North Myrtle Beach

Attention all shaggers! Are you enjoying SOS Spring Safari so far? Make sure you aren’t missing out on anything with a list of bands and events below. The OD Arcade and Lounge will be hosting a Smoothie Contest with the help of DJ Craig Jennings on Thursday, April 23, at 2 p.m. with sign up starting at noon. Rock Hill Shag Club will be hosting a Spring SOS Shooter Party on Thursday, April 23, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the back room at Fat Harold’s in North Myrtle Beach with chicken bog served. Music will be provided by …

By Diane Billard The Rotary Club of Little River welcomed Ann Mayfield from Future Farmers of America on Wednesday, April 15,  at noon at the River Hills Golf and Country Club in Little River.  FFA offers diverse opportunities for youth and Ann explained all the diverse opportunities students have. While most of us think of FFA for students who want to be farmers, FFA also welcomes members who aspire to other careers such as teachers, doctors, scientist and business owners. FFA is also committed to the individual student, focusing on servant leadership while allowing them to explore their own interest …

By Mary Templeton They say a weed is simply a flower our of place. The Ecotots in Mrs. Holloway’s class at Ocean Drive Elementary School discovered this at their Friday, April 17, 2026, meeting with the ladies of the Yaupon Garden Club. YGC member Lynne Payne reviewed their yearly projects before reading a delightful story about Danny the Dandelion. Most of us try to rid our yards of this pesky weed, but it is actually well loved by pollinators. They say that dandelion leaves are quite tasty in a salad.  The students were shown several samples of weeds and told …

By Jill Roman Fourteen members of the Driftwood Garden Club attended their April meeting at Joan Schuster’s home. Joan and Sandy Barker hosted and served, with contributions from Brenda Whitehead and Sherry Pfefferle, a lovely meal of baked chicken, salad and rolls. The desserts included strawberry shortcake and a layered pudding dish. Lucy Lewis highlighted the April gardening tips. Marsha McCollum told the group facts about the daisy, the club’s flower of the month. Babs Johnston announced six awards won by the club at the Coastal District meeting in Dillon. She also mentioned the plant swap that was held at …

By James Pease II On Monday, April 13, 2026, World War II veteran Gus Preno celebrated his 109th birthday at River Park Senior Living retirement home in Little River. The celebration was put together with the help of Mission BBQ owner Kristy LeVasseur and the staff of River Park Senior Living. Starting at 2 p.m., a parade route led by Horry County Police Department made it’s way to Presno’s front door to wish him a very happy birthday. Close to one hundred guests came to say hello to the veteran after the parade, with many giving him cards and gifts. …

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was a day of celebration for Betty Skeen of North Myrtle Beach, former manager of the South Carolina Welcome Center in Little River for 36 years. Many friends and family members were there to help her celebrate her 90th birthday including her daughter, Renee Holbert from Miami, Florida, who planned the entire, wonderful gathering. Two former managers of the South Carolina Welcome Center in Little River, Sissy Bolstad and Wanda Bellamy, were also on hand to help celebrate Betty’s birthday. Sissy preceded Betty as manager and hired Betty as her replacement when Sissy’s husband-to-be returned home …

By William La Monte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 Life Member and River Park resident Dan Farley thought it was not right that the entrance foyer at the River Park Senior Living did not have an American Flag in the lobby. After discussing it with Diane Renner, River Park’s Community Manager, Dane brought the idea to VFW Post 10804. Post members voted to take on the project and post leadership went about finding and purchasing the flags and stands. Dan’s wife Cathey thought the flag idea would also be appropriate for the lobby of the River Park Assisted Living …

Keep an eye out in coming weeks for these bright green envelopes that say “Horry County Exemption Audit Notice”. If you receive one, please do not throw it out! This is your reminder that the Assessor’s Office is missing documentation regarding legal residence applications. Missing documents can be submitted via email, fax or mail. These notices are being sent this week to anyone who was given “provisional or conditional” approval of their legal residence status. The deadline to turn in missing documents to avoid a rebill at the higher rate is May 31, 2026. Have questions? Contact the Horry County …

By Ruben Lowman The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially mobilized crews for a vital dredging and maintenance project at the Little River Inlet, with operations having commenced this Monday, April 13. This federal navigation project is designed to address significant shoaling within the channel by removing approximately 65,000 cubic yards of sand, which will then be repurposed to stabilize the northern jetty. For the residents and local businesses in Little River, this inlet serves as the lifeblood of the local maritime economy, providing the only direct access to the Atlantic Ocean for miles in either direction. Maintaining the …

America’s Boating Club North Strand will host the nationally recognized ABC Safe Boating Course on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Tidewater Plantation Amenities Center’s large meeting room located at 1601 Spinnaker Road in North Myrtle Beach. This comprehensive, full day course is designed for new boaters, experienced boaters and anyone considering boating. Participants will learn essential boating knowledge, including: types of boats and choosing the right one; boating laws and regulations; required safety equipment; safe boating practices; basic navigation; handling common boating problems; trailering, storage and boat protection; and considerations for hunting, fishing, water-skiing and river boating. While the …