Loris, South Carolina

South Carolina Horry County Loris Loris is located in Horry County, about five miles from the South Carolina-North Carolina border. Loris began as as a railroad town, serving the area's rapidly-growing timber and turpentine industries. The small town experienced tremendous growth and was incorporated on July 26, 1902.

Loris is famed for its annual Loris Bog-Off Festival, which is held in the fall. Chicken Bog is a South Carolina favorite consisting of rice, chicken, sausage, and seasonings. In addition to the bog-off, the event also includes live music, fireworks, and children's activities.

Myrtle Beach is the largest city near Loris. Here is a map of the Myrtle Beach area.

General Information, Jobs

• Weather
  – Current conditions
  – 10-day forecast
  
• History of Loris
• Job openings

Recreation, Entertainment, Tourism

• Arts, entertainment, dining
  – Myrtle Beach events
  
  
• Related travel, tourism resources
  – Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
  

Business Resources

• Loris Chamber of Commerce
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
• Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
• Better Business Bureau

Media, Information Services

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• Radio stations
• Television stations

Government

• Horry County Government
  – County officials, offices - phone numbers, addresses
  
• Horry County Solid Waste Authority

Schools, Colleges, Libraries

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Hospitals, Churches, Helping Organizations

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