Johnny Wade Faulk: Nakina
1952 – 2018 Johnny Wade Faulk of Nakina died Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville Born June 24, 1952 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Freddie Alton Faulk and Burline Ward Faulk. He is survived by his wife Crystal King Faulk of Nakina; two sons, Timothy Faulk of Whiteville…
Read MoreFlorence: Q&A from the Horry County Schools; Recycling, cleaning up in Columbus; Mosquito spraying request form
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Some of the record number of school days missed by students in the Horry County Schools will have to be made up, others may be waived through legislative action, a school district news release Wednesday says. Columbus County emergency officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of recycling centers. Requests for…
Read MoreHarvey Mitchell “Joe” Norris: Tabor City
1946 – 2018 Harvey Mitchell “Joe” Norris of Tabor City died Tuesday, Sept. 25, in his home. He was 72. Born in Tabor City on June 20, 1946, he was an active member of Emmanuel Holiness Church in Tabor city, serving as a choir leader. He owned Norris Service Company of Tabor City, a heating…
Read MoreKeith R. Lewis: Loris
1951 – 2018 Keith R. Lewis of Loris passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25. He was 67. Mr. Lewis was born in Loris, a son of Albert Lewis and the late Beatrice Lewis. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Lewis had a contagious smile and was loved by all who knew him. He…
Read MoreFlorence Update: SC 9 still closed, volunteer/donation hotline established, shelters consolidate, water falls in Fair Bluff, FEMA contacts
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Tuesday SC 9 remains closed A major highway to the Grand Strand did not re-open Tuesday, as we incorrectly reported here earlier today. After receiving a report that the roadway was open, we checked on a South Carolina DOT web page that appeared to show the roadway was not closed.…
Read MoreHenry Cuthel Hewitt: Tabor City
1938 – 2018 Henry Cuthel Hewitt of Tabor City died Saturday, Sept. 22, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. He was 80. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Henry Ceten Hewitt and Effie Long Hewitt. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Hewitt of Tabor City; three sons,…
Read MoreHorry schools closing extended, SCC opening set, shelters, supplies, & a governor visits
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com & By JENN BOYD tribjenn@tabor-loris.com Saturday evening Horry schools closing extended “Unprecedented flooding” in Horry County in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence has forced the county school district to remain closed for at least another week, Supt. Rick Maxey, Ph.D. announced Saturday. “Available data concerning river levels, flooded areas, flooding time…
Read MoreJoseph Paul Young: Loris
1965 – 2018 Joseph Paul Young of Loris passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, at home. He was 53. Mr. Young was born May 4, 1965 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Carol Young and the late Florence Brunner. Mr. Young was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Piper Young of the home; two…
Read MoreConnie Tullis: Loris
1968 – 2018 Connie Tullis of Loris passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, at her home following an illness. She was 49. Ms. Tullis was born Nov. 7, 1968 in Greenwood to the late, Laurin Young and the late, Arah Lee Davenport. Ms. Tullis attended Victory Life Center. Survivors include her two sons, Christopher Tullis, Sr.…
Read MoreSylvia Causey: Loris
1950 – 2018 Sylvia Causey of Loris passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence following an illness. She was 68. Mrs. Causey was born on Feb. 13, 1950 in Loris to the late John Bailey Causey and the late Vera Todd Causey. Mrs. Causey attended Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. Her most…
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