Loris

By Ruben Lowman The city of Loris announced an upcoming public hearing scheduled for this Friday, April 17, to discuss the future of housing public facilities and economic development within the municipality. Set to take place at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room on Walnut Street, this meeting serves as a critical opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on the most pressing needs facing the rural community. City officials said they will present the results of a recent needs assessment and outline potential projects that could be undertaken to address identified gaps, particularly those that benefit low …

By Ruben Lowman The arrival of spring marks the official start of turkey hunting season, bringing with it a suite of updated regulations designed to reverse declining bird populations across the Palmetto State and locally. For the 2026 season, which runs through May 3, hunters are navigating a stricter set of rules that prioritize the long-term sustainability of the species over short-term harvest numbers. State wildlife officials have maintained the limit of two adult gobblers per season with a firm restriction of no more than one bird per day. Additionally, the harvest of younger male turkeys, commonly referred to as …

By Ruben Lowman A significant legal hurdle has been cleared in the prosecution of a 22-year old man charged in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting that rocked the Loris community. Tre’Shawn Davis, who faces murder charges for the death of Mic’Kell Grissett, 19, was recently denied immunity during a stand-your-ground hearing in Horry County. The incident, which took place in January 2024 on Cheryl Road, centered on a violent confrontation involving a large crowd, during what investigators described as a pre-arranged fight advertised on social media. While Davis and his legal counsel argued that he acted out of fear …

By Ruben Lowman Horry County Planning and Zoning has officially launched the Industrial Corridors Survey as a vital component of the IMAGINE 2040 Five Year Review, giving residents a direct voice in how the region will be shaped over the next two decades. This initiative is designed to identify the most appropriate locations for future industrial development, while steering such uses away from areas where they might conflict with existing neighborhoods. By establishing formal industrial corridors in the Future Land Use Map county officials hope to foster long-term economic development, support local manufacturing and streamline the logistics and transportation networks …

By Ruben Lowman As state lawmakers in Columbia work to establish a statewide framework for the rapidly-developing digital economy, Horry County officials are taking proactive steps to regulate how data centers and artificial intelligence factories are integrated into local communities. The county council infrastructure and planning subcommittee reviewed a proposed ordinance on April 14 that would finally establish clear standards for the construction and placement of these massive facilities. Currently, the county zoning code lacks specific language regarding data centers, which has created uncertainty for planners and developers alike as interest in the region grows. By defining these standards now …

By James Pease II Many families celebrated their Easter early this past Saturday at Home Sweet Farm’s Easter Egg Hunt and Grand Reopening in Loris. The farm was open to the public from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and had a wonderful turnout. There was much to do including an Easter Egg hunt that started at 11 a.m., strawberry picking and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. The farm store was also open during the event with a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods and local goodies. Coffee and food trucks were also available including Jersey Boyz BBQ, Taqueria …

By Ruben Lowman The streets of downtown Loris are set to transform into a vibrant gallery of automotive history and modern muscle as the fifth annual Small Town Big Show Car Show arrives on Saturday, April 18. Running from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this event has rapidly ascended the ranks of local traditions, now standing as the second-most attended gathering in the area behind only the famed Loris Bog-Off. Since its inception in 2022, when it tripled its expected turnout with over 140 entries, the show has consistently drawn crowds of around 5,000 people, according to organizers. This year …

By Ruben Lowman The congregation of Lake Swamp Baptist Church in Loris turned a moment of sudden devastation into a testament of faith this past Easter weekend following a significant fire that broke out on the morning of Saturday, April 4. Horry County Fire Rescue and the Loris Fire Department were dispatched to the church property in the 4000 block of Highway 917 at approximately 10:59 a.m. after smoke began billowing from the educational building. In a move that Pastor Dewayne Nobles described as a “blessing from God” the fire occurred while members were already gathered on-site for a graveside …

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 …