Loris

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 …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council met on Monday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. in council chambers. Present at the meeting were council members Joan Gause, Andrea Coleman, Carroll D. Padgett, Jr., Kelli Gerald and Tonya Suggs. Councilman Lewis Hardee was not present due to a health issue. City Clerk Melinda Price, Treasurer and Interim City Administrator Angel Neighbours, Planning and Zoning Director and Code Enforcement Division Meredith Holmes and City Attorney John Zilinsky were not present, Brad Smith from the firm sat in for Zilinsky. Council unanimously approved the minutes from the regular council meeting held on Monday,  …

By Ruth Ann Jones The members of Loris Garden Club were welcomed by hostesses Janice Long and Ruth Ann Jones to The Mishoe-Stoudenmire Building to begin the LGC 2025-2026 year. The Loris Garden Club sponsors ongoing civic projects that help protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of our lovely town. Carl Claytor and Pat Adkins were thanked for their work in completing the Club Yearbook and delivering them to members prior to the meeting. This year’s book features pictures of members along with their information. President Dr. Gloria Kinney was warmly welcomed back after being absent much of …

By Kaye Collins The Horry County School Board convened for their inaugural meeting of the 2025-26 academic year on Friday, August 22, at 6 p.m. A primary focus of the meeting was to enhance reading comprehension among students within the Horry County School District over the forthcoming years. The district wide initiative, titled ‘Rise with Reading,’ seeks to ensure that 95 percent of students are reading at or above their respective grade levels by the year 2030. Horry County Schools is prioritizing literacy as a significant focus for all grade levels this year. The initiative encompasses professional development, enhanced monitoring …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions varsity football team made their way to Conway for their fourth encounter with the Conway High School Tigers. In each game, the Lions have dominated the Tigers, achieving significant victories, with their most recent clash occurring in 2024. The Lions once again proved their prowess, dominating the scoreboard and maneuvering around the Tigers, ultimately finishing with a score of 28 to 7. Despite facing yellow flag penalties during the game against the Lions, they emerged victorious, with Quarterback (QB) Moon Gerald (7) delivering two touchdown passes to WR/DB Jacobian ‘Grimm’ Lewis (1) The Lions …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Planning Commission met on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. to discuss an annexation and rezoning of nearly 360 acres of land at Heritage Road, South Loris Lions Road and Highway 66. The commission’s proposal will now be submitted to the Loris City Council for a conclusive decision. Agenda item A-202504-002: Discussion & Recommendation for Annexation Request [Heritage Lakes] The Planning Commission members are Chairwoman Linda Morrison, Vice Chair Christopher Spivey, Eric Milam, Chad Bennett, Ruth Ann Jones, Joseph Flesch and John Adkins. City of Loris employees Interim City Administrator Angel R. Neighbours, Planning and …