Loris, South Carolina
Encyclopedia
Loris is a city in Horry County
, South Carolina
, United States
. The population was 2,079 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²), of which, 3.1 square miles (8 km²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
As of May 2008, Coast has not served Loris.
, 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, Wendy's, and McDonald's.
A variety of locally-owned and operated restaurants are also available. They include: Fowler's Grill, Shorty's Grill, American Hero, Backstreet Cafe, Casa Villa, Loris Seafood, Sidekick's Cafe, Altman's Seafood, Tokyo Express and Santino's Pizza.
Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. This name honored Revolutionary War Hero, Peter Horry. Brigadier General Horry was born in South Carolina sometime around 1743 and started his distinguished military career in 1775 as one of 20 captains the Provincial Congress...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,079 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Loris is located at 34°3′32"N 78°53′28"W (34.058760, -78.891058).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²), of which, 3.1 square miles (8 km²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
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)
Airports
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)Myrtle Beach International AirportMyrtle Beach International Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Myrtle Beach, in Horry County, South Carolina, United States...
- 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 StrandGrand StrandThe Grand Strand refers to a large stretch of beaches on the East Coast of the United States extending from Little River to Georgetown in the U.S. State of South Carolina. It consists of 60+ miles along an essentially uninterrupted arc of beach land, beginning around the Little River and...
area, including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Conway, Loris, and Aynor.
As of May 2008, Coast has not served Loris.
Famous natives
- Robert H. BrooksRobert H. BrooksRobert H. Brooks was founder of Naturally Fresh, Inc. in 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia, and later created the Hooters of America restaurant chain in the mid-1980s.-Early life and career:...
, founder of HootersHootersHooters is the trade name of two privately held American restaurant chains: Hooters of America, Incorporated, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Hooters, Incorporated, based in Clearwater, Florida...
in the mid 1980s and the Naturally Fresh Foods in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
in 1966. Born in Loris on September 13, 1937, Died Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, 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 bogChicken bog
Chicken bog is a pilau dish made of rice, chicken, celery, spices, and often sausage. Loris, South Carolina celebrates an annual festival called the "Loris Bog-Off". Chicken bog is made different ways in different places, but it is perhaps found most often in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions of...
, is a dish of chicken, rice, sausage and spices; that originated in the Pee Dee
Pee Dee
The Pee Dee region of South Carolina is the northeastern corner of the state. It is the area of the lower watershed of the Pee Dee River, named after the Pee Dee Native American tribe. Its center is Florence...
area of South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. 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, Wendy's, and McDonald's.
A variety of locally-owned and operated restaurants are also available. They include: Fowler's Grill, Shorty's Grill, American Hero, Backstreet Cafe, Casa Villa, Loris Seafood, Sidekick's Cafe, Altman's Seafood, Tokyo Express and Santino's Pizza.
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