Loris

By Daphne Bass The Loris Garden Club met on Wednesday, February 4, at 4 p.m. at A.J.’s on Walnut, the Mishoe Stoudenmire Building in Loris. President Gloria Kinney welcomed club members and gave the invocation. The meeting began with a reception to celebrate Dorothy Richardson’s 50 years of membership in the Loris Garden Club. Mrs. Richardson has been an active member of the club since January 1976. During this time, she has served as president of the Loris Garden Club for nine two year terms, Coastal District Co-Director from 2001-2003  and Coastal District Director from 2003–2005. Most recently for 2023-2025, …

To keep the spark alive safely this Valentine’s Day, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) encourages extra caution when cooking and using candles to celebrate the holiday. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries – nearly half (49 percent) of all reported U.S. home fires involve cooking equipment – while an average of nearly 6,000 home fires involving candles are reported to U.S. fire departments each year. “Valentine’s Day at home often includes a special meal and candlelight,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “Keeping an eye on …

By Kaye Collins In an effort to provide additional value to our readers, we aim to keep you updated on the events taking place in Loris each week. This week, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, two local businesses are hosting events and inviting anyone interested to save the date along with news from the City Hall of Loris. Wild Skye’s Creative Studio is hosting an adults-only Valentine’s Day Eve event called “Paint your Partner”. This fun and romantic two-hour date night will take place on Friday, February 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 4004 Railroad Avenue. During the event, …

By Kaye Collins Due to inclement weather the Loris City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, was rescheduled to  Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m.  Present at the meeting were Mayor Mike Suggs, Councilmembers Joan Gause, Lewis Hardee, Andrea Coleman, Kelli Gerald, Carroll D. Padgett, Jr. and Tonya Sykes. Also present were Acting City Administrator, Angel Neighbours; Code Enforcement Director, Meredith Holmes, City Attorney, John Zelinski; City Clerk, Melinda Price; Loris Police Lt., Larry Williams; and Loris Recreation Director, Woody Hinson. The first motion made was to approve the Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 Council Meeting minutes. The minutes will …

By Kaye Collins Loris Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Samantha Norris announced that the chamber’s headquarters has relocated to 3940 Railroad Ave. in downtown Loris. The chamber officially transitioned to the new building the day prior to Thanksgiving, with Norris and Executive Assistant Stacy Ginther, the two staff members present on-site, working tirelessly to ensure the new facility was operational. The chamber’s newly established headquarters covers an area of 8,000 square feet, which is almost three times larger than its previous location at 4242 Main Street. This expanded space features a more open design that is more appropriate for the …

By Kaye Collins The record-breaking snowfall on Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, led to significant closures in Loris. Loris City Hall and administrative offices were closed on Monday, Feb. 2, and operated on a delayed schedule, opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2, has been moved to Monday, Feb.9, at 6 p.m. Horry County Schools were closed on Monday and Tuesday, going to online learning. Numerous businesses and stores were shut down on Monday because of hazardous driving conditions across Loris. On Tuesday, many of …

By Kaye Collins Although Loris does not have a permanent “Winter Wonderland” attraction, the city transformed into a natural winter wonderland on Feb. 1, 2026, when an unusual winter storm deposited 7 inches of snow in the region which was the highest accumulation recorded in Horry County during this week’s storm. Residents of Loris, Green Sea and Longs areas delighted in the snowfall that began late afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 31, with the heaviest accumulation occurring overnight into Sunday, Feb. 1. As soon as the first snowflake appeared, excitement drew residents to their windows to witness the falling snowflakes. Some …

By Kaye Collins The Green Sea Floyds Library is set to commemorate 25 years of service on Thursday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 5331 Highway 9, Green Sea. Branch Manager Melissa Shenk warmly invites the community to join in the celebration. The library was founded on January 2, 2001. It has grown into a reliable center for the community. The library has created numerous memories through a variety of programs. These initiatives include empowering young people with the ‘Thinking Money for Kids’ financial literacy programs and addressing the digital divide with the ‘Community Connect’ initiative. “Beyond …

By Kaye Collins The L.W. Paul Living History Farm was founded with the goal of preserving and safeguarding the artifacts and items associated with the history and culture of Horry County’s farm families from 1900 to 1955. It aims to educate visitors about the history of these families through interpretive exhibits set in a functioning traditional farm environment. The L.W. Paul Living History Farm operates from Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Past classes include, Saturday, Jan. 3, children explored local insects, including honey bees. They also had the opportunity to taste various types of honey and observe …

By Kaye Collins Mark your calendars for the Crossway Church 14th Annual Critter Cooking on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2000 Highway 701 South in Loris. Guest speaker will be Pastor Jon Johnson from Cane Branch Baptist Church. Anyone and everyone are welcome to the Critter Cooking event, where there is no cost for the meal and scheduled activities. It is remarkable how many individuals participate in this yearly gathering. The fellowship hall is filled with tables arranged for people to sit and enjoy their meals together. Many residents of Loris and nearby regions eagerly …