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Elizabeth “Betty” TellerPassed away 2-14-2019 at her home in Cherry Grove, SC. She was born 8-30-1950 in Albany NY Predeceased by her beloved father James Teller Survived by her mother Patricia Teller (Blakeslee) as well as her brother Richard (Pauline) Teller, brother James (Kate) Teller, sister Kathy (Jim) Westfall, sister Lorrie Baker, brother Michael Teller, brother Everett (Marissa) Teller, sister Patti (David) Dietrich, sister Dawn Teller and sister Vicki Teller as well as her children Damien (Darlene) Zurek, daughter Corrina Zurek and daughter Danielle (Kevin) Duncan along with her many grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Betty spent most of her …

Our minds are absolute slaves to our body clocks. As we remember every year when the clocks “spring forward,” even an hour’s change can completely mess you up. But in a way, we do this to ourselves every single week. Since most people don’t get enough sleep during the week, they often try to make up for it on weekends. Sleeping in even an hour or two for just two days can confuse your body clock., that extra sleep just makes you more tired at the start of the week, According to scientist because it can throw your body clock …

The Loris Chamber of Commerce held its annual Talent Showcase at the Loris High School auditorium beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. The excitement and anxiety of the performers filled the auditorium as they awaited the show to begin. In the back row Bree Wood, age 4, sat with her brother Britton along with her mom and dad Adam and June Wood as she patiently waited to perform with the group from Sally Woody School of Dance in Conway. All decked out in her blue outfit and hair curled, she watched as her brother played a game on …

In the city council article of the Monday, Feb. 4, meeting, Brandon Harrelson reported to council that the hydrology study has been completed. He stated that he will email each council member with the results of the study and schedule to meet to discuss what direction they will be taking. The Earthworks Planning and Design Consultants in Murrells Inlet were hired to study the city’s water system to help with the drainage and run-off water for the city to make improvements. Brandon Harrelson, the city’s public works director, has worked closely with the engineers from the firm. He was out …

Food trucks have gained popularity in the last few years and Loris has a new vendor providing good old home cooking for residents. Frank’s Food on Wheels, owned and operated by Frank Bellamy, has been operating his food truck for six months in Loris. Bellamy, who is a resident of Loris, retired from a long time career. He thought it would benefit him to keep busy and residents of the area to get some good food on the go. He calls the business Frank’s Food on Wheels, offering hamburgers any way you like it, with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise or …

The Loris Police Department was dispatched to the BB&T Bank branch on Broad Street in the city on Thursday, Feb. 14, at approximately 1:30 p.m. The report states a light skinned black woman entered the bank telling the employees that she had a gun and demanded money. The employees never saw a weapon, but followed the instructions as the suspect took an undetermined amount of money and fled the bank on foot. When the Loris Police officers, including Chief Gary Buley, arrived within minutes of the robbery, they were able to swiftly shut down a perimeter. The roadways surrounding the …

The LORIS CHAMBER of COMMERCE is working to prepare for the Miss Loris Pageant to be held at Loris High School on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m… RUSSELL’S SUPER SERVICE fixing tires quickly to put people back on the road… Judy COX of CAROLINA LADY enjoying time with customers… Paige STANLEY and Elizabeth GRAINGER are both enjoying their birthdays on Saturday, Feb. 23… Courtney Elizabeth CLARK, Tara Harrlson MULLINS and Jeri S. GORE are all celebrating their birthdays on Sunday, Feb. 24… Kay FOWLER is having her birthday on Monday, Feb. 25…Meagan Faith ELLIOTT is turning a year older …

Pete BROOKS getting those North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce events out to the public… Christine ZOIS and Larry FISCHER opening Head Butt Hotel in North Myrtle Beach dedicated to providing care and choosing to “Protect the Pets”… Cathy ALTMAN and Margie DOWLING enjoying a delightful Valentine’s Day lunch… Eileen FOX sharing her stories by reading to the wonderful ECOTOTS sponsored by Yaupon Garden Club… Cathy HONEYCUTT such a very dear friend to many… Dick BLACKBURN finally back at home recuperating from a fall he had around Christmas breaking five ribs… Judy CORLEY keeping in touch with beach friends from …

First things first. This is true for every person who walks the earth. I know many men and women who would attest to the fact that owning new things makes them happy. Retail therapy is not a textbook theory. It is actually true. When you are depressed or feeling a little down and out, buying something new can work wonders for your soul. It may not last a long time but the effect is pretty magical. One of my friends describes the mood-elevating effect that shopping can have in the best possible terms, “It’s almost as good as having a …

The North Myrtle Beach Historical Preservation Society enjoyed a fun day at the 6th Annual Surfrider Oyster Roast and Bloody Mary Contest. The North Myrtle Beach Historical Preservation Society attended and gave away nesting houses, bird feeders and seed bombs for donations. The efforts were to continue to support the saving of Ingram Dunes. The preservation of this historic piece of land is the first major project for the group. If you are interested in becoming a member of the NMBHPS or obtaining an Eastern Bluebird/Carolina Chickadee nest box contact Susan Platt at 843-457-0945 or Brittany Callahan at 843-732-8031.