Tabor in the spirit…
…of Halloween. From flappers to a hillbilly, super heroes and The Purple One, even the Mad Hatter and a witch and a Nun, there’s no shortage of fun in downtown Tabor City on this Halloween. Businesses having fun with the holiday include, from the top, Dameron Drug, First Bank, and Mama’s Kitchen. (Deuce Niven, TLT)
Read MoreArrest made after burglars wake woman, takes cash, meds
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com An armed robbery warrant has been served on one of at least two accused of forcing their way into an Oxford Village apartment last week. Wizdom Ryjek Vaughn, 19, of West 2nd Street, is charged with felony counts of burglary and armed robbery in warrants obtained by Lt. Detective Chris Hilburn..…
Read MorePaul Edward Hathaway, Sr.: Tabor City
1940 – 2019 Paul Edward Hathaway, Sr. of Tabor City died Monday, Oct. 28, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 79. Born July 10, 1940 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Liston Joseph and Geneva Long Hathaway. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hathaway of the home; three sons, Paul…
Read MoreLoris tax hike a surprise to residents, council, too
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Many property owners in Loris have received an unexpected and unwelcome surprise as annual tax notices have landed in their mail boxes in recent days. Loris City Council members have also expressed surprise, saying they did not realize when they set the tax rate for the new fiscal year in June…
Read MoreJames Lloyd Wiseman: Green Sea
1943 – 2019 James Lloyd Wiseman of Green Sea died Sunday, Oct. 27, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 76. Born June 14, 1943 in Blooming Rock West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jessie Wardie Wiseman and Irene Leadingham Wiseman. He is survived by his wife, Judy Jernigan Wiseman of Loris; two…
Read MoreDevin Nicholas Fowler: Green Sea
1989 – 2019 Devin Nicholas Fowler of Green Sea died Sunday, Oct. 27. He was 30. Born May 1, 1989 in Horry County, he was the son of Dennis Pearl Fowler Jr. and Angela Marie Chocklette Fowler of Green Sea. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Hunter Fowler and wife…
Read MoreDavid Jeffrey McCullum: Loris
1959 – 2019 David Jeffrey McCullum of Loris died Sunday, Oct. 27, in his home. He was 60. Born April 26, 1959 in Fairbanks, Alaska, he was the son of Ralph Jim McCullum, Jr. and Kathryn Housand McCullum of Ocean Isle Beach. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn…
Read MoreAlex Kindale Brinson: Loris
1998 – 2019 Alex Kindale Brinson of Loris was called home on Saturday, Oct. 26, at his home. He was 20. Alex was born December 15, 1998 in Charleston, beloved son of Gary and Rhonda Bell Brinson. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was a graduate of Loris High School. Alex was…
Read MoreYam Festival heats up with parade, pie, car display & more
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Don’t be a ’Tater Hater, with the North Carolina Yam Festival at Tabor City’s biggest day now just hours away. Entertainment on two stages, a sweet potato pie eating contest, vendors for foods and crafts galore, and a re-imagined car show with “squatted vehicles” invited for display and the festivals Yam…
Read MoreJoyce Garrell Young: North Myrtle
1926 – 2019 Joyce Garrell Young of North Myrtle died Wednesday, Oct. 23, surrounded by her loving family at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lifecare Center in Wilmington. She was 93. She was born in Longs, on Oct. 23, 1926 to Henry Paul Garrell and Gladys Gore Garrell. Joyce entered and exited this world on…
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