The North Myrtle Beach Republican Club will be meeting on Thursday, June 13, starting at 7 p.m. at Boulineau’s in North Myrtle Beach. The speakers will be Senator Greg Hembree of Little River and Representative William Bailey, also of Little River. Senator Greg Hembree Senator Greg Hembree represents the citizens of Horry and Dillon Counties in Senate District 28. He received his B.B.A. in Economics from the University of Memphis in 1982 and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986, and has also been admitted …

At McLeod Health, they want to keep you informed of the latest medical information. Join them for dinner and a discussion about Women’s Health on Thursday, June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. This free, informational event will feature an expert panel of physicians discussing topics such as pelvic health, menopause, GERD, diabetes, stroke, heart health and more. The panel of physicians includes Dr. Chris McCauley of McLeod OBGYN Seacoast, Dr. Lacie Edmison of McLeod Digestive Health Center Seacoast, Dr. Viki Papathanasiou of McLeod Family Medicine Carolina Forest, Dr. Josh Sibille of McLeod …

Pictured are several Little River Lions at their booth during the recent Blue Crab Festival.  Each year they have a booth and sell brooms, have a 50-50 drawing and give away lollipops to people and their children.  The winner of this years 50-50 drawing was Dan Faucher of Georgetown. The Lions Club is a non-profit and all donations they receive are put back into the community.  They build handicap rqmps for the disabled, provide eye glasses for people who otherwise could not afford them, sponsor eye screenings at the schools, award scholarships  and much more.

Four North Myrtle Beach school children were recognized at the state American Legion Auxiliary convention last Saturday for their first place essays on the topic of Veteran Homelessness. They were all sponsored by Little River ALA Post #186. Students were: Cassie Difloure, Sienna Cooper, Lillian Freeman and Ean Bane. Post Delegates were: Rachel Culp, Bette McMoreow and Chris McCreavy.

The public is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Painted Man on Thursday, June 6 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 R&B, Soul and dance hits. 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 …

Dear Constituent: Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your State Representative in Columbia. With the first session of the 123rd General Assembly ending earlier this month, I am including an update on the accomplishments in the South Carolina House of Representatives over the past few months. During his State of the State address in January, Governor McMaster proclaimed this year to be the ‘Year of Education,’ and the House took that charge seriously by passing a transformative education bill aimed at fundamentally reforming the way we educate our children. In addition, the House passed a balanced, …

On Tuesday, May 14, while parked in the Food Lion parking lot by the intersection of Sea Mountain and Hwy 9 at approximately 6:50 pm Lou escaped from the vehicle and ran around the grocery store. She was last seen near the small neighborhood behind the Food Lion shopping center in Little River. A cash reward is being offered for the safe return of Lou! She is a black and white minature pinscher with short hair. She is 5 years old with tan markings on her face. Lou weighs about 23 pounds and has a chip. If you see her …

The public is invited to a Bee-Keeping Program sponsored by Yaupon Garden Club at the North Myrtle Beach Library on Monday, June 3, at 11 a.m.  The club is also extending an invitation for the public to attend a Floral Cake Design Demonstration at the North Myrtle Beach Library on Wednesday, June 5, at 2 p.m.  These two events are free to the public. Yaupon Garden Club is celebrating National Garden Club Week by using fresh flowers to design a floral cake.

A presentation and ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, a freestanding, 46-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at 100 Water Grande Blvd. in Little River (located within the Bridgewater Community). Remarks were delivered by Carey Swanson, CEO of Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Bruce Bailey, president and CEO, Tidelands Health; Mark Tarr, president and CEO, Encompass Health Corp.; Catherine Behanna, former patient; and J. Edward Norris III, chairman of the Tidelands Health board of trustees. Attendance at the ribbon cutting was by invitation only. The …

America’s Boating Course, a boating safety class, will be offered by America’s Boating Club, also known as the North Strand Sail & Power Squadron.  Most vessel insurance companies offer a discount to boaters who have successfully completed this course, The class will take place on Saturday, June 22.  It will begin at 8 a.m. and run until about 5 p.m.  The cost is $40 for members and $65 for non-members.   It includes a textbook.  Additional family members pay $20 and share the book.  A light breakfast and delicious lunch will be served for no additional fee. Join at the door …