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Gentle, encouraging, and protectors….These are some of the words we could use to describe a loving father. In most families, dads are the cornerstone: leading their families, providing for their children, and supporting the needs of their families. Brian Church, a local father in North Myrtle Beach serves as a prime example of an exceptional father. Brian is married to Christine church and together they have three children: Jared (28), Joshua (Deceased), and Erin (23). Brian has led his family with honor and grace to ensure that his wife is secure and his children were raised in the correct manner. …

Anderson Brothers Bank on 71 Cloverleaf Dr in Longs, SC, activated a panic alarm on the morning of June 9th, 2023. Police were dispatched at 8:38 A.M. and arrived on the scene at 8:44 A.M. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities determined a robbery had taken place. The criminals took off with three thousand dollars and have not been reprimanded. No injuries were reported, and it is unclear whether the robbery was armed. There has been no further information or details released on this case yet. This remains an open investigation; Police are asking that anyone with information, please, report …

North Myrtle Beach city officials were celebrating the arrival of the new Entertainment Shuttle last week and parked it in city hall. It will have regular bus stops and a route within the city areas. Left to right are city manager Mike Mahaney, Councilman Fred Coyne, Council Woman Nikki Fontana, Councilman Jay Baldwin, Councilman Jay Baldwin and Mayor Marilyn Hatley.  

The Lady Chiefs varsity softball team began their season with the Loris Preseason Tournament last Friday through Monday, with the Chiefs facing host team Loris for the championship on Monday night. Unfortunately the Lady Lions won the championship game 12-2.

The Loris High School Lady Lions softball team won their preseason tournament with three straight wins culminating in their 12-2 victory over the North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs Monday night at the Loris High School softball field.

The North Myrtle Beach High School varsity baseball team has begun its preparations for another tough battle in 6AAAA region baseball. After weeks of team practices, the Chiefs scheduled three scrimmages to begin facing live pitching and competition.

Other than baseball and softball reported by The Times, most of the remaining spring sports will be or have been underway this week.

Wyatt Wheeler won his first two matches in the SCHSL Individual wrestling championships at Anderson last Saturday, but couldn’t repeat as state champion. Wheeler lost his bid for a second individual title in overtime to Peyton Schrader from Eastside High School in the final match of the 126 pound class.

The nonprofit organization already operates one ReStore in Myrtle Beach and will be breaking ground on their second location in the local area on Friday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. Staff from Habitat's ReStore organization board members will be on hand for the ceremony, as well as community members from the North Myrtle Beach area.

The 2nd Annual Grand Strand Men's Conference will once again be held at the local church in the Longs community.