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On September 10, 2013 in County News
Mosquito Spraying For Thursday, September 12
Conway, South Carolina-Horry County will aerial mosquito spray, weather permitting, in the following areas:
Aerial spraying will be conducted in the evening between 7 p.m. - dusk weather permitting. The chemicals used for mosquito control spraying are approved by the EPA and pose minimal risk to humans or animals. Individuals with asthma or other respiratory illness may wish to stay indoors and close windows and doors during spraying. In addition, homegrown fruits and vegetables should be washed, scrubbed, and/or peeled before eating.
To help keep our honeybee population safe, beekeepers are urged to contact Horry County Mosquito & Spraying to identify the location of their colonies.
In addition, citizens with concerns, complaints, or those requesting spraying in their area can also contact Horry County Mosquito & Spraying at 915-5174.
On September 10, 2013 in Public Safety
Conway, South Carolina-Additional Charges have been filed against a seventeen year old suspect in connection with the incident that occurred at St. James High School yesterday. On September 9, 2013 at approximately 6:20am, Officers with the Horry County Police Department’s South Precinct responded to St. James High School in reference to a fire that occurred at the front entrance of the school. Upon their arrival, they observed fire damage on the brick and frame of the school. They also observed burned remnants of American flags on the ground. Entry was not made into the school by the suspect and the damage was isolated to the front of the school. The School Resource Officer of St. James High School arrived at the school and began to review the videos of the school. Officers observed on the video that approximately 10 minutes prior to the fire being started, the suspect is tying the outside cafeteria door handles on the opposite side of the building together with a rope, as if trying to prevent people from leaving through those doors. This caused concern for law enforcement and the Horry County Bomb Squad was called to the scene as a precaution. The Horry County Bomb Squad did respond to the scene and conducted a sweep of the school. Nothing suspicious was found as a result of the search. Detectives with the Horry County police Department’s Bomb/Arson and Major Crimes Units responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Detectives began receiving information that ultimately resulted in the identity of a suspect. At approximately 1:00pm, members of the Horry County SWAT Team responded to a home on Indigo Creek Blvd. to apprehend the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident. During the fire incident, the suspect was seen on video carrying a pistol and had what appeared to be a machete on his hip. The pistol was later determined to be an air pistol. In addition to yesterday’s incident, the suspect has also been linked to a series of American Flag thefts that occurred in Indigo Creek Subdivision last month.
Arrested: Nicholas Ryan Newell (17 YOA W/M) DOB: 12-21-95. He resides in the Murrells Inlet section of Horry County. He is currently in custody at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Charges: Arson 3rd Degree, Disturbing Schools, Carrying a weapon on School Property, Malicious Damage to Real Property, Petty Larceny
On September 6, 2013 in General, Weekly Update
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On August 30, 2013 in Weekly Update
Click here for Horry County Government Weekly Update for September 2, 2013, through September 6, 2013.
On August 30, 2013 in General
There will be a public meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Development Office to receive further public input regarding 2012-2013 CAPER. Written comments may be addressed to Diana Seydlorsky at the Horry County Community Development Office or may be sent by email to seydlord@horrycounty.org. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. on September 5, 2013.
Copies of the report are available for review at the Horry County Community Development Office, 1515 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC 29526, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from August 22, 2013 through September 6, 2013, 2013. The report is also available from the County’s website.
Horry County will furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with limited English proficiency or disabilities upon 24-hour notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services may contact Diana Seydlorsky, Community Development Director, by telephone at (843) 915-7033 or by writing the Community Development Office at 1515 Fourth Avenue, Conway, South Carolina 29526.
If you have questions, please call the Community Development Office at (843) 915-7033.
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