Patrick Loy Ray: Tabor City
1936 – 2020 Patrick Loy Ray of Tabor City died Wednesday, March 18, in his home. He was 86. Born June 2, 1933 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Zeno Ray and Luna Belle Wright Ray and the widower of Nancy Spivey Ray. He is survived by two sons, Patrick Allen…
Read MoreAlbert Lewis: Loris
1926 – 2020 Albert Lewis of Loris died Wednesday, March 18, in the Angel House Hospice Care Center, Whiteville. He was 93. He was born June 13, 1926 in Horry County, and was the son of the late Jesse Daniel and Fannie Simmons Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a retired machine operator and farmer. He was…
Read MoreDMV offices in Whiteville closing over COVID-19
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Driver’s license renewals and other Department of Motor Vehicle business may be a bit tougher for Columbus County residents, for now, with the closing of DMV offices in Whiteville effective Wednesday. About 60 driver license offices across the state will close because “they have the fewest examiner stations or have office…
Read MoreDigital devices available for Horry students, Columbus preps for the same; School feedings continue in CC
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Digital (computer) devices are being provided for students in grades 3-12 in the Horry County Schools as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state ordered closing of public schools. In Columbus County, plans are being made for distance learning using digital devices starting April 6, if necessary,…
Read MoreNC, SC restaurants to close to dine-in, take-out and delivery to continue: TLC restaurants cope
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com UPDATE: Restaurants in Loris, throughout Horry County and across South Carolina will either become take-out and delivery services or close, Gov. Henry McMaster ordered Tuesday afternoon. His order, mirroring that of Gov. Roy Cooper in North Carolina, is effective Wednesday. Loris restaurants already offering take-out or drive-thru services are expected to…
Read MoreColumbus limits meeting access, Loris to declare emergency, Horry closes some facilities
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Heeding President Donald Trump’s advice Columbus County Commissioners will limit access to tonight’s Board of Commissioner’s meeting, County Attorney Amanda Prince said in an email. In Horry County public libraries, recreation centers and other facilities are being closed in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a news release said. Columbus commissioners “Due…
Read MorePresident toughens COVID-19 recommendations; Columbus Regional, McLeod tighten visitation policies
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Stay home, and avoid gathering in groups larger than 10, President Donald Trump said during a news briefing in The White House Monday, just hours after Columbus Regional and McLeod Health leaders announced new visitation restrictions at their facilities. Presidential recommendations President Trump’s recommendation on public gatherings exceeds recommendations from The…
Read MoreSCC effectively closing for two weeks; Other COVID-19 impacts involve student and senior meals, banks, more
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Shuffling spring break to the week of March 23 means Southeastern Community College classes are effectively closed through March 29, at least, in response to the current COVID-19 health emergency. Workforce continuing education face-to-face classes are also suspended through March 29, an announcement from the college said. Other local impacts of…
Read MoreJimmy Otto Day: Longs
1951 – 2020 Jimmy Otto Day of Longs passed away on Friday, March 13. He was 68. Mr. Day was born in Loris, a son of the late Otto and Minnie Suggs Day. He was a member of Camp Swamp United Methodist Church and was a member of the Tuesday Morning Bible study group in…
Read MoreJoyce Day Wilhelm: Loris
1940 – 2020 Joyce Day Wilhelm of Loris passed away Wednesday, March 11, at her residence. She was 80. Mrs. Wilhelm was born February 22, 1940 in Longs, a daughter of the late Otto and Minnie Suggs Day. Mrs. Wilhelm was predeceased by her husband, James (Jim) L. Wilhelm, and two sisters, Betty Vandergrift and…
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