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Arlene R. Kohler was born on Oct. 3, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in North Myrtle Beach. She was born in Berks County, Pa. Arlene was a daughter of Clarence T. Trupe and Roberta (Eberly) Trupe and the widow of Joseph Kohler Sr.She retired from Bass Pro Shops in Myrtle Beach. Surviving are two brothers, two sons, one step-daughter, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and too many people who called her mom or grandmom to count. She was predeceased by her parents, a daughter and a sister. A celebration of life ceremony was held at …

Tony CHERNEY such a well informed gentleman who enjoys running his Hamburger Joe’s in Surfside… Barbara COFFEY and Albert WHELESS looking forward to Valentine’s Day… City Manager Mike MAHANEY keeping a very busy schedule working and attending meetings and always doing a great job… Robin and Ralph BEAN such a wonderful and happy couple… Representative William BAILEY representing his District 104 well in Columbia… Jodi KINKEAD and Alison WILSON shooting pool on the same team… Mayor Marilyn HATLEY sharing some very good advice with longtime friend who took that information seriously… Patsy DEW still on cloud nine and happily looking …

During the Feb. 4 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, over which Mayor Pro Tempore Terry White presided while Mayor Marilyn Hatley was in Columbia on city business, six city employees were presented with Employee Longevity Awards. The awards are given in five-year increments to employees who provide excellent customer service. Receiving the awards were Captain of Professional Standards Michael Baldasarre (25 years of service), Community Services Sergeant Michael Bienkoski (25), Aquatic Supervisor Judy Childers (5), Crew Leader I Dan Lewis (5), Crew Leader II Bernie Lowe, and Facility Maintenance Technician Kurt Ribelin (5). City Council approved a special event …

A handwritten sign on Highway 57 at the intersection of Highway 111 and Little River Road in Brooksville, reading, “2019. Still no light,’’ vents locals frustration, but South Carolina House of Representative William Bailey of Little River said that the funding is now secure for a light, though it still may take some months. “Hopefully, that sign will not need to be there much longer,’’ said Bailey, because the $2.4 million needed to make improvements and add a stoplight is now in place. “They should start seeing some activity in the next three, four months.’’ Bailey, a Republican who defeated …

For the second year in a row, North Myrtle Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 has earned the Department of South Carolina Communication Award for its outstanding monthly newsletter. The award was presented at the Department’s (state) Spring Conference held in Greenville. The criteria for the Post Newsletter includes providing information (names and contact means) of all elected and appointed officers at the Post and District levels, membership activity and recruiting initiatives, advance information about upcoming post events such as Poppy distribution, post and district elections, special post events (like post educational activities, veterans memorial services, community event participation, …

North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs and Chiefs had a tough night of rivalry basketball last Friday at the NMB gym. The girls lost a heartbreaker 36-35, while the Chiefs were outscored 69-37. In the girls game the Lady Seahawks scored the game’s first six points and the Lady Chiefs didn’t get untracked due to missed shots and turnovers until Kaydee Runion hit a three-pointer from the left side to make it 6-3 with three minutes left in the period. Jordan Berger got the next two points of the period for NMB with 1:40 left to make the score 8-5. The …

The North Myrtle Beach High School Chiefs wrestling team ended their regular season last Wednesday with a 67-6 victory over Myrtle Beach at the Chiefs gym. It was senior night as senior players and their families were honored before the match. When things got going, the Chiefs showed why they are region champions by winning all but one individual pairing. In the results that follow, the weight class of the individual wrestler is in parenthesis. The first two matches were won by forfeit by Yeriel Reyes (106) and EJ Vereen (113) of North Myrtle Beach. In the 120 pound class …

Jerry Waide Tanner, 68, of North Myrtle Beach died on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 19, 1950, in Gassaway, W.Va., he was the son of Russell Waide and Juanita Raider Tanner. Jerry enjoyed playing the banjo, mandolin and guitar. He was a member of Monks Choir, a Christian band, for 10 years. Jerry and his wife, Janet, who he married 20 years ago, enjoyed boating and fishing, especially with their grandsons. He was also an avid golfer. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janet Lefler Tanner; sons, Russell Scott Tanner (Stephanie), …

Luther M. Rabon, 69, of Marion passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Mr. Rabon was born in Conway, a son of the late Donnie A. and Estelle G. Rabon. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and the Oak Tree Sunday School Class. Mr. Rabon was Past Distinguished Governor of Civitan International for the state of South Carolina, Past South Carolina Jurisdictional President of WoodmenLife and worked with the Horry County School District, Mullins School District 2 and retired from Florence School District 1 as assistant superintendent of finance. He was predeceased by one brother, Gordon Rabon, and …

Avery Leroy “Lee” Howard, 81, of Graham, N.C., formerly of Hillsborough, N.C., died peacefully at his home on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Mr. Howard was a native of Cleveland County and retired from Blythe Construction as a highway superintendent. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jessie Howard. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Howard; daughters, Vone McDaniel and Phillis and Jerry Craig, all of Concord, N.C.; stepsons, Christopher and Alanna Smith from Graham, N.C., and Tom Smith from Raleigh, N.C.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Walker’s Funeral Home and …