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Geographic Features
Loris is a very small city in Horry County, Southern Carolina with three neighborhoods: Allsbrook, the City Center, and Green Sea. Located in the interior of South Carolina, living in Loris provides residents quant charm and easy access to both beaches and larger metropolitan areas.
Thanks to the lovely weather of Loris, sports can be played outdoors throughout the year. Mountain biking on one of the areas trails, playing tennis, and horseback riding are popular past times. There is an abundant number of world-class golf courses to engage locals and visitors.
A 30-minute drive takes you to the lively Myrtle Beach. Whether you're interested in dancing at nightclubs, singing karaoke, watching live concerts, or learning the shag, there is a perfect venue for everyone. Locals journey to the coast to bask in the sun and go surfing, swimming, and fishing. A short drive to neighboring Conway allows you to dine in one of the many great restaurants along Restaurant Row. Their Riverwalk is a perfect place to go jogging or stroll by the stunning riverfront.
Price Range
Loris has a median home price of $157,352. They are mostly single-family detached homes with apartments sprinkled in. There are some great historic homes built before 1939.
- Price Range:
- $0-$100,000 22.04%
- $100,001-$200,000 43.29%
- $200,001-$398,000 30.84%
- $398,001-$598,000 3.83%
- $598,001-$797,000 0.00%
- $797,001-$997,000 0.00%
- $997,001-$1,495,000 0.00%
- $1,495,001-$1,993,000 0.00%
- $1,993,000+ 0.00%
Area History and Culture
The upper reaches of Horry County and Loris were settled mostly Scottish immigrants. After moving to the area in the 1880's, J.W. Ogilvie said, "Loris was unknown. The site of that coming city was but a worn out corn field that would not have brought at forced sale more than 25 cents an acre."
Settlers' livelihood depended on the success of their crops and on the lumber industry. The Chadbourn Lumber Company of Wilmington operated saw mills just over the line of North Carolina and decided to extend its operations into Horry County. The first train came to the area in December 1887.
The name of Loris is said to have originated with the Chadbourn's. Because of conflicting stories, it is uncertain whether the town was named for a novel or a pet dog.
By 1900 Loris had built a High School and tobacco was beginning to grow as a viable as a source of income. In January 1909 a writer in the Horry Herald wrote: “One visiting Loris now cannot help but note the difference in the busy little town -- what it once was and what it is today and what she is to be in the future. Loris is one of the best cotton markets in this section of the state, having sold near one and one half million pounds the past season."
In the twenties and thirties Loris continued slow growth, having 1,000 residents by 1930. The Depression era is remembered for the closing of the bank the establishment of a community cannery.
The early 1960's were marked by a sharp upturn in the business of the town. Between 1960 and 1980 the population of the town grew by almost 29%. Sadly during the eighties Loris experienced a significant economic depression; industrial plant closings caused hundreds of workers to lose their jobs.
Today Loris is regaining some of its lost economic vitality and is slated to continue to grow.
Daily Life
Loris is a very small city with three neighborhoods, Allsbrook, the City Center, and Green Sea. Locals play a lot of golf and utilize local wooded areas to go hiking and mountain biking.
Loris doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute. Many people drive to larger area cities for work. In town there isn't a lot of traffic. Loris offers residents an array of career opportunities including both white- and blue-collar jobs. A lot of people living in Loris work office and administrative support jobs, sales jobs, and in food service.
The percentage of adults in Loris who are college-educated is close to the national average; 14.48% of the adults in Loris have a bachelor's or advanced degree.
Located in the interior of South Carolina, living in Loris provides residents quant charm and easy access to both beaches and larger metropolitan areas. A 30-minute drive takes you to the lively Myrtle Beach. Whether you're interested in dancing at nightclubs, singing karaoke, watching live concerts, or learning the shag, there is a perfect venue for everyone. Locals journey to the coast to bask in the sun, surfing, swimming, and fishing.
Golf
There are excellent golfing opportunities surrounding Loris. Northern Pines Golf Club features water hazards and sand bunkers that come into play around the course. Hole #6 is the courses most challenging section. It is a 200-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot up a narrow fairway to a small green.
Woodland Valley Country Club was designed by Russell Breeden and is surrounded by unspoiled natural wetlands and low country forest. It has strategically placed bunkers and lakes that allow for a challenging round of golf.
Wild Wing Plantation – Avocet was designed by the team of Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson, two-time PGA Champion and 1983 US Open winner. This course presents imaginative contouring, elevated greens, double fairways, grass bunkers, and even a double green serving two holes. It has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of "The Top 10 Best New Courses in America" and received the distinct honor of #6 Best Course in South Carolina" by the GolfWeek readers.
Burning Ridge features two fabulous 18-hole courses designed by Gene Hamm. They offer fairways lined by towering trees and along the shores of beautiful lakes. Boasting recently renovated clubhouse, pro shop, grill, and expansive deck, Burning Ridge is a well-liked course.
Quail Creek Golf Club blends lovely fairways, scrupulously manicured greens, and southern hospitality to make this course a true favorite among golfers. It is demanding for experienced golfers and perfect place to learn more about the game.
Recreation and Sports
Thanks to the lovely weather of Loris, sports can be played outdoors throughout the year. Mountain biking on one of the areas trails, tennis, and horseback riding are popular past times. There is an abundant number of world-class golf courses within short driving distances.
Nearby Conway features river sports like kayaking and boating. They offer a great way to enjoy the stunning river and local scenery.
The beach is a short drive from Loris; enjoy soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, and boating. Myrtle Beach affords additional sporting activities such as watching a Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball games or visiting the Myrtle Beach Speedway showcases NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing, which has been the training ground for some of NASCAR's popular stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Night Life
Nightlife in Loris features a variety of locally owned restaurants and eateries. 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. There are several fast-food restaurants including: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hardee's, Subway, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, and McDonald's.
A short drive to Conway allows you to dine in one of the many great restaurants along Restaurant Row. They serve a range of delights from great barbeque, southern favorites, to fresh seafood. Named after the Coastal Carolina mascot, Chauncey the Chanticleer, the Crafty Rooster is a great place for an evening drink. Owners want you to feel free to crow at any time. The Coastal Ale House is perfect for a refreshing beer and Might As Well Bar and Grille had an excellent happy hour and drink specials.
For those looking for brighter lights, the celebrated nightlife of Myrtle Beach is only a 30-minute drive away. Whether you're interested in dancing at nightclubs, singing karaoke, watching live concerts, or learning the shag, there is a perfect venue for everyone.
Festivals and Events
The Loris Bog-Off is an annual celebration of Horry County heritage. Held each October the festival features live music, great entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and of course the annual Chicken Bog-off. This dish was first created when Horry County had a large rice trade. It is moist rice casserole made with sausage or bacon.
The relatively new Loris in Bloom Spring Festival offers flower vendors, arts and craft stands, great food, a home and garden expo, and children's pavilion.
Nearby Conway puts on the popular Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival is a lot of fun for the whole family with great live music, lots of art and a variety of food. Live performances take place all day and will ranging from jazz to gospel to steel drums. The festival is not limited to music; there is also a Classic Car Show and a huge craft market.
Riverfest is held in Conway two weekends prior to the fourth of July and boasts a wide degree of music types including country, bluegrass, beach and boogie music. Kids love the hilarious children's entertainers. The event is so large that it even includes an Arts & Crafts Show, business expo, bass fishing tournament, and a three-day USTA-sanctioned tennis classic. Train rides on the Carolina Southern Railroad are also available.
Parks
Loris features a great program for youth baseball and other team sports. The town has five ball fields that are regularly used for practices and games.
Loris Nature Park is a beautiful wooded area that has a playground and outdoor amphitheater. A disc golf course winds its way through the trees and gathering areas.
Neighboring Conway has great park facilities for everyone to enjoy. The Riverwalk is a perfect place to go jogging or stroll by the stunning riverfront. Slated to open in September 2011, the Conway Recreation Center will boast 3 multi-purpose meeting room, a catering kitchen, the Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices, weight room, cardio room, aerobics room, health screening room, 2 gymnasiums, a 3 lane walking track, shower facilities, and a 5 lane swimming pool with 0' depth entry play area. The Conway Marina is located downtown. Boats may be launched at the Marina for a small fee and boat spaces are available for annual lease. Its store offers bait and tackle.
Loris is also nearby Lake Waccamaw State Park. One of the most unique lakes in the world, limestone bluffs along the north shore neutralize Lake Waccamaw's water, making the lake's ecosystem distinctive.
Schools
Loris public schools are part of the Horry County School District, which is rated 96.5% higher than other South Carolina schools and 2.3% higher than the national average. This district has a total of $35,218 students and average 15 children per classroom and 11.3 students per teacher. Horry County spends $4995 per student compared to the national average of $5,678.
Horry County School District's recent honors include:
- Met 92% of Adequate Yearly Progress objectives under No Child Left Behind.
- 47% percent more district students participated in AP courses and took AP exams in 2009.
- The District's performance on the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) is higher than the state in 23 out of 24 tests. The percentage of students scoring at the Exemplary level exceeded the state average in all subjects at all grade levels.
Neighborhoods
Loris has three neighborhoods. They vary slightly in price, the most expensive is Allsbrook, followed by the City Center and finally Green Sea.
Geographic Features
Loris is a very small city in Horry County, Southern Carolina with three neighborhoods: Allsbrook, the City Center, and Green Sea. Located in the interior of South Carolina, living in Loris provides residents quant charm and easy access to both beaches and larger metropolitan areas.
Thanks to the lovely weather of Loris, sports can be played outdoors throughout the year. Mountain biking on one of the areas trails, playing tennis, and horseback riding are popular past times. There is an abundant number of world-class golf courses to engage locals and visitors.
A 30-minute drive takes you to the lively Myrtle Beach. Whether you're interested in dancing at nightclubs, singing karaoke, watching live concerts, or learning the shag, there is a perfect venue for everyone. Locals journey to the coast to bask in the sun and go surfing, swimming, and fishing. A short drive to neighboring Conway allows you to dine in one of the many great restaurants along Restaurant Row. Their Riverwalk is a perfect place to go jogging or stroll by the stunning riverfront.
Price Range
Loris has a median home price of $157,352. They are mostly single-family detached homes with apartments sprinkled in. There are some great historic homes built before 1939.
- Price Range:
- $0-$100,000 22.04%
- $100,001-$200,000 43.29%
- $200,001-$398,000 30.84%
- $398,001-$598,000 3.83%
- $598,001-$797,000 0.00%
- $797,001-$997,000 0.00%
- $997,001-$1,495,000 0.00%
- $1,495,001-$1,993,000 0.00%
- $1,993,000+ 0.00%
Area History and Culture
The upper reaches of Horry County and Loris were settled mostly Scottish immigrants. After moving to the area in the 1880's, J.W. Ogilvie said, "Loris was unknown. The site of that coming city was but a worn out corn field that would not have brought at forced sale more than 25 cents an acre."
Settlers' livelihood depended on the success of their crops and on the lumber industry. The Chadbourn Lumber Company of Wilmington operated saw mills just over the line of North Carolina and decided to extend its operations into Horry County. The first train came to the area in December 1887.
The name of Loris is said to have originated with the Chadbourn's. Because of conflicting stories, it is uncertain whether the town was named for a novel or a pet dog.
By 1900 Loris had built a High School and tobacco was beginning to grow as a viable as a source of income. In January 1909 a writer in the Horry Herald wrote: “One visiting Loris now cannot help but note the difference in the busy little town -- what it once was and what it is today and what she is to be in the future. Loris is one of the best cotton markets in this section of the state, having sold near one and one half million pounds the past season."
In the twenties and thirties Loris continued slow growth, having 1,000 residents by 1930. The Depression era is remembered for the closing of the bank the establishment of a community cannery.
The early 1960's were marked by a sharp upturn in the business of the town. Between 1960 and 1980 the population of the town grew by almost 29%. Sadly during the eighties Loris experienced a significant economic depression; industrial plant closings caused hundreds of workers to lose their jobs.
Today Loris is regaining some of its lost economic vitality and is slated to continue to grow.
Daily Life
Loris is a very small city with three neighborhoods, Allsbrook, the City Center, and Green Sea. Locals play a lot of golf and utilize local wooded areas to go hiking and mountain biking.
Loris doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute. Many people drive to larger area cities for work. In town there isn't a lot of traffic. Loris offers residents an array of career opportunities including both white- and blue-collar jobs. A lot of people living in Loris work office and administrative support jobs, sales jobs, and in food service.
The percentage of adults in Loris who are college-educated is close to the national average; 14.48% of the adults in Loris have a bachelor's or advanced degree.
Located in the interior of South Carolina, living in Loris provides residents quant charm and easy access to both beaches and larger metropolitan areas. A 30-minute drive takes you to the lively Myrtle Beach. Whether you're interested in dancing at nightclubs, singing karaoke, watching live concerts, or learning the shag, there is a perfect venue for everyone. Locals journey to the coast to bask in the sun, surfing, swimming, and fishing.
Golf
There are excellent golfing opportunities surrounding Loris. Northern Pines Golf Club features water hazards and sand bunkers that come into play around the course. Hole #6 is the courses most challenging section. It is a 200-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot up a narrow fairway to a small green.
Woodland Valley Country Club was designed by Russell Breeden and is surrounded by unspoiled natural wetlands and low country forest. It has strategically placed bunkers and lakes that allow for a challenging round of golf.
Wild Wing Plantation – Avocet was designed by the team of Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson, two-time PGA Champion and 1983 US Open winner. This course presents imaginative contouring, elevated greens, double fairways, grass bunkers, and even a double green serving two holes. It has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of "The Top 10 Best New Courses in America" and received the distinct honor of #6 Best Course in South Carolina" by the GolfWeek readers.
Burning Ridge features two fabulous 18-hole courses designed by Gene Hamm. They offer fairways lined by towering trees and along the shores of beautiful lakes. Boasting recently renovated clubhouse, pro shop, grill, and expansive deck, Burning Ridge is a well-liked course.
Quail Creek Golf Club blends lovely fairways, scrupulously manicured greens, and southern hospitality to make this course a true favorite among golfers. It is demanding for experienced golfers and perfect place to learn more about the game.
Recreation and Sports
Thanks to the lovely weather of Loris, sports can be played outdoors throughout the year. Mountain biking on one of the areas trails, tennis, and horseback riding are popular past times. There is an abundant number of world-class golf courses within short driving distances.
Nearby Conway features river sports like kayaking and boating. They offer a great way to enjoy the stunning river and local scenery.
The beach is a short drive from Loris; enjoy soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, and boating. Myrtle Beach affords additional sporting activities such as watching a Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball games or visiting the Myrtle Beach Speedway showcases NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing, which has been the training ground for some of NASCAR's popular stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Night Life
Nightlife in Loris features a variety of locally owned restaurants and eateries. 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. There are several fast-food restaurants including: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hardee's, Subway, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, and McDonald's.
A short drive to Conway allows you to dine in one of the many great restaurants along Restaurant Row. They serve a range of delights from great barbeque, southern favorites, to fresh seafood. Named after the Coastal Carolina mascot, Chauncey the Chanticleer, the Crafty Rooster is a great place for an evening drink. Owners want you to feel free to crow at any time. The Coastal Ale House is perfect for a refreshing beer and Might As Well Bar and Grille had an excellent happy hour and drink specials.
For those looking for brighter lights, the celebrated nightlife of Myrtle Beach is only a 30-minute drive away. Whether you're interested in dancing at nightclubs, singing karaoke, watching live concerts, or learning the shag, there is a perfect venue for everyone.
Festivals and Events
The Loris Bog-Off is an annual celebration of Horry County heritage. Held each October the festival features live music, great entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and of course the annual Chicken Bog-off. This dish was first created when Horry County had a large rice trade. It is moist rice casserole made with sausage or bacon.
The relatively new Loris in Bloom Spring Festival offers flower vendors, arts and craft stands, great food, a home and garden expo, and children's pavilion.
Nearby Conway puts on the popular Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival is a lot of fun for the whole family with great live music, lots of art and a variety of food. Live performances take place all day and will ranging from jazz to gospel to steel drums. The festival is not limited to music; there is also a Classic Car Show and a huge craft market.
Riverfest is held in Conway two weekends prior to the fourth of July and boasts a wide degree of music types including country, bluegrass, beach and boogie music. Kids love the hilarious children's entertainers. The event is so large that it even includes an Arts & Crafts Show, business expo, bass fishing tournament, and a three-day USTA-sanctioned tennis classic. Train rides on the Carolina Southern Railroad are also available.
Parks
Loris features a great program for youth baseball and other team sports. The town has five ball fields that are regularly used for practices and games.
Loris Nature Park is a beautiful wooded area that has a playground and outdoor amphitheater. A disc golf course winds its way through the trees and gathering areas.
Neighboring Conway has great park facilities for everyone to enjoy. The Riverwalk is a perfect place to go jogging or stroll by the stunning riverfront. Slated to open in September 2011, the Conway Recreation Center will boast 3 multi-purpose meeting room, a catering kitchen, the Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices, weight room, cardio room, aerobics room, health screening room, 2 gymnasiums, a 3 lane walking track, shower facilities, and a 5 lane swimming pool with 0' depth entry play area. The Conway Marina is located downtown. Boats may be launched at the Marina for a small fee and boat spaces are available for annual lease. Its store offers bait and tackle.
Loris is also nearby Lake Waccamaw State Park. One of the most unique lakes in the world, limestone bluffs along the north shore neutralize Lake Waccamaw's water, making the lake's ecosystem distinctive.
Schools
Loris public schools are part of the Horry County School District, which is rated 96.5% higher than other South Carolina schools and 2.3% higher than the national average. This district has a total of $35,218 students and average 15 children per classroom and 11.3 students per teacher. Horry County spends $4995 per student compared to the national average of $5,678.
Horry County School District's recent honors include:
- Met 92% of Adequate Yearly Progress objectives under No Child Left Behind.
- 47% percent more district students participated in AP courses and took AP exams in 2009.
- The District's performance on the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) is higher than the state in 23 out of 24 tests. The percentage of students scoring at the Exemplary level exceeded the state average in all subjects at all grade levels.
Neighborhoods
Loris has three neighborhoods. They vary slightly in price, the most expensive is Allsbrook, followed by the City Center and finally Green Sea.
