Loris

By Kaye Collins The 46th Annual Bog-Off Festival is this Saturday, Oct. 18, in downtown Loris from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Loris Bog-Off Festival is a vibrant celebration of the arts, culture, and community spirit found in Loris, South Carolina. A key highlight of the festival is the presentation of “chicken bog,” a cherished local dish. This substantial and flavorful meal comprising chicken, sausage, rice, and a mix of spices serves as a cornerstone of the region’s culinary offerings. The festival showcases a diverse array of food vendors, live music performances, craft booths, and activities suitable for families, …

By Kaye Collins Ricky Dew, owner of Dew’s Sugar Shack, was called to midfield at Friday’s football game halftime, where Principal Jimmy McCullough shook his hand, said a few words of appreciation of Dew’s commitment to the Loris High School programs.  The plaque reads, “Presented to Ricky Dew in sincere appreciation for your outstanding service and commitment to Loris High School and the Loris community.” Dew is a graduate of LHS and a part of the 1988 Lions football team, which remains the only team in school history to finish the regular season undefeated and unblemished. His love of LHS …

By Kaye Collins Loris High School varsity football Homecoming game was Friday, Oct. 10, against the Waccamaw Warriors at Heniford Field with a kick off time at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, Loris added another victory to the bag, ensuring the continuation of their flawless season. They decisively defeated the Warriors with a score of 42-9. This adds to the bragging rights for the Lions, who also emerged victorious in their previous encounter against the same team. The Warriors were the first to score leading the Lions 6 to 0. The Lions took the field and wiped out the Warriors with …

By Kaye Collins The standard annual property tax bills for Horry County homeowners were mailed at the end of September. Payments for property taxes are due by January 15, 2026. Property owners can also check their property tax bill through the online tax payment portal by selecting ‘Pay Online’ at the Taxpayer Services http://TaxPayerServices/HorryCountySC.Gov. Anyone who has questions regarding the property tax bill can visit the Taxpayer Services page or reach out to the Assessor’s Office. Those who choose to speak with a customer service representative might experience delays. Your patience is appreciated as the staff works hard to meet …

The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) released the new dates for two public meetings for the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway (SC 31) Extension project. The meetings were postponed earlier this month due to the potential for tropical weather. The community is invited to attend the following public meetings to learn more about this project: Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the North Strand Recreation Center, 120 State Highway 57 South, in Longs. Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sea Trail Convention Center, 75-A Clubhouse …

By Kaye Collins East Business Enhancements are increasingly noticeable on SC 9 Business to the east of Loris. Most of the drainage systems, curbs, gutters and sidewalks have been established on the inbound lane leading to Loris and traffic has been redirected to the second phase of the project. The contractor is now working on drainage, curbs, gutters and sidewalk on the lane headed away from Loris. The junction of SC-9 and SC-66 will experience lane shifts to a new alignment as the roundabout is built over the coming months. A traffic signal will be installed at Heritage Road and …

By Kaye Collins To enhance safety and security across all campuses and facilities of Horry County schools, the district is implementing individual Centegix brand panic alert buttons. This device is the size of a card and is typically worn on a lanyard around the necks of all staff members within a school district, ensuring it is highly accessible and remarkably user-friendly. There exists a single button. Upon clicking it three times, an alert will be sent to the administrators in a specific building. Each school within the Horry County School District will designate a point of contact upon the activation …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Planning Commission met on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members present at the meeting were Chair Linda Morrison, Vice Chair Christopher Spivey, Eric Milam, Chad Bennett, Joseph Flesch and John Adkins. Ruth Ann Jones was absent from the meeting. Also present was Meredith K. Holmes Planning and Zoning Director. One of the items listed on the agenda was PL-202507-02 to review the Preliminary Plat for a Major Subdivision called Silver Oak Cottages Phase 2 and 3 (Parcel No. 176-00-00-0030) Diamond Shores. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of moving forward …

By Kaye Collins Loris High School will host the Alumni Ball during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and courtyard. This event, which coincides with Homecoming weekend, aims to unite former Lions for an evening filled with celebration, reminiscence and a sense of community pride. Attendees will have the pleasure of a buffet featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, accompanied by music from a live DJ, which will foster an ideal environment for alumni to reunite with former friends, exchange stories and create new memories. All LHS alumni are welcome to join …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions welcomed the Socastee Braves on Friday, September 19, with the game starting at 7:30 p.m. The stands were packed with family, friends, school staff, and Lions supporters. Members of the Blue Pride made their way to the bleachers or stood at the gate to catch the game. The Loris Marching Pride Band played their ditties and the cheerleaders shouted cheers to keep the crowd energized and to motivate the players as they advanced the ball up and down the field. The LHS Lions varsity team took control of the game right from the start …