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The Loris High School Marching Band will host the 30th band competition beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Heniford Field. All bands will be judged on dress, move and music.  The first high school marching bands in Class A to take the field to compete are Green Sea-Floyds, South Columbus and Myrtle Beach.  Each band will play a 10 minute musical selection with the drum majors leading the band on field and presenting the bands to the visitors and judges. The Class 2A high school marching bands competing include McBee, Conway, Socastee and Charles D. Owen beginning …

The North Myrtle Beach Times is in need of a few good people who are interested in working for an award winning newspaper who has been dedicated to getting out the news in our local community for almost 50 years. We have several key positions that need to be filled such as in our advertising sales department, reporting, photography and general maintenance, Applications can send their resumes by email to nmbtimes@sc.rr.com or fax: 843-249-7012. You may also drop off at our NMB location which is 203 HWY 17 in NMB right beside the Cook-Out. Applicants to be notified for interviews …

The North Myrtle Beach High School girls varsity volleyball team had another successful week, beating Wilson and Darlington to finish the 6AAAA region with a 10-0 record and an overall record of 29-10. The Lady Chiefs beat the Wilson Tigers on Tuesday 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-9) at North Myrtle Beach in their final regular season home match. Last Thursday the Chiefs finished up the regular season by travelling to Darlington and again won by a 3-0 score (25-8, 25-8, 25-11). The Lady Chiefs ruled the region all season, and by winning the region they earned a first-round bye in post-season …

The North Myrtle Beach High School girls golf team won the 6AAAA region golf championship last week with a one stroke victory over Myrtle Beach. The Chiefs scored 388 to nudge out Myrtle Beach with a 389. Hartsville was third with 429 and Darlington took fourth with 495. The Lady Chiefs were led by sophomore Cara Hilburn with a round of 82. Seventh grade sister Sydney Hilburn shot a 99, junior Savannah Jordan shot 100 and Kalynn Basehoar had a 107. Myrtle Beach was led by their top scorer Taylor Pirttima with a 91, followed by Sophia Livigni’s 97. Yana …

The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs varsity football team fell on the road this past Friday night at region foe Darlington 10-9, losing their second straight game. The No. 7 ranked Chiefs (5-2, 0-2) went into the contest heavily favored over the Falcons (1-7, 1-1), who hadn’t won a game in over 700 days, two seasons. Playing in front of a large homecoming crowd at Darlington, the Falcons fan base came out for fun and fellowship, until their team had a chance to win, and for those who stuck around, it became a night they’ll never forget. North Myrtle Beach looked …

Alvah “Al” Dalton Fuqua Jr., 79, of Sunset Beach, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. Born on May 4, 1940 in Raleigh, N.C., he was the son of the late Alvah Dalton Fuqua Sr. and Novvie Smith Fuqua. Mr. Fuqua is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Dianne Lambert Fuqua; two sons, Dean and Scott Fuqua; daughter, Catherine Fuqua; and three grandchildren, Julia, Carolina and Miguel. Mr. Fuqua was known as Captain Al for his love of fishing. He also enjoyed golfing, wood working, snow skiing, writing and hiking. He …

Jane L. Foy, 92, of North Myrtle Beach, died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Grand Strand Rehab & Nursing Center. Born on April 9, 1927, in Apollo, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles K. and Elsie B. Orr Grimm. Mrs. Foy is survived by her children, William B. “Billy” Foy and Patricia A. Garrison; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends following the service. A guest book is available at www.leefhancrematory.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of …

Kenneth “Kenny” Leo Dixon, 73, of Little River passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.. Born on Sept. 17, 1946, in Frederick, Md., he was the son of the late Kenneth James and Lucille Dixon. Mr. Dixon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Butts Dixon; sons, Keith LeRoy Dixon (Catherine Elizabeth) and Lance Henri-Northcraft Dixon (Kymberli); brother, Dale Dixon (Cindy) and their children, Ricky and Dusty; three grandchildren who called him Pop Pop, Kiani Dixon Bailey, Devin Dixon Bailey and Tanner Liam-Northcraft Dixon. Also surviving is his canine …

Margaret Elizabeth Suggs Prince of Loris passed away in her home on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the age of 93. A native of Loris, Mrs. Prince was born on December 24, 1925. The daughter of Grover C. and Irene M. Suggs, she graduated from Loris High School as co-valedictorian of her class. Always a trendsetter, she attended Columbia College where she was active in many clubs and organizations. Mrs. Prince graduated in 1946 with an English degree and began her teaching career in Darlington. In August 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, E.W. Prince Jr. and moved to …

The North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad is pleased to announce the 61st Annual Fish Fry & Barbecue will be held at the Ocean Drive Elementary School on Saturday, Oct. 26. Sixty years ago, the rescue squad hosted its first fish fry and barbecue to generate the much-needed financial resources necessary to support an ambulance, supplies and staff for this unique lifesaving service that never charged a dime to the public for any services. Today the mission is exactly the same. The fish fry and barbecue remains true to its roots. The menu hasn’t changed much, either. And the North Myrtle …