Loris

By James Pease II Many families celebrated their Easter early this past Saturday at Home Sweet Farm’s Easter Egg Hunt and Grand Reopening in Loris. The farm was open to the public from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and had a wonderful turnout. There was much to do including an Easter Egg hunt that started at 11 a.m., strawberry picking and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. The farm store was also open during the event with a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods and local goodies. Coffee and food trucks were also available including Jersey Boyz BBQ, Taqueria …

By Ruben Lowman The streets of downtown Loris are set to transform into a vibrant gallery of automotive history and modern muscle as the fifth annual Small Town Big Show Car Show arrives on Saturday, April 18. Running from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this event has rapidly ascended the ranks of local traditions, now standing as the second-most attended gathering in the area behind only the famed Loris Bog-Off. Since its inception in 2022, when it tripled its expected turnout with over 140 entries, the show has consistently drawn crowds of around 5,000 people, according to organizers. This year …

By Ruben Lowman The congregation of Lake Swamp Baptist Church in Loris turned a moment of sudden devastation into a testament of faith this past Easter weekend following a significant fire that broke out on the morning of Saturday, April 4. Horry County Fire Rescue and the Loris Fire Department were dispatched to the church property in the 4000 block of Highway 917 at approximately 10:59 a.m. after smoke began billowing from the educational building. In a move that Pastor Dewayne Nobles described as a “blessing from God” the fire occurred while members were already gathered on-site for a graveside …

By Ruben Lowman A high-speed police pursuit through the rural stretches of Horry County ended in tragedy recently when a motorcyclist crashed while attempting to elude law enforcement. The incident began on Highway 22 when officers with the Horry County Police Department attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop on a motorcycle. According to department spokesperson Thomas Bell, the motorcyclist failed to stop for blue lights and instead accelerated to a high rate of speed, leading officers on a chase that moved through the Longs area. The pursuit reached a violent conclusion just before 2 p.m. in the vicinity of …

By Ruben Lowman The Loris community is reeling following a violent shooting and subsequent car crash that claimed the life of a 21-year old woman and left a child injured on the night of Tuesday, March 31. According to the Horry County Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Log Cabin Road near Highway 9 shortly before 8 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire being directed into a moving vehicle. The driver, identified by the Horry County Coroner’s Office as Fredriqua Grate, was struck by the gunfire while traveling near the intersection of Powell Lane. According to …

Following a unanimous vote at a recent Loris City Council special meeting, officials approved a first reading on a proposal to sell approximately 5.75 to 5.8 acres of the former Loris High School property to the county. City attorney John Zilinsky explained that the parcel represents “about one-third, or slightly more than one-third, of the total 16.25-acre site,” noting that discussions with the county about a potential purchase have been ongoing for some time. A portion of the land lies within a designated flood zone, meaning the county will be responsible for hiring a surveyor to provide detailed information before …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Regional Lions Club (LRLC) celebrated becoming an official member of the Lions Association on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Nils Regnell acted as the master of ceremonies, welcoming the distinguished guests and extending congratulations to the LRLC for becoming Charter Members as they formed a formal club in Loris. Following the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Joe Olive, guests enjoyed almost 20 minutes of mingling while being served light refreshments courtesy of the LRLC. The Lions District Governor, Daniel Prohaska, expressed his gratitude to the …

By Ruben Lowman Horry County is entering a busy spring season as officials balance community engagement, public health initiatives and local entertainment. The Horry County Planning and Zoning department is currently spearheading the Industrial Corridors Survey as a critical component of the IMAGINE 2040 Five-Year Review. This initiative offers residents from the growing outskirts of Loris and Longs to the established neighborhoods of North Myrtle Beach and Little River a direct hand in shaping the county’s development trajectory. Open through April 30, the survey seeks public input on how industrial growth should be managed to protect the quality of life …

By Dorothy Bambach Thursday, March 19, in Loris was a momentous occasion! The newly-formed Loris Regional Lions Club members signed their names to the Club Charter with a commitment to community service. The new club was sponsored and mentored by the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club, especially NMB Lion Club president Lion Sandy Boggs. As a Guiding Lion, Lion Sandy visited the Loris Chamber of Commerce, downtown merchants, city council and many other community contacts in order to spread the word about the new opportunity.

By Ruben Lowman The Horry County Coroner’s Office has officially concluded its investigation into the May 2025 death of a local man found inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure at 5 Star Farm in Loris. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard announced last Thursday, March 19, that the death of Eric Slate was accidental, following months of speculation regarding the role of a four-year old red kangaroo named Jack. While the discovery of Slate’s body initially sparked rumors of an attack by the marsupial, forensic findings suggest a far more complex set of circumstances involving a fatal arterial injury, coupled with …