VIRGINIA BEACH Buried among the thousands of images registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in the same category as leprechauns, gnomes, witches, Paul Bunyan ("and other giants"), Robin Hood, the Pied Piper, and even Santa Claus, is the iconic symbol of the U.S. government: Uncle Sam.

So who will become the next Hernando De Soto Historical Society queen and princess at the April 27 coronation?

The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach celebrated its 15th anniversary Saturday.

BEAM's 2nd Annual Beach Ball will be held Saturday at One Ocean Resort in Atlantic Beach. Cloud Attire is a mix of formal with flip-flops, combining tuxedo jackets with board shorts, and other creative combos of beach wear and formal wear.