Cary Travis Martin: Loris
1954 – 2023 Cary Travis Martin of Loris passed away on March 18 at Conway Medical Center following a courageous battle. He was 69. Born Feb. 16, 1954, in Loris, he was the son of the late Henry Leon Martin and the late Eunice Pearl Edwards Martin. Mr. Martin obtained his Master of Education degree…
Read MoreErik David Grainger: Tabor City
1980 – 2023 Erik David Grainger of Tabor City died Wednesday, March 15, in his home. He was 42. Born in Loris, he was a son of Babby (Fowler) Hedwin and the late David Lavern Grainger. He is survived by his mother, Babby Hedwin of Nakina; two sons, Ashton and Aiden Grainger; two daughters, Erica…
Read MoreTCI’s Bullard named NC Warden of the Year
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com In his first year as Warden at Tabor Correctional Institution, Jamie Bullard has been named the 2022 North Carolina Warden of the Year. Bullard’s selection was for “his extraordinary and proactive efforts to improve one of the largest prisons in the state,” a NC Department of Adult Correction news release said.…
Read MoreHCPD pursuit ends with TC wrecks
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A vehicle pursuit that apparently began near Loris ended well into Tabor City Monday afternoon when a small car crossed a curb, skirted a deep hole, and skidded to a stop just feet away from an exterior wall at the Marathon convenience store adjacent to the State Employees Credit Union. That…
Read MoreMatha Lee Blanton Causey: Loris
1932 – 2023 Matha Lee Blanton Causey of Loris passed away on Saturday, March 11, following an illness. She was 90. Born June 25, 1932, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Sammie Overson Blanton and the late Matha Skipper Sarvis Blanton. Throughout her life Mrs. Causey was a loving homemaker. She worked…
Read MoreCora Murreldine Hooks: Loris
1939 – 2023 Cora Murreldine “Polly” Hooks of Loris passed away unexpectedly on March 11, with her loving family who took care of her by her side. She was 83. Born Sept. 13, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Son Hooks and Zilphia Crawford Hooks. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased…
Read MoreDale Burroughs: Loris
1930 – 2023 Dale Burroughs of Loris passed away Tuesday, March 7, at Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 92. Born April 18, 1930 in Columbus County, Mr. Burroughs was the son of the late Carl Edison Burroughs and Reba Fowler. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and the Owner and Operator of…
Read MoreSports: Loris, South Columbus on the diamond
Stories By SCOTTY JACOBS Lions win 2 of 3 to claim Hardee/Penley tournament title Loris Lions varsity baseball claimed a 3-1 victory over Myrtle Beach, 9-2 over Latta last week, enough to win the Lacy Hardee/ Duke Penley Tournament despite a mid-week 5-4 loss to Marlboro County. Myrtle Beach Tied at one with Loris batting…
Read MoreCathy Porter Thomas: Loris
1962 – 2023 Cathy Porter Thomas of Loris passed away on Friday, Feb. 24. She was 60. Born Dec. 14, 1962 in Conway, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Davis Porter and the late Mabelene Hilbourn Porter. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Hardee; two grandchildren, Briley Johnston and Logan Johnston; a sister, Anette…
Read MoreDaylon Wayne Sarvis: Loris
1958 – 2023 Daylon Wayne Sarvis of Loris passed away Friday, March 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64. Mr. Sarvis was born in Loris, a son of the late JW and Shirley Ann Sarvis. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sarvis was predeceased by a brother, Kenny Sarvis; a sister, Karen Norris…
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