Loris

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 …

By Kaye Collins Horry County Police responded to reports of gunfire on the evening of Sunday, September 21, in the Longs area. Four vehicles sustained damage from bullets during what appeared to be a gunfight. Officers arrived at the intersection of Bombing Range Road and Dewitt Road around 9:30 p.m. after receiving calls about shots being fired. A witness reported hearing over 27 shots fired. Officers discovered approximately 25 shell casings, which included 40 caliber, 7.62 caliber and 45 caliber rounds, scattered along a half-mile stretch of the road, as stated in the report. Authorities believe that two vehicles engaged …

By Kaye Collins South Carolina Law Enforcement is responding swiftly after a series of recent events in which state troopers were hit by vehicles while performing their duties on the roadside. During a press conference on Monday, state and local officials revealed a significant enforcement initiative regarding the state’s Move Over Law, as well as a wider effort to combat distracted driving, which includes the recently enacted Hands Over Law. The initiative comes after three South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers were hit within the last month while performing routine traffic stops. One of those troopers was killed, another remains hospitalized, …

By Kaye Collins Many gathered at the Loris Chamber of Commerce Legacy Awards Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and mix and mingle began at 6 p.m. Dinner began at 7 p.m. and the awards ceremony began promptly at 8 p.m. with Morina Martin and Gregory Martin as emcees. Jennifer Prince presented a well-organized synopsis of her daughter Ivy Prince’s attributes making her the Youth Leadership Legacy Award winner. Beginning at age 12 Ivy assisted in creating the Loris  4-H Club. She gained opportunities and gained knowledge of community service and leadership qualities. At …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Recreation Department’s football practices are currently in full swing and we are thrilled about the new talent joining us this year. The children are putting in a lot of effort and enjoying themselves, and we are particularly thankful for the committed parents who have volunteered their time to coach our teams. The recreation department hosted the Top Gun All-American All-Star Games over the Labor Day weekend, which was a three-day tournament with an outstanding turnout. Thousands of players and families from all over the East Coast came to compete, and throughout the event, we welcomed …