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Diana Lynn Boyd, 38, of Loris passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at her home. Ms. Boyd was born on April 9, 1981, in Myrtle Beach. She was a loving homemaker and a member of New Home Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, Glenn Boyd and Judy Hardee Boyd; brother, Stephen Boyd; nephew, Brock Boyd and his mother Jennifer, all of Conway; aunt, June Hughes; two uncles, Ray Boyd and wife Kathy and Tommy Hardee and wife Sherry, all of Loris; and her loving Labrador, who she thought of as her child “Brody”. Visitation was held on Thursday, Aug. …

Col. Ralph C. Squillace Jr.,  U.S. Army Retired of Little River, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on Oct. 19, 1942, in Vineland, N.J., he was the son of the late Ralph C. and Doris Milne Squillace. He graduated from The Citadel in 1965 and retired from the U.S. Army after many years of dedicated service to our country. Colonel Squillace is survived by his wife, Linda Wilson; two sons, Ralph C. Squillace III and Tony Squillace; sister, Mary Wolf; grandchildren, Megan, Chandler and Reagan Squillace and Marilyn Joy. He was …

Alma Jean Mintz, 87, of Little River went to dance with the angels on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. One of five children, she was born on May 22, 1932, in Narrows, Va. to the late Robert Lucas and Virgie Spicer Lucas.  She was a wife, mother and homemaker for most of her life.  She was a member of Providence Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her beloved husband, Wiliford C. Mintz of 66 years; son, Wiliford Mintz Jr. (Lisa) of Inman; three daughters, Susan Leonard (O.C) of Homosassa, Fla., Jeannie Turner (Robert) of Little River and Winnie Norris (Ralph) …

The guest speaker September 12th at the North Myrtle Beach Republican meeting is Danny Knight, executive director of the Solid Waste Authority. Many of you may know that prior to coming to work at the Solid Waste Authority, he held the position of Horry County Administrator for ten years. In total he has worked for Horry County 31 years and held a variety of positions to include, Public Works Director and Assistant County Administrator. What you may not know is that he began his professional career as a middle/high school teacher and taught in the Horry County Schools system for …

At the 2019 South Carolina Association of Countywide Elected Executives (SCACEE) Conference, South Carolina Representative William Bailey of Little River was the guest speaker. Pictured, left to right, are Horry County Auditor and SCACEE President, Dr. M. Lois Eargle; Horry County Council Chairman, Johnny Gardner, special guest and opening speaker; and Horry County Treasurer Angie Jones, newly elected SCACEE board member.

The North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department announces its next Pedal in the Park with a Luau theme. Bring your bicycles out to the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. for a leisurely three-mile starlit bike ride. The ride starts at 7:30 p.m. and will begin and end at the amphitheater. This event will premiere our new Junior Course (1 mile). This is not a race so you can bike at your own pace. This is a free event that will be sure to get the whole family moving. Please bring your …

The Little River Elks have partnered again with the United Methodist Church Armed Services Assistance Program (ASAP). This program provides about $110 worth of food monthly to needy veterans in Horry County. Currently, there are from 52 to 63 veterans that participate in this food distribution program. It takes about $480 to support one veteran for one year. This vital program is essential to these veterans who can barely sustain themselves from month to month. The Little River Elks have a strong veterans support group to assist those veterans to have a better quality of life. The Elks motto is …

Chocolate Chip performs free concert The public is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Chocolate Chip on Thursday, Aug. 29, 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 Top 40 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 (CCNB).

The hydrology study has proven to be helpful in determining what the water and sewer department director, Brandon Harrelson, will focus on to prevent major flooding.  Last year residents on Forest Drive were disillusioned by the devastating flooding and destruction of their properties from the back-to-back hurricanes last September. This is one of the areas of concern for the city and the recommendations made through the study should bring relief to the residents who live on Forest Drive.  At the regular city council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 5, Brandon Harrelson, director of the public works department, addressed the scheduled …

Daisy Elementary saw a change in leadership at the beginning of the school year. Josh Todd welcomed students and staff as the doors opened for the first day of school for the students arriving on Monday, Aug. 19. He began his career as a classroom teacher at Aynor Elementary School and transitioned over to Palmetto Bay Elementary School as an instructional coach. Todd then moved to Kingston Elementary School as assistant principal. Last spring he applied for and accepted the position of principal at Daisy Elementary School. He said, “And, here I am today.” Todd does not plan for any …