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Loris Fire Department Assistant Chief Larry Hickman, who died Tuesday at McLeod Florence, was escorted by a procession of fellow public safety officers to Hardwick Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon. Agencies taking part included the department Hickman served for 55 years, with support from Loris Police Department, Horry County Fire Rescue, Horry County Police, Marion County…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      As COVID-19 cases to climb in both Horry and Columbus counties, the number of infected people in the Loris Zip Code has passed 100, state health officials reported Wednesday.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: COVID cases up by 17 in Horry, top 100 in Loris area…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Larry Hickman, 55-year veteran of the Loris Fire Department passed away Tuesday, Fire Marshal Lt. Robert Rudelitch said.      Hickman was 77.      Hickman joined the Loris Fire Department in 1965, and served the greater northern Horry area faithfully, eventually becoming Assistant Chief, a title he held at his death, Rudelitch said.      Hickman…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      COVID-19 continued to take a heavy toll at Loris Rehab and Nursing Center in the past week, where ten residents died, residents and staff members were newly diagnosed with the coronavirus.      A 27th COVID death was reported in Horry County Tuesday, with 18 new cases as five new case confirmations in…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Residents of Columbus and Horry counties claimed by COVID-19 were reported Monday, with just two newly confirmed infections leaving Columbus health officials hopeful, while in Horry 22 newly confirmed cases were reported.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: A 27th COVID death in Columbus, two new cases…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      A sharp rise of 15 Horry County residents newly confirmed infected with COVID-19 and indications of a smaller increase in Columbus County were reported Sunday.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Horry’s COVID case count up by 15 Zip Code data shows six new cases in Columbus…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      New COVID-19 cases were reported in Columbus and Horry counties on Saturday, no new deaths.      This post will cover these topics and may be updated: Six more COVID-19 infections in Columbus Seven more infected in Horry, one in Loris area Six more COVID-19 infections in Columbus      Another six Columbus County residents…

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…