Loris

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions fall sports teams, coaches, faculty and students gathered at The Yard on Thursday, Aug. 21, to celebrate the beginning of the 2025 athletic teams. Joy Powell sang the National Anthem as the crowd stood with their hats in their hands and hands over their hearts. She also directed the LHS chorus with the Alma Mata, with seniors wearing gold      T-shirts and holding their arm in the air with a fist honoring their first of the lasts at LHS. Brandon Day introduced the coaching staff and athletic teams for Loris Recreation Department cheer …

By Kaye Collins This year, Horry County Schools (HCS) classrooms are actually going to be leaning on an AI program for assistance, and officials and educators said it should only enhance students’ learning experience. There’s been a lot of talk about how AI programs like ChatGPT can disrupt education by doing the students’ work for them. The initiative, named Magic School, aims to provide all the educational advantages of ChatGPT while eliminating its disadvantages. This is an AI platform designed specifically for educational settings. Unlike ChatGPT or other artificial intelligence platforms, it does not encompass all the general features. Instead, …

By Kaye Collins Loris will host a send-off for the Loris High School Lions varsity football team with a community pep rally in The Yard on Main Street, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 21. The LHS varsity football team, coaches, cheerleaders and the band will be present as well as all of the LHS sports teams. The pre-season pep rally is usually conducted at Heniford football field, however, the school decided to relocate the event downtown in light of the successful Loris Lions Block Party held this past spring where the Loris Lions were honored for their achievements …

By Kaye Collins The 35th Annual CNB Classic Kick-off was held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. The first match featured St. James High School Sharks against Green Sea Floyds High School Trojans. As the teams entered the field, it was unclear if the Trojans had a chance to win, given that the Sharks were clearly larger and more dominant. However, the Trojans demonstrated their potential for improvement this season, with Thomas Gunnells (FB/OLB) performing well on both offense and defense, while quarterback (QB) Jack Shelley exhibited promising moments as he adapts to …

By Kaye Collins Parents of Horry County School District students should anticipate the implementation of various security protocols as schools commence in the Horry County District. This marks the second year that students are mandated to use clear backpacks. This policy requires that all students bringing backpacks to school must use transparent, see-through bags. Furthermore, as part of the enhanced security measures, students will need to pass through weapon screening devices supported by AI, Artificial Intelligence, at every school in the district. Although non-transparent backpacks are not allowed, students may bring non-clear athletic bags, instrument cases, lunchboxes and necessary medical …

  By Kaye Collins The Loris High School Lions varsity team hosted the Myrtle Beach Seahawks at Heniford Field on Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. The Lions prevailed with a score of 45 to 28. The scrimmage game scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, was cancelled due to storms. The 2025 CNB Kickoff Classic is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach with a kickoff game at 6 p.m. The Kickoff Classic is a preseason event featuring local high school football programs in a series of scrimmages designed to prepare teams and fans …

By Kaye Collins For some individuals, service is merely an expectation from others. However, for the best among us, it is a source of pride to offer service to our community, both in prosperous times and in challenging ones. For more than 87 years, the Loris Civitan Club (LCC)  has dedicated themselves to serving, celebrating, honoring and supporting our Loris community. They have played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Loris Hospital, now the McLeod Loris Hospital. Throughout the years, this humble group of neighbors and friends has significantly improved lives, especially those of our children and citizens …

By Kaye Collins The Loris City Council met on Monday, August 4, at 6 p.m. in council chambers. The agenda was emailed on Friday, Aug. 1, and posted at the council chambers for the public to view. The city also posted the agenda to their Facebook page and the city website (https://cityoflorissc.com/). Present at the meeting were councilmembers Joan Gause, Lewis Hardee, Andrea Coleman, Kelli Gerald, Carroll D. Padgett and Tonya Sykes. Mayor Mike Suggs, Treasurer and Interim Administrator Angel Neighbours, City Attorney John C. Zilinsky and Planning & Zoning Director and Code Enforcement Division Meredith Holmes. Mayor Suggs asked …

By Kaye Collins Horry County School District elementary, middle and high schools are prepared for students to return to the hallways on Monday, Aug. 18. Loris and Daisy Elementary school begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.; Loris Middle School begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.; and Loris High School morning bell begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. All school zone speed limit is 35 mph from 7 to 8 a.m. and again from 2:15 to 3 p.m. While the summer months have given drivers freedom from slowing in a school zone …

By Kaye Collins The Loris Lions Club has planned a Free Eye Screen for Ice Cream event for children aged 3 to 18 on Tuesday, August 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the State Theater located at 4149 Main Street in Loris. There is no charge for the screening test. Results will be provided to the parents/guardians of the children to take to an eye doctor. Every child who undergoes screening will be given a complimentary scoop of ice cream from The Scoop at Ritchie’s General Store and Eatery, along with gift bags containing gift …