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On October 15, 2021 in County News
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission
Click here for the agenda and here for the packet.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6 p.m.
County Council Meeting
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 3 p.m.
Board of Fee Appeals
Click here for the agenda.
These meetings will also be broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Horry County Planning & Zoning Announcements
Applications are Open for the Third Annual Citizens Planning Academy
Registration is now open for the popular Citizen Planning Academy Program.
The Academy covers topics like development trends, capital improvements planning, and how to be an engaged and informed participant in the County’s planning processes.
This year, the Academy will be a virtual program with a series of interactive virtual sessions beginning in November 2021 and concluding in February 2022. Everyone that completes the program receives a certificate.
Use the link below to learn more and apply online today. Applications are open through October 24, 2021.
Apply for Planning Academy
Community Drop In: Proposed Rezoning Request at Wizard Golf Course
A community drop in is scheduled on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 regarding a proposed rezoning request to redevelop The Wizard Golf Course. The drop in style meeting will be held at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center from 4-6 p.m. Interested members of the public will be able to discuss the redevelopment plan with the project agent, Felix Pitts of G3 Engineering.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Carolina Forest Recreation Center
Project Agent: Felix Pitts of G3 Engineering
Community Drop In: Proposed Little River Historic District
A community drop in is scheduled on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 regarding the proposed creation of a historic district in Little River. Community members are encouraged to stop by to learn more about the district as well as the benefits of preserving properties that are 50 years old or older.
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: C.B. Berry Community Center
Registration Open for Ghost of the Coast 5K and Trunk or Treat
Join us Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Carolina Forest Recreation Center for the Ghost of the Coast 5K and Trunk or Treat. Costumes are encouraged and you can bring the whole family, including your pets!
Trunk or Treat will be held at the soccer fields behind the recreation center from 2-4 p.m. and the Ghost of the Coast race will begin at 4 p.m. To register for the race, visit Ghost of the Coast Fun Run (runsignup.com). (You do not need to be signed up for the race in order to attend the Trunk or Treat).
Feedback: Horry County Flood Resilience Plan
In an effort to gauge the needs and desires of the community as the Flooding Subcommittee and County Council prepare to review the Horry County Flood Resiliency Plan, Horry County is accepting comments on the plan via email at resiliencyproject@horrycounty.org.
Feedback will be accepted through October 22, 2021. After that time, the feedback will be collected and presented for review by the Flooding Subcommittee.
Public feedback has been a critical component of the development of this plan and we want to make sure our community continues to be engaged and informed throughout the remainder of the process.
Community members can review the proposed Horry County Flood Resiliency Plan in its current form on the Horry County website.
Review the Draft Plan
Upcoming Road Closures & Construction Updates
Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices.
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.
County Operations Update
County Offices Implement COVID-19 Precautions
Due to the continued rise of COVID-19 cases, Horry County Government has instituted protocols to help in the safety and wellness of our staff and visitors. Safety measures will include:
Horry County encourages individuals to continue to do business online and over the phone with county departments where possible. Horry County asks for patience if wait times exist.
Anyone planning to visit to the Horry County Government and Justice Center should be prepared to check in with staff located in the atrium of the facility. Visitors may be asked to wait in the atrium or outside the facility depending on the capacity of the facility.
Please avoid visiting Horry County facilities if you are not feeling well.
On October 1, 2021 in County News
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 3 p.m.
Administration Committee
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 4 p.m.
Horry County Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee
Members of the public who are unable to attend the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee meeting may submit comments in writing to countycouncil@horrycounty.org. Further information can be obtained from the Clerk to Council at (843) 915-5120.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
Friday, October 8, 2021, 10 a.m.
I&R Subcommittee on Flooding
Officer Jacob Hancher Memorial Highway Dedication
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 11 a.m.
This Sunday, October 3, 2021 beginning at 11 a.m., Horry County officials will hold a ceremony to dedicate a portion of River Oaks Drive in honor of Officer Jacob Hancher, an officer with Myrtle Beach Police Department that was killed in the line of duty on October 3, 2020. Hancher also served as a volunteer member of Horry County Fire Rescue.
At their meeting on September 21, 2021, County Council passed Resolution R-113-2021 recognizing Officer Hancher for his dedication and commitment to public service within the community and for making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Horry County. Further, the Resolution designated that a portion of River Oaks Drive be renamed as the Officer Jacob Hancher Memorial Highway in memory of his commitment, dedication, service, and devotion to others.
Sunday's Ceremony will be held at the entrance to Waterway Palms Plantation, located at the intersection of River Oaks Drive and Waterway Palms Boulevard.
In an effort to gauge the needs and desires of the community as the Flooding Subcommittee and County Council prepare to review the Horry County Flood Resiliency Plan, Horry County is accepting comments on the plan via email at resiliencyplan@horrycounty.org.
Reminder: Impact Fees in Effect beginning Monday, October 11, 2021
Horry County Council enacted Ordinance 35-2020 regarding the implementation of an Impact Fee in Horry County. Horry County will begin collecting these fees effective Monday, October 11, 2021.
Anyone with an approved building permit must pick it up the week of October 4, 2021 in order to avoid the impact fee. Beginning October 11, anyone that picks up a building permit will be assessed the appropriate impact fee. These impact fees apply to building permits in the unincorporated areas of the County.
On September 24, 2021 in County News
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 11:30 a.m.
Keep Horry County Beautiful Committee Training (Virtual)
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 2 p.m.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 3 p.m.
Planning Commission Workshop (Virtual)
Horry County Legacy Business Recognition: Horry Electric Cooperative
The Horry County Historic Preservation Commission’s Legacy Business Recognition Program will recognize Horry Electric Cooperative with a ceremony on October 1, 2021 at 10 a.m.
On April 25, 1940, 627 charter members met with the goal of bringing electricity to rural communities. The electrical system was energized on January 7, 1941. Today, Horry Electric Cooperative, a non-profit member-owned organization, has become the second largest electric cooperative in South Carolina in terms of meters. The co-op serves 71,553 members with 86,365 meters in their system and has 5,543 miles of line across Horry County.
A nine-member board of trustees, elected from and by their fellow members, governs the activities of the co-op. The Board of Trustees appoints the CEO. Daniel B. Shelley, III was named Executive Vice President and CEO in 2019. Shelley’s grandfather, W. Hal King, was one of the co-op’s founding 627 charter members. King also served on the first board of trustees.
The Cooperative engages with the members and communities it serves. An example of these efforts is the co-op’s Member Economic Participation principle. Horry Electric members have received more than $71 million in capital credit distributions since the cooperative was organized. Members of Horry Electric have a share in the earnings of the cooperative. The rates paid for electricity are set to bring in enough money to pay operating costs, make payments on loans and provide required equity. Revenues in excess of the cost of doing business are returned to members as patronage capital in the form of an electric bill credit or check.
The 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. The ceremony will take place at Horry Electric Cooperative located at 2774 Cultra Road in Conway.
For more information, contact Lou Conklin, Senior Planner with Horry County Planning & Zoning at 843-915-5340.
On September 17, 2021 in County News
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 3 p.m.
Stormwater Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 10 a.m.
Forfeited Land Commission
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
These meetings will also be broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Keep Horry County Beautiful Committee Seeking Board Members
Keep Horry County Beautiful Committee is seeking two dedicated citizens of Horry County to serve as members of its Board of Directors. KHCB assists community groups with litter cleanup events and provides recommendations for beautification projects throughout the County. Keep Horry County Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep South Carolina Beautiful. The committee was established through a resolution of Horry County Council to become an official committee of the Parks & Open Space Board. Board meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 AM at the Horry County Government & Justice Building.
This month, in lieu of their regular monthly meeting, Board members will meet virtually with a member of Keep South Carolina Beautiful to receive training on the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. This virtual workshop is scheduled for 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of this Board, please register with Nancy Tindall at 843-915-7893 or by emailing tindalln@horrycounty.org no later than 5 PM on Monday, September 27.
On September 10, 2021 in County News
Monday, September 13, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 9 a.m.
Public Safety Committee
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 2 p.m.
Infrastructure & Regulation Committee
Parks and Recreation Announces Loris Bog-Off 5K
The Horry County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the addition of a brand-new event to the Race Series—the Loris Bog-Off 5K, happening on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 8 a.m. This event is presented in partnership with the Loris Chamber of Commerce.
This 5K race course will take place around Loris High School and will be one of the events happening during the Loris Bog-Off Festival. This event is designed for the whole family to participate, even pets!
Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Loris/LorisBogOff5k.
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