Loris, South Carolina

Loris is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,079 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Loris is located at (34.058760, -78.891058).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 km²), of which, 3.1 square miles (8.1 km²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,079 people, 819 households, and 546 families residing in the city. The population density was 668.2 people per square mile (258.1/km²). There were 922 housing units at an average density of 296.3/sq mi (114.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.66% White, 40.45% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 1.30% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.69% of the population.

There were 819 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 21.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $33,036. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $17,180 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,779. About 22.7% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.7% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.

Neighborhoods

• Allsbrook
• Daisy
• Cherry Hill
• Finklea
• Live Oak
• Fox Bay
• Flag Patch
• Twin Cities
• Dogwood Hill
• Green Sea
• Longs
• Cedar Branch
• Sweet Home
• Mount Vernon
• Mount Zion
• Camp Swamp
• Buck Creek
• Long Bay
• Freemont
• Sandridge
• Mount Leon
• Red Bluff
• Mount Calvary
• Lawndale
• Oakdale
• Porters Bay
• Cane Branch
• Princeville
• Bennett Town
• Bayboro
• Gurley
• Bear Grass
• Shell
• Playcard
• Pleasant Meadow
• Goretown

Brief History

Development in the late 1800s drove the Chadbourn Lumber Company to purchase a tract of land on December 7, 1887 from James Patterson. The five sided lot was purchased for $1 and Loris, South Carolina was born. The regional railroad company built a depot on the land to service trains.

The town of Loris was named either after a novel, or a favorite dog of the Chadbourn family children.

By 1890, there were four stores near Todd's Ferry Road, now Main Street. Loris grew by leaps and bounds during the early 1900s. On July 26, 1902, Loris was incorporated with a one mile radius. The first mayor was D. J. Butler.

The Agribusiness industry has always been driving force for growth in the area. At one time, Loris had the largest tobacco market, along with the best cotton market, in the state of South Carolina. The 20's and 30's saw the city grow into an economic center for northern Horry County.

Government

The city is run by an elected Mayor-council government system.

Mayor

David E. Stoudenmire, Jr.

Council Members

Joan S. Gause, Thessalonia Graham, Lewis C. Hardee Jr., Shirley O. Craigie, Michael E. Suggs, Estelle S. Wright

Law and Order

Loris has its own police force, Loris Police Department ; supported by the Horry County Police Department.

Media

• The Loris Scene (local news)
• The Loris Times (local news)
• Loris-Tabor Tribune (local news)

Transportation

Airports

• Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
• Twin City Airport (5J9) (local airport for light aircraft)

Mass Transit

• The Coast RTA - Bus system operating seven days a week, 364 days a year. 15 routes throughout the Horry County/Grand Strand area, including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Conway, Loris, and Aynor.

Famous Natives

• Robert H. Brooks, founder of Hooters in the mid 1980s and the Naturally Fresh Foods in Atlanta, Georgia, 1966. Born Loris September 13 1937, Died Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, July 15 2006.

Dining and Festivals

The annual Loris Bog-off is held on the second weekend in October, in the downtown Loris area. Chicken bog, is a dish of chicken, rice, sausage and spices; that originated in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. The Loris Bog-off features carnival-type rides, concessions, regional performers, and petting zoo animals.

There are several fast-food restaurants including: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hardee's, Subway, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's and Tastee Freeze.

A variety of locally-owned and operated restaurants are also available. They include: Fowler's Grill, Shorty's Grill, American Hero, The Right Recipe, Backstreet Cafe, Casa Villa, Loris Seafood, Sidekick's Cafe, Altman's Seafood, Mike's Pizza, Tokyo Express and Santino's Pizza.

References

External links

• SCIway Loris,South Carolina
• City Data Loris,South Carolina
• Loris Chamber of Commerce
• Horry County Government
• Loris Elementary School
• Daisy Elementary School
• Loris Middle School
• Loris High School
• NOAA Weather for Loris, South Carolina