North Myrtle Beach

The Annual Christmas Angels Project is underway at North Myrtle Beach High School. This program is in the 15th year. It involves students at North Myrtle Beach High School in the lives of elementary schools at the three local schools. Students form a group to adopt children whose families may otherwise struggle to provide Christmas gifts for them. This year 180 children have been adopted by students at the high school. This program is the brainchild of AP English teacher, Cathy Threatt. The first year just six children were adopted. After a few years the program had grown so large …

By Meg Williams: Brianna Spake Webb began her teaching career at Waterway Elementary three years ago where she teaches kindergarten. Originally from Spartanburg, Brianna graduated from Anderson University earning a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Brianna married Nick Webb this past October. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tracy Spake. Brianna has one sister, Chloe, and two brothers, Austin who is married to Tabby and Brandon, who is married to Stephanie. She is aunt to Gavin and Riley, the children of her brother Brandon. Mrs. Webb says “Building relationships with her students” is the most rewarding part of …

North Strand Community Church delivered funds to the beneficiaries of the 7th Annual Golf Tournament held recently. Pastor Tim Brittain and the congregation of  North Strand Community Church were able to deliver funds to the following: North Strand Helping Hands, North Strand Housing Shelter, Sea Haven, The Hutton House-Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center and NSCC Church Planting. They would like to thank the sponsors who have made this tournament a great success.  The continued support of local businesses, individuals and players has grown this tournament each year giving an increased impact on how we as a community are able …

Little River Lions wanted to show their thankfulness to our first responders,who will not be at home with their loved ones, by furnishing turkeys, hams, rolls, fixings, desserts and iced tea, while they protect our businesses, homes and our families. This is made possible by the Lions COPS Program (Cherish Our Public Safety) and members of SPOKES of HOPE (SoH) also donated items. Left to right are Mike LaCoy(SoH), Lion George O’Neill, Lion Vern Cappell, Shane Zaccoli(SoH),Lion Judy Wallace and four members of Horry County Fire/Rescue.

EVERYONE being wished a safe and happy Thanksgiving from the North Myrtle Beach Times family and staff…Plan to view the annual CHRISTMAS PARADE at any location along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7… Sure hope you are feeling much better by now Mary LOFLIN…Ruth and Brian TITUS preparing for their upcoming Christmas party…An extra special happy 39th wedding anniversary on Friday to Edith Ann and Timmy PHILLIPS…Ruth Ann ELLIS resigning from the North Myrtle Beach Chamber this week after many years of awesome work and she will be missed very much…Make plans to …

Cathy  Altman, executive director of the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, presented information regarding the descendants of John Knox Witherspoon and the connection to her family to the students of Current Transitions. John Knox Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, born in Scotland on February 5, 1723, to a family of clergymen.  By the age of four, he could read the Bible, at the age of 13, he entered college and at age 20, he was licensed to preach. In 1768, Witherspoon left Scotland to travel to New Jersey to accept a position as president of …

The new LED sign at the corner of Highway 17 North and Robert Edge Parkway is a colorful and informative addition to North Myrtle Beach.

On Nov. 19, Cathy Threatt, an English teacher at North Myrtle Beach High School, presented to the Lions Club about the 15th annual Christmas Angels celebration. The Lions Club generously donated $300 to the Christmas Angels fund. Donations are needed to replenish the account from last year.  The two hurricanes last year drained the account, but it was money well spent.  This year the students at NMBHS have adopted 180 children (60 from each of our local elementary schools). Children along with parents/guardians fill out a wants and needs list that the students use to purchase gifts.  Students raise roughly …

Local community groups have been decorating Christmas trees to celebrate the upcoming holiday season for the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum. Members of the Grand Strand Keepsake Collectors Club, Current Transitions and the North Myrtle Beach Sea Turtle Patrol decorated trees last week at the museum. Additional groups are scheduled to decorate trees in the coming weeks. The Grand Strand Keepsake Collector’s Club provided Keepsake ornaments and a golden crown tree topper. Their mission statement is to bring together collectors of Hallmark© ornaments and other collectibles to share and exchange knowledge about collectibles for the enjoyment of the members …

By Mary Templeton It was a wonderful day in the neighborhood on Friday, Nov. 15. The ECOTOTS in Mrs. Holloway’s kindergarten class at Ocean Drive Elementary School learned they could bring a garden inside. With guidance from Graceann Phillips, several Yaupon Garden Club (YGC) members helped the students build their very own classroom terrarium. Each child was given an opportunity to add rocks, dirt and finally his/her plant to the terrarium.  They were immensely pleased with the completed project and will enjoy watching their plants grow throughout the school year.  In addition, Mary Templeton provided each student with a hands-on …