Everette E. Lee, 86, closed his eyes in Pamplico, S.C., and awakened with Jesus in Glory on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born on September 7, 1933, in Florence, S.C., he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and Lillie Ruth Langston Lee. Everette was a long time faithful member of Beulah Freewill Baptist Church in Pamplico, where he served as a deacon.  He sang with the Happy Land Five Gospel Group for many years.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Ada Mae Miles Lee; …

The North Myrtle Beach High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams begin their 2019-20 regular season this week. The Chiefs teams have two away, non-conference matchups, with visits to Carolina Forest on Tuesday evening and then a trip to Loris High School gym on Friday. The teams return home next week for three home dates beginning Monday against West Brunswick. The Chiefs wrestling team began their matches on Tuesday at Loris High School.

Great rendition of “Happy Birthday” being sung by Charlene LYNAM???Hats off to Susie WATSON, SANTA’S ANGELS, Regatta COMMITTEE and ALL who helped with the 35th Annual Intracoastal Christmas REGATTA featuring 35 decorated boats held last Saturday floating down the waterway from Little River to North Myrtle Beach!!!Grandsons RUBEN and REEVES making Grandma Polly’s special day so much more special…Margie DOWLING and her mother, Mrs. Vera TIPTON, enjoying an awesome Thanksgiving this year with Margie’s son John and his family visiting them in Alabama…Norfleet JONES sharing delicious pecan and chocolate homemade pies…Jean McLAUGHLIN in Las Vegas celebrating her daughter’s birthday and …

Prior to the December 2 meeting, City Council met in a 6:45 p.m. executive session to consider a potential contract between the city and Beam and Associates. Council took no action. City Councilmen J.O. Baldwin, Fred Coyne and Hank Thomas, all successful in their reelection bids during the City’s November 5 general election, took their oaths of office to serve new four-year terms on City Council. Fred Coyne Hank Thomas Mayor Marilyn Hatley issued a proclamation declaring December 6, Arbor Day in North Myrtle Beach. In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special …

The Rotary Club of Little River sponsors an Interact Club at North Myrtle Beach Christian School. The Interact students have their own community service objectives and also support many of the activities of the Rotary Club.  The officers were recently recognized at a Rotary meeting and received their officer pins.  Pictured left to right are Annabelle Taylor, president; Mackenzie Nance, vice president;  Donna Levinski, Rotary Youth Service Director; Jordan Mabry, secretary;  Reaghan Wiltbank, treasurer, and Angela Mabry, Interact Advisor.

The North Myrtle Beach Tree City Board has selected a Live Oak on the property of Rayford and Karen Vereen for its Tree of the Month Award for November. On Jan. 1, 1970, the Vereens set up residence on a one-acre lot off the beaten path between 11th and 8th Avenues North and between Merrill Place and Hillside Drive. Their house, which is constructed of recycled brick from a warehouse in Fairmont, N.C., is positioned to save a grove of Live Oaks, including the November Tree of the Month. The tree is a focal point of their beautiful yard. The …

The Coastal Shag Club is announcing the cruise winner as Judith “Judy” Hardee of a raffle for a five day cruise for two. She departs on her balcony cruise on the Carnival Sunshine out of Charleston in January. The Charity Raffle was sponsored by the Coastal Shag Club based in Calabash, N.C., and all proceeds go to a West Brunswick County High School student studying dance and Uplink. Rip Tide Radio Host Ray Scott, a Hall of Fame winner, presented the cruise tickets at All About Travel in North Myrtle Beach. At left front are Ray Scott, Judith Hardee, Dean …

By Meg Williams: Brianna Spake Webb began her teaching career at Waterway Elementary three years ago where she teaches kindergarten. Originally from Spartanburg, Brianna graduated from Anderson University earning a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Brianna married Nick Webb this past October. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tracy Spake. Brianna has one sister, Chloe, and two brothers, Austin who is married to Tabby and Brandon, who is married to Stephanie. She is aunt to Gavin and Riley, the children of her brother Brandon. Mrs. Webb says “Building relationships with her students” is the most rewarding part of …

The city of Loris and Loris Florist were working hard Tuesday to decorate the Christmas tree located in the Courtyard on Main. April Sims and Debra Norris of Loris Florist along with members of the city of Loris wrap and place ornaments all over the Christmas tree before the Loris Christmas Celebration will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, from 4-9 p.m. with live entertainment, the arrival of Santa, tree lighting, parade and free concert.