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Dr. Nicholas Foy Nixon Jr.  of North Myrtle Beach passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home in Tilghman Estates. Born at Cherry Grove Beach on June 22, 1931, he was known to all his friends as Sonny.  He was the son of Nicholas Foy Nixon Sr. and Cecelia Watson Nixon.  Surviving are his wife, Betsy Brogden Nixon; his sons, Lawrence Keith Nixon (Lisbeth Cubillan) and Nicholas Foy Nixon III (Beth Connell); grandchildren, Loren Nixon, Sam Moody, Jane Moody and Matthew Nixon; and brothers, Robert W. Nixon and Charles O. Nixon.  He was predeceased …

Daniel Robert Cinq-Mars, 71, of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1948 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Robert Irené Cinq-Mars and the late Pauline Madeline Gagne Cinq-Mars. He served his country with honor and courage in the United States Coast Guard for four years during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Cinq-Mars worked with The Providence Journal in Rhode Island, Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation and The Providence V.A. Medical Center. He had a passion for saltwater fishing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member …

Teresa Eileen Damon McAuliffe, 73, of Little River passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Embrace Hospice Hospital. Teresa is survived by her sons, Shane Coleman and Darrell Coleman, and three grandchildren. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers. As per her request, funeral services will be kept private and for her immediate family only. Those wishing to honor her life can make a donation in her name directly to the American Cancer Society.

Barbara Jean Coleman-Franks, 65, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at her home. Born on July 18, 1954, she was the daughter of Willard and Virginia Ledbetter Franks. She is survived by her daughter, Chrystal Anderson (Keith) of Springtown, Texas, and their children.  Also surviving are her aunt, Norma Louise Ferranti (Gildo); cousins, Don (Joan) Dupree and their two children; Mark (Dannon) Dupree and their two children; Linda (Frank) Davis and their child; and great uncle, Jerry Thompson, all of Michigan. The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. at …

Let no child walk to or stand at the bus stop alone for the rest of the school year as it is dangerous and Judy HESTER wants to share this with all parents…Bill BENNETT such an active and interesting person…Kathleen DAYVAULT doing such excellent work at her job at the bank…Gerri McDANIEL receiving rave reviews on Friday night’s Republican event held at Rioz Brizilian Steakhouse event held in North Myrtle Beach with Senator Lindsey Graham as the guest speaker drawing a packed house crowd… Juddie BACOT getting a new simple phone???Amy JOHNSTON looking lovely last Saturday and always doing things …

The public is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring The Embers on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.  Concert-goers can expect an incredible show of beach music hits. Patrons and concert-goers are encouraged to bring their beach chairs. The free concert is part of the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department’s Music on Main summer concert series sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank. For day of event weather information call the “Rec Check” hotline at (843) 280-5594, follow on Facebook or visit their website http://parks.nmb.us.

Solicitor Jimmy Richardson of the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Conway was the featured speaker at last Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting. He spoke about gang violence in Horry County. Left is Kathleen Dayvault, program director for the Rotary Club of North Myrtle Beach.

Enjoy Mr. Holland’s Oats, a tribute to Hall & Oates, in a free performance on Friday, Sept. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex Amphitheater. The free concert is part of the Sounds of Summer concert series presented by the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department and Food Lion. Come out and sing along to the best selling duo Hall and Oates. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy their greatest hits. For your convenience, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Visit parks.nmb.us for other great North …

On the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 28, a large group of steadfast prayer warriors gathered once again to pray over all students and staff members of various schools in North Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas. The annual gathering began several years ago by Pastor Jon Feld of a powerhouse church. As the procession of vehicles met at Riverside Elementary School the prayers began with raising their hands and 60 plus voices praising our Lord for the protection of all students. The next stop was at North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Despite the sun setting and a slight drizzle, this …