August 25, 2025 — Special-Called Council Meeting
Loris City Council held a five-minute special-called meeting to fill the City Clerk position. Council appointed Melinda Price as City Clerk on a motion that passed with all present members voting in favor.
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At this special-called meeting, the City Council appointed Melinda Price as City Clerk for the City of Loris. Mayor Suggs noted that applications and resumes had been received by Interim City Administrator Angel Neighbours and reviewed by the personnel and finance committee, which had interviewed applicants before bringing the appointment to council.
The motion was made by Councilwoman Gerald, seconded by Councilwoman Gause, and passed; Mayor Suggs and all members voted favorably, except Councilman Hardee, who was absent. No members of the public present offered comments.
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Discussion and appointment of City Clerk
Mayor Suggs stated that applications and resumes of submitted by several individuals for the City Clerk position had been received by Interim City Administrator Angel Neighbours and reviewed by the personnel and finance committee. Interviews of applicants had been conducted by the committee and council was now ready to appoint a city clerk. Mayor Suggs stated that Mrs. Price was well known in the community and recently retired from Truist Bank after 19 years of employment.
Beyond the votes
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