“Effective on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 p.m., North Myrtle Beach Opens “Public Beach Crossovers and Accesses, Shower and Bathroom Amenities, and Adjacent Parking Lots”.  This became effective on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 p.m. Gov. Henry McMaster cancelled his March 30 order that closed public beach accesses and adjacent public parking, returning authority for those areas to local governments. During their April 20, 7 p.m. meeting, the North Myrtle Beach City Council passed a resolution opening “public beach crossovers and accesses, shower and bathroom amenities therein and adjacent parking lots”, effective April 21, 2020, at 12 noon. The city …

Jan and Norfleet JONES checking on friend during pandemic times…Kayla BRACEY and Jennifer REED two very special and great ladies…Lawrence LANE always there to lend a helping hand and that is very much appreciated by all…Bubby VEREEN looking forward to getting back in the restaurant business soon…Anniversary wishes to Patti and Craig SIMON…Be safe messages sent to Margie DOWLING and Mom Vera TIPTON in Alabama…John “Jimmy” BROWN calling to check on how everyone was doing…Lawrence WILLOUGHBY keeping check on his friends to be sure they are okay and well…Hello to Westie, Tommy and Thomas VAUGHT and belated Easter greetings…Darlene COLLINS …

EVERYONE at the Loris Times Newspaper and Bookstore is glad to be open again so everyone can stop by and pick out some books for adults and children to read while spending time at home!!!Shannon Smith doing a good job at ALL PRO Window CLEANING in Loris and at the beach…Hayleigh VEREEN has a surprise waiting for her at the beach??? FAITH OUTREACH MINISTRIES Lowcountry Food Bank will have a drive-thru food distribution that is free to the community on May 1 at 3 p.m. at 101 Philip Gray Drive in Myrtle Beach – 843-215-4500…Maegan MILLIGAN, Heather GABLEHOUSE and Christy …

Lois WATKINS wished an awesome 83rd birthday on Wednesday…Susan PLATT doing a lot of “healthful” volunteering during these scary days…Representative William BAILEY always stepping up to the plate to help his constituents…A big hello to Emma WILLIAMS and FAMILY…Helen “Boots” SMITH being sent so much love as she adds a year on Saturday…Gibson ALTMAN loved bushels and bushels by Grandmother Cathy…Great letter Tracy EDGE and thanks for speaking for so many of us…Dolores THOMPSON getting a nice vacation with the local museum closed due to COVID–19 presently…RE/MAX Southern Shores is pleased to announce the addition of REALTORS Kaitlin NASH, James …

Town   Talk… A big hello to Judy and Bill COX and family…EVERYONE be safe!!!Tami BLAND and son Tristan appreciating all the work done for them by family and friends at their home…Kenya WRIGHT opening new business recently…Randall GRAHAM enjoying eating hot dogs at Shorty’s Grill…BURGER KING of Tabor City now offering a new Cheddar Bacon King that is great…Jason PAGE is turning a year older on Friday, April 17…Tabby WILLIAMS is having her birthday on Saturday, April 18…Megan BELL looking forward to her birthday on Monday, April 20…Ashley SUGGS is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday, April 21…Brooke STRICKLAND is enjoying …

By Ruben Lowman and Andrea Maestre Driving along the Grand Strand recently has been a rather discomfiting experience, especially if you are a local. There have been plenty of cars out at most times, but yet there aren’t very many places actually open for them to go to. Parking lots have now become dead zones, storefronts frozen to a more tranquil moment before the crisis erupted, hastily-erected signs flashing with the latest developments concerning COVID-19. It feels a bit like riding through a ghost town, only if there were still a lot of people who lived there. Over the past …

By Pat Dowling The city of North Myrtle Beach is providing the following information to people and businesses regarding water service, business license renewals and accommodations tax and hospitality tax payments: Water Cut-Offs – During the COVID-19 emergency, the city will not cut off water service, however, a person or business that has difficulty paying their bill for any reason should be proactive and notify the city as quickly as possible. Even though the city is not cutting off water service, all customers are responsible for what they use. The city may be able to help customers avoid payment problems …

Have a safe and happy Easter being sent to ALL…Chris COX and Janet WALTERS efficiently taking great care of longtime bank customer…Regina ALLEN such a gracious and lovely lady who is doing a fantastic job of running Allen’s Auto Service…Thanks Vivian SKIPPER for always being so kind and thoughtful…RE/MAX Southern Shores is pleased to announce the addition of REALTOR Myra Martinez-Hernandez team of professional sales associates serving Horry and Georgetown Counties…Director of Happiness at RE/MAX Southern Shores Harmony BELLAMY keeping the happiness flowing…Congratulations to CENTURY 21 Thomas on receiving the CENTURION® Office Award for Production for their 2019 sales!!!Ninety-year-old Jackie …

EVERYONE being wished a safe and happy Easter…The Loris Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome its newest member, James HEWITT, Agent, Serge Real Estate Group, located at 1034 Business 9 E. in Loris, to the Chamber…EVERYONE should remain at home to stay safe…Jill SARVIS is having her birthday on Friday, April 10…Deava CHESTNUT, Stephanie BUB and Robin Parker MARCUM are all celebrating their birthdays on Saturday, April 11…Christianna VLAHOS is looking forward to her birthday on Sunday, April 12…Casey HAWK is turning a year older on Monday, April 13…Megan PROTZ is enjoying her birthday on Wednesday, April 15…Debbie Gemma …

Margie DOWLING keeping in touch with her wonderful and caring North Myrtle Beach friends…On Wednesday, March 25, GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER announced via Twitter he is requesting all out of state visitors to South Carolina planning a stay of two or more nights self-quarantine for two weeks immediately upon arrival…Horry County Republican Party State Executive Committeewoman Gerri McDANIEL keeping all informed of updates on state regulations… Bill LA MONTE always keeping a watch out for news and photos…A great big thanks to city manager Mike MAHANEY for his awesome photos…Tim BULLARD and Peachie having a shagging good time on a rainy …