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By Annie Rigby Loris restaurants re ceived the news they had hoped would come. Gov. Henry McMaster announced and outlined the Phase Two of his plan to reopen restaurants for indoor dining. On Monday, May 11, at 12:01 a.m. the executive order was lifted allowing indoor dining. The mom and pop restaurants, Backyard Barbeque, Santino’s and Back Street Café, assured patrons they are following the suggested guidelines and are ready for guests to visit their establishments to indoor dining. The Grind continues serving customers with to-go orders. At this time they do not have an exact date when they will …

By Annie Rigby The parade of the Lion Pride is sponsoring the Loris Elementary School Lion Pride as the teachers and staff caravan through Loris and keeping acceptable social distancing. There is no way the caravan can drive past each home or drive every street of the city. A route has been designed for residents of Loris to cheer, wave, blow kisses from your car or porch with family only.  The Lion Pride said, “We couldn’t stand to be away from you any longer and wanted to see that everyone was happy and healthy.” On Friday, May 15, from 9 …

Amanda CAUSEY doing a great job for the city of Loris…BUSINESSES in Loris are starting to open and everyone is urged to support our local businesses…Jessica WORLEY and Michael HILLBURN are both having birthdays on Friday, May 15…Rita REED, Brooklyn Shelley STRICKLAND and Melissa TODD are all turning a year older on Saturday, May 16…Jennifer KOCH and Cassandra SHEARER are both enjoying their birthdays on Sunday, May 17…Belinda COMPTON and Tommy RHUE are celebrating their birthdays on Monday, May 18…Gina Wilson HARDEE, Amay GRAHAM, McKensie Cox SMITH and Harley Nicole CAUDILL are all looking forward to their birthdays on Wednesday, …

Bryson Jones looks up at the firefighters waving to him from the ladder while his family and friends cheer him on. By Ruben Lowman and Andrea Maestre Bryson Jones is a very special young boy. And last Friday afternoon he was treated to his very own special ride-by parade from North Myrtle Beach police officers, firefighters and volunteers from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, who all wanted to give him some hope and encouragement right now. We first reported on his story early last year, shortly after he learned that the Make-A-Wish Foundation would be turning his dream of going to Disney …

The City of North Myrtle Beach has scheduled the construction of three street end dune walkovers, converting steps installed during the expansion of the parking lots back to handicap ramps. The construction schedule is as follows: 7th Avenue North – May 4-8; 15th Avenue North – May 11-15; and 17th Avenue North – May 18-22. As always, the construction dates are dependent on the weather. When construction is underway at a site, the adjacent oceanfront parking lot will be closed. The city of North Myrtle Beach began the construction of oceanfront ramps this week. The construction consists of converting the …

As commercial establishments (retail stores, restaurants, etc.) and rental properties (hotels, condos, beach homes, etc.) begin to reopen in our area, the city of North Myrtle Beach requests that these water customers completely flush their onsite plumbing system. All internal plumbing lines (i.e. hot and cold water piping), water heaters, faucets and fixtures within these facilities should be flushed to purge water that may have become stagnant after low or no usage. Stagnant water can lead to poor water quality and low levels of disinfectant in the water. Disinfectants are necessary to keep the water safe for consumption. Please be …

Have a Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday to all you wonderful MOTHERS everywhere!!!Dick BLACKBURN enjoying raising his duck family???Edith Ann PHILLIPS always doing an excellent job for the city…A very happy 20th wedding anniversary is being wished for Kathleen and Wayne DAYVAULT today as they celebrate this special occasion…A very happy birthday to Jean DOZIER on Wednesday, May 13, from your many friends…Kayla RACKLEY and Jennifer REED at Hearing by Design always helping their clients with their needs…Frances PELLETIER wishing news staff all the best…Horry County Schools making sure all high school GRADUATES are honored and celebrated for all their …

Deanna Marie Smith, 43, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born on April 5, 1977, in Horry County, the daughter of the late Keith and Eva Isabell Lewis. She grew up in the Little River Neck section of Horry County and attended North Myrtle Beach High School. Deanna worked for Cracker Barrel in North Myrtle Beach and various other jobs in the food industry in other states she lived in. Deanna leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters, Ethell (Simon) Stanley of Little River and Carrie Barnes of North Carolina; three brothers, Keith Lewis Jr. aka Peanut …

James Edward Smith, 83, of Little River died on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 15, 1936, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late James C. and Bertha Benesch Smith. Mr. Smith served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sonia Navitski Smith; two sons, Gregory Smith and Christopher Smith; one daughter, Denise Leubecker; one sister, JoAnne Morton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Jeffrey Smith. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service …

Peggy Harrelson Clemons, 87, of Green Sea went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, after an extended illness. Mrs. Clemons was born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Loris to the late Harmon Quincy Harrelson and the late Minnie Pridgen Harrelson. She was a member of Green Sea Baptist Church for 57 years and currently a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Loris. She was a seamstress prior to her retirement after 25 years with Tabor Products. Mrs. Clemons will be most remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Survivors include …