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By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      COVID-19 continues to take lives in Columbus and Horry counties as the numbers of newly infected residents also climbs in the community and in congregate care facilities.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: With seven new cases, Columbus COVID count is 330 Coronavirus claims 25th Horry resident,…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com        COVID-19 deaths now total 26 in Columbus County, confirmed coronavirus infections stand at 323.      Horry County’s case count has risen by three, to 395.      Though not part of the Columbus County Health Department reporting, McLeod Health is working to raise awareness of the increased risk those who have suffered strokes…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      New COVID-19 deaths, two in Horry County, one in Columbus, came as those counties reported 19 residents newly testing positive for the coronavirus on Monday.      Columbus County government, meanwhile, is making plans to reopen offices to the public beginning Monday.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: 25th…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      COVID-19 continues unpredictable impacts, cases spoking at a Loris nursing home, while Tabor Commons Assisted Living is celebrating recoveries.      Another three Columbus County residents have been claimed by the disease, 12 more infected, while in Horry five newly confirmed cases have been reported.      This post will cover these topics and may…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      A weekend traffic checkpoint near Tabor City prompted a 70 miles per hour pursuit and felony drug charges for the Charlotte man behind the wheel, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday.      Christian McCoy, 24, of Druid Circle, Charlotte, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver a…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Flags flying at half-staff, a Memorial Day tradition, have also flown in memory of those taken by COVID-19, as additional people are confirmed as infected by the coronavirus.      Taps, a Memorial Day tradition, is part of a nationwide challenge that took place on this holiday in the midst of the pandemic.…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      COVID-19 infections were confirmed in three additional Columbus County residents on Sunday, six more in Horry, stage agencies reported.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Three new COVID cases in Columbus Horry records six new coronavirus infections Three new COVID cases in Columbus      Zip Code data from…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Though Horry County recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, the Loris Zip Code saw an increase of 18, conflicting data from a state website said.      Columbus County reported five residents newly confirmed as infected with the coronavirus Saturday, a day after some salons and restaurants re-opened under Gov. Roy Cooper’s Safer…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Some traditions held in a decidedly non-traditional commencement for South Columbus High School’s Class of 2020 Saturday.      Festivities got started Friday night, as Bringing Back Main hosted an inaugural Senior Cruise through downtown Tabor City, with 112 of the Stallion’s 182 member Class of 2020 taking part, with a half-dozen or…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      A big jump in people confirmed infected by COVID-19 in Horry County was reported Friday, a modest increase in Columbus County, where more volunteers are needed to sew gowns for healthcare workers and first responders.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Horry COVID cases soar by 26…