Brenda Joyce Wade Long, 69, of Loris passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at her home following an illness. Ms. Long was born on Oct. 29, 1949, in Loris to the late Willie “Bill” James Wade and the late Rosa Evelyn McCormick Wade. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Survivors include her two daughters, Stephanie Wade Martin and Tracy Wade Gause and her husband Chris, all of Loris; two grandchildren, Kayla Martin of Missouri and Justin Martin of Conway; one brother, Roger Wade and his wife Lynn of Longs; and her many beloved pets she considered her extended …

After a long illness, Diane Wiley McLamb of Little River went to Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Her family is very grateful to Hospice Care of South Carolina, Hospice Nurse Amy Brookes, Hospice Aide Brittney Manning, Dr. Rogers Walker and her very compassionate caregivers, Leslie Roman, Jackie Roman, Betty Bromell, Vona Gengo and Joyce Williams. The family also wants to thank the Adult Workers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. Diane was born on Nov. 4, 1935, in Ansonville, N.C. Her family moved to Crescent Beach in 1945. She was the daughter of …

Aberdeen Country Club, a Founders Group International course, will reopen for public play on Saturday, February 23. The 27-hole facility, which closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence to rebuild its clubhouse, is in immaculate condition with the Grand Strand’s peak spring season on the immediate horizon. While the 4,000 square foot clubhouse, which suffered water damage in post-storm flooding, was being rebuilt, FGI’s director of agronomy, Max Morgan, and his team were working to ensure the Woodlands, Meadows and Highlands nines would be in peak condition when Aberdeen reopened. “Aberdeen Country Club was enjoying a great 2018, prior to …

Tickets for the 25th anniversary of the Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament went on sale Monday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. at the House of Blues, the Barefoot Resort & Golf pro shops and all Ticketmaster outlets. The Monday After the Masters will be played at Barefoot Resort’s Dye Club in North Myrtle Beach on April 15. This will mark the 17th consecutive year the event has been played at the Dye Course and festivities will begin with entertainment on the first tee at 9 a.m. The tournament will tee off at 10 …

Happy Valentine’s Day today to EVERYONE!!! Beach friends wishing hometown girl Vanna WHITE a very happy birthday this week… The Reverend Lawrence “Larry” WILLOUGHBY such a caring and understanding person who helps so many people in so many ways… Connie ROSS-KARL taking excellent care of all the senior queens and looking forward to many of them visiting this area… Donna SMALL always so very pleasant to chat with remembering her years working at local law offices and learning so much… Sharon KNOTT taking care of business and talking about life at the beach many years ago… JUST ASK HAL making …

By Lillian Freeman The North Myrtle Beach High School Chief Idol Competition’s first round was a success. With over 40 competitiors, the pool was narrowed down by popular vote and middle school and high school students advanced to the final round to be held on Friday at North Myrtle Beach High School. High school finalists will include Aaliyah Paulino, Bella Griste, Blair Farrell, Darius Banks, Haley Mancuso, Jacy Rollin, Jonathan Ward, Kendel Topper, Michael Burgos and Shaq Buck. Middle school finalists will include Chase Lambert, Christian Jones, DaBiez Kelly, Haley Bell, Hannah Bienkoski, Hannah Holland, Lillian Hooks, Maggie McLeod, Margaret …

Regina Hardee Vereen, 56, of Little River passed away at her residence on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Born in Wilmington, N.C., on Aug. 2, 1962, Regina was the daughter of A. O. and Joyce Russ Hardee. Surviving other than her parents are two sons, Jessey and Jeremey Vereen; one brother, Benjy Hardee (Lynda); two sisters, Sonya Martin (Morgan) and Sherri Holloway (Chris); one grandchild, Saylor Vereen; two nephews; five nieces; two great-nieces; five great-nephews; and her four legged friend, “Tinker Bell”. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at Living Water Baptist Church in …

Juanita Randloph, 58, of Myrtle Beach went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. She was born on Oct. 4, 1960, in Little River. Juanita was the daughter of the late Ray and Lula Norris. Juanita is survived by her husband, Russell Edward Randolph; her only child, Amanda Bessent Pearce; her brother, Carl Ray Norris; and her two grandchildren, Houston Anthonie Pearce and Hunter Jacob Pearce. She also has four stepdaughters and nine grandchildren. She leaves behind so many others who meant so much to her. Juanita has touched the love of so many people. Her …

Carol Arline Moll, 79, of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 14, 1939, in Port Chester, N.Y. Survivors include her daughter, three sons, nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 2 p.m. at Barefoot Church on Saturday, Feb. 16. Carol’s family requests that memorial donations be given in her honor to her church home, Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach. Donations can be made in person or online at barefoot church.com/give.

Otto E. Lewis, 83, of Longs died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach. Born on June 7, 1935, in Wampee, he was the son of the late Julius Pechay Lewis and Ava Ann Benton Lewis. Mr. Lewis is survived by his children, Edward Lewis, Cynthia Beal, Patricia Bane and Diana Farrell; brothers, Julius Pechay (J.P.) and Edmond Lewis; brother-in-law, William Shay; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and his faithful K-9 companion, Zoe. He was predeceased by his wife, Norma Shay Lewis; brothers, Archie, Oscar, Odis and Elroy; sisters, Idelle Giles, Alta Powell and …