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The City of North Myrtle Beach has scheduled the construction of three street end dune walkovers, converting steps installed during the expansion of the parking lots back to handicap ramps. The construction schedule is as follows: 7th Avenue North – May 4-8; 15th Avenue North – May 11-15; and 17th Avenue North – May 18-22. As always, the construction dates are dependent on the weather. When construction is underway at a site, the adjacent oceanfront parking lot will be closed. The city of North Myrtle Beach began the construction of oceanfront ramps this week. The construction consists of converting the …

As commercial establishments (retail stores, restaurants, etc.) and rental properties (hotels, condos, beach homes, etc.) begin to reopen in our area, the city of North Myrtle Beach requests that these water customers completely flush their onsite plumbing system. All internal plumbing lines (i.e. hot and cold water piping), water heaters, faucets and fixtures within these facilities should be flushed to purge water that may have become stagnant after low or no usage. Stagnant water can lead to poor water quality and low levels of disinfectant in the water. Disinfectants are necessary to keep the water safe for consumption. Please be …

Have a Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday to all you wonderful MOTHERS everywhere!!!Dick BLACKBURN enjoying raising his duck family???Edith Ann PHILLIPS always doing an excellent job for the city…A very happy 20th wedding anniversary is being wished for Kathleen and Wayne DAYVAULT today as they celebrate this special occasion…A very happy birthday to Jean DOZIER on Wednesday, May 13, from your many friends…Kayla RACKLEY and Jennifer REED at Hearing by Design always helping their clients with their needs…Frances PELLETIER wishing news staff all the best…Horry County Schools making sure all high school GRADUATES are honored and celebrated for all their …

Deanna Marie Smith, 43, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born on April 5, 1977, in Horry County, the daughter of the late Keith and Eva Isabell Lewis. She grew up in the Little River Neck section of Horry County and attended North Myrtle Beach High School. Deanna worked for Cracker Barrel in North Myrtle Beach and various other jobs in the food industry in other states she lived in. Deanna leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters, Ethell (Simon) Stanley of Little River and Carrie Barnes of North Carolina; three brothers, Keith Lewis Jr. aka Peanut …

James Edward Smith, 83, of Little River died on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 15, 1936, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late James C. and Bertha Benesch Smith. Mr. Smith served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sonia Navitski Smith; two sons, Gregory Smith and Christopher Smith; one daughter, Denise Leubecker; one sister, JoAnne Morton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Jeffrey Smith. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service …

Peggy Harrelson Clemons, 87, of Green Sea went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, after an extended illness. Mrs. Clemons was born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Loris to the late Harmon Quincy Harrelson and the late Minnie Pridgen Harrelson. She was a member of Green Sea Baptist Church for 57 years and currently a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Loris. She was a seamstress prior to her retirement after 25 years with Tabor Products. Mrs. Clemons will be most remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Survivors include …

June Phoebe Ballengee Stacy, 91, of Longs was embraced by the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was a caring sister, a devoted wife and a mother. She was also a treasured grandmother, a tireless advocate, a graceful friend and a wicked card player. She was a force to both be reckoned with and adored. Phoebe is survived by two loving sons, Steve Stacy and his wife Patty and David Stacy with his wife Renee and former wife Lisa.  “Grandma Phoebe’s” hugs will be missed by her grandchildren, Jennifer Stacy Remeta, her husband Nick, Melanie Stacy Remeta, her husband …

Cynthia M. Hawthorne, 73, of Little River died on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Nov. 7, 1946, in Henderson, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Griffin Moss. She was a retired sixth grade teacher and a college professor. Mrs. Hawthorne is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dennis N. Hawthorne Sr.; her children, Mark Seastead, Tonya Jones, Shannon Penkrat, Dennis Hawthorne Jr., Gregory Hawthorne and Brian Hawthorne; and 12 grandchildren. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, memorial services will be held at a later date at Trinity …

Johnny L. “Trip” Causey III, 48, of North Myrtle Beach died on Monday, April 27, 2020. Born on Feb. 6, 1972, in Horry County, he was the son of JoAnn Shoemaker Causey and the late Johnny L. Causey Sr. Trip graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School where he enjoyed playing football for the Chiefs. He then graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Criminal Justice. Later he attended and graduated from The South Carolina Police Academy. He was a warm hearted, friendly, gregarious person who was devoted to his family and friends. He loved animals and his …

 Alex James “Jim” Elijah,  76, died on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his home in Little River. Born on Aug. 28, 1943, in Rensselaer, Indiana, he was the son of the late Victor and Lois Downs Elijah of Newton County. Jim farmed for almost 50 years in the Morocco, Indiana, area and served as a county official for over 25 years. He was active in several projects benefitting Newton County residents during his time in office including the Mt. Ayr Community Center, the Newton County Ambulance Service and Fair Oaks Farms. He was a member of First United Methodist Church …