Columbus Schools extend all-virtual learning; Horry to open classrooms Tues.; big COVID case increases
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases have prompted the Columbus County Schools to extend its current all-virtual format for two more weeks, while students in the Horry County Schools will begin returning to classrooms next Tuesday. Meanwhile, the coronavirus pandemic continues, unabated, with significant new cases numbers in both counties reported Wednesday.…
Read MoreFallen HCPD Officer: ‘His food and kindness brought people together’
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A veteran Horry County Police Department Officer known for his “food and kindness” was killed when he was struck by a vehicle near North Myrtle Beach Tuesday afternoon. Lance Cpl. Melton “Fox” Gore, 57, was “performing a task outside of his truck near the intersection of Hwy 22 and Hwy 31…
Read MoreCOVID impacts schools, infects Horry Supt. as area cases, deaths climb
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com As the predicted post holiday COVID-19 surge is felt nationally, its impact on education is reflected in the public schools of Horry and Columbus counties, albiet differently. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Back to class in CC Tuesday, not so fast in Horry Supt. Maxey tests…
Read MoreDavid Lambert Cox: Zephyrhills, Fla.
1957 – 2020 David Lambert Cox unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 20, 2020, at his home in Zephyrhills, Florida from a heart attack. He was 63. Lambert lived most of his life in Tampa but had recently moved to Zephyrhills. He graduated from Myrtle Beach High School in 1975. Lambert, as he mostly was referred,…
Read MoreVeedis Stalvey Worley: Tabor City
1949 – 2021 Veedis Stalvey Worley of Tabor City died Sunday, Jan. 10, in McLeod Loris hospital. She was 71. Born Aug. 10, 1949 in Porche, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Clyde Stalvey and Macie Watts Stalvey. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mom, mother in law, aunt, nanny and…
Read MoreWayland Devon Nobles: Chadbourn
1964 – 2021 Wayland Devon Nobles of Chadbourn died Sunday, Jan. 10, in Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia. He was 56. Funeral arrangements are complete and will be announced by Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City. A guest register is available here.
Read MoreJoseph Lloyd Gore: Whiteville
1941 – 2021 Joseph Lloyd Gore of Whiteville died Monday, Jan. 11, at Conway Medical Center in Conway following a recent illness. He was 79. Lloyd was born Feb. 17, 1941 in Columbus County to the late Joseph Adam Gore and Evie Mae Stanley Gore. Lloyd had a long career in broadcasting and journalism that…
Read MoreClarence Frink: Chadbourn
1934 – 2021 Clarence Frink of Chadbourn passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. He was 86. Clarence was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Columbus County to the late John Jack Frink and Cleo Oliver. He is survived by three daughters, Anna H. Tucker of Raleigh, Shelvia Murray of Whiteville, and Tasha Wright of…
Read MoreWendy Jenrette Fipps: Tabor City
1968 – 2021 Wendy Jenrette Fipps of Tabor City was born Aug. 6, 1968 and passed away on Jan. 8 in McLeod Seacoast hospital, Little River. She was 52. She was the daughter of Bettie Gore Jenrette and the late Harry Jenrette Jr. She is also predeceased by her sister, Jeanene Jenrette Lee. In addition…
Read MoreMary Frances Housand Causey Gore: Loris
1936 – 2021 Mrs. Mary Frances Housand Causey Gore of Loris passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Loris Rehab. She was 84. Mrs. Gore was born Nov. 25, 1936 in Loris to the late Clifton Housand and the late Esther Mae McCarthy Housand. Mrs. Housand was a seamstress for Marlene Industries and a member…
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