Installation of payment kiosks, signage and more has begun in public parking lots on either side of Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach. The paid parking season this year runs from June 15 through October. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The parking fee is $2 per hour. To pay to park, use the Passport Parking App, which works on iOS (Apple) and Android mobile phones. Download the App to your phone from the Apple or Google Play Store. The App is free. You can receive email or text alerts when your time is about to run out. …

 On June 6, Mayor Marilyn Hatley issued a proclamation recognizing Leonard A. Gardner as a patriot, further proclaiming that it is an honor to have him as a citizen of North Myrtle Beach. On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), America was engaged in a world war against countries who sought to force their beliefs on the free democracies of the world. On that same day, Leonard Gardner, U.S. Army, shipped out to England and joined the 90th Division, then fought his way through Valognes and Montebourg to cut off the Nazis fleeing Cherbourg. His division cut across the Carentan Peninsula through …

The public was invited to enjoy a free concert featuring The Entertainers on Thursday, June 13, 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 beach music. 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 Main summer concert series sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank. For day of event weather information call the “Rec Check” hotline at (843) 280-5594, Ext. 3, www.Facebook.com/NMBParksandRec or visit their website, parks.nmb.us.

By Joyce Thomas “At its May meeting at the Surf Golf and Beach Club, the GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club awarded five North Myrtle Beach High School graduates a total of $6,000 in scholarships to attend the school of their choice. The club’s scholarship committee received 20 applications from North Myrtle Beach High School students. Committee chair, Cheryl Watson, says, ”Receiving this many applications made it a difficult task for us and we spent hours and much discussion as the applications were excellent. But we finally selected five that we thought were well-deserving. Not only are they successful students, …

Have a happy Flag Day and Father’s Day this week EVERYONE…In honor of Father’s Day all FATHERS and GRANDFATHERS may ride their choice of fixed routes free with Coast RTA on Sunday, June 16…EVERYONE looking forward to getting the big Verdin city clock repaired next week…City of Loris NEWSLETTER getting a new look and being very informative for all…The Loris Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome its newest MEMBER, Mutual of Omaha, which is an insurance and financial planning business…HAPPY HOME BAPTIST CHURCH will hold Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m…Anthony …

Juddie BACOT visiting longtime friend after early morning meeting…Jan LEWIS and Norfleet JONES working hard getting ready for the big day???Vicki KEIBLER keeping in touch with beach friends to let them know Rex is in the hospital again…Get well quick wishes going to Kathleen DAYVAULT as she recovers from recent surgery…Little River Lions Club Secretary Arleen LOPANO capturing Lions in action during the recent Blue Crab Festival held along the historic waterfront in Little River…North Myrtle Beach High School Principal Trevor STRAWDERMAN really going to be missed as he leaves that job this year to go to Charleston and our …

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Beachwood Golf Club has been named as the June 2019 Legacy Business of the month. Located in North Myrtle Beach at 1520 Highway 17 South, Beachwood was founded in 1967 and has been operating continuously since. The late Senator Dick Elliott and 18 other dedicated co-founders made the golf course what it is today. Construction was finished and the course opened for play in 1968. Beachwood is a beautiful 18-hole golf course designed by Gene Hamm. The course enjoys being recognized year after year as one of the …

Vanessa S. Tompkins, 71, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, after an extended illness. A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. She was a lifelong resident of Myrtle Beach.  Vanessa is survived by her husband, Steve Tompkins; stepson, Tim Tompkins; and sister, Cindy Simmons. She was a member of the Shaggers Hall of Fame.  She loved to dance and was a good dancer.  She loved all the people she met there.  Vanessa was a generous person who enriched the lives of those around her.  …

Thomas John “Tom” Soltes, 67, of North Myrtle Beach died on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick surrounded by his family. Born on Dec. 20, 1951, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Fecik Soltes. Tom enjoyed playing his guitar, boating, collecting shark’s teeth and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Doris Bohenek Soltes; son, Kyle Soltes; daughter, Amanda Langdon (Travis); brother, Andy Soltes; sister, Joann Soltes; three grandchildren, Kaylah, Natalyah and Maverick; brother-in-law, Tom Bohenek; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful …

Robert G. “Bob” Vaillancourt, 74, of Calabash, N.C. died on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 25, 1945, in Hartford, Conn., he was the son of the late George J. and Yvonne Labrie Vaillancourt. Bob served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Fire Station 5 in West Hartford, Conn.  He was a member of American Legion Post 503 of Calabash, N.C., and VFW Post 7288 of Calabash, N.C. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Judy Austin Vaillancourt; son, Jack Vaillancourt (Kathy Kondracki); daughters, Rita …