Horry County Government

10/22/2026

FUTURE IN FOCUS – FALL 2026 EDITION AVAILABLE 📰

The latest edition of Horry County’s quarterly Infrastructure & Regulation newsletter is available.

In this visual extension of Future in Focus, RIDE’s Deputy Director John Kristensen provides details on the vision for the Garden City Streetscape Project.

The improvements along the Atlantic Avenue and Waccamaw Drive corridor are designed to enhance safety, strengthen resiliency and upgrade infrastructure within the coastal Horry County community.

🔗Visit the link in comments to view the full newsletter where we’ve shared additional updates on current and future projects.

📨 The comments section also includes a direct link to the newsletter subscription page so you can have future newsletters delivered right to your inbox.

10/21/2026

WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY 🗳️

Before the first ballot is cast in any election, voting machines undergo a detailed setup process to ensure they’re ready to record your vote.

With Early Voting underway and Election Day less than two weeks away, we’re taking you behind the scenes at Horry County’s Voter Registration and Elections Office for a closer look at the preparation that goes into every election.

As our elections team works to get everything ready, here are a few important reminders for voters:

🇺🇸Early Voting: Open through Saturday, Oct. 31, and closed Sunday. Early Voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at designated early voting centers.

🇺🇸Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Have questions about the election process? Visit scVOTES.gov for helpful voter information and resources.

10/20/2026

Please see the update from Horry County Treasurer's Office regarding scam calls soliciting property tax payments.

10/20/2026

PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY METRICS 🚜

Keeping our roadways safe, clean and well-maintained takes teamwork and plenty of hard work.

Here’s a look at how Horry County Public Works crews made a difference in our community this September:

- 146 Potholes repaired on roads maintained by Horry County
- Approximately 49 miles cleaned by the street sweeper
- 49 Roadway signs repaired or replaced
- 1,357 Bags of trash collected from Horry County’s roadways
- 173 Bags of recycling collected from roadways

Thanks to our dedicated crew for serving our residents The Horry Way.

📱If you need to report an issue on one of our roadways, give the Horry County Road & Drainage Hotline a call at 843-381-8000.

10/19/2026

Welcome to the County 👋

Please join us in welcoming these fine folks to our work family!

They will be joining several departments including Horry County Police Department, Horry County 911, Horry County Fire Rescue, Horry County Parks and Recreation, Horry County Animal Care Center, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office, Fleet, Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning and Assessor.

We look forward to the great work they will do in service to our community. Welcome aboard!

10/19/2026

MARSH TO TABLE TO MARSH AGAIN 🦪

The life cycle of an oyster shell can offer lasting environmental benefits when placed back into the water it originated from. That’s the foundation of the Horry County Stormwater Shell Recycling Program.

The initiative, which is in its pilot phase, got started in July. The main goal is to partner with local restaurants to capture oyster shells before they become trash. The shell is then collected by Horry County Stormwater and stored until they can be used for conservation efforts including the assembly of manufactured wire reefs (MWRs).

Watershed Planner Brent Carey explains how this program is designed to fit seamlessly into restaurants’ existing workflows.

🔗Restaurants looking to participate in the Shell Recycling Program are encouraged to complete an interest form. Find the link in the comments below.

10/19/2026

EARLY VOTING CENTERS ARE OPEN 🗳

When are you voting in the Statewide General Election? With the Early Voting period now underway, you have several options.

The Early Voting period runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please remember, all centers are closed on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Horry County residents can vote at any of the seven locations listed below during the Early Voting period. Before heading out, take a moment to review the locations, as your Early Voting site may be different from the Election Day polling place you’ve used in previous elections.

- Aynor Town Hall: 600 Main St., Aynor, SC 29511

- Carolina Forest Recreation Center: 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

- Loris Public Safety Center: 3909 Walnut St., Loris, SC 29569

- North Strand Recreation Center: 120 Highway 57 S, Little River, SC 29566

- South Strand Recreation Center: 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

- County Voter Registration and Elections Office: 1515 4th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

- 21st Ave County Complex: 1201 21st Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

🪪Remember, photo identification is required.

If you need assistance voting, use the designated curbside voting area. An election worker will bring a voting machine to your vehicle so you can cast your ballot.

If you’d prefer to cast your vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, you can find your polling location, as well as other voter resources, at the link in the comments below.

10/16/2026

The community is invited to participate in the next phase of planning for the SC-22 Extension project.

To learn more, view the post shared below by our partners at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to a series of public scoping meetings for the proposed South Carolina Highway 22 Extension (SC-22 Extension) in Horry County, South Carolina.

The purpose of these meetings is to inform the public of the project’s Reasonable Alternatives and proposed additional analysis planned to be prepared as part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, while also providing an opportunity for the public to share feedback and help inform the ongoing evaluation.

For your convenience, multiple meeting dates and locations, as well as pre-recorded presentations, will be available. All participants, regardless of the meeting they choose to attend, will receive the same information on the proposed project.

All written comments received in-person or online during the November 3, 2026, to December 4, 2026, comment period will be given equal consideration.

Please visit the SC-22 Extension website at SC-22Extension.com

10/16/2026

A MILESTONE FOR HORRY COUNTY SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY

Earlier today, Horry County Council members, state lawmakers, local officials and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of Horry County’s new Central Coast Complex.

Located in Carolina Forest, the 43,000-square-foot facility brings county services closer to residents and serves as the permanent home of the Horry County Police Dept. ’s Fifth Precinct. The new location provides a dedicated police presence in the Carolina Forest area, reinforcing the county’s commitment to public safety and accessible government services.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone! We look forward to the Central Coast Complex serving our community for generations to come.

10/16/2026

A LOOK INSIDE HORRY COUNTY'S NEWEST FACILITY

Horry County's Central Coast Complex is bringing a variety of county services to the Carolina Forest area.

The new complex can be found at 332 Hinson Drive, near International Drive and SC Highway 31. It aims to improve the resident experience by connecting you with services in a more accessible location.

The complex began welcoming residents earlier this month. Today, Horry County Council members and local officials will gather at 9:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this milestone.