Loris

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 …

By Ruben Lowman The Loris Police Department is navigating a complex investigation of a former political candidate for alleged election crimes while making upgrades on the long-awaited modernization of its patrol fleet. At the end of last month, Lester Lamar Jordan was officially booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center following a month long investigation into claims of vote-buying during the 2025 city council election. Jordan, 40, who was a candidate at the time, faces charges of procuring or offering to procure votes by bribery as well as multiple counts of check fraud exceeding $500. The investigation into Jordan …

By Ruben Lowman A detailed investigation into allegations of election interference has resulted in the arrest of a former candidate for the Loris City Council. Lester Lamar Jordan, 40, was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in late February 2026, facing serious charges of procuring or offering to procure votes by bribery along with multiple counts of check fraud. The charges stem from a series of incidents documented during the 2025 election cycle, where authorities allege Jordan used financial incentives to influence local voters. The investigation centered heavily on Jordan’s own social media activity, specifically a series of …

The Loris Garden Club met on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. on Walnut Street at the Mishoe Stoudenmire Building in Loris. President Gloria Kinney welcomed the group and recited the invocation. The club’s meeting venue was decorated with whimsical and adorable St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun figurines, a tree festooned with shamrocks and included delicious refreshments; all of which were provided by hostesses Wanda Cox, Barbara Enzor and Gloria Kinney. Vice president David Stoudenmire introduced the club’s guest speaker, Brooke Hall, Agricultural Instructor at Loris High School. Ms. Hall reviewed the Agricultural Program at the High School, which has …