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Horry County returns to OPCON 3 as storm is forecast to stay farther away from the coast

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9/28/2025 8:16:37 AM

CONWAY, S.C. - As of 8 a.m. on September 28, 2025, Horry County has returned to OPCON 3 (Operating Condition Level 3), normal daily operations. The forecast from the National Hurricane Center continues to show Tropical Depression Nine turning out to sea before reaching the South Carolina coast. The greater distance away from the coast indicates lesser impact …

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OPCON 2 press release
UPDATED:
Sat 27 Sep
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Horry County moves to OPCON 2 ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Horry County Fire Rescue groundbreaking ceremony for new Station 6 (Finklea), Sept. 10, 2025. #HCFR
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HCFR breaks ground on new Station 6 (Finklea) location
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Seeking public comment – draft Horry County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan
HCFR resolution, thanking assisting agencies for wildfire help.
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Resolution Passes Thanking Agencies for Assisting on Wildfire Efforts
Admiral Benny Suggs Speaking to Horry County Government Leaders.
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Admiral Benny Suggs Shares Powerful Leadership Lessons with Horry County Government Employees

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2025 Hurricane Season Begins
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Official 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
HCFR BC Nash, reading to children.
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HCFR Battalion Chief Nash Reads at Local Library
A portion of HCFR Recruit Class 53.
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Horry County Fire Rescue Holding Recruit Class 53 Graduation Ceremony
Horry County Lifting Current Burn Ban 5.12.25
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Horry County Lifting Current Burn Ban 5.12.25
HCFR Capt. Canady, recognized at Horry County Council meeting for 30 years of service.
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Horry County Fire Rescue Capt. Canady Recognized for 30 Years of Service
Covington Drive Fire, as of May 1, 2025. #HCFR
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5.1.25 CAROLINA FOREST FIRE UPDATE
Carolina Forest-area wildfire.
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Carolina Forest-Area UPDATE and Smoke Notice
Burn ban in Horry County initiated until further notice.
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Horry County Government Initiates Burn Ban 4.21.25
Officer James Ignaszewski and Kennel Attendant Bri Richardson work to on a dog intake at the HCACC.
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National Animal Care & Control Week: sworn and civilian work hand in hand to help animals in need
Horry County Fire Rescue pulls current burn ban, April, 2, 2025.
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Horry County Lifting Current Burn Ban
Rayna, a red Rhodesian Ridgeback, is available for adoption at the Animal Care Center.
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Help A Heart: Adopt a dog undergoing heartworm treatment from the Animal Care Center
HCFR Wildfire Update.
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Update on Carolina Forest-area Wildfire Response
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Mick Kathman selected as next Horry County Deputy Chief of Police
Burn Ban in effect for unincorporated parts of Horry County
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Horry County Initiates Burn Ban Beginning March 20, 2025 Until Further Notice
Members of the Horry County Police Department & Crisis Intervention Team accept an award on March 18, 2025.
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Horry County Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team receives Outstanding Safety Achievement Award
Annual EOC Activation Training
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Exercise: Working Muscle Memory Into EOC Activations
Horry County Fire Rescue pulls current burn ban, March 11. 2025.
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Horry County Lifts Current Burn Ban - March 11, 2025
Monday, March 10 Carolina Forest-area Wildfire Update
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Monday, March 10 Carolina Forest-area Wildfire Update
Saturday afternoon Carolina Forest area wildfire update
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Saturday afternoon Carolina Forest area wildfire update
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Saturday morning Carolina Forest-area wildfire update
Friday afternoon wildfire update.
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Friday evening wildfire update
Thursday evening HCFR Wildfire Update
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Thursday evening HCFR Wildfire Update
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Midday Thursday HCFR Wildfire Update
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A 'THANK YOU' to assisting fire-rescue agencies!
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Wednesday evening HCFR update regarding Covington Drive Fire
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Wednesday Morning Wildfire Operations Update
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Tuesday Covington Drive Fire Update
Midday Tuesday Covington Drive Fire Update.
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Midday Tuesday Covington Drive Fire Update
Horry County still has a burn ban in place.
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REMINDER: Burn Ban In Place In Horry County
Monday evening update on Carolina Forest-area wildfire
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Monday evening update on Carolina Forest-area wildfire
Overnight visibility issues possible in Carolina Forest area. #HCFR
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Possible Overnight Visibility Issues in Carolina Forest Area
Update on Horry County Parks and Recreation operations and hours at Carolina Forest Recreation Center.
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Update on Carolina Forest Recreation Center Hours/Operations
Monday morning Carolina Forest-area wildfire incident update.
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Monday morning HCFR Carolina Forest-area wildfire updated information
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Extreme low-visibility Monday due to heavy wildfire smoke
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Horry County Fire continues work on 1,200-acre wildfire
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Horry County Initiates Burn Ban Until Further Notice
Pets adopted from the Animal Care Center during February 2025 can receive heartworm treatment for $250.
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Adopt and help a heart at the Animal Care Center
ACC Pet Birthdays
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ACC adoptables temporarily available at multiple locations in Horry County
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Freezin' for a reason: Team Horry supports Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Janice Queen with Deputy Administrator Randy Webster.
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Janice Queen marks 40 years of service with Horry County
A chimney fire incident in Horry County.
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Low temperatures, high fire risk, warns HCFR
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Fire Safety Tips for Being Careful During Cold Weather
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HCPD graduates earn top honors at S.C. Criminal Justice Academy
HCFR Firefighter/Paramedic Forbes with the gentleman she helped to save, Andy Apples, and his wife Patty.
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HCFR's newest ambulance, which went into service Thursday, Dec. 20 at Station 12 (Nixonville/Wampee).
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HCFR Expands EMS Coverage into Nixonville/Wampee Area
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Public Safety departments encourage winter safety
Horry County 911 received four awards at the 2024 South Carolina APCO/NENA Conference.
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Horry County 911 wins four awards at SC APCO/NENA Conference
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Horry County 911, regional partners recognized for ESInet migration
Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week in Horry County
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HCFR emphasizes smoke alarms for Fire Prevention Week 2024
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New HCPD Chief of Police Sworn In
Incoming-Chief Kris Leonhardt pictured with outgoing-Chief Joseph Hill
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Kris Leonhardt selected as next Horry County Chief of Police