Horry County, SC

All Horry County Government offices, except Public Safety operations, will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday.

Normal operations and office hours will resume Monday, April 10, 2023.

Stay safe and we will see you again soon.

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Upcoming Meetings 

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

County Council 

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

Thursday, April 6, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

Click here for the agenda and packet.

The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14

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Road Closures & Construction Updates 

Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.

We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.

For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard. 

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Upcoming Meetings

Monday, March 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission 

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

Administration Committee 

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

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Thursday, March 30, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

Click here for the agenda and packet.

The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14

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Road Closures & Construction Updates 

Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.

We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.

For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard. 

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On Friday, March 24, 2023, Horry County Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning will undergo a software system upgrade; during the upgrade, these departments will not be able to issue permits or receive payments for services. 

Community members and customers who have business to conduct with either department are encouraged to come by before Friday, or schedule an appointment for the following Monday, March 27, 2023, to avoid any inconvenience. 

Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning will remain open to the public for general assistance and guidance during the software upgrade.

If you have any questions, you can reach Code Enforcement at 843-915-5090 or Planning & Zoning at 843-915-5340. 

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 11:30 a.m.

Keep Horry County Beautiful 

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

County Council 

Click here for the agenda, or go here to download the full packet.

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

Board of Fee Appeals

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Thursday, March 23, 2023, 4:30 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

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The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14

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Road Closures & Construction Updates 

Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.

We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.

For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard. 

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Upcoming Meetings

Monday, March 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals 

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

I&R Committee 

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m.

I&R Subcommittee on Rural Civic Center

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Public Safety Committee

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

Stormwater Advisory Board

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Thursday, March 16, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

RIDE IV Advisory Committee

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The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14

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Job Opportunities with Team Horry

Horry County is hiring for a number of job opportunities across a wide range of County departments and areas of work. 

Current openings include but are not limited to: 

• Telecommunicator
• Custodian - Day Shift
• Zoning Inspector
• Corrections Officer
• Tradesworker - Carpentry
• Accounting Clerk II
• Police Officer
• Veterans Benefits Counselor
• Heavy Equipment Operator - Beach Services 
• Airport Firefighter
• Tradesworker - Electrician

#TeamHorry members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes participation in the state retirement system, paid time off, health and dental coverage, and complementary wellness facilities, including a 'Wellness Clinic' for basic health care and access to a 24/7 gym. 

Visit the Horry County Employment webpage for more information or to submit your application.

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Road Closures & Construction Updates 

Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.

We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.

For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard. 

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This video provides an overview of the new Horry County website and where to find key information.

Horry County Government has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 34th consecutive year. 

The GFOA award is designed to recognize high-quality budget documents that exhibit concerted efforts to improve budget transparency in the community.

In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communication device. The award is valid for a period of one year. 

Horry County is proud of the hard work of Team Horry to continue achieving the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting. The Finance Department was recognized during the Administration Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. 

To review the full Horry County Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2023, which began July 1, 2022, and ends June 30, 2023, click here. (Please note, the plan is a 416-page and thus a large PDF file.)

To learn more about the Horry County Finance Department, click here.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has been granted $56 million to address extensive beach and dune erosion along the Grand Strand--including parts of unincorporated Horry County--that were impacted by Hurricane Ian. 

Planning is already underway to initiate the federal beach renourishment project. 

The Garden City and Surfside Beach area is estimated to receive 500,000 cubic yards of sand. Myrtle Beach is estimated to receive 650,000 cubic yards of sand. North Myrtle Beach is estimated to receive 350,000 cubic yards of sand. 

To learn more about the federal beach project, please see the attached news release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Parks & Open Space Board 

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

County Council Workshop 

Click here for the agenda and packet.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

County Council Meeting

Click here for the agenda and packet.

The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14

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Job Opportunities with Team Horry

Horry County is hiring for a number of job opportunities across a wide range of County departments and areas of work. 

Current openings include but are not limited to: 

• Taxpayer Customer Service Representative
• Library page - Socastee Library 
• Custodian - Day Shift
• Zoning Inspector
• Staff Attorney - Public Defender
• Corrections Officer
• Police Officer
• Veterans Benefits Counselor
• Heavy Equipment Operator - Beach Services 
• Airport Firefighter

#TeamHorry members enjoy a robust benefits package that includes participation in the state retirement system, paid time off, health and dental coverage, and complementary wellness facilities, including a 'Wellness Clinic' for basic health care and access to a 24/7 gym. 

Visit the Horry County Employment webpage for more information or to submit your application.

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Horry County Memorial Libraries Expands Toniebox Collection  

Introducing Toniebox! Horry County Memorial Libraries is now offering Toniebox, an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.

Children ages 3 and over can enjoy storytime, listen to music, and explore independently.

To reserve one to pick up at your local library, visit the HCML website here. 

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Fee-Free Adoptions at the Horry County Animal Care Center

The Horry County Animal Care Center (ACC) is currently home to more than 150 animals, and space is incredibly tight.

Until shelter staff can find homes, fosters, or rescues for some of the existing ACC animals, the shelter is very limited in the ability to take in more furry friends who may be in need.

How can the Horry County community help? Open your heart and home to a loveable, playful, sometimes sassy cat or dog, from our shelter family.

All adoptions are fee-free and every ACC adoptable is spayed/neutered, up to date on their vaccines, and microchipped for safety! Stop by, say hi, and you might just leave with your new best friend.  

A variety of foster-eligible animals are also available. Even a short break from shelter life can provide animals with a much-needed opportunity to allow their best features to come forward and their true personalities to shine. Not to mention, being outside of the shelter also means the animals may meet their future forever families.

For more information, visit the Horry County Animal Care Center website or stop by and say hi. 

The shelter is located at 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526.

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Road Closures & Construction Updates 

Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.

We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.

For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard. 

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Upcoming Road Closure: Castlers Heights Road 

Weather permitting, starting Tuesday, March 7, 2023, and going through Wednesday, March 8, 2023, a section of Castlers Heights Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The closure will allow crews to install new sewage lines along the road. 

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Traffic Pattern Update: Old Reaves Ferry Road & Bear Bluff Road

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10 a.m., the Horry County Public Works and Engineering Departments will convert the intersection of Old Reaves Ferry Road and Bear Bluff Road to an ALL-WAY stop intersection.

New stop signs, warning signs, and stop lines will be added to Old Reaves Ferry Road at this intersection.

After this change is made, all traffic approaching this intersection will be required to stop.

Please adjust routes and routines accordingly, and follow the posted signage. Drivers in the area are urged to slow down, pay attention to all road signs, and drive cautiously to keep crews and motorists safe.

In case you need a reminder, Horry County Police Department provided this recap of procedures for four-way stops:

"The ‘First Car Rule’ says, the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection has the right-of-way.

Or, if you both arrive at the same time, the ‘Same Time Rule’ says the driver on your right at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs has the right-of-way.

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles reminds every driver that, while right-of-way guidance is standardized, no one should assume they automatically have the right-of-way. That would be a recipe for disaster."

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Upcoming Meetings

Monday, February 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission 

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

Administration Committee 

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

Thursday, March 2, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Workshop   

Click here for the agenda and packet. 

The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14

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Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Tournament: Feb. 25, 2023 

The annual Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game will return to Pelicans Ballpark on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

The event features an 8-team showdown between local first responders, including Horry County Police Department and Horry County Fire Rescue. 

All proceeds from the event will benefit SOS Care's Project Lifesaver, in partnership with Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach. Project Lifesaver is a transponder wristband program for those community members who are prone to wander, such as those with autism, dementia, or a traumatic brain injury. 

Admission to the event is a $5 donation to SOS Care. The event will also include a hot dog buffet (while supplies last), raffle prizes, and more. Limited concessions will also be available for purchase.

All games and buffet proceeds benefit SOS Care's Project Lifesaver program for Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach.

A complete event schedule and list of participating teams are available at https://www.milb.com/myrtle-beach/events/gunsandhoses 

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Survey Takers Needed: Housing and Community Development 

The Horry County HOME Consortium is requesting assistance from the community in identifying the housing and community development needs for the three-county region of Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.

This feedback is being requested as a part of the development of the Horry County HOME Consortium 2023 – 2027 Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solution Grant funding.

Responses will help to inform the funding priorities for the upcoming five-year consolidated planning period.

The survey can be completed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Horry-ConPlan

Horry County HOME Consortium requests that survey submissions be completed by February 28, 2023, in order to be included in the Consolidated Plan draft.

To learn more about the Horry County HOME Consortium, visit the Horry County Community Development website: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/community-development/grants/housing/home/ 

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HC Legislative Delegation Seeks Applicants for Boards and Commissions

The Horry County Legislative Delegation is currently seeking applicants for the following boards/commissions that have vacancies, expired terms, or terms that expire in the near future:

• Horry County Disabilities & Special Needs
• Horry County Board of Social Services
• Horry County Higher Education Commission
• Horry County Veterans’ Affairs Director
• Horry County Voter Registration & Elections Board
• Horry/Georgetown Commission on Technical Education
• One Percent Rural Fire Local Board
• Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority Board
• South Carolina Forestry Commission – Horry County Board
• South Carolina Foster Care Review Board-15B
• South Carolina Foster Care Review Board-15C
• Waccamaw Center for Mental Health Governing Board
• Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, March 3, 2023.

***For those individuals who are interested in serving on the Foster Care Review Board 15B or 15C – the application is available at the same link as below; however, the forms are not available to be completed digitally.

For those individuals who are interested in serving on the other boards/commissions, please note the entire application process has changed and now will be completed digitally.

• Step 1: Constituents can now access the application via the Delegation page on the Horry County website: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/delegation/boards-and-commissions/ On the righthand side of the page, there is a link to the Full Board & Commission application and background check form.
• Step 2: Please allow ample time to complete the application process in one sitting. Once the required application page is completed, constituents will receive an automated email from Horry County. 
• Step 3: Constituents will also receive another email from DocuSign to complete the required background check form. Once the required background check form is completed, constituents will receive two automated emails–the first from DocuSign confirming the completion of the background check form and the second from Horry County confirming the application process has been completed.

For any questions, please contact the Delegation office at 843-915-5130 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or via email at Minko.Danielle@horrycountysc.gov

Additional information about the Delegation is also available on the Horry County website.  

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Road Closures & Construction Updates 

Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.

We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.

For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard. 

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Traffic Pattern Update: Old Reaves Ferry Road & Bear Bluff Road

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10 a.m., the Horry County Public Works and Engineering Departments will convert the intersection of Old Reaves Ferry Road and Bear Bluff Road to an ALL-WAY stop intersection.

New stop signs, warning signs, and stop lines will be added to Old Reaves Ferry Road at this intersection.

After this change is made, all traffic approaching this intersection will be required to stop.

Please adjust routes and routines accordingly, and follow the posted signage. Drivers in the area are urged to slow down, pay attention to all road signs, and drive cautiously to keep crews and motorists safe.

In case you need a reminder, Horry County Police Department provided this recap of procedures for four-way stops:

"The ‘First Car Rule’ says, the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection has the right-of-way.

Or, if you both arrive at the same time, the ‘Same Time Rule’ says the driver on your right at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs has the right-of-way.

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles reminds every driver that, while right-of-way guidance is standardized, no one should assume they automatically have the right-of-way. That would be a recipe for disaster."

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