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By Pat Dowling The North Myrtle Beach City Council met on Oct.  5 at City Hall for a 6:30 p.m. executive session and a 7 p.m. meeting. During the executive session, City Council received a legal briefing regarding the proposed development agreement for Chestnut Greens, a residential development proposed for the former Possum Trot Golf Course, and Council discussed the appointment of one member to the Planning Commission. Council took no action. During the meeting, City Council presented a Proclamation and Plaque to Dan Moore for his contributions to North Myrtle Beach. City Council appointed Dan to the Planning Commission …

All schools throughout the district will continue with the hybrid learning plan for students until at least the end of next week, through Friday, Oct. 16.

By Ruben Lowman North Myrtle Beach officials recently passed an ordinance that was intended to prevent “predatory towing” of vehicles from parking lots within city limits. The ordinance was discussed at length by the city council during a workshop and two public hearings, council meetings, before being passed into law at the end of September. The most noteworthy aspect of the ordinance is that the presence of a police officer is required for all tows inside North Myrtle Beach going forward. Councilwoman Nikki Fontana commented that the ordinance was in response to the proper paperwork not being fully completed and …

By Annie Rigby The NCUSSSA softball tournament held Sunday, Oct. 4, ten teams pivoted fields opposing the teams that made the bracket to move on to the next game. The teams consisted of 8U to 14U and two high school teams. The teams wore pink in support of breast cancer awareness month. The team Revolutions was a hard hitting and strong willed team consisting of 10 players and two coaches. The end game was against The Bandits who also had hard hitting young ladies giving the Revolution a run for the win. One team member of the Bandits hit a …

By Annie Rigby Brandon Harrelson, interim city administrator for the city of Loris, addressed the council after they returned to the regular council meeting after a lengthy executive session where he confirmed his resignation effective Friday, Oct. 16. Harrelson said, “As you all already know last Monday, Sept. 28, I gave the mayor my resignation;” he continued, “I have received another position at the city of Conway.” He stated that it was a difficult decision, he said, “I love Loris, it’s my home, I wish nothing but the best for the city of Loris.” He stated he is grateful for …

John Wayne Pressley, Sr., 71, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23 2020. Born in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 15 1948, John was a son of the late Clyde Shannon and Elva Watterson Pressley. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Shannon Pressley. John and his wife Karen moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 1983 and later moved to Ocean Isle Beach, NC. He worked in the construction aggregate industry. He was a member of the Seaside Masonic Lodge # 419 A,F.M., Myrtle Beach, SC. John was an …

Donald Leslie Wilson, 73, of Longs passed away on Saturday Oct. 3, 2020, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach after a long battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Springfield, Ver., the son of Clayton Bertram and Doris Virtue Wilson. Don graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1964. Following graduation he earned an Associate in Engineering degree from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass. In 1984 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. After 32 years, he retired from IBM as …

Jerry Randall King, 80, of Little River died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at his home in Little River. Born on Feb. 2, 1940, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late George Robert and Margaret Lucille Camby King. He attended Owen and Reynolds High Schools in Asheville and graduated in 1958. He married Mary Milner on Feb. 14, 1960. He retired in 2003 from the state of North Carolina after a 40-year career in personnel and city management. He was an active member of the Asheville and Little River Elks Lodges. Mr. King is survived by two …

Dr. Kevin M. Walter, 63, of Little River passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Born in Pompton Plains, N.J., he was the fourth son of Joseph and Dorothy Walter. After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Walter enjoyed 37 years as a chiropractic physician. He served the local community and many vacationers and snowbirds for 27 years as North Myrtle Beach Chiropractic. Kevin enjoyed deep sea fishing, playing the guitar and piano, gardening and golf. He loved his family deeply and helping others through chiropractic.  He is survived by his wife, Cindy Walter; sons Max …

William T. Moulden, 77, of Longs passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Born in New Orleans, La., he was the son of Everett T. and Garnet Heath Moulden.  Bill, as everyone knew him, served in the Navy for 17 years and in the newspaper industry for over three decades. After retiring from the Columbus Dispatch as manager, he moved south, where he was a member at North Myrtle Beach Christian Church and enjoyed making wooden crosses to give to anyone he encountered throughout his community. Bill’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family, playing golf, coin collecting and …