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 On Saturday, April 4, 2020, Brenda Bovender Hicks, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 72. Brenda was born on Oct. 15, 1947, in Winston Salem, N.C., to James and Juanita Bovender. She worked at Piedmont Airlines and US Airways for 33 years. On Nov. 14, 1993, she married David Hicks. They raised one daughter, Angie Austin, and two sons, Scott and Joshua Hicks. Brenda loved her church (Hopewell Baptist) and church family. She was a member of many groups at her church. The Pilgrims class was one of …

HTC continues to service customers in Loris.  Appointments are scheduled and the workers do ask if anyone in the household is sick at the time they come to a home for maintenance or new services. Their policy is if anyone in the household is ill they will reschedule the appointment. The city of Loris Water Works department is hard at work with water maintenance in the city.  Ron Upchurch and Bradley Todd were out early on Tuesday, April 7, checking the water valves on Rogers Road. The United States Postal Service continues with business as usual.  Local letter carrier Gary …

Loris High School is recognizing the assistant principals for National Assistant Principal’s Week. The two assistant principals Dr. Maudie Davis and Joshua Cutright, are appreciated and acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to the students, staff, school and the community. Dr. Maudie Davis Joshua Cutright

EVERYONE being wished a safe and happy Easter…The Loris Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome its newest member, James HEWITT, Agent, Serge Real Estate Group, located at 1034 Business 9 E. in Loris, to the Chamber…EVERYONE should remain at home to stay safe…Jill SARVIS is having her birthday on Friday, April 10…Deava CHESTNUT, Stephanie BUB and Robin Parker MARCUM are all celebrating their birthdays on Saturday, April 11…Christianna VLAHOS is looking forward to her birthday on Sunday, April 12…Casey HAWK is turning a year older on Monday, April 13…Megan PROTZ is enjoying her birthday on Wednesday, April 15…Debbie Gemma …

By Tom O’Dare The staff at Ascent Christian Academy in North Myrtle Beach saw the writing on the wall as the COVID-19 virus was ramping up everywhere. By the time the order came down to close South Carolina schools, the administration and staff at ACA already had everything in place to begin distant learning immediately. Using online classrooms and face-to-face virtual meetings, education at the school never missed a beat. The school, located at the Barefoot Community Church on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, has students from pre-kindergarten through high school that come from as far away as Myrtle …

A couple of children spent their Saturday playing at McLean Park. They are making sure to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and limiting their groups to under three. By Ruben Lowman and Andrea Maestre The coronavirus pandemic crisis currently enveloping the globe has overwhelmed hospital systems and funeral homes, locked down major cities and entire countries all over the world and brought the global economy to a standstill. This is an unprecedented situation that is unfolding rapidly, collectively, and in real time. The North Myrtle Beach Times has spoken with many residents and asked them to share their experiences …

Margie DOWLING keeping in touch with her wonderful and caring North Myrtle Beach friends…On Wednesday, March 25, GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER announced via Twitter he is requesting all out of state visitors to South Carolina planning a stay of two or more nights self-quarantine for two weeks immediately upon arrival…Horry County Republican Party State Executive Committeewoman Gerri McDANIEL keeping all informed of updates on state regulations… Bill LA MONTE always keeping a watch out for news and photos…A great big thanks to city manager Mike MAHANEY for his awesome photos…Tim BULLARD and Peachie having a shagging good time on a rainy …

Dayton Vaughan Altman, 60, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Brunswick House, in Bolivia, N.C., after an extended illness. Dayton was born on April 4, 1959, in Ft. Benning, Ga., to the late Eugene Ray Altman Sr. and Patricia Lulie Vaughan Altman. He was a master boat repairman and electronics installer by trade. His love of the water and boating led him to obtain his Captains License known as a “Six Pack License.” Dayton enjoyed sailing and his life-long dream was to sail his boat, “Typhoon”, to Bermuda. …

David J. Delph, 76,  of Little River died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his home. Born on February 1, 1944, in Joplin, Mo., he was the son of the late Everett and Louise DeStefano Delph. Mr. Delph is survived by his only child, Barbara Delph of Little River; two grandchildren, Alexander and Jeremy Byrnes; and sister, Judith Delph. Services will be held at a later date due to the current health crisis. In lieu of flowers, donations toward funeral expenses may be made to the David J. Delph Memorial Fund, 4469 Little River Inn Lane, #1208, Little River, S.C. …

James Oliver Cook, 80, died on Monday, March 23, 2020, at McLeod Loris Hospital. Most recently, Jim lived in North Myrtle Beach, where he retired with his wife Janice, after raising their four boys in Painted Post, N.Y.  He was born on April 25, 1939, in Elmira, N.Y., the son of the late J. Howard and Agnes H. Oliver Cook.  Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Janice Fisher Cook; four sons, Scott David Cook (Melanie), Todd Brian Cook (Amanda), Peter James Cook (April), and Joel Eric Cook (Carrie); two sisters, Barb Carol (Glen) Tolbert and Janet Elizabeth (Terry) Miller; …