Columbus confirms two COVID deaths, Horry records none Monday
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Two COVID-19 related deaths in Columbus County, indicated in state reports during the weekend, were confirmed by the Columbus County Health Department on Monday, as Horry County recorded no lives last to the coronavirus. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Columbus reports 2 new COVID deaths, 22…
Read MoreRoxanne Nobles McDowell: Tabor City
1957 – 2020 Roxanne Nobles McDowell of Tabor City died Sunday, Aug. 2, in her home. She was 63. Born July 30, 1957 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Howard Nobles and Roxie Green Nobles. She is survived by her fiancé: Ottis Martin of Tabor City; a daughter, Misty McDowell…
Read MoreJeffery “Jeff” Grainger: North Myrtle Beach
1956 – 2020 Jeffery “Jeff” Grainger of North Myrtle Beach passed away Monday, July 27. He was 63. Jeff was born Sept. 24, 1956 in Florence, a son of Louise Buffkin Grainger and the late Harold Jackson Grainger. He was employed by Mavis Tire and loved horses. Surviving in addition to his mother of Conway…
Read MoreCOVID claims nine in Horry, two in Columbus since Thursday
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com State data shows two additional Columbus County residents have died of COVID-19 complications since the county Health Department’s last coronavirus update on Thursday. During that time another nine Horry residents have become casualties of the pandemic. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: State data shows two new…
Read MoreIsaias’ local impact will be overnight Monday
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Tropical Storm Isaias, downgraded from hurricane status during the weekend, continues its slow trek towards the Tabor-Loris Community, but is expected to make a rapid departure after its impacts arrive overnight Monday, the National Weather Service reported in its 6 p.m. update Sunday. Strengthening to hurricane status remains possible, with a…
Read MoreRegion prepares for Hurricane Isaias
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com States of Emergency have been declared in the Carolinas, with Horry County government adding their own declaration as Hurricane Isaias is poised to make some kind of impact on the Tabor-Loris Community early next week. Just how significant that impact will be isn’t yet clear, Isaias currently classified as a Category…
Read MoreFifty new COVID cases in Columbus since Monday; another death, 80 cases in Horry Thursday
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Another COVID-19 death in Horry County, 80 new cases there in a day, and 50 in Columbus since Monday were all reported Thursday. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Columbus reports 50 new COVID infections, hits 815 cases Another coronavirus death in Horry, 80 new cases Columbus…
Read MoreFireworks reset for 12th of September
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Independence day fireworks for Columbus County, hosted by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce and postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12. South Columbus High School will gain play host to the festivities, just after Labor Day this year, said Chamber President Marylou Molina. Chamber…
Read MoreGus Junior Page, Jr.: Loris
1937 – 2020 Gus Junior Page, Jr. of Loris passed away on Tuesday, July 28, at his home. He was 82. Mr. Page was born on Sept. 6, 1937 in Mullins to the late Gus Junior Page, Sr. and the late Nellie Elliott Page Smith. He served his country with honor, courage, and distinction in…
Read MoreGovernor orders measured re-opening of SC event venues; more COVID deaths in Horry; area cases climb
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A “measured reopening” of movie theaters, concert, sport venues, and all other businesses shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic across South Carolina will begin Monday, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster ordered Wednesday. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: SC Governor orders remaining businesses open, with restrictions, effective Monday…
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