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Matthew: Schools in most of Horry open Monday, Columbus Tuesday

UPDATE: Saturday evening By DEUCE NIVEN      Students will return to classes most of the Horry County schools Monday, all of the Columbus County Schools on Tuesday, school district officials have announced.      Green Sea Floyds Elementary and GSF Middle-High School may not re-open Monday, a decision on those openings expected Sunday afternoon, the school…

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Arrest in four armed robberies, two in TC

By DEUCE NIVEN     A Tabor City area man has been charged in a string of four armed robberies dating back to July 4 in three Columbus County municipalities.     James Laverne Bellamy, 45, of Pine Circle Drive, Tabor City, was arrested by a Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputy following a traffic stop late Monday afternoon,…

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Edward Kent Wright: North Myrtle Beach

1940 – 2016     Edward Kent Wright of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29 at his home following an illness. He was 75.     Born on Nov. 29, 1940 in Charlotte, he was the son of the late Thomas Joel Wright and the late Lila Elizabeth Steele Wright.     Mr. Wright served…

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Russell “Rusty” Philip Brice: Wilson

1952 –2016     Russell “Rusty” Philip Brice of Wilson passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, surrounded by his family Friday, Sept. 30. He was 64.     Rusty was born Feb. 27, 1952 in Tabor City to James A. Brice, Sr. and Ruth Norris Brice.     Growing up, Rusty was very active in both church and…

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UPDATE: Third arrest in Sept. 2 TC murder

By DEUCE NIVEN Monday update     A third arrest was made Monday in the beating death of a Tabor City man in early September, Columbus County Detention Center records show.     Prendaysheya Reaves, 19, of Miller Road, Tabor City, charged with murder and common law robbery, booked into the jail just before noon Monday.   …

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Dovie Graham Hayes: Green Sea

1913 – 2016       Dovie Graham Hayes of Green Sea passed away Saturday, Sept. 24 at Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. She was 103.     Mrs. Hayes was born on Feb. 23, 1913 in Green Sea, daughter of the late D. Joe Graham and the late Martha Bell Graham.     Mrs. Hayes was a…

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UPDATE: Second arrest in animal case

By DEUCE NIVEN UPDATE     A second woman charged in a Sept. 3 animal abandonment case in Tabor City was arrested Friday, Columbus County Detention Center records show.     Morgan Blaire Gore, 24, is charged with five counts each of animal abandonment and failing to have the dogs vaccinated against rabies.     Morgan Gore’s spouse,…

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Sylvia Reeder Moore: Loris

1936 – 2016     Sylvia Reeder Moore of Loris passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at her residence. She was 80.     She was born Sept. 16, 1936 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Lee Reeder and the late Helen Fulton Reeder. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the…

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Betty Jane Carter: Loris

1937 – 2016      Betty Jane Carter of Loris passed away Sunday, Sept. 25. She was 79.      Mrs. Carter was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late James Burroughs and Charity Emma Tyler Canady.     Mrs. Carter was predeceased by one sister, Merlene Rheuark.      Survivors include three children, Joey Carter of…

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William Joyce Hardee: Loris

1928 – 2016     William Joyce Hardee of Loris passed away Friday, Sept. 23 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 87.     Mr. Hardee was born Dec. 24, 1928 in Loris, son of the late William Mayo Hardee and the late Attie Arjane Cox Hardee.     Mr. Hardee served his country…

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