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John “Jack” Kapral Jr., 82, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River.  Jack was born in 1937 in Dover, New Jersey. After attending Dean College, he proudly served in the U.S Army and then spent his professional career working at Hewlett Packard.  He will be remembered as a proud military veteran, loving husband and proud father. Jack will best be remembered as the man who could not sit still. Throughout his life, he loved fishing, watching the New York Giants, New York Mets and New Jersey Devils play, taking his son to motocross …

Annie Juanice “Neecy” Mincey, 83, of North Myrtle Beach passed away after a short illness on Friday, March 20, 2020. Born in Horry County and living most of her life in Mullins, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Wadis L. Mincey and Ruth Collins Mincey. She was preceded in death by one brother, Lavern Mincey. Surviving are two nieces and two nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Martha Przeklasa White, 65, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1955, in Myrtle Beach, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School in the class of 1973. She was the daughter of the late Victor Vincent Przeklasa and Ruby Inez Przeklasa Villafranca. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Mario Villafranca, and sister, Debby Przeklasa Futrell of Hertford, N.C. Surviving are her husband of 19 years, Logan White; daughter …

First responders and a Santee Cooper supervisor arrived on the scene after a minivan left a light pole shattered throughout the parking lot of Hardee’s. By Annie Rigby Loris Police Department (LPD) Greg Lee, School Resource Officer (SRO) at the high school, was manning the roads while the schools are closed.  Lee responded to a vehicle versus light pole at the corner of Main and Broad Street son Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 1:30 p.m. The accident occurred with a minivan striking and taking down the light pole in front of Hardee’s. Loris Fire Department, Horry County Fire and Rescue …

Whitney Wright-Pierce, first grade teacher, and Victoria Long, child development teacher, posted videos reading books to their students at Daisy Elementary School on their Facebook page. The school librarian suggests students take a virtual field trip to the Georgia Aquarium with their family. By Annie Rigby Teachers from Daisy Elementary School post videos and read books to the students. First grade teacher Whitney Wright-Pierce read The Dinky Donkey and Victoria Long, child development teacher, read Round as a Mooncake which describes shapes.  Students have posted replies to the reading videos thanking them for reading to them and how much they …

By Annie Rigby Families around Loris are finding unique ways to teach their children with every day chores and activities. When baking cookies or brownies children are using their math and reading skills learning through experience. Seonead Milburn said, “My 11 year old daughter is baking like crazy;” she continued, “she loves to bake with minimal help from me with the oven use.”  She said they are playing Uno and card games.  She said, “In general we always have a family meal, that hasn’t changed at all.” They not only reap the benefits of learning, they have a yummy treat …

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 …