DMA Sales, LLC is pleased to announce that Maria Treece has been promoted to the newly created senior position of chief process integration officer where she previously served in the role of vice president of operations, overseeing the company’s four distribution operations…Pleasant Hill Baptist Church has “Carl HARRIS Memorial Prayer Service” community wide on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m….Horry County Museum will host “South Carolina: The Food We celebrate Traveling Exhibit” featured through Thursday, Feb. 27…Kim Wilson, Victoria Hunt and Dow Hardee are all celebrating their birthday on Friday, Feb. 21…Paige Stanley and Elizabeth Grainger are both enjoying their …

A long time Loris resident, Lucille Waine, known to many as Miss Lucille, had plans to celebrate her upcoming marriage to Dr. Bernerd Marsh on Thursday, Feb. 13. She was excited, giddy and happy to announce the cheerful occasion to her friends and family. Waine has planned her wedding since the middle of December when she first announced on Facebook that she is marrying a man she met and fell in love with.  Friends and family were excited with her as she anxiously shopped for a bathing suit to wear on her honeymoon cruise. Waine attended the regular city council …

Tom Cocke, Loris Recreation Director, submitted his resignation on Tuesday. Feb. 11. The city council voted to accept the resignation which is effective on Tuesday, March 24. After nearly two years leading the recreation programs in a positive way and creating Sportourism to generate more revenue to the city of Loris Cocke has accepted a leadership position at the University of Virginia’s Intramural and Recreation Sports Department. He will continue to lead the recreation department into a direction to have baseball and softball tournaments.  Two dates are set for tournaments, Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. with 20 teams scheduled …

Rome Prince, son of current Horry County Councilman W. Paul Prince, is following in his father’s footsteps as he will file to run for the seat for District 9 on the Horry County Council. Although he is seeking election to this seat, he will combine his father’s wisdom with his own fresh and unique perspective to best serve the people of Loris and surrounding areas. Prince said, “I have watched for most of my life the progress that has been made in our county;” he continued, “I will bring a fresh and unique perspective with my own set of leadership …

Heather Hinson RN, left, and Courtney Bennett, RN, of McLeod Health Loris have been certified for becoming International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.

Stromectol is a well-proven medicine for the fight against human parasitic infestations caused by various roundworms (helminths) for a long time. Among the indications for the use of Stromectol are lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), strongyloidosis, onchocerciasis, as well as head lice, scabies and rosacea. The first three indications are diseases endemic to many tropical countries, which claim many tens of thousands of lives every year. The active ingredient in Stromectol is Ivermectin. It is under this name that the essence of the drug is hidden, while the name Stromectol is just a patented trade name under which the drug based on …

Michael A. Lange, 79,  of Longs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on Jan. 31, 1940 in Troy, New York and has been a resident of South Carolina for almost 25 years. He attended the Sacred Heart school system and was a cadet at LaSalle Institute High School where he was a standout baseball and basketball player. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably for two years. Following his service, Mike worked for 35 years as an electrician in the International Brotherhood …

Raymond Aubrey McLain Sr., 82 and Joan McLain, 82, both of Highway 144 Loris, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Raymond was born August 2, 1937, in Falls Church, Va., a son of the late Preston Skidmore and Margaret Burgess McLain.  Prior to retirement, he was a senior personnel management specialist for 29 years and eight months with Architect of the United States Capitol.  He was predeceased by a son, Raymond McLain Jr. Joan was born on September 15, 1937, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late George M. Casper Jr. and Suzanna Mullen Casper.  She …

Peter Raymond Higgins of Longs, 81, died on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River. Born on April 5, 1938, in Syracuse, N.Y., he was the son of the late Edwin S. and Mary Smith Higgins. Mr. Higgins served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Carol A. Smith Higgins; daughter, Gale Higgins; brother, Dick Higgins; sister, Carol Kraft; and grandson, Ryan Pietraszek. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church …

Jean M. Wirth, 84,  of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC. Born on May 31, 1935, in Scranton, P.A., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen Shushura Wallace. Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, Donald Wirth; son, Mark Wirth; daughter, Nancy Gilliland; and canine companion, Josh.  Mrs. Wirth was preceded in death by her son, Carl Wirth, and daughter, Ann Asberger. A funeral mass was held at Blessed Basil Hopko Byzantine Catholic Mission, 3059 Hwy. 90 in Conway at 3 p.m. on Friday, …