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Robert William Long, most recently of Myrtle Beach, peacefully left this world for a better one on Friday, May 8, 2020. He was known to most as Bob, but was Buddy to his beloved Flossie (née Florence Gaus) to whom he was married for 65 years. Bob was born and raised in Framingham, Mass., in 1930. He passed up an opportunity to play minor league baseball after high school, choosing to enlist in the Air Force instead. He met and fell in love with Flo while stationed in Miami. Upon marrying, they moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., where they lived a …

I died today, Sunday, May 17, 2020, however, my spiritual body is more alive than it ever was on earth and I’m dancing on streets of gold! I was born on Sep. 24, 1933, in Conway to Gurley Mace and Arlene Caines Cannon. I was blessed with four brothers, Olease, Wallace, Dennie and Windle along with their wives and precious children. I married Worley Mishoe of Loris and his wonderful family and was given the privilege of mothering our beloved Terell Cray Mishoe who has been waiting on me with the Lord since June 2002. In my youth, after graduating …

William Eddie Bullock Sr., 65,  of Tabor City,  N.C., passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at his residence. Born on Feb. 1, 1955, in Loris, he was the son of the late Herbert and Edith G. Bullock. Mr. Bullock was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard. He worked with Baiden Associates as a crane operator for over twenty years. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a son, William Eddie Bullock Jr.; two brothers, Danny and Junior Bullock; and one sister, Linda Branton. …

Anna Marie Hipp of Loris passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1983, the daughter of Robert Chester Hipp and Janice Weathers Hipp, who survive her. She was predeceased by her grandparents, J.C. and Edith Hipp of Loris and Bill and Osie Weathers of Spartanburg. She died at home after an illness and hospitalization. Because of Covid-19 restrictions and precautions, no service will be held until a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Loris First United Methodist Church, 3507 Broad St., Loris, S.C. 29569. Please sign Anna’s online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com.

Wayne Mussehl, 76, of Calabash, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Wayne was born on May 12, 1943, to Chester and Clara Mussehl in Washington, D.C. After graduating from Frank W. Ballou High School in 1963 he decided he wanted to serve his country. Wayne joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged from the 3rd infantry division in 1969. After returning to Washington, Wayne landed his first job as a truck driver for Nabisco, where he carried out his entire career and retired after 39 …

Flossie “Rose” Rosella Walker, 73, of Loris passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris. She was born on April 4, 1947, in Conway to the late William McKinnley Chestnut and the late Rosa Mae Chestnut. Mrs. Walker was a long term resident of Tabor Commons in Tabor City, N.C., for the past 10 years where she developed many friendships. In her earlier years she lived a quiet life and had a strong passion for vegetable and flower gardening. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Zaffrann and husband Mark; …

By Ruben Lowman Sea turtle nesting season began in South Carolina this month and will continue until the end of October. That means we will hopefully be seeing these endangered and ancient creatures soon here in North Myrtle Beach. I recently spoke with Linda Mataya of the North Myrtle Beach Sea Turtle Patrol in order to find out more information about these beautiful animals. Her organization of all-volunteers has been helping to protect, monitor and study sea turtles who make North Myrtle Beach beaches their temporary home during the summer months since 2010. She recounted to me that they walk …

By Ruben Lowman North Myrtle Beach seniors have the option to participate in an in-person graduation ceremony, including a group commencement that will take place on the high school football field. Students can choose between a socially-distanced group ceremony with up to two guests, or an individualized ceremony including eight of their loved ones. The announcement came late last week, quickly following Horry County Schools’ confirmation that district principals would have the ability to choose how their graduations would be conducted. HCS had initially stated that they would be holding virtual graduations for the Class of 2020 across the county, …

The city’s paving contractor will soon begin milling and paving operations on the following streets. They are: 24th Avenue North, 13th Avenue North, Tilghman Forest Drive (Tilghman Forest Subdivision), Coral Sands Drive (Tilghman Forest Subdivision), Coral Reef Drive (Tilghman Forest Subdivision), Swan Lake Drive (Tilghman Forest Subdivision), Sand Dollar Court (Tilghman Forest Subdivision), Sea Horse Court (Tilghman Forest Subdivision), 2nd Avenue North, Rosemary Lane (Tilghman Woods Subdivision), Jerdon Circle (Tilghman Woods Subdivision), Live Oak Court (Tilghman Woods Subdivision), Dogwood Place (Tilghman Woods Subdivision), North Oak Drive, South Oak Drive, 2nd Avenue South, 5th Avenue South, 9th Avenue South and Belle …

By PAT DOWLING During the Monday, May 18, North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce presented an overview of its communications plan regarding economic recovery in North Myrtle Beach as it involves residents and visitors. Access the report at www.NMB.us under Press Releases on the homepage or via this link: http://www.nmb.us/files/pdf/uploads/pressPublic/866-5%2018%202020%20Update%20on%20NMB%20Chamber%20Recovery%20Plans%20(2).pdf. Longevity awards were provided to five city employees. The awards are provided in five-year increments to employees who consistently offer excellent customer service. The award winners are Clerk of Court/Municipal Judge Kerry Smith (30 years of service), Business License Inspector Melissa Babson (25), …