Two COVID deaths in Horry, another in Columbus, as case counts climb; Columbus to open county offices to the public
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com New COVID-19 deaths, two in Horry County, one in Columbus, came as those counties reported 19 residents newly testing positive for the coronavirus on Monday. Columbus County government, meanwhile, is making plans to reopen offices to the public beginning Monday. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: 25th…
Read MoreNursing home cases spike in Loris, recoveries at Tabor Commons; COVID claims three more in Columbus, five new infections in Horry
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com COVID-19 continues unpredictable impacts, cases spoking at a Loris nursing home, while Tabor Commons Assisted Living is celebrating recoveries. Another three Columbus County residents have been claimed by the disease, 12 more infected, while in Horry five newly confirmed cases have been reported. This post will cover these topics and may…
Read MoreMary Bertha (Anderson) Strickland: Loris
1945 – 2020 Mary Anderson Strickland of Loris died Monday, May 25, in her home. She was 74. Born Oct. 9, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James Jeff Anderson and Rebecca Isadora Rutherford Anderson and the widow of Roger Dale Strickland. She is survived by one daughter, Sabrina Williams Fowler and husband…
Read MoreCharles Wayne Nobles: Thomasville
1963 – 2020 Charles Wayne Nobles of Thomasville passed away May 19, at Hospice of Davidson County. He was 56. Mr. Nobles was of the Baptist faith, worked for Duncan Construction Company and loved reading his Bible and spending time with grandchildren and family. Mr. Nobles is predeceased by his father Clifford Devon Nobles, brothers…
Read MoreCharlotte man faces drug charges after pursuit from CCSO checkpoint Sun.
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A weekend traffic checkpoint near Tabor City prompted a 70 miles per hour pursuit and felony drug charges for the Charlotte man behind the wheel, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. Christian McCoy, 24, of Druid Circle, Charlotte, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver a…
Read MoreFlags honor those lost in service, and to COVID-19; Taps Across America; Columbus records five new cases, Horry a 22nd death
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Flags flying at half-staff, a Memorial Day tradition, have also flown in memory of those taken by COVID-19, as additional people are confirmed as infected by the coronavirus. Taps, a Memorial Day tradition, is part of a nationwide challenge that took place on this holiday in the midst of the pandemic.…
Read MoreModest increases: COVID cases up by three in Columbus, six in Horry
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com COVID-19 infections were confirmed in three additional Columbus County residents on Sunday, six more in Horry, stage agencies reported. This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Three new COVID cases in Columbus Horry records six new coronavirus infections Three new COVID cases in Columbus Zip Code data from…
Read MoreBrenda Ward Stocks Strickland: Tabor City
1939 – 2020 Brenda Ward Stocks Strickland of Tabor City went to meet her Lord and Savior Friday May 22, in McLeod Loris hospital. She was 81. She was born April 26, 1939 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late John H. Ward and Erma Harrelson Ward. Brenda was a long time member of…
Read MoreCOVID cases jump by 18 in Loris area, climb by five in Columbus, as some restaurants and salons reopen
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Though Horry County recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, the Loris Zip Code saw an increase of 18, conflicting data from a state website said. Columbus County reported five residents newly confirmed as infected with the coronavirus Saturday, a day after some salons and restaurants re-opened under Gov. Roy Cooper’s Safer…
Read MoreCruise-in precedes commencement for Stallion Class of 2020
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Some traditions held in a decidedly non-traditional commencement for South Columbus High School’s Class of 2020 Saturday. Festivities got started Friday night, as Bringing Back Main hosted an inaugural Senior Cruise through downtown Tabor City, with 112 of the Stallion’s 182 member Class of 2020 taking part, with a half-dozen or…
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