Weekly Update Dec. 19 - 23
All Horry County Government offices, except Public Safety operations, will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, through Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, for Christmas.
Normal operations and office hours will resume Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022.
Stay safe and we will see you again soon.
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Upcoming Meetings
Monday, December 19, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Administration Committee
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, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices
Upcoming Road Closure & Detour: Gardner Lacy Road
Weather permitting, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022, through 5 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, the RJ Corman Railroad Company will be closing the section of Gardner Lacy Road that intersects with the railroad tracks.
The detour will reroute traffic from Gardner Lacy Road to Postal Way Road and onto Carolina Forest Boulevard.
This closure will allow RJ Corman crews to repair railroad tracks on Gardner Lacy Road during off-peak travel times.
Drivers, please slow down and move carefully.
Ongoing Road Closures: Postal Way Extension
Weather permitting, intermittent road closures and periodic detours are expected to continue in the area of Postal Way in Carolina Forest.
These closures will continue through the remainder of the Postal Way Extension road construction project beginning at 9 p.m. and reopening at 6 a.m., weather permitting.
The project is a part of the RIDE III Program US Highway 501 Corridor Improvements. The project includes the extension of Postal Way easterly to Waccamaw Pines Drive with the installation of intersection improvements and sidewalks.
We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.
Intermittent closures will continue through the remainder of the Postal Way Extension road construction project.
Ongoing Road Closures & Detours: University Plaza Drive
Work continues and University Plaza Drive remains closed from Waccamaw Medical Park Drive to East Highway 501. This closure is expected to remain through December 31, 2022.
Waccamaw Medical Park Drive will have periodic daytime lane closures during this time.
Visit our website to learn more about the RIDE III program. For status updates on all of our current RIDE III projects, check out the RIDE III online dashboard.
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Disaster Recovery Center Set to Close, FEMA Help Still Available
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center (2254 Carolina Forest Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC 29579) is set to close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, but FEMA help is still available.
FEMA specialists are on hand to help Hurricane Ian disaster survivors update information in your accounts and direct you to federal, state and community programs and assistance. FEMA is also continuing its work with the state and other partners to help South Carolina recover from the storm.
Through December 22, 2022, the Disaster Recovery Center hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; closed Sunday.
Hurricane Ian survivors are encouraged to apply to FEMA for federal assistance before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, or after the center closure. Here are some ways to apply:
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Use the FEMA mobile app
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators speak many languages and lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
- For an accessible video on how to apply, go to youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance related to Hurricane Iais Monday, January 23, 2023.
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Home for the Holidays - Short Term Foster Program
The Horry County Animal Care Center is hoping to place every possible shelter pet in a 'home for the holidays', and they need your help to do it!
In pursuit of that goal, the ACC is hosting two new holiday programs this year.
First, you can adopt a new friend--all adoption fees are waived until 2023.
Second, the ACC is seeking short term fosters to give animals a break from their kennels this Christmas.
Interested fosters can visit the shelter on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, any time between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to pick up an ACC animal to celebrate Christmas with.
The ultimate goal is to give shelter pets some extra love and attention during the giving season--take them home and treat them like one of your own.
Then, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, you can either return your foster to the shelter or, if you've fallen in love with those sweet puppy or kitty eyes, simply switch the foster to a permanent adoption.
Longer-term fosters are also an option for those who may be interested.
Have questions about adopting or fostering? Send the ACC team an email at shelter@horrycountysc.gov or call 843-915-5172.
The Horry County Animal Care Center is located at 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526. You can always preview adoptable and foster-eligible animals on our website.
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Season of Safety - Crime Prevention Tips
As we head into the holiday season, please keep in mind that criminals are increasingly active this time of year.
Here are some holiday security tips to help keep you, your home, and your valuables protected:
- Theft tends to rise in the months of November and December. Make sure you secure your home and vehicles each night.
- Dispose of your gift boxes and packages creatively. Leaving the 70" TV box by the curb on the trash day after Christmas is asking for trouble.
- Remember that your social media posts are not secure. If you post your gifts online, please have your location turned off.
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