By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      A check fraud case that began in Whiteville had led to Tabor City and an effort to identify the woman who passed at least one check at a local Food Lion, Det. Christopher Hilburn of the Tabor City Police Department said Monday.      Police have obtained imaged of the woman they believe…

By TARA JACOBS sports@tabor-loris.com      Jamie Snider has been relieved of head football coach duties at Loris High School, his re-assignment coming during a meeting with Principal Richard Crumley on Wednesday.      “We appreciate the efforts of Coach Snider but feel that it is time that we move into a different direction for the betterment of our…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      A Fair Bluff native is a winning contestant on Wheel of Fortune, the nationally syndicated TV staple.      Angela Evans won $19,800 while collecting the “Wild Card” in the game broadcast locally Thursday evening. She was among the Veterans Week contestants showcased ahead of Veteran’s Day on Monday.      Evans told host Pat…

By JENN CAUSEY tribjenn@tabor-loris.com      Todd Harrelson won election as Loris Mayor for the third time this year Tuesday, with former city attorney Carroll Padgett claiming a two year term on council in a special election for the seat Harrelson vacated.      Incumbents Joan Gause, Lewis Hardee and Jan Vescovi retained their seats on council in the…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Incumbents led the vote in races for Mayor and Town Council in Tabor City on Tuesday, with incumbent Royce Harper the apparent clear winner for the top job, David Mincey also well ahead in the race for two seats on council.      It was unclear Tuesday who had won the second council…