Horry County Government

06/26/2026

BEACH WHEELCHAIR SERVICE TESTIMONIAL 🤝

Horry County’s beach wheelchair service is a free resource that helps individuals with mobility challenges experience and enjoy our coastline.

For many, it provides an opportunity to do something they may not otherwise be able to do.

Harmony is one of the many people impacted by this Beach Services initiative. During a recent visit to Horry County, she shared this video with our Beach Services Supervisor, David Brison, and gave us permission to pass along her experience.

Horry County is proud to serve both our residents and visitors by helping make our beaches more accessible for everyone.

06/24/2026

WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY 🔎

As we continue recognizing National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, we’re taking a look at how Horry County Mosquito Control tracks mosquito activity year-round through trapping.

Mosquito trapping helps our team gather important information about the local mosquito population, including the potential presence of disease-carrying mosquitoes, also known as vectors.

There are seven trap locations strategically placed throughout Horry County. Each weekday, mosquito technicians set and retrieve the traps, then count and preserve the collected insects. The mosquitoes are sent to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) for species identification and disease testing.

The data collected helps determine the most effective response, whether that’s truck-mounted spraying, aerial spraying, or larviciding, allowing our team to quickly address potential issues and better protect our community.

06/23/2026

MOSQUITO CONTROL BY THE NUMBERS 🦟

Horry County Mosquito Control’s main mission is to reduce mosquito populations and protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses.

During the spring and summer months, the busiest period for mosquitoes, crews cover a 700,000-acre service area, targeting locations with elevated activity.

Here’s a breakdown of the work already completed so far this mosquito season:

✅ 1,298 Miles sprayed by truck year to date

✅ 1,688 Acres of public parks/facilities fogged year to date

✅ 341 Resident service requests answered

✅ 447 Work orders completed

✅ 16,000 Larvicide tablets distributed

✅ 4,562 Mosquitoes trapped & sent to South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) for testing

From neighborhood spray routes to public spaces, this team covers a lot of ground to help make Horry County more comfortable for residents and visitors.

06/23/2026

STATEWIDE PRIMARY RUNOFF 🗳️

The Statewide Primary Runoff is today - Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

All eligible voters are encouraged to participate in the political process by exercising their right to vote.

To find your polling location, review a sample ballot, and access other election resources, visit: https://scvotes.gov/

For additional information about elections in Horry County, including opportunities to serve as a poll manager (election worker) in future elections, contact Horry County Voters Registration and Elections at 843-915-5440.

06/22/2026

MEET OUR MOSQUITO CONTROL TEAM 🦟

Horry County Mosquito Control may not bring a full house, but this small team delivers countywide results year-round.

As we recognize National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, we're highlighting the many ways this team works to reduce mosquito populations across Horry County:

🔍Surveillance Traps – Year-round effort to gather information about local mosquito population

💧Larviciding Applications – Dissolvable tablets used to prevent larvae from maturing

🛻Truck-Mounted Fogging – Targets mosquito populations in neighborhoods & public spaces

✈️Aerial Spraying – Mitigates the mosquito population in areas experiencing high levels of activity

While spraying is a reactive tool used when mosquito activity increases, many of the team's efforts focus on prevention before mosquitoes become a problem.

Mosquito Control techs also respond to service requests submitted by residents who have mosquito concerns around their home.

To submit a request, visit the link in the comments below.

06/18/2026

📣PUBLIC INPUT MEETING📣

A public input meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Join us to review the proposed Industrial Corridor Land Use Addition to the Horry County Comprehensive Plan. This plan can impact where there is future growth, development, land use, transportation, and economic activity throughout our community.

Whether you're a homeowner, property owner, business owner, or simply concerned about the future of Horry County, now is the time to review the proposal and make your voice heard.

Let us know where industry, business parks and warehouses should be located, and where they should be excluded.

Written comments may be submitted by email to:
[email protected]
Please use the subject line:
"Industrial Corridors"
The 30-day public comment period is open now and closes on July 2, 2026.

Thank you for participating in the planning process and helping shape the future growth and development of Horry County.

06/18/2026

ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED 🗳️

Serve your community, earn extra cash, and make a difference!

Horry County Voters Registration and Elections is seeking Lead Poll Managers and election workers ahead of the Statewide Primary Runoff on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

All prospective election workers will be compensated.

If you are interested in serving, contact Horry County Voters Registration and Elections at 843-915-5440.

06/18/2026

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE ✅

Horry County Code Enforcement plays a vital role in ensuring commercial and residential construction projects throughout our community meet safety and building standards.

Today, we're proud to recognize Chris Jenkins for earning his Commercial Combination Inspector Certification!

This achievement places Chris among a select group of inspectors within the department qualified to work on both residential and commercial projects, expanding the team's ability to serve Horry County residents and businesses.

Congratulations, Chris, and thank you for your dedication to our community!

06/17/2026

WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY 🔎

It's time to ride along with another member of for the next edition of What We Do Wednesday.

This week, we're talking tech with a close look at Horry County Public Works' pipe inspection camera truck.

As an Engineering Technician, Blake Cooper performs pipe inspections for road construction projects, including RIDE, and for the general maintenance of Horry County's roadways.

Come along with us as he inspects the new infrastructure installed beneath Bedford Road in the Nichols area, which is part of RIDE 3's Dirt Road Paving projects.

06/17/2026

EARLY VOTING BEGINS 🗳️

A reminder early voting for the Statewide Primary Runoffs begins today (6/17/26) and will continue through tomorrow (6/18/26).

There are seven early voting locations in Horry County, all open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

STATEWIDE PRIMARY RUNOFFS 🗳️

The Statewide Primary Runoffs will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please note: Only voters who cast a ballot in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026, or who did not vote in the primary election, are eligible to vote in the June 23, 2026, runoff election.

This means if you placed a Democratic ballot in the primary on June 9, 2026, you are not eligible to participate in the runoff election on June 23, 2026.

There are four runoff elections:

✅ Republican nomination for Governor
✅ Attorney General
✅ Agriculture Commissioner
✅ Horry County Board of Education District 10

Only voters residing in District 10 will be eligible to vote in the Horry County Board of Education District 10 runoff race. Early voting for the Statewide Primary Runoffs will be held June 17-18, 2026.

Horry County early voting locations, open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., include:

✅ Aynor Town Hall: 600 S. Main St., Aynor, SC 29511
✅ Carolina Forest Recreation Center: 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
✅ HGTC Business Center: 950 Crabtree Ln. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
✅ Loris Public Safety Building: 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
✅ Voters Registration and Elections: 1515 4th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

To learn more about elections in Horry County, contact Horry County Voters Registration & Elections at 843-915-5440.