Loris First United Methodist Church posted this sign in front of the church to help inform members of what is going on at the church. Most churches have postponed services temporarily until more is known about the coronavirus and its effects.  

On Tuesday, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order, effective at 5 p.m. on April 1, 2020, closing certain non-essential businesses across the state for the next 15 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Affected businesses fall into these three categories: ENTERTAINMENT –  Bowling alleys, nightclubs, arcades, concert halls, theaters, auditoriums, performing arts centers, tourist attractions including museums, race tracks, indoor children play areas (excluding daycares), adult entertainment venues, bingo halls and venues operated by social clubs. ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES – Fitness centers and gyms, spas and public pools, spectator sports, events that require shared …

Last week the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which took effect on April 1, 2020. The new guidance includes questions and answers addressing critical issues such as what documents employees can be required to submit to their employers to use paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave; whether workers can take paid sick leave intermittently while teleworking and whether workers whose …

Bobby McCUMBEE so very proud of daughter JERI of North Myrtle Beach…The Loris Times NEWSPAPER and BOOKSTORE wants everyone to be safe…Some LOCALS lending a real helping hand to those in need during this coronavirus pandemic…Samantha NORRIS keeping very busy at the Loris Chamber of Commerce…Randall GRAHAM spending last Saturday night at his home in Loris and meeting a new friend???Hayleigh Ann VEREEN growing up way too fast…Steve PLANTY is turning a year older on Friday, April 3…Sara Flower McPHERSON and Kyle COX are both celebrating their birthdays on Saturday, April 4…Kelly Page ANDERS and Whitney Nicole SMALL are both …

As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat, Tidelands Health is issuing an urgent appeal to community residents who can sew. The health system has several thousand new, never-used N95 respirators in its warehouse. The respirators were acquired during a previous public health emergency but never used. While the N95 respirators themselves are in new condition, the elastic straps have become brittle over time. Before the respirators can be made available to clinical staff, the straps need to be replaced. “We are reaching out to our community and asking for your help,” said Pam Maxwell, the health …

Jean BOSEMAN such an intelligent lady who cares about the welfare of others…Sarah BROWN sending nice message to newspaper to “keep up the great work” and the team thanks you…Dr. Mike MILLS effectively explaining how to be safer in today’s coronavirus pandemic…Angie KRALL sending message to take care and stay well from Thomas Realty…Emma WILLIAMS, Scarlet, Madison and Kimmy taking one day at a time in Parma, Ohio, until we get through these scary times for everyone…Susan PLATT having so many great ideas to share for the area…Cleo and Dick STEELE will soon be moving back to Ohio to be …

By Pat Dowling On Monday, March 23, all City of North Myrtle Beach buildings closed to entry by the public until further notice. However, all city employees report to work as usual and all city services continue according to their regular schedules. Police, Fire/Rescue, Sanitation, Water and Sewer and all other city services are provided as usual, the only difference being that all city buildings are closed to entry by the public. Many of our daily customers can conduct business with the city online. These online options are available to you: Renew business licenses and pay hospitality taxes at https://northmyrtlebeach.progressivecloud.net/webrenewals/. …

Loris Elementary School posted the information on the sign in front of the school to let everyone know that all South Carolina schools are closed until further notice. On Tuesday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Superintendant of Education Molly Spearman announced that the closure of all South Carolina schools will be extended until at least April 30.

The Loris IGA parking lot was almost empty on Tuesday evening. Lots of stores and businesses in Loris are serving a lot less customers and many are shortening their hours because of the fears of the coronavirus which has emptied many of the shelves of certain items.

As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat, Tidelands Health is issuing an urgent appeal to community residents who can sew. The health system has several thousand new, never-used N95 respirators in its warehouse. The respirators were acquired during a previous public health emergency but never used. While the N95 respirators themselves are in new condition, the elastic straps have become brittle over time. Before the respirators can be made available to clinical staff, the straps need to be replaced. “We are reaching out to our community and asking for your help,” said Pam Maxwell, the health …