James “Jim” Daniel Ayers, Jr.: Loris
1932 – 2017 James “Jim” Daniel Ayers, Jr., of Loris passed away Monday, Oct. 16. He was 85. Mr. Ayers was born in Spartanburg, a son of the late James Daniel Ayers, Sr. and the late Annie Rose Taylor Ayers. Mr. Ayers was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Anne Metts Ayers, and…
Read MoreLoris man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Eight charges related to the exploitation of a minor have been filed against a Loris man, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Thursday. Paul Hajba Jr., 67, was arrested Wednesday morning, charged with eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the second degree. He remained in the J.…
Read MoreKitchen escapee?
The Todd House employee Johnnie Gore swears the rooster out front at the Live Oak Street eatery Wednesday morning was not on the menu for lunch, but said she doesn’t know where the fowl usually roosts. There were unconfirmed reports of the bird at the nearby BB&T drive-through ATM Tuesday, and some suspicion that the…
Read MoreBog-Off Movie Night is moving to Thursday
Movie Night for this year’s Loris Bog-Off Festival is moving to Thursday. With rain threatening, and almost assured this evening, Loris Chamber of Commerce leaders made the call earlier this afternoon. Moana will be shown in the crass lot at the Casey and Meeting streets beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Concessions will be available for…
Read MoreFred G. Lewis: Nichols
1927 – 2017 Fred G. Lewis of Nichols was born Oct. 29, 1927, to the late Elijah L. and Mattie T. Lewis and grew up in the Mount Olive Community in the North Western part of Horry County. Mr. Lewis served his country in the U. S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Mr. Lewis is…
Read MoreRicky Lynn “Weasel” Watts: Loris
1958 – 2017 Ricky Lynn “Weasel” Watts of Loris died Monday, Oct. 9, in the McLeod Loris hospital. He was 59. Born July 10, 1958 in Horry County, he was the son of Billy Ned Watts and Carole Bowen Watts. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Connie Johnson of Loris,…
Read MoreCounty schools seek consolidation
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com In less than five minutes, with no discussion, a significant step towards the consolidation of Columbus County’s two public school systems was made by the Columbus County Board of Education Monday morning. Board member Junior Dew made the motion to adopt the “Resolution Regarding the Consolidation of Columbus County and Whiteville…
Read MoreFannie Hickman Cox: Loris
1934 – 2017 Fannie Hickman Cox of Loris passed away while resting at home on Thursday, Oct. 5. She was 83. Born April 26, 1934 to Lee Hickman and Janie Shelley Hickman, Mrs. Fannie was a native of Loris and spent her life actively working and worshiping in this small town. She was predeceased by…
Read MorePre-teens interviewed in alleged plan to kill LMS classmates
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Two Loris Middle School students identified as “possible suspects” in a plan to kill two classmates have been interviewed by Horry County Police Department detectives. Police were notified of the social media threat that targeted two female students about 6 p.m. Wednesday, HCPD spokeswoman Krystal Dotson said in a news release…
Read MoreMildred “Mickie” Sides Graham: Loris
1934 – 2017 Mildred “Mickie” Sides Graham of Loris passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4. She was 84. Mrs. Graham was born in Maiden, a daughter of the late Rev. Haskell Leroy and Lois Marie Cook Sides. She was a member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, involved in the…
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