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By Ruben Lowman and Andrea Maestre Gov. Henry McMaster made the announcement last Wednesday that all K-12 schools in the state will be closed for the remainder of the school year. The governor, accompanied by State Superintendent Molly Spearman, decided to extend his previous executive orders closing schools through March and April in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. “The decision we have made after much consultation with a comprehensive group of people, including parents and teachers, administrators, health experts and otherwise, we decided not to reopen schools for the rest of the school year,” McMaster said. The governor …

By Pat Dowling The North Myrtle Beach COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force formed by the mayor and City Council on April 20 met for the first time on April 21. Listen to the complete meeting recording at https://youtu.be/nAA0barN9qg. The members of the task force and the categories they are involved in are Mendel Bell (medical spa and interactive media), Frank Boulineau (retail), Brandon Cox (vacation rentals), Jim Eggen (accommodations), Johnathan Fussell (hospitality), Joe Gosiewski (residents), Chad Hatley (development, motels and the Grand Strand Business Alliance), Cheryl Kilday (North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce & CVB), Mike Mahaney (city), Jeff Martini …

On April 3, 2020, the City of North Myrtle Beach adopted an Emergency Ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals and long-term rentals through April 30, 2020. However, on April 3, 2020, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued Emergency Order Number 2020-19 prohibiting short-term rentals to persons from New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut and other areas “with extensive community transmission of COVID-19.” This Order, recently extended by the Governor on April 27, 2020, through May 12, 2020, specifically provides that the Governor’s Order supersedes and preempts the City’s Emergency Ordinance as it pertains to short-term rentals. Therefore, the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-19 …

Robert “Clark” Roth Jr., 77,  of Little River lost his battle with the coronavirus on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Born on May 11, 1942, in Washington, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert Clark and Margaret Jeffers Roth Sr. He graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School and served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked at U.S. Steel as a machinist and Western Pennsylvania Water Company in the meter service department. Upon retirement Little River, became their home. He was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steeler fan, enjoyed model trains, his 55 Ford Crown Victoria and spending time …

Patricia Lynn Brown Tyler, 75, of Loris passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Tyler was born on Aug. 7, 1944, in Loris,  to the late Solomon C. Brown and the late Deaette Miller Brown. She worked with Hardee’s IGA and Tiny Tot’s Daycare and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her two daughters, Amy Johnson and husband Kevin of Aynor and Lisa Graham of Lumberton, N.C.; three sisters-in-law, Sue Brown, Roselyn Brown and Kaye Brown; four grandchildren, Lynn Thompson and Stephanie of Loris, Wayon Graham Jr. and Amanda, John Lee Graham and Tiffanie Graham, …

Jeffrey Carl Filer, 64, formerly of New Castle,  P.a., passed away in Little River, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Born in New Castle on Oct. 2, 1955, Jeffrey was the son of the late Carl “Leroy” and Eleanor McFerren Filer. He is survived by his wife, the former Roberta Wright, who he married on Feb. 11, 1978. Jeffrey attended Shenango High School. He retired after working for many years as a self- employed truck driver with Filer Trucking. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Jeffrey enjoyed socializing with friends and cherished the times he spent with his …

Eunice Pearl Edwards Martin, widow of  H. L. Martin of the Lawndale section of Loris, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Conway Medical Center in Conway. Born on July 10, 1927, in Loris, she was the daughter of Lewis A. Edwards and Emma Jean Rogers Edwards. In addition to her husband of 65 years and her parents, she was predeceased by four sisters; Janie E. Graham, Lula E. Graham, Cletus E. Gore and Beulah E. Cullen as well as four brothers;  Grady Edwards, Ernest Edwards, O. C. Edwards and Huger Edwards. A member of Lawndale Baptist Church, she …

By Annie Rigby Loris High School band director Stephen Whisnant (Mr. Whiz) ordered signs for each of the 2020 graduates who participated in band and orchestra and placed them in the grass in front of the Loris Chamber of Commerce. A proud teacher of 26 years he feels for the graduates missing their spring concerts, practicing and playing their instruments one last time for Loris High School. Mr. Whiz said, “I want the kids to feel appreciated and this is one way to show the city how proud we are of the students graduating;” he continued, “they have been with …

By Annie Rigby The COVID-19 pandemic has caused heartache for many local businesses in Loris. One business affected is Ernie’s Diner, also known as Sunshine Pancake House, owned and operated by Ernie Ross. When the pandemic began Ross stated he was open for take-out orders only.He said, “If a local student brings their school identification card, we will give them a free breakfast.” No other restaurant offered a free meal to students in the Loris area. Sadly Ross had to close the diner due to the lack of customers calling in orders or visiting the drive-thru window to order a …

We salute and thank all our MEDICAL WORKERS and FIRST RESPONDERS for what they are doing to help us stay safe during this pandemic along with our message for you to all stay safe also being sent from all of us at The Loris Times…Jean DOZIER keeping in touch and always reading the newspaper…Kevin HARDEE is out and about meeting and greeting his constituents in the Loris and Conway areas…Russell HERRING selling real good ice cream…Gene SHEPPARD enjoying living in that area of the county…Hello to Jennifer Boyd CAUSEY…Dr. Mike MILLS and STAFF so very nice to all their patients…Postmaster …