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By John Smithson With baseball at North Myrtle Beach High School ending early due to the coronavirus, coach Brian Alderson is much like most people – unsure of what the future holds. “Obviously nothing like this has ever happened before in our lifetime and it has been very difficult on our student athletes, our coaches and all our families. But if you put it in perspective, this virus has put a strain on the whole world, not just us or Horry County. It’s much bigger than that.” Alderson talked about the many problems brought on by the virus. “It is …

Kaitlyn Courtney, Miss Loris Bog-Off Festival Teen along with Samantha Norris, the Loris Chamber of Commerce, made it possible for every LHS graduating senior to be recognized and honored by the City of Loris. The banner is at the Courtyard on Main across from the Loris Times. Courtney’s project in conjunction with the Loris Salute and coordination with the Loris Chamber of Commerce and the City of Loris announces two special events for Loris High School and Green Sea Floyds High School 2020 graduates. On Friday, May 15, from 8 to 11 p.m. LHS students will have a CRUISE through …

By Annie Rigby Barry Brooks, Loris High School athletic director, and Jody Cox, assistant, joined all of Horry County Schools in lighting up the fields at the school in honor of the class of 2020. Brooks turned on the lights at the football field, tennis court, softball and baseball field for twenty minutes beginning at 8:20 p.m. which is 20:20 in military time representing the class of 2020. Barry Brooks, LHS Athletic Director, in coordination with other Horry County Schools proudly turned on the lights at the four sports fields at the school to honor the students scheduled to graduate …

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers on their special day from the Loris Times!!!Dena DAVIS pleasing Kim with the sale of a lovely curio…Have a nice Mother’s Day to two very special and lovely ladies, Martha DORMAN and Donna RHODES…Loris Chamber of Commerce Director Samantha NORRIS always helping and promoting the local beauty pageants and queens all year long…Congratulations to all local 2020 SENIORS at Loris High School and Green Sea Floyds High School!!!Faith Outreach Ministries Lowcountry FOOD BANK Food Distribution is free to the COMMUNITY on Monday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. at 2301 Church Street …

By Annie Rigby Local restaurants are allowed to provide outdoor dining. On Friday, May 1, Governor Henry McMaster lifted the stay home or work executive order as well as restaurants allowed to open for outdoor dining beginning Monday, May 4. The Grind owned and operated by Kristin and John Sedak have picnic tables set up outside the restaurant for people to sit while enjoying a good tasty meal in the beautiful sunshine. The Grind picnic tables had a few guests eating under an umbrella to enjoy a friendly meal with family and friends while continuing the rule of social distancing. …

Frances PELLETIER loving this community of North Myrtle Beach because everyone is so friendly and it’s not everywhere that one can wave to all and get a wave and/or smile making this a slice of heaven on earth!!!The Hershey Company delivered more than 150 cases of candy last Tuesday to TIDELANDS HEALTH to uplift the spirits of the team…Happy birthday to Dawn SMITH, Gail ELLIOTT, Laura SARVIS, Cory KEIBLER, Stormie Skye GRAY, Tom O’DARE and Kayla RODDY…Anniversary wishes to Pat and Larry McCASKILL and Chris and Tracy HUGGINS…Bill LAMONTE checking in to see how his favorite media team is doing …

All three athletic fields at North Myrtle Beach High School and all other county high schools will be lit up from 8:20 to 8:40 p.m. on Friday, May 1, in honor of all senior athletes in all spring sports.  Anyone is invited to drive by the school to see the lights. However, due to the school’s closure, no one will be permitted to enter the stadium area. Each spring sport athlete has their number or initials on the field, and each sport is identified above the number or initials. Baseball and softball players’ numbers are on their field.  Athletic director …

By John Smithson Last month, just as the various spring sports were getting underway at North Myrtle Beach High School, the seasons just as quickly ended. South Carolina schools closed in mid-March and besides parents and kids going to virtual classrooms for learning, thousands of student athletes statewide learned their sport and games and matches were placed on hold. Baseball, soccer, track, softball, tennis, lacrosse and golf might have a video game equivalent but for high school coaches and players, the end of their sport schedule meant no practice, no games and not even the thrill of winning or the …

By John Smithson As the North Myrtle Beach varsity lacrosse team began their season, I had the chance to talk with coach Dan Rosa. At that time many weeks ago, I witnessed an energetic group of boys and girls, players going through drills and practice guided by assistant coaches. Two students were there that day to volunteer their time as managers for the team. Rosa was pleased with his program and its growth in such a short time. He was even setting a goal for his boys team to end their season with a winning record. On Sunday, I again …

By John Smithson Obviously, we were having a great start to the season going 6-0 and being  first in the Region. All that is attributed to the hard work and sacrifice these young men gave to the program. Since we took over the program last June, these young men have been together roughly twice a week every week we were allowed leading up to this season. Whether that be in the weight room or on the field. They fully committed to the goals they set out and it was really difficult to see them cut short of those goals. There …