Area Upfront News
Police ask for help to ID check fraud suspect
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A check fraud case that began in Whiteville had led to Tabor City and an effort to identify the woman who passed at least one check at a local Food Lion, Det. Christopher Hilburn of the Tabor City Police Department said Monday. Police have obtained imaged of the woman they believe…
Read MoreLHS football coach removed
By TARA JACOBS sports@tabor-loris.com Jamie Snider has been relieved of head football coach duties at Loris High School, his re-assignment coming during a meeting with Principal Richard Crumley on Wednesday. “We appreciate the efforts of Coach Snider but feel that it is time that we move into a different direction for the betterment of our…
Read MoreFair Bluff native wins on Wheel
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A Fair Bluff native is a winning contestant on Wheel of Fortune, the nationally syndicated TV staple. Angela Evans won $19,800 while collecting the “Wild Card” in the game broadcast locally Thursday evening. She was among the Veterans Week contestants showcased ahead of Veteran’s Day on Monday. Evans told host Pat…
Read MoreHarrelson wins Loris mayor again, Padgett tops council vote, incumbents re-elected
By JENN CAUSEY tribjenn@tabor-loris.com Todd Harrelson won election as Loris Mayor for the third time this year Tuesday, with former city attorney Carroll Padgett claiming a two year term on council in a special election for the seat Harrelson vacated. Incumbents Joan Gause, Lewis Hardee and Jan Vescovi retained their seats on council in the…
Read MoreHarper re-elected TC mayor, Mincey leads council vote; machine problems delay Loris count
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Incumbents led the vote in races for Mayor and Town Council in Tabor City on Tuesday, with incumbent Royce Harper the apparent clear winner for the top job, David Mincey also well ahead in the race for two seats on council. It was unclear Tuesday who had won the second council…
Read MoreDrugs, guns seized during Loris area arrests
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Drug trafficking and weapon charges were leveled against three men, a fourth arrested on an outstanding attempted murder warrant, as Horry County and federal agents executed a search warrant on Cedar Branch Road near Loris on Wednesday, the Horry County Police Department announced Friday. Heroin, cocaine, marijuana and a small cache…
Read MoreTabor in the spirit…
…of Halloween. From flappers to a hillbilly, super heroes and The Purple One, even the Mad Hatter and a witch and a Nun, there’s no shortage of fun in downtown Tabor City on this Halloween. Businesses having fun with the holiday include, from the top, Dameron Drug, First Bank, and Mama’s Kitchen. (Deuce Niven, TLT)
Read MoreArrest made after burglars wake woman, takes cash, meds
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com An armed robbery warrant has been served on one of at least two accused of forcing their way into an Oxford Village apartment last week. Wizdom Ryjek Vaughn, 19, of West 2nd Street, is charged with felony counts of burglary and armed robbery in warrants obtained by Lt. Detective Chris Hilburn..…
Read MoreLoris tax hike a surprise to residents, council, too
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Many property owners in Loris have received an unexpected and unwelcome surprise as annual tax notices have landed in their mail boxes in recent days. Loris City Council members have also expressed surprise, saying they did not realize when they set the tax rate for the new fiscal year in June…
Read MoreYam Festival heats up with parade, pie, car display & more
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com Don’t be a ’Tater Hater, with the North Carolina Yam Festival at Tabor City’s biggest day now just hours away. Entertainment on two stages, a sweet potato pie eating contest, vendors for foods and crafts galore, and a re-imagined car show with “squatted vehicles” invited for display and the festivals Yam…
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