North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years
The North Myrtle Beach Times has been named as the July 2019 Legacy Business of the Month by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce CVB.
The newspaper was founded in 1971 by its publisher, Polly Lowman, who still runs the paper today. A lifelong resident of the North Myrtle Beach area, during her career, Lowman has been recognized for her accomplishments through numerous awards and citations. These include being named as the Newspaper Woman of the Year by the South Carolina Press Association, Career Woman of the Year by the Grand Strand Business and Professional Women’s Club and the recipient of the Gaught-Thompson Award for outstanding service to the community by the Grand Strand Press Association. Ms. Lowman was also the first woman ever elected as the president of the South Carolina Press Association in 106 years.
In 1991 Lowman began a sister publication to the North Myrtle Beach Times, the Loris Times. Both newspapers are supported by a loyal staff, many of whom have been working with the paper for many years. Over the years, both newspapers have been recognized with hundreds of awards and citations.
In 2012, Ms. Lowman became a founding member of the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum. She continues to be very active in the community and works hard to promote the city of North Myrtle Beach.
Please join us in congratulating the North Myrtle Beach Times as the July 2019 Legacy Business of the Month.
For additional information concerning the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce visit their website at www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com
The Legacy award is given in memory of Cecelia Campbell, owner of Surf Beauty Spot in Cherry Grove Beach. Mrs. Campbell was the sole proprietor of this salon, which was the first in Cherry Grove. The business was open from 1966 until she retired in 2010. She earned her Certificate of Instruction in Cosmetology from The University of South Carolina in 1987. Cecelia’s talents were many. She enjoyed decorating and making floral arrangements that won numerous ribbons at the Driftwood Garden Club where she was a charter member. Cecelia served as president of The MLC Shrine Auxiliary in 1970 and was the BPW Career Woman of the Year in 1972. In 2004 she became a benefactor of the North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad. Cecelia was a charter member of Chapel by the Sea where she regularly attended church. Nothing could compare to the love she shared with her family, friends and husband, Horace Campbell.
