Weekly Update Jan. 2 - 6, 2023
All Horry County Government offices, except Public Safety operations, will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in observance of the new year.
Normal operations and office hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Stay safe and we will see you again soon. Happy New Year!
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Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
Click here for the agenda.
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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Fireworks Safety for Horry County Animals
The flashing lights and ringing sounds of fireworks can be a source of great stress for many pets. When the booms begin, an animal's instinct is to run far and hide well--they may not know the way home when all is said and done.
Here are some pro tips from Horry County Animal Care Center to keep you and your animals safe this New Year's Eve.
Take these steps to protect your pet as we celebrate the start of 2023:
- Walk pets early in the day
- Secure pets indoors--a fence is not enough
- Turn on the TV or radio to drown out noise
- Close curtains or blinds to reduce flashing lights
- Keep pets busy and distracted with toys or treats
- Update ID tags and microchips with current info
Please don't let New Year's Eve be the night you lose your best friend.
If something unfortunate does happen, the ACC encourages you to call on the community--share a photo and information about your pet on local social media pages, and ask neighbors to keep an eye out. You can also place an item of clothing that smells like your pet's favorite person outside to help lure them home.
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Traffic Pattern Notice: Postal Way
Horry County has established a permanent traffic pattern on Postal Way that will help ease congestion from traffic turning off Carolina Forest Boulevard.
Drivers will no longer turn left from Postal Way onto Renee Drive and will instead be directed onto Carolina Commercial Drive where an upgraded three-way intersection has been established.
These safety features will help address congestion along Postal Way as well as provide a more efficient traffic flow for Renee Drive.
Please note that going around the newly established traffic barriers is a traffic violation.
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New Year, New You? Find a New Hobby with Horry County!
Is your new year's resolution to develop a new skill or pick a new hobby?
Check out what Horry County Parks & Recreation and Horry County Memorial Libraries have to offer!
The County has classes, activities, and gatherings for all ages and interests. Examples include DIY crafting, after-school programs, walking clubs, meditation, GED preparation, team trivia, and yoga.
You can explore the catalog of parks and recreation programs at all locations here.
Similarly, you can view the full collection of upcoming library programs at all locations here.
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Real Property Tax Deadline - Jan. 15, 2023
Real Property tax payments are due by January 15th.
Tax notices were mailed on Oct. 1, 2022, for Real Property taxes, as well as certain taxes for mobile homes, watercraft, outboard motors, documented vessels, aircraft, furniture-fixture-appliance-equipment (FFAE), S.C. Department of Revenue and campers.
Tax payments can be made in-person at any Treasurer's Office location, by mail, or via a phone call. Payments can also be processed online by clicking "Tax Payments & Receipts" on the Online Services page of the Horry County website.
For more information about tax payer services and payment options, visit the Real Property Tax webpage.
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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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