The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC) and the Grand Strand Masters Swim Team offer free beginner swim lessons for adults and children ages five and older June 3-6 at the AFC. Classes are 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Preregistration is required and available at the AFC at 1100 Second Avenue South beginning on May 13. There are more than 18 million swimming pools and hot tubs in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 37 percent of American adults cannot swim the length of a pool yet they aspire …

William Odell Scales, 74, of North Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in 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; one son, William Shane Scales; and one sister, Maxie Hite (Tommy). A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Kemo, P.O. Box 1116, Little River, S.C. 29566. A guest …

Pauline Ann Kaltenbach of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Little River, died on Friday, May 24, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born in Galion, Ohio, on July 3, 1941, the daughter of the late Allan Cunningham and Opal Smith Cunningham. Pauline spent most of her life in Marion before moving to the Carolinas.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling from Ohio State University.  She worked for many years with the Ohio State prison system as an inmate counselor.  She was active in the Laureate Upsilon Chapter of …

On May 2, 2019, Joseph Mannino RPh of Little River went to join his heavenly family. Parents were Salvatore and Giovanna, brothers Jim, Frank, Russ and AL, two sisters Marie and Angie, his son Steve, granddaughter Alyssa and his first wife Thelma.   Joe was born in Westfield, N.J., on April 16, 1922. From grade school through high school, he worked in his dad’s landscaping business which helped build his character.  Upon graduating, he attended college at the University of Iowa where he studied Pharmacology, was president of his fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma and was a member of the Hawkeye football …

Eulalia M. Suanno, 89, of Port St Lucie, Fla., formerly of Calabash, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Eulalia’s daughter, Geri, and son, John, were by her side during her passing. Eulalia was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia, and husband, John. She is survived by daughters, Theresa, Elizabeth and Geraldine, and son, John; grandchildren John Michael, Christopher, Donald Jr. and Rachel; and great-grandchildren, Kailie, Keira and Kayden. Eulalia will be dearly missed by those who knew her and loved her. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May …

Dorris D. Harrelson, 94, of Tabor City, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Born on July 30, 1924, in Loris, he was the son of the late H.Q. Harrelson and Minnie Harrelson. Mr. Harrelson was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a devoted Christian man who loved the Lord. Mr. Harrelson was easy going and had a kind heart. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in the garden, driving his tractor and working in his garage. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Vernelle F. Harrelson; his brothers, Woodrow Harrelson …

Carolyn H. Blake of North Myrtle Beach passed away from cardiovascular complications and stroke. Carol was born in Bativa, New York, to the late Wallace and Helen Warren. The family soon moved to Dearborn, Michigan, and later Carol married her high school sweetheart, Gerry Blake. They moved to Southern California where she worked as a secretary while Gerry finished college. In 1962 they moved back to Michigan to raise a family of three wonderful children. As empty-nesters, Carol and Gerry relocated to North Myrtle Beach to enjoy their retirement in the sun and on the golf course. Carol was predeceased …

Last Thursday the high tide line was at colored umbrella.  Friday’s high tide line was about 250 feet of additional high tide beach.

The equipment on the beach was staying busy last Friday with the renourishing project going on in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach.

Lillian Freeman, 16, of Little River, a student at North Myrtle Beach High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Principal Trevor Strawderman nominated Lillian for national honors this fall in recognition of her volunteer service. Freeman has contributed 200 hours to Salkehatchie Summer Service, a summer mission program in Bishopville, in the past two years. She has helped …