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The Loris Garden Club met on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. on Walnut Street at the Mishoe Stoudenmire Building in Loris. President Gloria Kinney welcomed the group and recited the invocation. The club’s meeting venue was decorated with whimsical and adorable St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun figurines, a tree festooned with shamrocks and included delicious refreshments; all of which were provided by hostesses Wanda Cox, Barbara Enzor and Gloria Kinney. Vice president David Stoudenmire introduced the club’s guest speaker, Brooke Hall, Agricultural Instructor at Loris High School. Ms. Hall reviewed the Agricultural Program at the High School, which has …

By Kaye Collins Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority (GSWSA) began flushing the waterlines in Little River, Conway, Loris, Aynor, Gallivants Ferry, Green Sea and communities west of the Waccamaw River. There may be a noticeable change with the smell of chlorine. GSWSA began flushing the waterlines at the beginning of March 2026 opening the fire hydrants to let the water flow to remove any sediment which may result in temporary water discoloration or sediment in your water. As a reminder when doing laundry they suggest checking the water before loading the washer. Throughout the year, safe concentrations of chloramines …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Chamber of Commerce has launched their Industry Tour Series and is thrilled to provide opportunities for its members. The objective is to organize a one-hour industry tour every month, providing members with the opportunity to observe and gain insights into the businesses and sectors that contribute to our local economy. To ensure that the tours remain manageable for our hosts, we will restrict participation to approximately 20 individuals. Chamber members, who are interested, please inform us so they can assess interest and start organizing attendance. “If you can’t attend this time or if the spots …

By Kaye Collins Horry County Planning and Zoning is seeking your input through the Industrial Corridors Survey as part of the IMAGINE 2040 Five-Year Review. Horry County is seeking public feedback on its proposal to establish industrial corridors within its Future Land Use Map, which will enhance the planning of industrial placements. The plan will identify multiple corridors for industrial growth to minimize land use conflicts, offer direction to industrial developers, and promote economic development. This survey is designed to gather opinions from the public and stakeholders regarding suitable and unsuitable areas for these corridors. The Future Land Use Map …

By Diane Billard On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Rotary District 7770 Governor Sandy Morckel and Area 11 Assistant Governor Diane Billard presented the Rotary International Avenues of Services Award to Renee Hembree.  This was part of the program at the Spirits of Giving Mardi Gras Fundraiser at Hurricane Juel’s. This award recognizes Rotarians who have received district-level recognition in all five Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service and Youth Service. Club Service — In 2018, Renee Hembree heard some students were suffering at her neighborhood high school due to homelessness, lack of support, or living …

By Ruben Lowman The long-debated I-73 project, a multi-billion dollar infrastructure plan designed to link the North Carolina border to the Grand Strand, may soon have an official name. On Thursday, March 5, the South Carolina House of Representatives officially passed a resolution to name the yet-to-be-built stretch of road the President Donald J. Trump Highway. The resolution, known as House Bill 4982, cleared the House floor with a 76-28 roll call vote. The bill was a collective effort from a large contingent of Grand Strand leaders, introduced by Representative Heather Ammons Crawford and co-sponsored by several Horry County representatives, …

By Ruben Lowman South Carolina’s six-month grace period for the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act officially ended at the beginning of this month. Drivers in Horry County and all across the Palmetto State are now subject to active enforcement and financial penalties rather than the warning citations that have been issued since the law was first enacted in September 2025. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety confirmed that first-time offenders will receive a $100 fine. Those caught a second time or more face a $200 fine and will have two points added to their driver’s license. These penalties apply …

By Ruben Lowman If you were planning on spending your St. Patrick’s Day holiday watching the hopefuls for South Carolina’s highest office trade barbs in Conway, you might want to find a new set of plans. The S.C. Republican Party has hit the brakes on its original schedule, effectively moving the Grand Strand area from the front of the line to a wait-and-see position at the very end of the primary season. The original schedule, laid out back in December, had the candidates for governor debating at Coastal Carolina University on March 17. However, the updated itinerary now shows a …

The City of Loris will be holding “Morning with the Mayor and City Administration” on Thursday, March 19. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Loris City Hall. Everyone is welcome to stop by with questions, concerns or to just say hello. Light refreshments will be provided during the event.

The McLeod Health Board of Trustees continues its commitment to providing outstanding leadership, stewardship and oversight of fiscal health. Effective March 2026, as the new Board terms began, Dr. Tarek Bishara of Florence assumed the position of chairman of the McLeod Health Board of Trustees from Ronald M. Fowler of Loris who continues his service on the board. “We are extremely appreciative of the dedication and very hard work of these volunteer board members who embrace the mission of McLeod Health in service to the community and providing the delivery of excellence in healthcare,” stated Donna Isgett, president and CEO …