North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years

By Ruben Lowman As the season begins to change to summer, it has been a banner month for schools and local students in the Loris area. Students across the Loris and Green Sea Floyds education clusters are capturing national spotlights, breaking international records and securing premier healthcare pipelines, proving that big dreams and major accomplishments are alive and thriving in our local classrooms. Leading the charge at Loris High School, seniors Caitie Black and Alastair Wriglesworth achieved a historic milestone by being named premier National Merit Scholars. Out of a fiercely competitive national pool of over 16,000 semifinalists, Black and …

By Daphne Bass The Loris Garden Club held its Annual Picnic and Plant Exchange in the picnic area of Loris Presbyterian Church at 4p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. President Gloria Kinney welcomed all members and guests. Treasurer Wanda Cox gave the invocation. Delicious refreshments were served by hostesses Jane Roberts, Linda Morrison and several members. President Kinney called the meeting to order and led the group in the club collect, the Pledge Of Allegiance to the American Flag and the reciting of the GCSC Pledge of Allegiance. Linda Morrison, secretary, called the roll and read the minutes from the …

By James Pease II On Saturday, May 30, Loris High School named their class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Caitlyn Black, valedictorian, is a born and raised Loris local and both of her parents are Loris High School alumni. Black has been a part of multiple clubs and achieved numerous accolades during her time at Loris High School. Black is a school athlete and was a member of the Loris Softball and Volleyball team. She was also named a National Merit Finalist based on her academic record, standardized test scores, essays and school recommendations. Kaydin Hughes, salutatorian, was born in …

By William LaMonte On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25,  VFW Post 10804 partnered with Little River American Legion Post 186 to honor our fallen veterans. A memorial ceremony was conducted at the Veterans Memorial at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex. Joining Post 10804 were the American Legion Patriot Riders and Rolling Thunder, the American Legion Honor Guard, the Local Knights of Columbus,  vocalist Marlisa Small who wowed everyone with her patriotic songs and the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation crew. Colonel Jerry Jankoviak U.S. Army Reserve retired, Maryland State Police retired, CIA retired, was the guest speaker and …

By Trish Heine Each May on Memorial Day we gather to remember those service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today. North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens and the Little River Elks Lodge #2840 hosted the cemetery’s 77th veteran service celebration. Community members and veterans alike gathered to remember and honor those fallen heroes not only at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens but those of our nation.  When speaking to veterans and hearing their stories of their fellow soldiers, comrades and friends, they were their family. We too, as Americans, are family standing united together as …

By Ruben Lowman In a unanimous vote at their most recent meeting on May 18, the North Myrtle Beach City Council gave second and final approval to the ordinance authorizing the relocation of one of the city’s highest-volume fast food restaurants. The green light by city leaders clears the path for Chick-fil-A to vacate its current, heavily congested 1.03-acre site inside Gator Hole Plaza and assume the larger commercial footprint previously occupied by TGI Fridays, which has sat vacant since October 2024. The approval followed a few months of debate at meetings and a workshop, where city planners, local residents …

North Myrtle Beach Middle School proudly recognized PTO President Jennifer Prince as the school’s 2025-2026 Volunteer of the Year. She was honored during the recent Ladies of Distinction breakfast. Jennifer’s dedication, leadership and heart for serving students, staff and families have made a lasting impact on North Myrtle Beach Middle School and the entire school community. The school is grateful for her six years of service and for the incredible PTO team whose support and teamwork continue to make the school a special place.

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, recognized and honored the North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club for 31 years of outstanding service, dedication and contributions to the community and extended sincere gratitude for their continued commitment to improving the lives of residents and visitors alike. The Pilot Club’s mission is to promote awareness, prevention and support for brain-related disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Autism, improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by these conditions. They have demonstrated an enduring commitment …

By Lauren Jessie During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Mayor J Baldwin, along with City Council, proclaimed May 17-23 as National Public Works Week in the City of North Myrtle Beach and encouraged all residents to recognize and thank the City’s Public Works Department whose efforts help keep our community running smoothly each and every day. The Public Works team provides essential services that support the health, safety and quality of life for residents and visitors. Not only do they maintain and improve the city’s infrastructure and services, but they play a critical role in …

By Ruben Lowman The battle to save Horry County’s rivers and adjacent infrastructure from catastrophic, chronic flooding events has received some good news this month. Major General Jason E. Kelly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, bypassed the standard Pentagon briefing rooms to conduct an emergency, boots-on-the-ground site inspection of the Socastee River and the broader Waccamaw River basin to examine the causes of effects of a chronic flooding issue throughout all of Horry County. Escorted by Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, Commander of the USACE Charleston District, and Horry County Council Chairman …