By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      COVID-19 continues to take lives in Columbus and Horry counties as the numbers of newly infected residents also climbs in the community and in congregate care facilities.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: With seven new cases, Columbus COVID count is 330 Coronavirus claims 25th Horry resident,…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com        COVID-19 deaths now total 26 in Columbus County, confirmed coronavirus infections stand at 323.      Horry County’s case count has risen by three, to 395.      Though not part of the Columbus County Health Department reporting, McLeod Health is working to raise awareness of the increased risk those who have suffered strokes…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      New COVID-19 deaths, two in Horry County, one in Columbus, came as those counties reported 19 residents newly testing positive for the coronavirus on Monday.      Columbus County government, meanwhile, is making plans to reopen offices to the public beginning Monday.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: 25th…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      COVID-19 continues unpredictable impacts, cases spoking at a Loris nursing home, while Tabor Commons Assisted Living is celebrating recoveries.      Another three Columbus County residents have been claimed by the disease, 12 more infected, while in Horry five newly confirmed cases have been reported.      This post will cover these topics and may…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      A weekend traffic checkpoint near Tabor City prompted a 70 miles per hour pursuit and felony drug charges for the Charlotte man behind the wheel, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday.      Christian McCoy, 24, of Druid Circle, Charlotte, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver a…