Debra Kaye Graham Duncan: Valrico, Fla.
1955 – 2018 Debra Kaye Graham Duncan of Valrico, Florida passed away on Friday, November 23, at Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon, Florida following an illness. She was 63. Mrs. Duncan was born Aug. 1, 1955 in Loris, to Clayton Graham and Margie Virginia Small Graham Floyd. Mrs. Duncan was a homemaker and attended Kings…
Read MoreHarvey Labron Whisnant: Loris
1942 – 2018 Harvey “Papaw” Labron Whisnant of Loris went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 24. He was 76. Born in Burke County, on Jan. 5, 1942, he spent most of his youth in the Church of God Orphanage in Concord. After joining the U.S. Army in 1960, he spent the majority of…
Read MoreArmed robbery at state line Time Saver Wednesday
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com An armed robbery at the Time Saver convenience store at the state line just south of Tabor City involved both the store and an apparent customer Wednesday morning, with no one hurt and very little suspect information, an Horry County Police Department report said. Police from Tabor City were first to…
Read MoreLauren Michelle Rochefort
1988 – 2018 Lauren Rochefort of Little River died tragically on Nov. 15, and is in the hands of the Lord. She was 30. Lauren was a loving person and kind to all. She loved animals, especially a love for her horses. She leaves behind her soul mate of seven years, Jody Frei of Little River;…
Read MoreNC House honors fallen Trooper
A Representative Resolution honoring the memory of Master Trooper Kevin Conner of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, killed during a Oct. 17 traffic stop in Columbus County, was sent forth by state Rep. Brenden Jones of Tabor City on Wednesday. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, Col. Glenn McNeil, Angela Jones, Briley…
Read MoreWillard Duncan: Tabor City
1945 – 2018 Willard Duncan of Tabor City died Tuesday, Nov. 27, in his home. He was 73. Born Jan. 13, 1945 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Ratchford Emory Duncan and Lela Bly Fowler Duncan and the widower of Hilda Ray Nealey Duncan. He is survived by one son, Willard…
Read MoreSusan “Susi” Amanda Hughes: Loris
1965 – 2018 Susan “Susi” Amanda Hughes of Loris passed away on Saturday, Nov. 24, at McLeod Loris hospital following a sudden illness. She was 53. Ms. Hughes was born on March 22, 1965 in Conway to the late Douglas McArthur Hughes and the late Anna Margarete Lehmann Hughes Gasque. Susi was a loving homemaker,…
Read MoreBridge at Whiteville can’t be named for fallen Trooper
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com It’s not going to be possible to name one of Columbus County’s most prominent bridges in honor of Master Trooper Kevin Conner, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper killed in the line of duty last month. Columbus County Commissioners last week adopted a resolution asking the North Carolina Department of…
Read MoreCrane service operator moving headquarters to Loris
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com With plans to invest more than $10 million and bring 48 new jobs B&B Crane Service LLC has set its sights on the Loris Commerce Park, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC) announced Monday. With the move the company will move its headquarters from Shallotte MBREDC President and CEO Sandy…
Read More11 unhurt, including 5 children, as gunshots hit three homes
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A total of 11 people escaped injury, including five children from 1 to 6 years of age as gunshots hit three homes on or near Ten Mile Road near Tabor City Friday night, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reports show. Deputies were summoned first to a home in the 5400 block of…
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