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The North Myrtle Beach High School wrestling team continued their winning ways last week as they beat Conway 45-22 on Monday at home and then took care of West Brunswick 42-35 and New Hanover 65-18 in a visit to Shallotte on Wednesday. The Chiefs win over Conway began at the 126-pound weight class as Naszeir Bellamy won by forfeit and a 6-0 score. Teagan Britt-Tripp(132) was behind 2-3 after the first two minutes, went ahead 6-4 after the second and then held on for an 8-7 decision over Conway’s Antonio Hernandez-Rivera and the Chiefs led 9-0. NMB’s Javante Stephens(138) pinned …

The construction on the new Taco Bell at the corner of 2nd Avenue North and Highway 17 North is progressing nicely. The drive through lane is almost finished. The proposed opening date is set for early March according to the builders

That’s the record North Myrtle Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 achieved this past weekend at the Department of S.C., VFW’S Winter Conference in Columbia, when the Post, again, won the Outstanding Post Newsletter in S.C. for 2019. The award is based on criteria that includes an informed membership, listing leadership contact information, membership recruiting, support of Post functions that effect the civilian population, such as promoting student and teacher recognition programs like Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen and Outstanding Teacher. Promoting distribution of Buddy Poppies (the Post’s annual fundraiser for helping veterans in need). Most importantly, keeping the …

Members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of the Little River Water and Sewerage Company, Inc. in the Conference Room at the Little River Water and Sewerage Office at 2375 Hwy. 111 in Little River on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. The purpose of the annual meeting is to elect members to serve as directors and to present other business outlined in the agenda. This year they will be electing three directors to fill three-year terms. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for registration. The Board of Directors have received Notices of Intent …

After several months gathering information and preparing their poster boards, the students at Current Transitions conducted a Safety Fair to communicate what they had learned to parents, staff and members of the community. The students selected very diverse topics including fire safety, internet safety, video game safety, food safety, sports injuries and antidepressant-meds.com safety. During preparation for the fair, local experts were invited to teach safety segments at Current Transitions and answer questions from the students.  For example, a detective from the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety provided information about home and online security and how to contact …

Helen “BOOTS” SMITH checking on her sister and giving her useful medical information that really helps…Vivian SKIPPER and her EMPLOYEES always knowing how to help those in need…Phillip GEORGE getting those flat screen televisions all ready and set up…A lot of love and prayers to David HATLEY from his many friends…It is always good to hear from Emma WILLIAMS and her FAMILY in Parma, Ohio…Janice CREED having a special day coming up this Friday???Jackie ANDREWS learning about taking photos from a good teacher for the Rotary Club of Little River and thanks for your help…Many happy birthday wishes being sent …

The Loris Chamber of Commerce held the 8th Annual Talent Show at the Loris High School auditorium on Saturday, Feb.1, at 3 p.m. Miss Loris Bog-Off Festival Queen Logan Knutson and Miss Loris Bog-Off Festival Teen Kaitlyn Courtney were the emcees for the day.  Knutson and Courtney presented the 37 performances of dance, solo dance and singing.  Miss Loris Bog-Off, Carroll Young, was selling tickets for the 50/50 give-away. The three judges were Blair Gasque, Samantha Bryson and Angie Gattis.  Susan Ward was the auditor for the performances. The many talented participants are Youth Division ages 5 to 10 years …

 With a new administration and new mayor and two crucial resignations within the last year the City of Loris is making changes for the better. On Monday, Feb. 3, Keith Massey was at his post ready for training and working with Jenna Winborne to become more familiar with the job. Keith Massey has accepted the position of Clerk of Court for the Municipal Court in Loris.  He has 13 years of experience in law enforcement and has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business Administration from Columbia College and has an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. …

Loris City Hall has announced the six member Grievance Committee to include Tonsheka Wilson, Esau Johnson, James Bellamy, Ken Grate, Rick Green and Gwendolyn Gerald. Council approved the committee members at the Tuesday, Jan. 14, city council meeting. The committee consists of a combination of employees of the city and citizens in Loris who have been appointed by the city administrator to volunteer their time to be a part of the committee. The standing committee is formed to receive grievances from employees who feel they have been wrongfully terminated from their position with the city of Loris. A hearing is …