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On July 16, 2021 in Weekly Update
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, July 22, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees
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Horry County Legacy Business Recognition: Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
The Horry County Historic Preservation Commission’s Legacy Business Recognition Program will recognize the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union on July 21, 2021, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Myrtle Beach branch located at 1010 21st Avenue North at 1 p.m. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
On April 28, 1958, the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Federal Credit Union (MBAFB), now known as Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, was established to provide needed financial services to the civilian and military personnel serving at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The MBAFB Credit Union was originally a part-time operation with one employee located in a one-room office in the base combat support facility. Over the years, the Credit Union charter was amended and the company expanded and diversified its membership. With the announced closure of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in 1991, the MBAFB Credit Union changed its name to Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union. Join us as we celebrate with this company for its 62-years in business.
The Horry County Legacy Business Recognition Program pays tribute to local businesses that have contributed to the economic heritage of Horry County for more than 50 continuous years.
For more information, contact Lou Conklin, Senior Planner, with Horry County Planning & Zoning at (843) 915-5340.
Horry County To Hold Job Fair
Horry County Government is excited to announce we will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, July 27th from 4-7 p.m. at Carolina Forest Recreation Center.
County employees will be on-site to discuss current and future employment opportunities within their department.
IPads will be available for attendees to apply for jobs on-site. To assist in the application process, attendees are asked to bring paper copies of their resumes. After attendees type in their contact information on the iPad, a photo will be taken of their resume and uploaded into the system.
Partial Road Closure on Industrial Park Road
A portion of Industrial Park Road in Conway, between Harris Shortcut Road and the curved section of Industrial Park Road in front of the Horry County Animal Care Center, will be closed to all traffic except construction traffic. Motorists in the area should use caution, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices.
On July 12, 2021 in County News
The enrollment period for the Horry County CDBG-MIT Buyout Program in the Socastee area begins today.
People in the Socastee target area that have experienced repetitive property loss from flooding are eligible to enroll in this program. The County is now accepting applications and scheduling intake appointments for collection of required documentation. The application can be downloaded at the link below.
Once you complete the enrollment form, staff from the Community Development office will contact you to set up an intake appointment. Please note, if you arrive without an appointment, you may experience a significant wait time.
Those appointments will take place every Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. beginning tomorrow, July 13, 2021 and ending August 24, 2021. Appointments may also be scheduled at the Community Development office, located at 100 Elm Street, Conway.
Enrollment is the first step in the application process for homeowners in the Socastee target area (see the map below) that are interested in the buyout program. Due to the grant requirements of the federally-funded program, and depending on individual circumstances, eligible homeowners should expect the buyout process to take 6 to 12 months. The County is working closely with the South Carolina Office of Resilience to move applicants through the process as quickly as possible.
Whenever a new governmental assistance program is rolled out, there is always a potential for fraud, so please be aware that other groups or individuals may be providing information that is not accurate and may seek to compromise your personal information.
More information is available online at horrycounty.org/resiliencyproject. If you are interested in enrolling in the CDBG-MIT buyout program in Socastee and have questions, please contact the Horry County Office of Community Development at (843) 915-7033 or email resiliencyproject@horrycounty.org.
Who can enroll? Anyone in the Socastee target area (see the map above) that has experienced repetitive property loss from flooding.
What do you need to enroll? The first step is to complete an enrollment form*. Upon receiving a completed enrollment form, County staff will contact individuals to set up appointments to begin the intake process. Please, do not send copies of your personal information or documents via email. You will bring those documents with you for the scheduled intake appointment.
*The enrollment form is not the same as the buyout interest form that interested residents previously submitted.
What is the deadline for enrollment? Wednesday, August 25, 2021
How can I submit my enrollment form? Enrollment forms can be emailed to resiliencyproject@horrycounty.org or mailed to the Horry County Community Development Office located at 100 Elm Street, Conway, South Carolina 29526 attn: Buyout Program. In addition, the Community Development Office will be scheduling appointments at the Socastee Library every Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. beginning July 13, 2021 and ending August 24, 2021. Appointments may also be scheduled at the Community Development office, located at 100 Elm Street, Conway. Appointments are strongly recommended. Without an appointment, you may experience a significant wait time.
Download the CDBG-MIT Buyout Program Enrollment Form
On July 9, 2021 in Weekly Update
Monday, July 12, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 12 p.m.
Parks & Open Space Board
Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 6 p.m.
County Council
Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 3 p.m.
Stormwater Advisory Board
Thursday, July 15, 2021, 3 p.m.
Board of Fee Appeals
Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5 p.m.
Museum Board of Trustees
Click here for the agenda.
On July 6, 2021 in County News, Road Construction & Closures
On July 2, 2021 in Closings, Road Construction & Closures, Weekly Update
Monday, July 5, 2021
All Horry County Government offices, except public safety operations, will close in observance of Independence Day.
Thursday, July 8, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
Note: All branches of the Horry County Memorial Library System will close Saturday, July 3, 2021, in observance of Independence Day.
Carolina Forest Boulevard Widening Project: Night Construction
Construction crews will be working at the Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks intersection starting Tuesday, July 6, 2021, and ending the morning of Friday, July 9, 2021, weather-dependent. Work will start daily at 7 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. Motorists should plan an alternate route, if possible, as there will be delays, flagging operations, lane shifts, and detours as necessary to install the remaining traffic signal components, final asphalt surfacing, concrete island, and pavement markings. Extra caution is urged as the construction area will be very congested with workers and equipment during this timeframe; portable light plants will be strategically placed to aid the visibility of motorists as they navigate the work zone. Motorists are reminded to obey all traffic control devices and use extra patience.
A portion of Industrial Park Road in Conway, between Harris Shortcut Road and the curved section of Industrial Park Road in front of the Horry County Animal Care Center, is closed to all traffic except construction traffic. Motorists in the area should use caution, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices.
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