Murder suspect, apparent kidnap victim found dead in TC area home
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A Tabor City area man and a woman believed to be his kidnapping victim were found dead in his home hours after Columbus County Sheriff’s Office deputies first tried to make contact with him Saturday afternoon, Chief Deputy Aaron Herring said. Marco Vaught, 36, and a woman were found dead in…
Read MoreWeather what?
Wind got the better of an awning and stucco façade at Josephs Law Firm in Loris Friday afternoon. Potentially dangerous weather remains in the forecast for the area, with a tornado watch that includes Horry and Columbus counties to expire at midnight. Heavy rain and high winds have impacted broad areas of southeastern North Carolina…
Read MoreJohnnie Elaine Bullard Gore: Loris
1948 – 2019 Johnnie Elaine Bullard Gore of Loris died Tuesday, April 16 in the McLeod Loris hospital. She was 70. Born Aug. 15, 1948 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late John Bullard and Mary Ester Norris Bullard and the widow of Sam Garland Gore. She is survived by one daughter,…
Read MoreRobert Dale Parrish: Loris
1959 – 2019 Robert Dale Parrish of Loris passed away on Monday, April 15, at Regency Hospital in Florence. He was 59. Mr. Parrish was born on Aug. 31, 1959 in Albany, Georgia, to the late Robert David Parrish and the late Janice Parrish Autry. Survivors include his wife, Krysta Parsons Hux of Loris; his…
Read MoreJoseph “Joe” Dayton Graham: Myrtle Beach
1980 – 2019 Joseph “Joe” Dayton Graham of Myrtle Beach passed away on Friday, April 12. He was 38. Mr. Graham was born on Oct. 23, 1980 in Asheboro, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his fiancé, Justine West of Myrtle Beach; his father, Rocky Graham of Nichols; his mother, Elizabeth Sue Mishoe…
Read MoreBlaze claims Loris Florist
By JENN CAUSEY tribjenn@tabor-loris.com Fire gutted Loris Florist, the city’s only flower shop, Tuesday morning. Fire and water damage from an extensive firefighting effort left the building at 4814 Main Street a total loss, Loris Fire Chief Jerry Hardee said. Fire that spread throughout the building may have begun outside in or at a vehicle…
Read MoreHenry Dexter Roberts: Loris
1956 – 2019 Henry Dexter Roberts of Loris passed away Sunday, April 14. He was 63. Henry Dexter was born in Loris, a son of the late James B. Roberts, Sr., and the late Alice Skipper Roberts. He is predeceased by one brother, Buddy “Ox” Roberts and one brother-in-law, Chip Jacobs. Survivors include his wife,…
Read MoreSarah Louise Powell Townsend Scott: Fair Bluff
1921 – 2019 Sarah Louise Powell Townsend Scott of Fair Bluff passed away on Saturday, April 13, at the home of her daughter, Sarah Anne Townsend in Columbia, after a lengthy illness. She was 97. Mrs. Scott was born in Chadbourn on May 15, 1921 to the late Ruth Wooten Powell and the late Robert…
Read MoreA reluctant egg hunt winner
Clouds that threatened rain may have dampened the turnout, but not the enthusiasm of about 50 children taking part in the Columbus County Parks and Recreation sponsored Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Saturday. Lucky Egg winners posing with the Easter Bunny were, from left, Jaydon Parker (age 8-12),…
Read MoreHelen Davenport Conyers: Tabor City
1940 – 2019 Helen Davenport Conyers of the Dothan community, Tabor City, passed Thursday, April 11, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was 78. Visitation was planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Westside Funeral Home Chapel, and one hour prior to and following the service. Funeral services were planned for 2…
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