Loris

By Annie Rigby The parade of the Lion Pride is sponsoring the Loris Elementary School Lion Pride as the teachers and staff caravan through Loris and keeping acceptable social distancing. There is no way the caravan can drive past each home or drive every street of the city. A route has been designed for residents of Loris to cheer, wave, blow kisses from your car or porch with family only.  The Lion Pride said, “We couldn’t stand to be away from you any longer and wanted to see that everyone was happy and healthy.” On Friday, May 15, from 9 …

Amanda CAUSEY doing a great job for the city of Loris…BUSINESSES in Loris are starting to open and everyone is urged to support our local businesses…Jessica WORLEY and Michael HILLBURN are both having birthdays on Friday, May 15…Rita REED, Brooklyn Shelley STRICKLAND and Melissa TODD are all turning a year older on Saturday, May 16…Jennifer KOCH and Cassandra SHEARER are both enjoying their birthdays on Sunday, May 17…Belinda COMPTON and Tommy RHUE are celebrating their birthdays on Monday, May 18…Gina Wilson HARDEE, Amay GRAHAM, McKensie Cox SMITH and Harley Nicole CAUDILL are all looking forward to their birthdays on Wednesday, …

Kaitlyn Courtney, Miss Loris Bog-Off Festival Teen along with Samantha Norris, the Loris Chamber of Commerce, made it possible for every LHS graduating senior to be recognized and honored by the City of Loris. The banner is at the Courtyard on Main across from the Loris Times. Courtney’s project in conjunction with the Loris Salute and coordination with the Loris Chamber of Commerce and the City of Loris announces two special events for Loris High School and Green Sea Floyds High School 2020 graduates. On Friday, May 15, from 8 to 11 p.m. LHS students will have a CRUISE through …

By Annie Rigby Barry Brooks, Loris High School athletic director, and Jody Cox, assistant, joined all of Horry County Schools in lighting up the fields at the school in honor of the class of 2020. Brooks turned on the lights at the football field, tennis court, softball and baseball field for twenty minutes beginning at 8:20 p.m. which is 20:20 in military time representing the class of 2020. Barry Brooks, LHS Athletic Director, in coordination with other Horry County Schools proudly turned on the lights at the four sports fields at the school to honor the students scheduled to graduate …

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers on their special day from the Loris Times!!!Dena DAVIS pleasing Kim with the sale of a lovely curio…Have a nice Mother’s Day to two very special and lovely ladies, Martha DORMAN and Donna RHODES…Loris Chamber of Commerce Director Samantha NORRIS always helping and promoting the local beauty pageants and queens all year long…Congratulations to all local 2020 SENIORS at Loris High School and Green Sea Floyds High School!!!Faith Outreach Ministries Lowcountry FOOD BANK Food Distribution is free to the COMMUNITY on Monday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. at 2301 Church Street …

By Annie Rigby Local restaurants are allowed to provide outdoor dining. On Friday, May 1, Governor Henry McMaster lifted the stay home or work executive order as well as restaurants allowed to open for outdoor dining beginning Monday, May 4. The Grind owned and operated by Kristin and John Sedak have picnic tables set up outside the restaurant for people to sit while enjoying a good tasty meal in the beautiful sunshine. The Grind picnic tables had a few guests eating under an umbrella to enjoy a friendly meal with family and friends while continuing the rule of social distancing. …

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 …

Maddie Cox, Kennley Jackson, Ja’reizz and Kaitlyn pose with their Senior Sport Signs By Annie Rigby Loris High School athletic director Barry Brooks and Jodi Nealey Cox, athletic assistant, put their heads together to find a way to recognize the seniors who participated in spring sports. Brooks said, “We wanted to find some way to recognize the seniors involved in spring sports.” He continued, “We are not able to have Senior Night to share with their parents and fellow teammates during the spring sporting events. Jodi and I came up with a plan to set out signs showing the seniors …