Stephanie Marie Fitzgerald Collins: Loris
1972 – 2021 Stephanie Marie Fitzgerald Collins of Loris passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3. She was 49. Born June 9, 1972 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Mrs. Elinore Kovitch Fitzgerald of Hallstead, Pennsylvania and the late Mr. John Fitzgerald, Sr. Stephanie will be most remembered for the selfless love she showed…
Read MoreRose Marie Rego McCaffrey: Longs
1945 – 2021 Rose Marie Rego McCaffrey passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, at her home in Longs following an illness. She was 76. Born Aug. 17, 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late John Rego, and the late Rose Pattitto Rego. Mrs. McCaffrey worked as an accountant until her…
Read MoreSchool threat brings strong response, student departures
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Threats by social media and text message alleging planned violence at South Columbus High School brought a heavy law enforcement response and resulted in numerous students leaving campus early. Threats on social media accounts were reported to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning, a news release from the agency said.…
Read MoreCounty OKs bigger loan request for new Tabor City School
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Approval to increase an already approved USDA loan for the new Tabor City School by nearly $3.4 million, necessary to cover higher than projected bids, was approved by Columbus County Commissioners Thursday. Commissioners met in a rare emergency session to give time for county and Columbus County Schools leaders to petition…
Read MoreWendy M. Stevens: Nakina
1960 – 2021 Wendy M. Stevens of Nakina passed away Monday, Nov. 1, following a short illness. He was 61. Mr. Stevens was born in Columbus County, a son of the late Leroy Stevens and the late Edith Williamson Stevens. He was a retired lineman for BEMC and a member of Dulah Missionary Baptist Church…
Read MoreUnchallenged council candidates win TLC races
By DEUCE NIVEN & JENN CAUSEY To the surprise of, perhaps, no one, five unchallenged candidates sailed to easy victories in two Tabor-Loris Community elections Tuesday. Tabor City Council incumbents Lamont Grate and Sam Rogers were challenged by five write-in votes in Tuesday’s voting, with only 157 voters making it to the Tabor City District…
Read MoreDouglas McArthur Cox: Loris
1942 – 2021 Douglas “Doug” McArthur Cox of Loris passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, at his home. He was 79. Born June 16, 1942 in Loris, he was the son of the late O. V. Cox, Sr., and the late Inez Mincey Cox. Mr. Cox served his country with courage and honor in the…
Read MoreMichael Ezra Rabon: Loris
1967 – 2021 Michael Ezra Rabon of Loris passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was 54. Born Sept. 30, 1967 in Conway, he was the son of the late Ezra Rabon and the late Thelma Bernice Stevens Rabon. Mike was a dedicated farmer, a…
Read MoreThelma Marie Altman Housand: Loris
1930 – 2021 Thelma Marie Altman Housand of Loris passed away on Sunday morning, Oct. 31, at Conway Manor following an illness. She was 91. Born Jan. 24, 1930 in Galivants Ferry, she was the daughter of the late Tom Altman and the late Claudia Gerald Altman. Throughout her life Mrs. Housand worked closely with…
Read MoreMargaret Melinda Cox Robinson: Loris
1962 – 2021 Margaret Melinda Cox Robinson of Loris passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, at McLeod Loris Hospital. She was 59. Born June 22, 1962 in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Dearl Cox and the late Margaret Tyler Cox. Mrs. Robinson was adopted by her grandparents, Lewis Jackson Cox and Dalma…
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