By JENN BOYD tribjenn@tabor-loris.com      Kelli Gerald secured a seat on Loris City Council with a decisive 236 to 154 victory over former council member Jan Vescovi in Tuesday’s special election run-off.      “I am elated, and I am thankful for all the citizens that voted for me,” Gerald said after the voters were counted. “Thank you…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      There are no Fowler’s left at the helm of the burger and hot dog businesses the late C.M. Fowler established in Loris and Tabor City.      His daughter, Rhonda Tyner, said the offer form Kyle and Lindsey Bell for the Broad Street business in Loris came at the right time. Rhonda has…

By JENN BOYD tribjenn@tabor-loris.com      A political newcomer and Loris City Council veteran are headed for an April 9 runoff to fill a vacancy on the panel following Tuesday’s special election.      Kelli Gerald claimed 145 votes in her first bid for public office, ahead of former council member Jan Vescovi with 128 votes, unofficial totals from…

By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com      Town Council members have approved a $585,000 purchase of the former Tabor City Family Medicine offices on Pireway Road with plans to make it a new Town Hall.      Council approved the purchase Tuesday following a closed session, four months after approving a 180-day option on the property.      Al Leonard, who was…