Loris

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, …

By Kaye Collins The City of Loris conducted the swearing-in ceremony for the City Council on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers of Loris City Hall. Three council members who were re-elected, Andrea Coleman, Kelli Gerald, and Carroll D. Padgett, Jr., took their oath of office in front of Municipal Judge William N. Hutson. Loris Council member Joan Gause, Mayor Mike Suggs, and City Clerk Melinda Price were present at the ceremony, along with residents of Loris and the families of the three individuals taking the oath. the Rev. Thessalonia Graham, Pastor of Mt. Rona …

By Kaye Collins In 2025, extending into early 2026, the Loris City Council has focused on modernizing infrastructure, overseeing substantial growth proposals, and tackling administrative financial challenges. The significant infrastructure enhancements involve upgrades to water and sewer systems. In 2025, the city initiated a multi-phase project costing $5.3 million to replace outdated utility lines, which includes 10-inch water mains located in the downtown region. This initiative, primarily financed by a $4.5 million grant, also encompasses the installation of new digital water meters to resolve persistent billing discrepancies. Sewer rehabilitation efforts commenced with the Pinewood Drive Sewer Rehabilitation project, which employs …

By Kaye Collins The new year will introduce various changes to the laws in South Carolina, with significant legislation coming into effect starting Friday, January 1, 2026, and additional measures scheduled to be implemented later in 2026. One of the most notable changes affects bars and restaurants that offer alcohol, after years of worries from business owners regarding increasing insurance expenses. A new law regarding liquor liability and insurance requirements will come into effect on Thursday. According to a statute from 2017, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol after 5 p.m. were mandated to maintain a $1 million liability insurance …

By Kaye Collins As the wildfire season draws near, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statement regarding the potential risk of wildfires in the coming months throughout the state and specifically in Horry County. The Storm Prediction Center has released a fire weather outlook for the region. Communication Director Doug Wood mentioned that the period from January to April is the peak season for wildfire outbreaks. He noted that approximately 2-3 incidents occur daily throughout the state, totaling around 1,400 annually. He explained that these wildfires are triggered by a combination of factors. The period from January to …

By Kaye Collins Later this month, lawmakers in South Carolina will reconvene at the State House, where income tax reform, modifications to DUI laws, and transportation priorities will be at the forefront of their agenda. South Carolina legislators are set to reconvene at the State House later in January for the second year of the two-year legislative session, in anticipation of a much-anticipated gubernatorial race and several significant issues coming to the forefront. Republicans maintain majorities in both the House and Senate, and House GOP leaders indicate that reforming the state’s income tax system is their primary focus as they …

By Kaye Collins Many of us observe Christmas in a similar manner; following Thanksgiving, we adorn our homes with a Christmas tree embellished with sparkling lights and vibrant ornaments. In the past, individuals would thread popcorn and create chains from construction paper to enhance the tree’s decoration. Meeting Santa Claus at shopping malls and stores brings joy to children as they express their wishes for what they hope to find under their Christmas tree. The lists are endless, including items like baby dolls, action figures, remote-controlled cars, doll cradles, candy canes, and much more. Photographs with Santa Claus have become …