Loris

On Monday, April 27, Loris Police Department released their “Loris Police Bulletin” and gave helpful advice on how to deal with trespassers and when to call 911. The department outlined the following information on trespassing in its bulletin: Dealing With Trespassers — The Loris Police Department has received numerous complaints about trespassers in or on many of the business properties. LPD takes these complaints seriously and responds to each one of them as quickly as possible. There are two scenarios that we see the most when it comes to trespassing: 1. The subject needs to be trespassed from the location …

By Flossie Chapman A brief ceremony was held on Monday, April 20, during the monthly meeting of the VOICE, a local women’s organization. Sylvia Wright, candidate for State Superintendent of Schools, was presented with a framed document bearing the autograph of the late Chief Justice Earl Warren. The document was acquired in May 1970 at the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Awards by the Honorable Charles S. Blumenthal who attended the cremony.  It was later passed on to his son, George M. Blumenthal, who displayed the autograph in his law firm for more than forty years. Chief Justice Warren …

By Jennifer Hulon Kidney stones are a common condition that can cause severe pain and, in some cases, require medical treatment. When stones are too large to pass on their own, a procedure called lithotripsy may be recommended by a healthcare provider. Lithotripsy is used to break stones into smaller fragments, making it easier for the body to pass them through the urinary tract. This treatment is often necessary for individuals with kidney stones when the stone leads to persistent pain, blockage, or risk of infection. The most common method, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, uses sound waves directed from outside …

Loris High School will be hosting the 5th Annual Lion Pride Palooza on Friday, May 1, in the school football stadium. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to the public. During the event, you will be able to enjoy a live DJ, student performances, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting and more. Free food will be available during the event at a first come first served basis. For questions or more information, contact Courtney Bellamy at 843-390-6860.

By James Pease II On Friday, April 17, the Loris High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) team competed in the SCenvirothon in Columbia, S.C. The competition was held at Sandhill Research and Education Center and put FFA teams against each other in skill stations to test their knowledge with topics including: soils, aquatics, forstery, wildlife and nonpoint source polution. At the end of the day, students gave a 10 minute presentation on storm water. Loris High School FFA students took home second place in the FFA division. The team is advised by Clair Hammonds and Brooke Hall.

By James Pease II Congratulations to the Thursday, April 16, Sing It! Loris winners, Lora Harper and Tabatha Tullis! The Loris Chamber of Commerce held the event at the State Theatre on Main Street in Loris, at 6 p.m. Each contestant was allowed one song entry to compete with. Lora Harper sang “At Last” by Etta James, and Tabatha Tullis sang “Independence Day” by Martina McBride. Each of them received a prize package from the Chamber of Loris and two gift cards from the event sponsor, Bravo Entertainment LLC. “Usually the only big thing every year in Loris is the …

Four Horry County residents have filed as candidates for the November election, challenging what they say is an “out of touch and unresponsive” Horry County Council. Candidate filing for the 2026 S.C. election has ended. The four, Genesis Bordner of Surfside Beach (D5), Kristi Burch (D2), and Chris Hennigan (D7) of Myrtle Beach and Dylan Thompson of Conway (D11), are running as Forward Party candidates, choosing it over a Republican Party that has dominated the Council for two decades. The Forward Party is the fastest-growing political party in South Carolina, having elected candidates in Charleston, North Charleston and most recently …

Keep an eye out in coming weeks for these bright green envelopes that say “Horry County Exemption Audit Notice”. If you receive one, please do not throw it out! This is your reminder that the Assessor’s Office is missing documentation regarding legal residence applications. Missing documents can be submitted via email, fax or mail. These notices are being sent this week to anyone who was given “provisional or conditional” approval of their legal residence status. The deadline to turn in missing documents to avoid a rebill at the higher rate is May 31, 2026. Have questions? Contact the Horry County …

By Dorothy Bambach The ladies of the Yaupon Garden Club recently took a journey in a time machine which carried them to a Myrtle Beach of long ago. It was in the 1940’s, along Highway 17. There were fresh water lakes, native tree canopies and undeveloped Atlantic Ocean beaches. It was a peaceful, quiet Myrtle Beach, which calmed the soul and provided respite from the busy highway just yards away. It was a special place: the 500-acre Meher Baba Spiritual Center. Their travel leader, Janet Files, pointed out the various native plants and trees along the way to the delight …

  By Daphne Bass The Loris Garden Club met on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. at 4 p.m. at the Mishoe Stoudenmire Building in Loris. President Gloria Kinney welcomed all members and guests. Treasurer Wanda Cox gave the invocation. Delicious refreshments were served by Janice Long. Vice President David Stoudenmire introduced the club’s guest speaker, Linda Howle, Master Designer and Nationally Accredited Judge of Darlington, S.C., and former GCSC President. The theme was Creativity in Floral Design. Ms. Howle gave a thorough presentation on “Beginning your Floral Design with the Basics and Visualize and Create Your Arrangement.” She created several displays …