Jason and Kassidy Skjervem have been on staff with Cru in Minot, North Dakota, since 2005. They deeply enjoy that their summer assignment with this ministry is to spend every other year since 2015 as a part of the Cru staff team in North Myrtle Beach. They also count it as a huge joy that they get to bring their five kids on assignments like this. This year, Jason is serving as the Operations Director along side the other four Cru Lead Team staff team made up of Alex and Taryn Bell and Lee and Emily Ruppel. These five staff …

Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is challenging families everywhere to put down their digital devices and head outside to discover the joys of fishing this summer. Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating more than 55,000 rods and reels to not-for-profit partners that help kids from all backgrounds connect to the great outdoors to kick off Gone Fishing. The nationwide movement is part of an annual call-to-action that aims to introduce the sport to millions of kids. Activities include donations, nonprofit partnerships and a variety of free in-store activities at all Bass Pro Shops and …

William Odell Scales, 74, of North Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in North Myrtle Beach. Born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert H. and Dorothy T. Moore Scales. Mr. Scales is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Ann Clark Scales; son, William Shane Scales; and sister, Maxie Hite (Tommy). A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp …

Robert “Bob” Norman Stapleton, 79, of Loris passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Embrace Hospice in Myrtle Beach. He was born on Oct. 23, 1939, in Rutland, Vermont, a son of the late Marshall Claire Stapleton and the late Helena Catherine Filipetti Brinker. Mr. Stapleton served his country with courage and honor as a Green Beret in the United States Army. After the military he worked with the New York State Police as a senior investigator until his retirement. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his companion, Gail T. Porter; his two sons, Dean Stapleton of Massachusetts and …

Robert “Bobby”  Herbst III,  37, of Loris passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was born on July 9, 1981, in Stratford, N.J., the son of the Robert F. Herbst Jr. and Georgieann J. Sliwowski Herbst. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, stock car racing and football. He also loved to cook. Mr. Herbst was predeceased by a step-brother, Kenny Landis, and a step-sister, GiGi Masso, and his grandfather, Robert F. Herbst, and step-grandfather, Sam Graifer. Surviving are his girlfriend, Amanda Lopes; his children, Alicia Herbst, Alexis Herbst and Aliza Herbst; his sister, Teresa Hursey (Nick); his grandmother, Mary Graifer; his …

Rita June McLamb of Little River signed off on her last shift report and has gone to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  The family would like to thank Hospice Care of South Carolina, Hospice nurse Amy Brooks and her compassionate caregivers, Vonna Gengo, Betty Bromell, Yvonne Callahan, Charlene Platt and Joyce Williams. Born on April 3, 1936, in Ash, N.C., to Layton Ellis McLamb and Stella Mae Bellamy McLamb, Rita knew what she wanted to be from a very young age.  With a heart of compassion, a desire to serve and Florence Nightingale as her role …

Homer H. “Buddy” Harrelson Jr., 79, of Highway 9 Business West in Loris died on Friday, June 7, 2019, at his residence following an illness. Mr. Harrelson was born in Loris, a son of the late Homer Hamilton Harrelson Sr. and Maude Justine Williams Harrelson. He was the owner and operator of Buddy’s Kwik Stop in Loris. Mr. Harrelson was a member of Loris First Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Harrelson of Loris; two sons, Michael Harrelson (Devora) and Brent Harrelson, all of Loris; and one grandchild, Deava Chestnut (Isaac) of …

Amanda “Diddle” Waynette Fowler Tyler, 37, of Loris passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born on Sept. 2, 1981, she was the daughter of Wayne Fowler and Sylvia Ann Cox Fowler. Mrs. Tyler was a loving homemaker, worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Gangi for many years and was a member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her parents of Loris, are her loving husband, Jason Tyler; two children, Jade Tyler and Austin Tyler, all of Loris; brother, Eric Fowler and his wife Buffy of Conway; and paternal …

The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center will celebrate their moving to 440 Hwy. 90 E., Suite 1, in Little River with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, June 19  from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the new chamber office. Chamber members are invited to come see this beautiful new office, socialize and network, enjoy food and drink and sample and vote for the best Blue Crab Festival cocktail.  Cocktail challenge participants include Crab Catchers, Snooky’s and Capt. Juel’s.

Previously, we posted that the city would construct temporary handicap ramps at the 8th Avenue North and 12th Avenue North street ends to replace the permanent structures removed to allow for expanded parking. There is a change of plans regarding construction of a temporary handicap ramp at the 8th Avenue North beach access. The city developed a variety of designs and, unfortunately, they resulted in less than two feet of clearance from the top of the dune to the bottom of the structure. Two feet is the minimum clearance required by SCDHEC. The clearance is dictated by the required incline …