Loris
Located 35 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach, Loris has a population of nearly 2,100 and is one of the fastest-growing cities in South Carolina. The annual Loris Bog-Off, a festival and chicken bog cooking contest, draws huge crowds each year. (A local specialty, chicken bog is made with chicken, rice, sausage, and assorted seasonings.) Loris was incorporated as a town in 1902 and is known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere. Contact the Loris Chamber of Commerce, 4242 Main St., Loris, SC 29569; (843) 756-6030; www.cityofloris.com.
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