By Bob Gatty The 2nd Annual Dick Elliott Memorial Golf Outing, held on Saturday, June 29, by the Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach was, by all accounts, a great success. The event was an important part of HCDP’s initiative to raise funds for its activities, and 10 percent of net profits will be contributed to the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River, which also benefited from a special drawing, sponsored by Anderson Insurance LLC of Little River, that provided one golfer a chance to shoot for $1 million. “It was …

The public is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Tru Sol on Thursday, July 4th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Concert goers can expect an incredible show of Motown and a variety of hits.  Their soulful renditions of classics from the Motown Era, 70s & 80s, up to the present Hip Hop and R&B Eras are guaranteed to keep the crowd moving. Patrons and concert-goers are encouraged to bring their beach chairs. The free concert is part of the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department’s Music on …

The members of the North Myrtle Beach Lions had much to celebrate at their annual charter night held recently at the Tidewater. Amenities Center. In addition to installing officers, the group observed the celebration of 70 years of service to our local, state, national and international communities. Originally called the Ocean Drive Beach Lions Club, it received its charter on April 19, 1949, making it the oldest service organization in North Myrtle Beach. The club is 19 years older than the city itself. During its early decades the members made important contributions to the city including procuring the town’s first …

Last week, the City of North Myrtle Beach mailed a letter to all businesses located in the city limits instructing owners on how to handle taxes they collect from customers within the city. The city sends out a notification annually but this year’s letter is different in that it directly addresses the fact that all of the taxes once split between the city and Horry County are to be remitted in full to the city. The letter states that the City of North Myrtle Beach has revised its Local Accommodations Tax Ordinance as well as its Hospitality Tax Ordinance to …

Peter James “Hoppy” Hopkins, 83, of Little River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Oct. 13, 1935, in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late William and Rebecca (Malone) Hopkins. He served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1977 from Fordham University in New York. He was a supervising counselor and mentor for over a decade at Catholic Guardian Society caring for …

Delene Faye Rakoski, 53, of Little River died  on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 26, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Irene Erit. Delene is survived by her children, Thomas Rakoski, Benjamin Rakoski and Tasha Erit; two sisters, Susan Cedio and Deborah Pinette; and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom Rakoski. Services will be private with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delene Faye Rakoski Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1116, Little River, S.C. 29566. A …

Bob L. Pruitt, 87,  of North Myrtle Beach died on Saturday,  June 15, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in North Myrtle Beach. Born on April 6, 1932, in Draper, N.C., he was the son of the late William and Bertha Pruitt. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bari and Douglas Hunt of Fort Mill;  three grandsons and their spouses, Gregory and Cathy, Andy and Molly and Steven and Rebecca; great grandchildren, Sam, Max, Jack, Olivia, Layla, Harper and Holden Hunt; and many special friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Becky Morgan Pruitt; brother, Norman Pruitt; …

Hats off to the gardeners and wannabes and those who appreciate garden design and art at the 2nd Annual Driftwood Garden Tour held on Saturday, June 1. The 2019 self-guided tour featured 10 gardens in the North Myrtle Beach and Little River area. For the second year, La Belle Amie Vineyard and the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum participated in the tour. Roughly 100 tour-goers, including members of several garden clubs throughout the Coastal District, were treated to delightful and unique pollinator and succulent gardens, native plants, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, colorful potted plants, shade plants, garden art and …

Looking back on the month of June, Yaupon Garden Club members shared the beauty of plants and inspired gardening in the community during National Garden Week. Photos by Pam Maness Ann Hughes and Joyce Metts created a garden themed display at the CB Berry Center in Little River.  Free wildflower seed packets and small bags of compost were provided. At the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, Dorothy Bambach and Graceann Phillips designed a  flower planting theme at the gardening shed. Graceann Phillips puts the finishing touches on a very informative horticulture exhibit at the North Myrtle Beach Library. Kim …