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Pasquale M. Colicchio III, 63, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Born in Plainfield, N.J., he was the son of Patsy M. and Lucille Riggi Colicchio. Pasquale grew up in Central Jersey where he gained experience working in his family’s vending business.  After his time at the University of Miami, Pasquale perfected his “What do ya’ need?”,  as he spent most of his life in sales.  In his spare time, he was a coach for the Pop Warner football program.  Over the years, Pasquale developed his love for racing and was a fan of RC …

Nadine C. Peavy, 72, of Loris, wife of the late Joseph M. Peavy, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Mrs. Peavy was born in Loris, a daughter of the late C.R. and Letha Prince Tyler. She was a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, choir member,  Vacation Bible School director, one of the church pianists and was active in other areas of the church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by Beach Benefits of North Myrtle Beach. Surviving are one son, the …

Charles “Chuck” Edward Strazinsky, 70, of Longs died on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, with his family by his side in Longs,. He was born on Jan. 2, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Julia Strazinsky and was the youngest of three siblings. Chuck was a warehouse manager at a biomedical company for thirty-seven years in the Cleveland area before retiring to Longs in 2005. He could always be found tinkering in his yard, building something for a friend or working around the neighborhood. He had a big smile and contagious laugh that could be heard by everyone. All of …

Daniel Walton Todd, 84, of Loris and Lancaster passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. He was born on Jan. 9, 1936, in Loris to the late George Thomas Todd and the late Emily Callie Cox. He  worked as a security guard for Springs Textiles until his retirement and was of the Baptist faith.  Survivors include his wife, Katherine Neely Todd of the home; two sons, Danny Mitchell Todd and Bobby Jason Todd, both of Lancaster; daughter, Crystal Todd of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Michael Todd Jr., Christopher Todd and Matthew Todd; two brothers, Lawton Todd and wife Hilda of Loris …

Frances “Shirley” Shackett, 95, of Little River died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 15, 1925, in Burlington, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Harvey J. and Ethel Bleau Champagne. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Shackett is survived by her children, Charles D. Shackett, John F. Shackett and Edward J. Shackett; one granddaughter, Sandra LeBlanc; and two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Evelyn LeBlanc. She wss predeceased by one sister, Marcia Kubacki, and one nephew, David Kubacki. …

Paul H. Blocher, 68, of Little River died on Sept. 13, 2020, at his home. Born on June 5, 1952, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Charles M. and Virginia E. Miller Blocher. Paul is survived by his children, Cindy Cooper, Paul J. Blocher and Pamela Blocher Fayman; sister, Ginger Blocher Fisher and her husband Bill; grandchildren, Justin and Ryan Cooper, Layla, Reid and Clair Blocher-Levi Fayman; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral services began at 2 p.m. …

Ruby Mae Griggs Grainger, 84, of Loris passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital. She was born on June 11, 1936,  in McColl, S.C., to the late Hilton Griggs and the late Eliza Levinder Griggs. Mrs. Grainger was a longtime member of Ocean View Baptist Church and attended the deaf class. She was a loving homemaker and a blessing to all who knew her.  Survivors include her caretakers, David Elliott and Amy Shelton; very close personal friend, Margene Todd; nephews, Clint Grainger and wife Carolyn, Danny Goins, Johnny Goins and Jerry “Garnet” Goins; nieces, Robin Goins, …

By Ruben Lowman Thomas G. “Tommy” Dennis was named North Myrtle Beach Chief of Police by Public Safety Director Jay Fernandez on Monday, Sept. 14, after serving as interim police chief since early in the summer. In announcing Dennis’ promotion, Fernandez said that, “Tommy performed in the role of interim chief of police just as we thought he would. He is effective, fair-minded, has the ability to see the big picture and at the same time can zero in to help resolve specific challenges. He effectively relates to all types of people. We are glad for Tommy and know that …

By Ruben Lowman North Myrtle Beach officials addressed residents concerns regarding rules for short-term property rentals within city limits at a recent council workshop. The issues involving short-term properties and their renters that have been taken up by the council consist of excessive noise, parking and trash complaints. Many of the complaints revolved around rental properties that are advertised online and located in residential areas. The popularity of rental websites like VRBO and Airbnb have turned many properties into mini-hotels of sorts during the peak tourist season in the summer, and spurred permanent homeowners and tenants to ask the city …

By Ruben Lowman The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach reopened its doors to the public for the first time in more than five months last week as a result of the constraints placed on performing venues during the coronavirus pandemic. The theatre will return with its world-famous “One The Show” and plans to have headlining concerts by featured performers beginning next year. Bands and artists such as The Righteous Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Temptations, The Drifters, The Platters and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, the Little River Band, The Four Tops and much more have already …