to celebrate …

North Myrtle Beach women, Ellen Holliman and Carol Stigger, had the pleasure of meeting Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and John Vincent, candidate for the 7th U.S. Congressional District, at the Thursday, July 17, reception and dinner sponsored by the Georgetown County Democratic Party. Beshear and Vincent spoke eloquently and passionately about the importance of every citizen standing up and speaking out for issues that impact their lives and beliefs. The speakers focused on the democratic process and the right of every citizen to be heard, and their needs respected. Holliman and Stigger are founding members of VOICE, a local grassroots …

At just 13 years old, Stella Prince, a rising eighth grader, is already making a big impact in the North Myrtle Beach community. The young philanthropist recently hosted her fourth annual lemonade stand, raising more than $3,000 for The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. When she is not cheering, spending time with friends, or enjoying sunny days at the beach, Stella is focused on giving back—especially to the animals she loves. Her strong passion for helping others, both two- and four-legged, is at the heart of everything she does. “Stella’s compassion, hard work, and dedication to giving back at …

By Dorothy Bambach Last Saturday, the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club welcomed 21 international students between 15 and 20 years of age as part of the Lions Youth Exchange. They were feted for breakfast at Spiro’s Pancake House. The group traveled around South Carolina visiting Lions Clubs sharing their cultures and Lion activities. The students hail  from Brazil, Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, Lithuania, Poland, Taiwan, Finland, Germany, Spain, Mongolia, Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Austria and India.

By Jo Ann Mathews The Columbiettes of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church brought a new concept to the area. They sponsored an arts and crafts festival on Saturday, June 7, at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum with vendors who have a cognitive or sensory disability. This means that anyone who was diagnosed with autism, Down Syndrome, intellectual impairment, is visually or auditorily disabled were invited to sell their wares at this festival. Greeting cards, jewelry, bakery, watercolor, acrylic and other art works, craft figures made from wood, metal or paper were for sale. All proceeds …

By James Pease II On Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m., a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex for three free mini libraries that were installed compliments of the North Myrtle Beach Rotary Club, the City of North Myrtle Beach, The Home Depot Foundation and North Myrtle Beach Home Depot. In attendance were North Myrtle Beach City Council members Fred Coyne and Bubba Collins, North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex manager Bernie Lowe, North Myrtle Beach Rotarian President James Pease, incoming president Melissa Wober and Rotarians Mary Wisdom and Diamond Frandsen. The free mini libraries …

North Myrtle Beach City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, J Baldwin, announced his plans to run for mayor this November. Baldwin said, “I’ve enjoyed serving the people of North Myrtle Beach on City Council and excited about the possibility of bringing my experience and energy to the office of Mayor.” “I recently retired after operating a successful local business in our city for decades…one started by my grandfather during World War II… allowing me to give my full attention to serving North Myrtle Beach.  Our residents deserve a dedicated, full-time Mayor working for them each and every day,” Baldwin continued.  …

By John Smithson Kids from ages five to twelve filed in to the NMB Middle School soccer field Tuesday morning for a chance to better their skills during the three day event. The summer camp was sponsored jointly by the city of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department and North Myrtle Beach High School. The high school’s girls varsity soccer coach Kelsey Winkler stated that the camp was being held from 9 am to twelve noon Tuesday through Thursday, with 100 boys and girls between the ages of five and twelve registered. Winkler said the camp was broken up …