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By James Pease II Voters across South Carolina’s 46 counties headed to the polls Tuesday, June 9, to cast ballots in a number of primary races for statewide and local offices. The 2026 election cycle marks the state’s first open race for governor in more than a decade. Republican Governor Henry McMaster is unable to seek another term because of term limits, leaving the governor’s office up for grabs and creating a highly competitive contest among several prominent candidates. The Republican primary featured a crowded field of potential candidates. Under South Carolina election law, candidates must receive more than fifty …

Connie Lawson, a member of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club (NMBWC) was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina Convention (GFWC-SC) held at the Dunes Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.. Past President Kathy Heagen described her “as the heart and soul of our club, dedicating countless hours to community service with passion, kindness and unwavering commitment.  Her leadership, creativity and generosity have made an extraordinary impact on the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club and our entire community.”  GFWC-SC is comprised of more than 1,115 members in 45 clubs. …

By Angel Sylvester The City of North Myrtle Beach invites the community to come out and enjoy a free live concert by the Swingin’ Medallions on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Bring your chairs and settle in for an energetic night of music and dancing. Please note that chairs may not be placed in the Horseshoe until 3 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 …

By Dorothy Bambach Each year in June, the joy of gardening is celebrated by  garden clubs throughout America.  The Yaupon Garden Club took the opportunity to extend gratitude to North Myrtle Beach Times Newspaper publisher Polly Lowman. The various projects and community contributions  completed by the club are made known through the publishing of their stories on a regular basis in the North Myrtle Beach Times. Yaupon Garden Club member Dorothy Bambach recently paid a visit to Ms. Lowman and presented her with a lovely arrangement of locally grown summer flowers. She also brought along the Yaupon Garden Club Press …

                  By John Smithson Every student at high school graduation begins the ceremony with their tassel on the right side of their cap and moves it to the left side late in the ceremony to signify their transformation from a degree candidate to a graduate with their diploma in hand. That simple act of moving the tassel is a blink of an eye compared to the four years spent by the graduates at North Myrtle Beach High School. Each student selected their own course of study that ended with their diploma and …

By Angel Sylvester Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie featuring An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (PG) on Friday, June 12, at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. The movie starts at 7 p.m. McLean Park is located at 93 Oak Drive in the Ocean Drive section. Patrons and movie-goers are encouraged to bring their beach chair or a blanket to sit on. Concessions will be available from the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club. The free movie is part of the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies at McLean series sponsored by HTC. An American Tail …

By John Smithson The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department has announced its 2026 Baseball and Softball All-Star teams, with athletes selected to represent North Myrtle Beach in upcoming district tournament competition. All-Star teams were selected in the 8U, 10U, and 12U baseball divisions, as well as the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U softball divisions. These teams will compete for district championships and the opportunity to advance to their respective state tournaments. North Myrtle Beach baseball teams compete under the Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) organization, while softball teams participate through the South Carolina Athletic Programs (SCAP). Players …

Green Sea Floyds Library is pleased to announce that it has been selected to participate in the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative. Through this national program, the library has been awarded $10,000 to support accessibility improvements that will better serve individuals with disabilities in the Green Sea Floyds community. As part of this project, the library will host a community conversation on Wednesday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Green Sea Community Center, 5331 Highway 9, Green Sea, S.C. Residents, caregivers, community organizations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend and …

By Ruben Lowman As the summer heat settles over the Grand Strand, Horry County is taking its annual battle against mosquitoes to the skies. County officials announced that targeted aerial spraying operations have officially begun, adding a crucial layer of defense to the county’s seasonal pest management efforts. For residents living near local swamps, marshlands and dense woods, the sight of low-flying planes will become a familiar evening fixture as crews work to keep the local mosquito population under control during the peak summer months. The aerial campaign is designed to go where standard county trucks simply cannot. While truck-mounted …

Make plans to spend your Tuesday evenings in Downtown Loris this summer. Starting on Tuesday, June 23, participating businesses will be staying open later and offering a variety of activities for the whole family. As you explore downtown, you’ll find live music, karaoke, games, special promotions, family-friendly activities and more at different locations throughout the evening. Each business will have something unique to offer, so be sure to visit several stops and enjoy everything Downtown Loris has to offer. The Loris Chamber of Commerce is currently putting together the full schedule of activities and participating businesses. Stay tuned for more …