After several months gathering information and preparing their poster boards, the students at Current Transitions conducted a Safety Fair to communicate what they had learned to parents, staff and members of the community. The students selected very diverse topics including fire safety, internet safety, video game safety, food safety, sports injuries and antidepressant-meds.com safety. During preparation for the fair, local experts were invited to teach safety segments at Current Transitions and answer questions from the students.  For example, a detective from the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety provided information about home and online security and how to contact …

Helen “BOOTS” SMITH checking on her sister and giving her useful medical information that really helps…Vivian SKIPPER and her EMPLOYEES always knowing how to help those in need…Phillip GEORGE getting those flat screen televisions all ready and set up…A lot of love and prayers to David HATLEY from his many friends…It is always good to hear from Emma WILLIAMS and her FAMILY in Parma, Ohio…Janice CREED having a special day coming up this Friday???Jackie ANDREWS learning about taking photos from a good teacher for the Rotary Club of Little River and thanks for your help…Many happy birthday wishes being sent …

A farewell luncheon was prepared for Kenya Wright’s last day at city hall. Coworkers spent their lunchtime sharing fun memories spent working together as a team. Wright tendered her resignation effective Friday, Jan. 17. She is exploring a new endeavor using her creative talents.  L-R Kenya Wright, Corey Wright, Joan Griffin, Deborah Cannon, Jenna Winborne, Esau Johnson Amanda Causey and Tonsheka Wilson.

The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Little River area resident Anthony Rosaves as the “Caught Green Handed” recipient for the month of December. “The ‘Caught Green Handed’ recognition is presented monthly to a Horry County resident caught in the act of recycling” stated Esther Murphy, Director of Recycling and Corporate Affairs for the Solid Waste Authority. “It’s the Solid Waste Authority’s way of recognizing and thanking citizens who have made the effort to recycle. Through their recycling efforts, natural resources are saved and the amount of waste being landfilled is reduced.” Mr. Rosaves, a regular recycler at the …

Peggy Merck and Christine Kleczkowski gathered some of the door prizes donated for the annual Mega Card Party/Luncheon at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. “We have packages for wine lovers, beach lovers, cooks, golfers and just about every category of interest,” Merck, chair of the event, says. The card party takes place in the banquet hall at 1100 8th Ave. N. in North Myrtle Beach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3. Cost is $16 per person, which includes lunch. Proceeds benefit Mobile Meals of the North Strand. Reservations are requested by Jan. 29. Reservation …

Photo by Annie Rigby On Monday, Jan. 6, Loris Councilman Lewis Hardee was nominated and council voted him to hold the position of mayor pro tem until 2022. Hardee will work closely with the mayor, Todd Harrelson, to keep current on what is happening at city hall. Hardee will step into the position at meetings and will be acting mayor in other areas when or if Harrelson is not available. Council and the mayor welcomed Hardee to the position. Carroll D. Padgett Jr. nominated Hardee. Terrence Hardee nominated Joan Gause and the vote was a tie. Harrelson broke the tie …

Thomas Roy Byington, 81, of Longs passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Waukesha, WI, he was the son of the late Russell T. and Elmira Kathryn Saska Byington. Mr. Byington is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet C. Westberg Byington; two daughters, Terry Byington Urban and Debbie Byington Transou; four granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends following the service. …

Ronald W. Oliver, 86, of Little River, beloved husband for 56 years of Jean Warner Oliver, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Brunswick Health and Rehab Center. Born in Hartford, Conn. on May 24, 1933, he was a son of the late William and Ethel Oliver. He had been a resident of Little River for over 20 years. He had been employed by Southern New England Telephone Co. for 36 years retiring in 1987. He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 29 in West Hartford. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Wyllys-St. …