Loris

By Ruth Ann Jones Members of the Loris Garden Club Wreath Committee gathered last Thursday at the Mishoe- Stoudenmire Building to make two Magnolia wreaths to honor our veterans. Former Garden Club of South Carolina President David Stoudenmire of Loris took one wreath to place in the Veterans Memorial Park in Columbia, S.C., where they honored Veterans with a “Quilts of Valor” presentation. A 100-year old veteran was present to receive his quilt. Through the efforts of former President Stoudenmire and all the Garden Club of South Carolina these brave men and women are honored each year.

By Kaye Collins The Loris Planning Commission convened on Thursday, October 30, in the council chambers at 6 p.m. to hold a Special Meeting. Attending the meeting were Chair Linda Morrison, Vice Chair Christopher Spivey, Eric Milam, and Chad Bennett. Absent from the meeting were Ruth Ann Jones, Joseph Flesch, and John Adkins. Following the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, Morrison officially opened the meeting to address the annexation concerning the last two phases of Silver Oaks Cottages LLC, a development that will feature 31 single-family homes on 6,000 square foot lots. This property spans roughly 16 acres and …

By Kaye Collins South Carolina Food Banks Call on Elected Officials to End Shutdown, Invest in Hunger Relief. As Government Shutdown drags on, hunger is rising across the state In the midst of the highest food insecurity levels seen in almost a decade, a government shutdown is causing significant challenges and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military personnel, and individuals employed by federal contractors in South Carolina. Numerous diligent workers find themselves just one paycheck away from requiring assistance from their local food bank. One in seven individuals in South Carolina, including one in five children, …

By Kaye Collins The ‘North-South’ All-Star Game, known as the Touchstone Energy Bowl, is an annual postseason event designed to highlight the finest talent among graduating senior athletes from various regions of South Carolina. Coaches from the state associations are responsible for selecting players who fulfill the criteria necessary to qualify for a position on the roster. This year, the 78th edition of the game is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 12 p.m. at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach. LHS defensive lineman Damarea ‘Baby Grady’ Thurmond has been selected as one of the five Horry County football …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Women’s Coalition Veteran’s Day Tribute, Salute to the Loris American Heroes will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Loris High School auditorium at 301 Loris Lions Road. The Loris Women’s Coalition invites the community to come together to pay tribute to the veterans who have served our country and safeguarded the freedom of others. “You do not have to be a veteran to participate in this event,” stated Veda Nichols. “We welcome anyone who wishes to honor a loved one who has passed away, recognize the veterans present at the …

By Kaye Collins As McLeod Health continues to transform the healthcare landscape for patients living in Horry County, one hospital celebrates a significant milestone in 2025. Representing both a tradition of proving superlative care and a future of growth and expansion, this would not have been possible without local people desiring health care within their communities. McLeod Health Loris marks its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary of caring for patients in the communities served. To celebrate this milestone occasion, all community members are invited to attend a celebration on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at McLeod Loris Hospital, 3655 Mitchell Street, …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council has allocated funding to the Loris Chamber of Commerce for the Bog-Off Festival by providing financial support to cover the rental costs of the venue utilized for community events. The Loris Bog-Off is a yearly festival that occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025, showcasing a chicken bog cooking competition, live performances, vendors, and activities for children. The backing from the city council is instrumental in ensuring that this event can be consistently held at this location. Samantha Norris, executive director of the chamber, submitted a request to the council for $10,000 from the …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Chamber of Commerce organized a Meet the Candidates forum on Monday, October 20, held at The State Theatre. Candidates vying for Loris City Council discussed their backgrounds and motivations for seeking office, followed by a chance for attendees to engage in one-on-one conversations. The evening’s moderator was attorney Maria Elias-Johnson from the Loris Law Firm. She introduced the four candidates in attendance and posed questions to them throughout the one-hour forum. Samantha Norris, the Executive Director of the chamber, streamed the forum live on Facebook for those unable to attend. “Tonight’s event is an opportunity …

By Kaye Collins The 46th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival attracted close to 40,000 attendees from various locations to partake in six city blocks filled with chicken bog, vendors, contests and additional activities in downtown Loris on Saturday, October 18. Opening the Bog-Off stage was Mayor Mike Suggs offering words of thankfulness for coming to the 46th Annual Bog-Off Festival. Samantha Norris also welcomed everyone and turned the show over to Doug Kelly who spent the day making introductions and announcements. The local Loris schools choruses performed with a martial arts show following the opening of the festival followed by a …

By Kaye Collins Early voting for the residents of Loris for the municipal election scheduled on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, is currently in progress. Voting in person is available until Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Horry County Voter Registration and Elections Office located at 1515 4th Avenue in Conway. Beginning on Monday, October 20, to Friday, October 31, Loris residents can place their votes from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A valid photo ID is required for check-in to be able to vote. Loris residents must utilize the county office in Conway for early voting as …