Loris

By Kaye Collins Mark your calendars for the Crossway Church 14th Annual Critter Cooking on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2000 Highway 701 South in Loris. Guest speaker will be Pastor Jon Johnson from Cane Branch Baptist Church. Anyone and everyone are welcome to the Critter Cooking event, where there is no cost for the meal and scheduled activities. It is remarkable how many individuals participate in this yearly gathering. The fellowship hall is filled with tables arranged for people to sit and enjoy their meals together. Many residents of Loris and nearby regions eagerly …

By Kaye Collins The Horry County Council declared a localized state of emergency to implement emergency ordinances addressing public emergencies that impact the life, health, safety, or property of residents in Horry County. This declaration will be in effect for a period of sixty (60) days unless it is terminated by a resolution from the County Council. The emergency ordinance serves as a precautionary step, enabling the county to respond and coordinate actions if wintery weather conditions necessitate such measures. Horry County was downgraded to OPCON 2 on Thursday, Jan. 22, as the initial forecast indicated the possibility of icy …

By Kaye Collins Grace Church in Loris organized two fundraising events over the weekend. On Saturday, January 17, they conducted an Indoor Garage Sale featuring donated items for sale, with proceeds directed towards the church’s missionary funds. Local vendors displayed their distinctive products at tables. “Grace Church aims to celebrate events that engage the Loris community and its neighboring regions,” remarked Pastor Chris Tullis, “as a means to address the ministry requirements of our church.” “Grace Church hosted a weekend of community fundraising and family friendly events,” expressed Tullis. “At Grace Church we celebrated a strong weekend of community connection …

By Kaye Collins Lori Brown, co-director of Open Hearts Community Outreach, (OHCO) is asking the community to come together to volunteer for a fundraiser/auction to be held on Friday, February 6, at Ernie’s Diner at 3944 Main Street in Loris. OHCO helps community members in many ways and one of their specialties is having a spaghetti dinner/auction fundraiser at Ernie’s Diner/Sunshine Pancake House to help those in need. The Loris community and its neighboring regions recognize Cookie Tisdale for her generous contributions, which include providing food and clothing to the homeless in Loris, Conway, and Myrtle Beach since June 2, …

By Daphne Bass The Loris Garden Club meeting was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The theme was “Starting A New Year” hosted by Karen Carr and Daphne Bass. Karen Carr’s room decorations, including the snowflakes on the room’s Christmas tree, were greatly appreciated by all attendees. The meeting included a dedication to Ruth Ann Jones, who passed away in December and whose many contributions and lovely presence in the Loris Garden Club are greatly missed. David Stoudenmire introduced Mike Mathis, owner of M&M Expert Tree Service.  Mathis is a certified arborist and a member of the National Arborist Association …

By Kaye Collins It is January, and cold temperatures are to be expected. Following a mild December, the residents of Loris are now experiencing the full force of Mother Nature’s way of asserting her dominance, so indeed, it is cold outside. Daytime temperatures are manageable, but the low teens and twenties at night contribute to the winter blues. Last week, residents in the Loris area endured a prolonged period of severe cold, which is now giving way to a warmer and more variable temperature. Although January in Loris usually has lows near 37°F and highs around 55°F, this event is …

By Kaye Collins The administrative offices for the City of Loris will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. On Thursday, January 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., Mayor Mike Suggs and Interim City Administrator Angel Neighbours will be present to engage in discussions, allowing residents and business owners to express their concerns, issues and suggestions regarding the City of Loris. Light refreshments will be provided. Suggs indicated that this is not a formal meeting. “I discussed this concept with Angel,” he stated. “I had previously announced that we would convene with the residents …

By Kaye Collins In South Carolina, hand signals are legally accepted substitutes for mechanical turn signals and must be displayed from the left side of the vehicle. It is necessary to indicate your intentions at least 100 feet prior to making a turn or changing lanes. The three official hand signals in South Carolina are, Left Turn: extend your left arm straight out horizontally from the driver’s side window. Right Turn: extend your left arm out the window and bend it upward at a 90-degree angle, with your hand pointing to the sky. Stop or Slow Down: extend your left …

By Kaye Collins Zabi’s Caribbean Flava will open on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m. for their grand opening to celebrate the taste and flavors offered on their menu. The restaurant is located at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street in Loris. Zibida Sirdar and her husband, Richard, have spent a little over a month redesigning the restaurant in anticipation of the grand opening of her very first restaurant. Zibida comes from Guyana, while Richard is from Jamaica. She mentioned that opening her own restaurant was a goal on her bucket list, and she enthusiastically expressed her excitement …

By Kaye Collins Recently in Horry County there have been incidents of road rage that ended in the death of a person and another taken to jail. What is road rage and why is it happening more frequently? What is the reason so many drivers are angry, stressed, drive offensively just to show other drivers who is the boss of the road at the time. Road rage People who drive here typically think they’re the most important person on the planet and therefore risk other people’s lives. Key Triggers & Causes of road rage is stress and anxiety. Life’s stressors, …