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The North Myrtle Beach Tree City Board has selected an oak tree located at Trinity United Methodist Church, at 706 14th Avenue South as its Tree of the Month for February. Those familiar with the tree’s history say it was planted in 1976 in memory of Jim Taibi, who passed away on June 2, 1976. Pastor Reverend William Williams, now a Methodist Bishop, presided over the ceremony and North Myrtle Beach gardener Jane McDaniel supervised the planting. A hurricane severely damaged one of the tree’s large limbs and a portion of its trunk. Instead of taking the tree down, the …

GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club will once again host an evening to benefit local charities on Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. at the Marina Inn Grande Dunes. The club is happy to announce that Martin Heat and Air is returning as this year’s title sponsor. Martin Heat and Air services and installs heating and air conditioning systems throughout Horry County. Event chairperson Jeri McCumbee tells us, “This is our seventh year and time flies when you’re doing Purses! This is real girl power working in conjunction with community support. It’s a very entertaining evening with handsome male models …

Education reform was big topic Overview:Education reform was once again in the forefront this week. As always, I am grateful and pleased with all of the comments I have received from our community on fixing this issue. We are working hard on both sides of the aisle to make this comprehensive reform bill the best it can be for our students and teachers. Education Reform Meeting:Over 1,000 teachers, students and other members of the public had the opportunity to give their input on H. 3759 during the K-12 subcommittee meeting on Tuesday night. The subcommittee, and many other Representatives not …

Article by Tricia Cunningham  Healthy Eating For The Whole Family: Essential For Your Children’s Well-being. Teach your kids to eat healthfully and they will learn healthy eating habits that will reward them with a lifetime of good health. All kids can be taught to be healthy eaters. The best time to start is when they are infants. But even older children, with the proper encouragement and motivation, can learn to eat healthfully and enjoy healthy food. General Guidelines To Help Get Your Kids Eating Healthfully• Get the whole family involved.• Choose only fresh whole foods: fresh fruits and vegetables, a little whole grains and healthy proteins.• Sit down with your child …

The North Myrtle Beach High School Chief Idol Competition was a success and winners have been announced. Both the high school and middle school divisions had fierce competitiors. The winners in the high school division were: 1st place – Haley Manusco (sophomore); 2nd place – Darius Banks (senior); 3rd place – Bella Griste (freshman); and People’s Choice – Shaq Buck (sophomore). In the middle school division the winners were: 1st place – Da’Biez Kelly (8th grade); 2nd place – Hannah Bienkowski (8th grade); 3rd place – Sierra Bauguess (6th grade); and People’s Choice – Viv Diaz (7th grade). The competition …

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite tubers, and what better time to celebrate them than National Sweet Potato Awareness Month. I must admit, though, I didn’t become a real fan until I found out all of the health benefits and the delicious ways to use this colorful tuber. The sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports good vision, the immune system and bone growth. It’s also a good source of vitamin B-6, magnesium and vitamin C. And it’s great for the complexion. High in fiber and low in fat and calories, this root vegetable is …

Ken Sibal, 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, at home surrounded by his family in Little River. He was born on July 11, 1936, to Emil and Marie Sibal. Ken grew up in the Bronx, N.Y. He graduated from The McBurney School in Manhattan in 1952. After high school he received his BA degree from Lafayette College (Easton, Pa.) and his master’s degree from Florida State University (Tallahassee, Fla.). Ken began his professional career working for the State of Pennsylvania and retired after 20 plus years working as a lobbyist for New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) …

Flora Berniece Garrell Dunnagan of Myrtle Beach died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. She was born on Dec. 28, 1926, to Clarence Dow Garrell and Bertha Elizabeth Garrell of Tabor City, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Dutton Dunnagan; brother, Clarence Dow “Dick” Garrell Jr. of Murrells Inlet; sister, Sara Stephens of Dillon; and half-sister, Frances Cox of Tabor City. She is survived by her only child, her son, Clarence “Clay” Royall Dunnagan (Martha); and two grandchildren, Peyton (16) and Evelyn (15) of Southern Pines, N.C.; brother, Rufus Duke Garrell of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Dulcie (Duck) …

James Prentiss Norton Sr., 80, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at his home following an illness. Mr. Norton was born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Loris to the late Lonnie Norton and the late Lizzie Alford Norton. He loved spreading the word of God to others throughout his 51 years of ministry. Mr. Norton is survived by his son, J.P. Norton Jr. of Loris; his daughter, Connie Kay Stroud and her husband Jimmy; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Dale Norton and his wife Diane and Cecil Leroy Norton and his wife Wanda, all of …

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 …