Horry County Schools said it is working to narrow what it called a “Skills Gap” in high-demand jobs, including healthcare careers.

The district announced a partnership with Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and McLeod Health Loris to bring a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, program to the Loris community. Horry County Schools said the program is intended to expand access to healthcare career pathways for students in rural northern Horry County.

According to the announcement, hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics often rely on Certified Nursing Assistants, and the partnership is described as addressing an urgent need for healthcare professionals in the communities served by the program.

Horry County Schools directed readers to its newsroom for more information: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/newsroom/healthcarepartnerships-2026.

Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach Fire Department Adds Two Chaplains

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department introduced two new chaplains to its team. Master Firefighter Paramedics Justin Young-Cheney and Chris Adkins were named Assistant Chaplains and will support Chaplain Michael Beck.

Myrtle Beach honors 2007 Sofa Super Store firefighters

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department posted a remembrance for nine firefighters who died in the Sofa Super Store fire in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2007. The department said the sacrifices should never be forgotten.

Chapin Library Summer Reading Runs May 25 to July 24

Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is running a summer reading challenge called “Unearth a Story.” The program runs May 25 through July 24 and offers prize drawings based on reading log entries.

Chapin Library to Host Dr. Dillian July 7

Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, says adults can earn Summer Reading Challenge points by attending Dr. Carolyn Dillian’s presentation on July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The event includes a door prize of two passes to Brookgreen Gardens.

Myrtle Beach summer skate camp week one praised

Myrtle Beach’s Recreation Division said week one of its Summer Sports Camps was a success. The camp taught skateboarding techniques, practicing skills, and skate park safety.

Myrtle Beach Rec Centers Reopen After Power Restored

Crabtree Memorial Gym and the Gen. Robert H. Reed Recreation Center reopened after power was restored. All programs and classes that were canceled due to an outage will resume when the facilities reopen.

YMCA to close July 4 in Myrtle Beach

The Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, said it will be closed on July 4. The post wished members a peaceful and joyous Independence Day.

YMCA Schedules Family Water Safety Day

The Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is holding Family Water Safety Day this Saturday at 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Registration is available online or by calling the welcome center.

Teacher of the Year Taylor Sinkler throws first pitch

Myrtle Beach Pelicans invited HCS Teacher of the Year Taylor Sinkler to throw the first pitch. The game was against the Augusta GreenJackets.