Sgt. Gordon Best: Myrtle Beach
1990 – 2021 Sgt. Gordon Best of Myrtle Beach, a member of the North Myrtle Beach Police Department, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, while serving in the line of duty. He was 30. Sgt. Best was born Nov. 12, 1990 in Myrtle Beach, a son of Gordon and Renee’ Best. He enjoyed hunting and fishing…
Read MoreTammy Gray Canady: Clarendon
1965 – 2020 Tammy Gray Canady of Clarendon passed on Dec. 30, 2020 in Conway. She was 55. She was born Oct. 27, 1965 in Robeson County. Tammy was a member of Clarendon Baptist Church for most of her life. She enjoyed the activities of the Tabor City Senior Citizens Center especially participating in crafts.…
Read MoreTwo new COVID deaths in Columbus, Horry surge continues
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Two more COVID-19 associated deaths for Columbus County, another 216 confirmed coronavirus cases for Horry indicate the current coronavirus surge is not abating. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Two new COVID deaths bring Columbus total to 85 Another 216 coronavirus infections reported for Horry Two new…
Read More2021 begins with a COVID-19 rampage
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Just more than a week after Christmas 2021 has begun with COVID-19 on a rampage feared by national health leaders, those worries echoed in the Carolinas and felt well beyond Columbus and Horry counties. “We begin 2021 in our most dangerous position in this pandemic,” Dr. Mandy Cohen, North Carolina’s Secretary…
Read MoreVaccine date set for the oldest in Columbus; Health Dept. pivots update approach; two more die in Horry
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Vaccination dates have been scheduled for Columbus County’s oldest residents as the county health department pivots to state data for regular pandemic updates and two new COVID-19 associated deaths have been recorded in neighboring Horry County. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: CC Health will begin…
Read MoreJanice Causey: Loris
1964 – 2020 Janice Causey of Loris went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 30, her 56th birthday. She was born Dec. 30, 1964, the daughter of Lloyd Dale Causey and Ruby Barnhill Causey of Loris. Janice was predeceased by a brother, Roger “Pete” Causey. Janice is survived by a brother, Darrell Causey…
Read MoreTimothy Waddell Oliver: Chadbourn
1955 – 2020 Timothy Waddell Oliver of Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at his home. He was 65. Timothy was born April 24, 1955, in Columbus County to the late Emmit Rozier and Ruby Mae Oliver. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Inman Oliver of the home; two children, Dana…
Read MoreBetty Sue Stevens Jones: Galivants Ferry
1954 – 2020 Betty Sue Stevens Jones of Galivants Ferry died Wednesday, Dec. 30, in her home. She was 66. Born Feb. 27, 1954 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the Barbara E. Stevens and the late Noah Stevens and the widow of Paul Franklin Jones. In addition to her mother, she is…
Read MoreColumbus Schools will be all virtual to start new year
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Students in the Columbus County Schools will revert to all virtual instruction to start the new year, the district announced in social media posts Wednesday. All students, from PK through grade 12, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5. Teachers have a work day on Monday. “I think that’s in anticipation of a possible…
Read MoreCOVID-19 deaths in Columbus, Horry, amid big case jumps
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com New COVID-19 associated deaths were reported for both Columbus and Horry counties by state agencies Wednesday, with This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Columbus counts 83rd COVID death, 85 new cases Coronavirus claims another Horry life, infects 143 more Columbus counts 83rd COVID death, 85 new cases…
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