State group will lead CC EMS study
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Improvements to Columbus County’s EMS system will be the focus of a study provided by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners in the coming year. County Manager Eddie Madden told Columbus commissioners of the planned study Monday evening, briefly outlining the effort. Team members from the state association will provide…
Read MoreNancy Tyler Blanton: Nichols
1946 – 2021 Nancy Tyler Blanton of Nichols passed away on Monday, October 4, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was 75. Born June 18, 1946 in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Woodrow Tyler and the late Fannie Bell Tyler. Mrs. Blanton was active in the community as…
Read MoreWilliam James Grainger: Loris
1955 – 2021 William James Grainger of Loris died Sunday, Oct. 3, in the McLeod Loris hospital, Loris. He was 66. Born June 9, 1955 in Mullins, he was the son of the late Floyd Grainger and the late Bernice Bullard Grainger. He worked in construction, loved fishing , and was of the Baptist faith.…
Read MoreZonnie Marie Suggs: Loris
1942 – 2021 Zonnie Marie Suggs of Loris passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Conway Medical Center in Conway. She was 79. Born Jan. 4, 1942 in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Thelbert Roosevelt Suggs and the late Lillian Marie Bell Suggs. Survivors include her three brothers, Billy Suggs and wife…
Read MoreLaTrisha Nicole Purcha: Fair Bluff
1979 – 2021 LaTrisha Nicole Purcha of Fair Bluff passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at her home. She was 42. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Purcha Jr.; a son, Allen Brown; and numerous family members and friends. Burial will be at a later date. A guest register is available here.
Read MoreRight turn only
Safety improvements at one of Horry County’s more dangerous crossroads, SC 410 at SC 9, were in the later stages on Friday, with traffic on the two-lane SC 410 no longer able to go straight across the divided four-lane highway. Palmetto Paving crews changed the pavement and painting creating a “Michigan Turn” that requires all…
Read MoreDorothy Mae Fowler: Little Rock, Ark.
1926 – 2021 Dorothy (Dot) Mae Fowler was born in Tabor City, North Carolina, on July 18, 1926 to Roscoe (Rossie) and Gertrude Fowler. She was the middle child with an older sister, Virginia, and a younger brother, Howard. Dorothy received Heaven’s Blessing on Sept. 29, living to the amazing age of 95. Dot’s parents…
Read MoreDanyell Dominic Mayes: Loris
1978 – 2021 Danyell Dominic Mayes of Loris died Sunday, Sept. 26. He was 43. Born July 31, 1978 in Paterson, New Jersey, Danyell was the son of the late Dianne Mayes and the late Wilson Butler. No services are planned.
Read MoreCaller wants your e-mail? It’s NOT us
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com What appears to be a scam or phishing attempt using the name of a trusted news source has hit home, and to be clear, we are NOT calling you. At least one local merchant received a phone call Tuesday morning, the voice on the other end of the line with a…
Read MoreYam Pageant info meet is Wednesday evening
Pageant time for the North Carolina Yam Festival at Tabor City is just weeks away, with a contestant informational meeting scheduled Wednesday evening. Nine crowns will be given during a pair of pageants on Saturday, Oct. 16, at South Columbus High School. Contestants from babies to 23 years old are invited. With a drop-in format,…
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