David Edgar Bell, Jr.: Loris
1962 – 2020 David Edgar Bell, Jr. of Loris passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He was 58. Mr. Bell was born June 6, 1962 in Mullins to the late David Edgar Bell, Sr., and the late Helen Jean Cox. Mr. Bell worked at PVI Enterprises and…
Read MoreAnother COVID death in Columbus, Horry tops 10K cases
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Grim milestones in the COVID-19 pandemic have been crossed in the area this weekend, with a 57th coronavirus death reported for Columbus County Saturday, Horry’s case total passing the 10,000 mark Sunday. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Columbus records 57th COVID death Horry passes 10,000 coronavirus…
Read MoreLea Marie Stroud Mansur: Tabor City
1944 – 2020 Lea Marie Stroud Mansur of Tabor City died Thursday, Sept. 24, in McLeod Loris hospital. She was 76. Born April 23, 1944 in Paris, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leo Kelly Stroud and Hazel McNeil Stroud. She is survived by her husband, Ernest James Mansur of Tabor City; a…
Read MoreTwo new COVID deaths in Columbus, another in Horry as cases climb
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Two more Columbus County residents have been taken by COVID-19, another in Horry, as confirmed cases continue to climb in both areas. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Columbus reports two new COVID deaths, 32 cases Horry resident succumbs to coronavirus, more infections Columbus reports two new…
Read MoreLinda Lee Carlisle: Tabor City
1948 – 2020 Linda Lee Carlisle of Tabor City passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 in McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was 72. Born Feb. 23, 1948 in Duval County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jeanne Beverly Lee White. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Ray Carlisle of…
Read More‘Aggressive noxious aquatic weed’ infests Gapway ponds
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Giant Salvinia, described as “a very aggressive noxious aquatic weed,” has been found in two ponds in the Gapway area of Columbus County, west of Tabor City, county leaders are learning. Rob Emens, Aquatic Weed Program Manager with the state’s Division of Water Resources, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offered details…
Read MoreSteady trends may ease NC COVID restriction as app enhances tracking efforts; a new pandemic death in Horry, more area cases
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Stable COVID-19 trends in North Carolina may allow an easing of pandemic restrictions next week, with a new app in place to help residents determine if they may have been exposed to the disease. Meanwhile, a new novel coronavirus death has been recorded in Horry County, cases continue to climb slowly…
Read MoreDon Mills: Hallsboro
1945 – 2020 Don Mills of Hallsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Sept. 19. He was 75. Mr. Mills was born Feb. 3, 1945 in Loris to the late Oscar Corbett and Leila Suggs Mills. He was also predeceased by his two brothers, Lloyd Mills and Corbett Mills. Mr. Mills…
Read MoreConner’s Law benefits paid to family of murdered officers
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Nearly $1 million has been sent to survivors of nine public safety officers murdered in the line of duty as a part of “Conner’s Law,” legislation that honors slain NC Highway Patrol Master Trooper Kevin Conner. State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the Retirement Systems Division (RSD) announced the distribution…
Read MoreTanasha Farris: Conway
1989 – 2020 Tanasha Farris of Conway transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, Sept. 19. She was 31. Survivors include her mother, Geraldine Melvin of Conway; her children, Jamiere Floyd, Teyona Hilton and Armoni Long of the home; a brother, Eric Farris of Conway; two sisters, Nyasha Scott of Tabor City and Sharell McCray of Loris;…
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