North Myrtle Beach

The City of North Myrtle Beach is committed to informing and protecting its community during the cold season. Stay warm and safe this winter with helpful tips. Preparation is key to navigating the cold weather. As temperatures drop, please keep in mind the four P’s: people, pets, pipes and plants. Use safe approved heating methods to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning or fire hazards. As a reminder, ovens are not recommended to be utilized to assist in heating a home. Gas ovens create a greater carbon monoxide risk. Electric ovens create greater fire hazard when on for long periods of time. …

An arts and crafts festival was held at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum on Saturday, December 6. About 200 people visited the festival where the vendors were adults with special needs who made the arts and crafts they sold. They were not charged any fees for displaying and selling their wares, so what they charged for the items was their profit. Regina was one of the vendors who made key fobs, earbud cases and jar openers. She sold almost all of her items. The Columbiettes at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church sponsored the fair, and …

Around 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, C-Battalion units responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 Block of 21st Avenue North in the Cherry Grove section. Engine 2 arrived and found thick black smoke banking down in the living space of a raised beach house. An interior fire attack was initiated that was coordinated with vertical ventilation from the truck crew and primary search by rescue crew. Crews were able to quickly locate and extinguish the fire before it could extend further. No injuries were reported and crews continued salvage and overhaul operations until clearing the scene a …

By Tom Keyrouze On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the American Legion Post 186 made a visit to the Cancer Treatment Center at Mcleod Health in Little River, S.C. Back in October the Carrie King Foundation coordinator visited their monthly meeting and did a presentation on behalf of Mcleod Health Foundation. That’s why they came to the decision to present the foundation with a check for $5,000 to support cancer treatment and research at McLeod Seacoast Hospital. There will be two plaques there in memory of their past members and support for current members and their families. Sons Commander Bill Cooper …

The City of North Myrtle Beach wants to remind residents that the public beach access on the street-end of Sea Mountain Highway is closed for mobilization of beach renourishment machinery. Contractors for the United States Army Corps of Engineers are utilizing this as part of their mobilization efforts and movement of heavy machinery. As you are walking on the beach, please pay attention to signs and large platforms in the beach access walkway that are tell-tale signs to not go further. The city appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation during this important project to enhance shoreline resistance and protect our …

By Carol Stigger Sylvia Wright, 2026 candidate for South Carolina Superintendent of Education, spoke to 80 guests at the monthly VOICE luncheon on Monday, November 17, in North Myrtle Beach. Ms. Wright’s mission is to restore the constitutional and deeply patriotic promise of a free, high-quality education in South Carolina. She has twenty years experience in the education field, beginning as a classroom teacher and moving into academic leadership positions. She was an adjunct professor of history at Charleston Southern University. While teaching, she earned her masters degree in Education, Divergent Learning and Master of Arts in History. She is …

The North Myrtle Beach Police Department will be holding Cops N Karts on Friday, December 12, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The races will be hosted at K1 Speed located at 720 Main Street in North Myrtle Beach with each race costing $10. Cops N Karts is a community event where participants race go-karts against local police officers in a fun, friendly competition. It’s designed to build positive connections, promote youth engagement and create a relaxed environment where the community can meet and interact with law enforcement. There will also be a booth set up with traffic safety division …

Construction on the new Windy Hill area water storage tank is moving forward smoothly. Last week, crews finished installing the steel reinforcement around the new galvanized steel tank structure. Electrical work is also progressing. Contractors continued installing wiring through the new conduits that connect the existing pump control panel to the new pump control panels and the current motor control centers in the Booster Pump Station. Additional conduits were installed in the driveway area behind the station. North Myrtle Beach residents, continue to watch for construction signs and “Road Closed” warnings as crews continue working on the project.

By Diane Woods The North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad held its annual Christmas Holiday Banquet and Awards Ceremony at The Bay Watch Resort on Friday, December 5. The Rescue Squad is celebrating their 67th year of community service. Chief Gary Clark thanked the members for their many hours of dedicated service to the community. They are proud to have over 2,000 hours of volunteering teaching CPR/AED/BLS; Water Rescue and free Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Service.  The Squad has grown significantly and is over 70 members strong. Many awards were given out to members and …

By Bill La Monte On Saturday, December 6, the North Myrtle Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 Auxiliary held a Fashion Show, Tea and Christmas item giveaway to raise money to be able to help veterans in need in the local area and to provide some financial assistance to the VFW National Home in Michigan. There were 62 people who attended and over $1,400 was  raised. A special thanks to Hope Taylor Co of North Myrtle Beach for providing the clothing. There are many veterans, veteran families and homeless veterans in the Grand Strand that have a hard time …