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Early Sunday morning, Aug. 25, darkness veiled the entire city of Loris. First the electrical power dimmed lights starting at 2:15 a.m., the power completely went out minutes later. Lights throughout Loris were out, traffic signals were out. The street lights lining Main Street from Broad Street to Railroad Avenue were illuminating the street and stores. Hardee’s, NAPA and the convenience store at Board and Main had emergency lights shining inside the buildings. The generator at Hills Grocery Store was running keeping the power to the freezers going. Mostly darkness plagued the city. The number of vehicles on the road …

Three candidates have signed to run in the Nov. 5, 2019, general election on Friday, Aug. 23. Councilman Lewis Hardee, Mayor Todd Harrelson and newcomer Veda Nichols visited the Loris City Hall, fi led the proper paperwork and paid the fees. Filing ends at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Lewis Hardee files to run for his seat on the Loris City Council. Newcomer Veda Nichols filed for the open seat on City Council. Todd Harrelson files to run for mayor of Loris as city clerk/treasurer Kenya Wright waits for his signature

By Angie Krall Hank Thomas is very happy to announce that he will seek re-election to the North Myrtle Beach City Council. “I am honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve our community.” said Thomas In announcing his re-election, Thomas said, “I will continue to participate in public service with a primary goal: to make North Myrtle Beach a better place to live, work and enjoy. In my 10 years of service, my approach has been to listen to the concerns of our residents and consistently work hard to provide solid leadership. Together, we have accomplished much; but …

The City’s Employee of the Month Award went to Database Administrator Matt Cayuela for creating a Parking Revenue Data Dashboard that provides quick visual analysis of revenue generated in each paid public parking lot and per space in a given location.

Prior to the August 19 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Council members met in executive session to discuss possible appointments to the Construction Board of Appeals. Council took no action.  During the Council meeting, Mayor Marilyn Hatley presented a Proclamation declaring September 17-23 to be Constitution Week in North Myrtle Beach. Together with the Theodosia Burr Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Mayor Hatley encouraged all residents to appreciate the importance of the U.S. Constitution to our way of life, freedom, and the rights and duties each of us has as a …

Recently Oakboro, N.C., honored their heroes. This came about as a promotion spearheaded by Renee Poplin with the Oakboro Fire Department honoring the men from Oakboro who fought in World War II. Sgt. Wilson Hatley served in the United States Army Air Force as a crew chief on the B-24 bomber. His plane was named Frankie Ferocious. They flew 98 missions during World War II. His son, David Hatley of North Myrtle Beach, was in Oakboro recently and had his picture taken near his father’s banner in the town.

Marilee Toomey, 77, of North Myrtle Beach, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at MUSC in Charleston, S.C. Born on May 10, 1942, in Franklin, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Fedor Kozlowski, Mrs. Toomey was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, William D. Toomey; son, Keith Toomey (Corinne); daughter, Kathleen Toomey Burgos; and two grandchildren, Avery and Sheamus Toomey. She was predeceased by one sister, Marge Wilson. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, …

Funeral services for Michael F. Ziegler, 68, of Longs, were held at 12 noon on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township. Family and friends were asked to meet at the church. Mr. Ziegler passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at his residence in South Carolina. Born on June 20, 1951, in Cleveland, he had lived in Madison and Mentor before moving to South Carolina. Mike attended Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, was well loved by everyone, had a great big heart, a big smile and a “heart of gold.” He was …

Last Thursday evening the North Myrtle Beach High School football teams, band and cheerleaders were introduced individually to fans, parents and boosters for the first time. The band marched onto the field and played a preview of their halftime show. The varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads performed and then the JV and varsity football teams were introduced as they walked down the stadium track. It was a unique way to introduce everyone and show how each of the groups are important to the success of the football program.

Atlanta-based real estate development company, Compass Living, together with the Little River Chamber of Commerce, Bourne Financial Group and SRI Management LLC, a highly personal, results-oriented management company with 25 communities throughout the Southeast, broke ground on Aug. 8 for an innovative senior living community, New Haven at Little River,  located at 2585 South Carolina Highway 179, abutting the North Carolina state line. With an anticipated grand opening in late 2020, New Haven will encompass 152 units, offering independent and assisted living, as well as memory care apartments, in an amenity-rich, resort style environment, meeting a measurable market demand for …