Ila Pearl Blanton: Loris
1936 – 2017 Ila Pearl Blanton of Loris, age 81, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was 81. Born July 4, 1936 in the Live Oak Community of Loris, she was the daughter of the late Marion Jasen Richardson, the late Ethel Martha Stanley Richardson and the late…
Read MoreWilliam Edward Jewell: Longs
1939 – 2017 William Edward Jewell passed away on Sept. 6, at his home in Longs. He was 78. Mr. Jewell was born May 23, 1939 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Mr. William Henry Jewell and the late Mrs. Irma Grace Stoneman Jewell. He served his country in the US Navy. After…
Read MoreIndecent liberties charged to Clarendon man
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com An indecent liberties charge involving a 12-year-old was filed against a Clarendon man this week, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reports show. Sonny Ray Vause, 33, of the 12000 block of James B. White Hwy South, Clarendon, was arrested Tuesday, accused in a warrant of committing and attempt to commit “a lewd…
Read MoreRussell Gregory Grainger: Green Sea
1955 – 2017 Russell Gregory Grainger of Green Sea died Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was 62. Born Jan. 2, 1955 in Horry County, he was the son of the late A. B. and Lois Boyd Grainger. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Grainger of Green Sea; one…
Read MoreDistrict court rescheduled following power outage
Power outages caused by a storm front that moved through the region Monday night forced cancellation of all District Court Sessions at the Columbus County Courthouse in Whiteville Tuesday, Clerk of Court Jess Hill said. Chief District Court Judge Scott Ussery signed the order cancelling court, and rescheduling cases, Hill said. Under that order: All…
Read MoreFootprints lead from church to burglary suspect
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Footprints left behind Gapway Baptist Church during the weekend led Columbus County Sheriff’s deputies to several items stolen following a break-in there, and to a suspect. Marc Alan Bond, 19, of Swamp Fox Hwy West, Tabor City, was charged with breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, and possession of…
Read MoreSheila Anne Cartrette Reed: Whiteville
1969 – 2017 Sheila Anne Cartrette Reed of Whiteville died Sunday, Oct. 22, in her home. She was 48. Born July 14, 1969 in Horry County, she was the daughter of Blonnie Cribb Cartrette and Carlton Cartrette of Whiteville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one son, Cody Bryan Reed of Whiteville;…
Read MoreUPDATE: Teen charged in crash that killed two on a motorcycle
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Oct. 20 Charges of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle were leveled against the teen behind the wheel of an SUV that struck two stopped motorcycles near Tabor City on Oct. 8, Assistant District Attorney Alan Adams said Friday. Alexandra Comstock, 17, of Hope Mills, surrendered herself to NC Highway Patrol Troopers…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Michael Maher: Longs
1947 – 2017 William “Bill” Michael Maher of Longs passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, at his home in Longs. He was 70. Mr. Maher was born on Sept. 2, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Mr. Eugene Maher and the late Mrs. Eloise Maher. Survivors include his, son, Robert Maher of…
Read MoreMarjorie Todd Hastings: Loris
1938 – 2017 Marjorie Todd Hastings of Loris passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17. She was 79. Mrs. Hastings was born in Loris, a daughter of the late Elisha M. and Blanche P. Todd. Mrs. Hastings was predeceased by three brothers, Wilson Todd, James Todd, and Galen Todd. Survivors include her son, Michael Hastings of Loris;…
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