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The Back to School Supply Drive is a new project created by city of Loris employees Tonsheka Neal, Amanda Hawley-Causey, Deborah Cannon, Jenna Winborne and Kenya Wright.  Wright said, “We would like to do this annually, however, it depends upon the response we get.  We will see what feedback we get and what donations are made and make adjustments to it next year.”  She said, “Our goal is to collect 150 book bags this year, and if we are able to provide just one child with a book bag filled with items we have met the need of that one …

Peter James “Hoppy” Hopkins, 83, of Little River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Oct. 13, 1935, in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late William and Rebecca (Malone) Hopkins. He served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1977 from Fordham University in New York. He was a supervising counselor and mentor for over a decade at Catholic Guardian Society caring for …

Delene Faye Rakoski, 53, of Little River died  on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 26, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Irene Erit. Delene is survived by her children, Thomas Rakoski, Benjamin Rakoski and Tasha Erit; two sisters, Susan Cedio and Deborah Pinette; and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom Rakoski. Services will be private with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delene Faye Rakoski Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1116, Little River, S.C. 29566. A …

Bob L. Pruitt, 87,  of North Myrtle Beach died on Saturday,  June 15, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in North Myrtle Beach. Born on April 6, 1932, in Draper, N.C., he was the son of the late William and Bertha Pruitt. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bari and Douglas Hunt of Fort Mill;  three grandsons and their spouses, Gregory and Cathy, Andy and Molly and Steven and Rebecca; great grandchildren, Sam, Max, Jack, Olivia, Layla, Harper and Holden Hunt; and many special friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Becky Morgan Pruitt; brother, Norman Pruitt; …

Hats off to the gardeners and wannabes and those who appreciate garden design and art at the 2nd Annual Driftwood Garden Tour held on Saturday, June 1. The 2019 self-guided tour featured 10 gardens in the North Myrtle Beach and Little River area. For the second year, La Belle Amie Vineyard and the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum participated in the tour. Roughly 100 tour-goers, including members of several garden clubs throughout the Coastal District, were treated to delightful and unique pollinator and succulent gardens, native plants, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, colorful potted plants, shade plants, garden art and …

Looking back on the month of June, Yaupon Garden Club members shared the beauty of plants and inspired gardening in the community during National Garden Week. Photos by Pam Maness Ann Hughes and Joyce Metts created a garden themed display at the CB Berry Center in Little River.  Free wildflower seed packets and small bags of compost were provided. At the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, Dorothy Bambach and Graceann Phillips designed a  flower planting theme at the gardening shed. Graceann Phillips puts the finishing touches on a very informative horticulture exhibit at the North Myrtle Beach Library. Kim …

Hats off to the gardeners and wannabes and those who appreciate garden design and art at the 2nd Annual Driftwood Garden Tour held on Saturday, June 1. The 2019 self-guided tour featured 10 gardens in the North Myrtle Beach and Little River area. For the second year, La Belle Amie Vineyard and the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum participated in the tour. Roughly 100 tour-goers, including members of several garden clubs throughout the Coastal District, were treated to delightful and unique pollinator and succulent gardens, native plants, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, colorful potted plants, shade plants, garden art and …

Just a reminder that the regularly scheduled North Myrtle Beach City Council meetings for July, August, September and November in calendar year 2019 are: July 15, August 19, September 16 and November 4. All other months in calendar year 2019 follow the normal two-per-month meeting schedule: Dates are: October 7, October 21, December 2 and December 16. City Council has the option to hold special called council meetings when necessary. If such meetings are necessary  public notice and agendas are shared via www.NMB.us, www.Facebook.com/cityofnmb and through the city’s email news groups.

The Little River Lions Club held its annual installation and awards dinner on June 18 at Mulligan’s Restaurant in Little River. The officers for the Lions year of 2019-20 are: President Verne Cappell, 1st Vice President Nick Lopano, 2nd Vice President Richard Hawks, Secretary Arleen Lopano, Treasurer Bruno Stepanski, Tail Twister Brian Hock, Lion Tamer Tom Starnick, Membership Director Terri Azar, Director At Large Judy Wallace, IPP and Service Chairperson Al Cremen, LCIF & Program Coordinator and Marketing Communications Chairperson Randy Edwards.  Past District Govenor George O’Neill installed the new officers. PDG George O’Neill is also a member of the …

The Family Summer Event at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s began on Saturday, June 22, featuring free fun workshops, activities and games where kids and families can learn skills to enjoy great outdoor adventures together. The interactive activities continue through Sunday, July 21, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations across the United States and Canada. Free weekly workshops are conducted by store experts every Thursday and Saturday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. providing the entire family the chance to learn the basics of camping, fishing, shooting and archery. Other …