Moving for elder abuse awareness
Not everyone walked during Thursday’s Tabor City walk for elder abuse awareness, with just a couple on two or three wheels. Their trek began and ended at the local Visitor Center, with a break for donuts, water and lemonade at The Todd House. Look for more on the event in next Wednesday’s Tabor-Loris Tribune in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Horry chase ends in Green Acres crash
By DEUCE NIVEN Thursday update Citations were issued to a Tabor City man following a police pursuit that began in Horry County and ended just across the border in Columbus County Wednesday evening, Trooper R.A. Capps of the North Carolina Highway Patrol said. Marty Soles, 23, of Sandy Place Drive, was charged with…
Read MoreDixie Youth President, under fire, considers stepping down
By DEUCE NIVEN Leaving South Columbus Dixie Youth Baseball behind is likely, but not certain, its president said a day after being confronted by parents, a coach and a sponsor during a meeting of the local Dixie Youth board this week. “I think I’m through,” Wayne Owens said late Tuesday afternoon. “I’m still…
Read MoreFrances Elnita Norris Sikes: Whiteville
Frances Elnita Norris Sikes of Whiteville, died Tuesday, June 9 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, Wilmington. She was 70. Born March 12, 1945 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Norris Sr. and Rosa Evonna Dew Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…
Read MoreAllene Skipper Floyd: Longs
Allene Skipper Floyd of Longs, age 96, passed away Saturday, June 6 after an extended illness. She was 96. Mrs. Floyd was born in Horry County on April 17, 1919 the daughter of the late Robert James Skipper and the late Addie Lezette Hardee Skipper. Mrs. Floyd was predeceased by her husband,…
Read MoreDrug trafficking charges for T.C. man
By DEUCE NIVEN A drug trafficking investigation resulting in the arrest of a Tabor City man was prompted by citizen complaints, Lt. Steven Worthington of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. William “Chill” Norris Scott Jr., 43, was arrested after Vice/Narcotics Detectives served a search warrant on his Horace Cox Road home…
Read MoreAubrey Harold Elliott: Nichols
Aubrey Harold Elliott of Nichols, passed away Monday, June 1 at Loris Nursing Center. He was 78. Born March 16, 1937 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Allen Luther and Nina Miller Elliott. Mr. Elliott loved his family and also the land he farmed. He was predeceased in…
Read MoreVoncile “Vonnie” Huggins: Green Sea
Voncile “Vonnie” Huggins of Green Sea entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 6. She was 87. Miss Huggins was born Nov. 1, 1927 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Ira Bright Huggins and the late Mary Margaret McQueen Huggins. She was a member of the Green Sea Baptist Church. Miss…
Read MoreStudent charged with gun-on-bus claim
By DEUCE NIVEN A student at Green Sea Floyds High School has been charged with disturbing schools, accused of saying he had a gun and was going to use it as he was being taken home from school, Lt. Raul Denis of the Horry County Police Department said Thursday. That bus was stopped…
Read MoreBonnie Faye Blanton: Mt. Olive Community
Bonnie Faye Blanton of the Mt. Olive Community passed away Tuesday, June 2. She was 76. Ms. Blanton was born in Mullins, a daughter of the late Dennis and Edell Blanton. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was predeceased by one son, Marty D. Floyd; one great-grandchild, Marshall…
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