North Myrtle Beach

By Carol Kurtz With enthusiasm and a strong sense of purpose, the Lions Club of North Myrtle Beach brought together nearly 30 volunteers on Saturday, April 25, for a high-energy environmental clean-up at Heritage Shores Nature Preserve in North Myrtle Beach. Members were joined by partners from the Kiwanis Club of North Myrtle Beach–Little River, Rotary Club of Little River (Noon and Sunset), and VFW Post 10804 and Auxiliary turning collaboration into meaningful action. Together, they cleared trails, protected waterways and enhanced the natural beauty of the preserve, leaving a lasting impression on both the landscape and community. This collaborative …

Wear your green and join Horry County Parks and Recreation for a Mental Health Action Day at the beautiful Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens in Little River. Enjoy a Wellness Walk and Resource Fair hosted by Horry County Behavioral Services and Horry County Parks and Recreation from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, May 15. Connect with local service providers, discover valuable resources and help raise awareness for mental health. Best of all, participation is completely free. Every step counts in building a stronger, more supportive community.

By Jill Roman North Myrtle Beach High School Senior Trevor Carter received a $2,000 scholarship award in Columbia, S.C., from Garden Club of South Carolina President, Betty Wise Jackson. Trevor will major in engineering and horticulture at the University of South Carolina. His award winning essay also won him a $1,000 scholarship from the local Driftwood Garden Club in North Myrtle Beach. This bright young man has excelled in his studies and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

By Angel Sylvester North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation invites residents and visitors to experience the best of the local dining scene during Taste Around NMB, a self-guided restaurant tour happening Friday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 27. This month-long culinary celebration encourages participants to explore a variety of partnering restaurants across North Myrtle Beach while earning entries for exciting grand prizes. Participants can purchase a $2 restaurant card (one per person, ages 21+) beginning May 1 through May 27. Starting May 1, diners can visit participating restaurants listed on the card, enjoying meals and collecting receipts along the way. …

McLeod Health welcomes Dr. Deji Okuboye to McLeod Primary Care North Myrtle Beach where she joins primary care physician, Dr. Donald Bartlett. Dr. Okuboye is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive, patient-centered care at McLeod Primary Care North Myrtle Beach, located in North Myrtle Beach. Dr. Okuboye brings extensive experience from working in a high-volume family medicine setting, delivering personalized care to a diverse patient population. While Dr. Okuboye treats a wide range of medical conditions, her clinical interests include diabetes management, hypertension, stoke prevention, COPD and congestive heart failure. Dr. Okuboye graduated a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine …

In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians came together to make a visible difference in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held Saturday, March 21, through Sunday, March 29, PalmettoPride’s second annual South Carolina Sweep built on its early momentum, growing from more than 80 tons of litter removed in its first year to 244 tons collected statewide this year. What began as an effort to bring renewed energy to spring cleanups has quickly grown into a coordinated, statewide movement–driven by South Carolinians who care deeply about protecting …

On Saturday, May 2, comic shops will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops and game stores around the globe will be celebrating the creativity, community and pure fun that comics bring to fans everywhere. This annual event is the perfect chance to dive into new stories, revisit favorite characters, and discover hidden gems…all for free. The 2026 lineup is packed with incredible titles from top publishers, spanning superhero adventures, indie favorites and iconic franchises. Whether it’s legendary heroes, thrilling crossovers, or bold new worlds, this year’s selection has something for every fan. Player’s Choice will have many sales …

By Flossie Chapman A brief ceremony was held on Monday, April 20, during the monthly meeting of the VOICE, a local women’s organization. Sylvia Wright, candidate for State Superintendent of Schools, was presented with a framed document bearing the autograph of the late Chief Justice Earl Warren. The document was acquired in May 1970 at the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Awards by the Honorable Charles S. Blumenthal who attended the cremony.  It was later passed on to his son, George M. Blumenthal, who displayed the autograph in his law firm for more than forty years. Chief Justice Warren …

By Jennifer Hulon Kidney stones are a common condition that can cause severe pain and, in some cases, require medical treatment. When stones are too large to pass on their own, a procedure called lithotripsy may be recommended by a healthcare provider. Lithotripsy is used to break stones into smaller fragments, making it easier for the body to pass them through the urinary tract. This treatment is often necessary for individuals with kidney stones when the stone leads to persistent pain, blockage, or risk of infection. The most common method, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, uses sound waves directed from outside …

By James Pease II Destination North Myrtle Beach held their annual State of the Series event on Friday, April 17, in the Chestnut Room at Bay Watch Resort in North Myrtle Beach. Cheryl Kilday opened up the meeting with the upcoming events Destination NMB would be involved in and hosting. Kilday then welcomed Anna Strickland with Santee Cooper. Strickland discussed how Santee Cooper plans to grow over the next ten years as the company nears a century in business. “It’s a ten year, $10 billion capital fund,” stated Strickland. “We are investing over $300 million on infrastructure. focusing on our …