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On April 28, 2020 in County News
At a press briefing this afternoon, Horry County Council Chairman Johnny Gardner announced the formation of a working “Welcome Back” committee to address economic recovery following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.
The Committee will be chaired by Horry County Councilman Orton Bellamy. At this time members include:
Richard Carroll
John Cassidy
Rick Elliott
Johnny Gardner
Wayne Gray
Tyler Servant
Lance Thompson
Members of Horry County staff represented on the committee include Police Chief Joe Hill, Fire Rescue Chief Joseph Tanner, Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety Randy Webster, Assistant County Administrator for Administration Barry Spivey and County Administrator Steve Gosnell. In addition, representatives from each municipality will be invited to attend. Other members may be appointed.
Chairman Gardner said, “Horry County is one of the hardest hit areas in our state economically and we are going to have to work together and take action to ensure our businesses recover and are ready to welcome our residents and visitors. I’m certain that we have the right team in place to tackle this challenge and help us come back stronger than ever.”
The Committee is planning to hold its first meeting in the near-term future and specific details will be provided at horrycounty.org.
On April 24, 2020 in Weekly Update
All meetings will take place virtually and will be broadcast on the Horry County Government website as well as the Government Access Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Click to watch the video remotely.
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 9 a.m.
Click here to view and download the agenda.
Planning Commission Workshop
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 3 p.m.
Click here to view and download the agenda or here for the packet.
The Keep Horry County Beautiful meeting for next week was canceled. Click HERE for a letter from KHCB detailing their ongoing efforts.
Horry County Memorial Library Offers Curbside Service
[Conway, South Carolina, April 24, 2020] – Horry County Memorial Library will begin curbside pickup Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
In order to pick up holds:
Electronic cards (eCards) are available for anyone that currently needs a Library card. An eCard can be gotten by calling any Horry County Library.
Customers are reminded that all due dates have been extended for materials currently checked out and that no fines will be incurred during the time the Library is closed.
One happy Library customer stated that she doesn’t care if everything else remains closed, as long as the Library reopens. We hope to see you all soon!
Horry County Memorial Library Locations and Phone Numbers
· Aynor 843-358-3324
· Bucksport 843-397-1950
· Carolina Forest 843-915-5282
· Conway 843-915-7323
· Green Sea-Floyds 843-392-0994
· Little River 843-915-5284
· Loris 843-756-8101
· North Myrtle Beach 843-915-5281
· Socastee 843-915-5283
· Surfside 843-915-5280
COVID 19 UPDATE
Horry County Government offices remain closed to the public for the week of April 27, 2020, excluding all airports. Limited court functions will continue. In addition, all state offices in County facilities will remain open, as directed by the Governor.
We strongly urge the public to handle business online where possible. We understand that there are crucial transactions that must take place and are not available online. The public is asked to call those departments directly for information and coordination.
Court for Horry County Magistrate Court and Circuit Court is canceled the week of April 27. Jurors should not report to the courthouse next week.
Horry County Central Traffic Court is canceled indefinitely due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s Stay At Home Order. Notices regarding rescheduling will be mailed out when court resumes. The office staff is still available by phone (843-915-5070) for any further information.
The Horry County Emergency phone bank will close at 5 p.m. today and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020.
On April 23, 2020 in County News
The South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office is re-opening the Hurricane Matthew Recovery Program to repair or reconstruct single family homes for low-to-moderate income residents with Hurricane Matthew related damage in Marion or Horry County. Click to complete the online application.
Call 844-410-8560 or visit www.scdr.sc.gov for further assistance and information.
On April 21, 2020 in Emergencies
Conway, South Carolina (April 21, 2020)—Effective immediately, Horry County Government has lifted the outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Horry County. We ask that you continue to follow all Burning Regulations set forth by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. All open burning in Horry County requires you to contact the South Carolina Forestry Commission at 1-800-986-5404, before the burn is started.
We remind our citizens that even when the burning ban is not in place, we ask for their consideration and due diligence when actively involved in open burning. Always remember to lean on the side of safety, and do not burn in windy or dry conditions.
On April 17, 2020 in Closings, Emergencies, Weekly Update
County Council
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 6 p.m.
The April 21st Council Meeting will take place virtually and will be broadcast on the Horry County Government website as well as the Government Access Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative channel 14).
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide public comment via telephone on the items having public hearing. You must sign up in advance to speak on public hearing by noon on Monday, April 20, 2020. You can sign up by calling Pat Hartley in the Council Office at (843) 915-5120, or by email. You can also provide written comments to be provided to each Council member at the same email, hartleyp@horrycounty.org. The Public Input segment that is held at the beginning of each meeting has been suspended. It will be reactivated when the County can again accommodate the public in Council Chambers.
Public Hearings that are scheduled for April 21 include:
1. Second Reading and Public Hearing – Ordinance 16-2020 approving & authorizing the county administrator to sell an approximate 2-acre parcel of undeveloped property located within the Cool Springs Industrial Park. (Favorable, Administration Comm)
2. Second Reading and Public Hearing – Ordinance 17-2020 approving & authorizing the county administrator to sell an approximate 3.65-acre parcel of undeveloped property located within the Cool Springs Industrial Park. (Favorable, Administration Comm)
3. Second Reading and Public Hearing – Ordinance 23-2020 amending the FY 2020 budget ordinance so as to recognize various revenue & expenditure in the waste management recycling fund. (Favorable, Administration Comm)
Board of Architectural Review
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
For the Board of Architectural Review meeting, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide public comment via telephone on the items having public hearing. You must sign up in advance to speak on public hearing items by noon on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. You can sign up by calling Nancy in the Planning & Zoning Office at (843) 915-7893 or by emailing tindalln@horrycounty.org.
Library Board
Thursday, April 23, 2020, 4:30 p.m.
For the Library Board meeting, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide public comment on the items having public hearing. You must sign up in advance to speak on public hearing items by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. You can sign up by calling the Horry County Memorial Library Administration Office at (843) 915-5285.
COVID 19 Update
Horry County Government offices remain closed to the public for the week of April 20, 2020. This excludes all airports. Limited court functions will continue. In addition, all state offices in County facilities will remain open, as directed by the Governor.
Court for Horry County Magistrate Court and Circuit Court is canceled the week of April 20. Jurors should not report to the courthouse next week.
The Horry County Emergency phone bank will close at 5 p.m. today and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020.
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