G.S. woman, 3 juveniles in custody in Horry death
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A Green Sea woman and three juveniles are in custody in a missing persons case that has ended in the discovery of an assault and death. Neither police nor the Horry County Coroner’s Office have released the name of the victim, who “was found deceased Monday afternoon near the Galivants Ferry…
Read MoreUPDATE: Thomas faces murder charge in Fipps killing
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com UPDATE Xavier Antonio Rayquan Thomas is charged with murder in a warrant obtained by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office in the Jan. 10 killing of Julian Juan Fipps. CCSO spokesperson Michele Tatum provided that update in an e-mail response for clarification on the charges facing the Tabor City resident. Thomas, 21,…
Read MoreLuther A. Watts: Tabor City
1936 – 2023 Luther A. Watts of Tabor City died Sunday, Jan. 15, in his home. He was 86. Born in Horry County, he was a son of Luther M. Watts and Dollie Ann Watts. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Watts of the home; two sons, Rodney Watts of Pennsylvania and Joey Watts…
Read MoreHilda P. Clemons: Green Sea
1932 – 2023 Hilda P. Clemons of Green Sea said goodbye to her family Saturday morning, Jan. 14, and was welcomed to her heavenly home by family members who had gone before her. She was 90. Born Jan. 19, 1932, in Mullins, she was the daughter of the late Braxton and Dora Blanton Phillips. She…
Read MoreBilly Lee Suggs: Loris
1935 – 2023 Billy Lee Suggs of Loris passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, at McLeod Loris hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was 87. Mr. Suggs was born June 19, 1935 on the Suggs family farm in Loris to the late Thelbert R. Suggs and Lillian Bell Suggs. He was predeceased by brothers…
Read MoreDarrell Keith Floyd: Loris
1955 – 2023 Darrell Keith Floyd of Loris passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 67. Born May 21, 1955 in Loris, he was the son of the late Wilbur E. Floyd and the late Bonnie Faye Roberts Floyd. Mr. Floyd served his county working as an Horry County Police…
Read MoreArrests after THC found in TC vape store products
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Three men have been arrested, with additional charges expected after state Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agents conducted “an illegal THC product investigation” at two Tabor City vape stores. Agents conducted simultaneous raids Wednesday at Tobacco and Vape Outlet at Tabor Crossing shopping center and at EZ Tobacco and Vape Outlet located…
Read MoreEugene Lee Reaves Jr.: Whiteville
1959 – 2023 Eugene Lee “Jesse” Reaves Jr. of Whiteville died Wednesday Jan. 11, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. He was 63. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Eugene Lee Reaves Sr. and Dorothy Price Reaves. He was the widower of Linda Williamson Reaves. He is survived by his first…
Read MoreRobert Earl (Bob) Williamson: Winnabow
1939 – 2022 Robert Earl (Bob) Williamson of Winnabow passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Brunswick House, Bolivia. He was 82. Born in Columbus County, he was a son of the late Odum W. and Neppie R. Williamson. Bob enjoyed a full, rich life and career…
Read MoreDaniel Eugene Mills: Loris
1944 – 2023 Daniel Eugene “Gene” Mills of Loris passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8. He was 78. Born May 29, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of the late William Carl and Eva Spivey Mills. Mr. Mills was a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church in Loris, and he loved…
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