Gladys Stephens: Tabor City
1924 – 2017 Gladys Stephens of Tabor City passed away on Tuesday July 4, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. She was 93. She was the widow of Mr. John H. Stephens and is survived by a son, Jimmy Soles of Green Sea; four daughters, Margaret S. Gerald of Green Sea, Patricia…
Read MoreRockin’ in the 4th
By DEUCE NIVEN Stormy weather steered clear of South Columbus High School allowing Tabor City’s 30th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration to go off with a satisfying, rockin’ and entertaining bang Monday night. That was just prelude to America’s 241st birthday, today. Local entertainers Monday night included Christian musicians Love Mission, Yam Festival…
Read MoreInez Grainger Johnson: Green Sea
1941 – 2017 Inez Grainger Johnson of Green Sea died Monday, July 3, in her home. She was 76, Born June 27, 1941 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Ed Grainger and Jannie Greenwood Grainger and the widow of Jackie Johnson. She is survived by three sons, Brett (Kathy) Johnson of…
Read MoreWith an eye to the sky, fireworks on go for tonight
Tabor City’s 30th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is scheduled for tonight, with organizers at the sponsoring Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce keeping an eye on the weather and crossing their fingers. Late forecasts call for better than even rain chances this afternoon, clearer weather before gates open at South Columbus High…
Read MoreOneva Faulk: Tabor City
1936 – 2017 Oneva Faulk, 81 of the Dothan Community near Tabor City passed away on Saturday July 1, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville. She was 81. She is survived by siblings, Virginia Southerland and Elbert Faulk, both of Maryland; and a nephew, Frank Reaves, of the home. Viewing was planned from…
Read MoreJohn Albert Chavis
1940 – 2017 John “Johnny” Albert Chavis of Conway passed away on Saturday, July 1, at Conway Medical Center. He was 77. Mr. Chavis was born on Jan. 18, 1940 in Florence, son of the late Albert Chavis and the late Helen Haithcock Chavis. Survivors include many cousins and relatives. Graveside services were held at…
Read MoreCelsa Aura Worley: Nichols
1951 – 2017 Celsa Aura Worley of Nichols passed away on Wednesday, June 28 at her home in the Pleasant View community of Horry County. She was 66. Mrs. Worley was born Sept. 12, 1951, a daughter of the late, Verisimo Vargas and Catilina Beitia Vargas of Panama. Survivors include her husband, William (Billy) Rey…
Read MoreA quick, productive council meeting outside
By DEUCE NIVEN A new budget for the year that begins Saturday was adopted without dissention in an unusual outdoor meeting of Tabor City Council early today. Councilman Nelson Lee had promised breakfast at the 6:30 a.m. meeting and public hearing held at his business, The Todd House. Flu kept Lee and others of his…
Read MoreM. C. Fowler: Loris
1930 – 2017 M.C. Fowler of Loris died Wednesday, June 28 at his home. He was 86. Born Aug. 22, 1930 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Asberry and Quillie Fowler. He is survived by his wife, Nilda Gray Anderson Fowler of Loris; one son: Stewart Fowler and daughter-in-law Dawn…
Read MoreTC ‘Welcome’ signs to honor country music’s Stonewall Jackson
By DEUCE NIVEN Country music legend Stonewall Jackson’s voice is from an era largely left behind these days, but he hasn’t forgotten the place he was born, and Tabor City hasn’t forgotten him. Those unfamiliar with the Grand Ole Opry star whose 1959 hit “Waterloo” became his signature song, and who drive through Tabor City,…
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