{ "city": "Horry County", "state": "South Carolina", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-horrycounty/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on updated development impact fees for parks, safety, solid waste", "summary": "The Horry County Council will hold a third reading and public hearing on Ordinance 30-2026 to update development impact fees for parks and recreation, public safety, and solid waste facilities, adopting a capital improvements plan and an impact fee study with a housing affordability analysis. Other major items include a second reading of a development agreement with Pulte Home Company for the Pine Ridge tract to connect Carolina Bays Parkway to Highway 17 Bypass, and the repeal of a Road Maintenance Fee allocation for public transportation.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1952", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1952" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider schematic design for 574-bed detention center expansion", "summary": "The Horry County Council will vote on consent agenda items including zoning amendments for counseling facilities, commercial centers, and several map amendments. Notable actions include a third reading for a joint industrial park with Georgetown County, first readings for development agreements with Star Bluff Properties and Pulte Home, and a public hearing to repeal road maintenance fee allocation to public transit. Resolutions cover detention center design, police and fire funding, and a park donation.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3314", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3314" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Infrastructure & Regulation Sub-Committee", "headline": "Sub-committee to discuss schematic design and funding for Rural Civic Center", "summary": "The Infrastructure & Regulation Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the Rural Civic Center project. They will hear a schematic design presentation from Johnson Consulting and a financial/funding update from County Administrator Barry Spivey. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3310", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3310" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Infrastructure & Regulation Committee", "headline": "County to execute quit‑claim deed releasing spoil easement for Chris Manning Builders", "summary": "The Infrastructure & Regulation Committee will discuss updates on stormwater, parks, historic preservation and short‑term rental regulations. It will consider several resolutions, including Tree Mitigation Funds for Carolina Forest, Council Community Benefit Funds, designating July as Parks and Recreation Month, amending the Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule, and accepting a ~6‑acre park donation in Forestbrook. The committee will also vote on four ordinances, notably authorizing a quit‑claim deed to release a spoil easement on property owned by Chris Manning Builders, LLC.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3307", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3307" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3308", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3308" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers removing road maintenance fee allocation for public transportation", "summary": "Horry County Council will vote on several zoning amendments and the dissolution of the Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District. The body is also considering a repeal of the road maintenance fee allocation for public transportation and the acceptance of roads and drainage for multiple subdivisions.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3301", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3301" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Horry County Council Transportation Committee", "headline": "Horry County Council to consider repealing road maintenance fee allocation for transit", "summary": "The Transportation Committee will discuss updates on beach renourishment, RIDE, and railroad operations. The body is deciding on the acceptance of roads and drainage for several subdivisions into the county maintenance system and a fund transfer for the Aynor Recreation Center Project.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3297", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3297" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing and third reading on FY 2027 budget", "summary": "The Horry County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading on the fiscal year 2027 budget ordinance (Ordinance 28-2026). They will also consider multiple zoning map amendments, lease agreements, and a proposal to dissolve the Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District. Several first-reading zoning changes are on the agenda, including some with staff or planning commission disapproval.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3292", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3292" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider budget ordinance raising revenue for FY 2027", "summary": "The council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 28-2026, which proposes to raise revenue, make appropriations, and adopt the county budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Several zoning map amendment requests will also receive third‑reading consent agenda approval. Additional resolutions address grant authorizations, mutual aid agreements, and community benefit fund allocations.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3289", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3289" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Administration Committee", "headline": "Horry County considers 1% local option sales tax referendum", "summary": "The Administration Committee will discuss a proposed 1% local option sales and use tax and a corresponding county-wide referendum. The body is also deciding on several grant applications, mutual aid agreements for law enforcement, and budget transfers.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3280" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Final vote on PDD zoning, airport leases, $1.2M grant", "summary": "The council will give final consideration to Ordinance 117-2025 amending Planned Development District zoning regulations. The consent agenda includes first readings for airport terminal leases and a $1.2 million DOJ grant for behavioral services. Public hearings on second readings include zoning amendments for amusement uses, overlay zones, and a new ordinance regulating personal electric devices in unincorporated areas. Multiple resolutions authorize grants for the police department, solicitor's office, and a drug prosecutor position.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3270", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3270" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Horry County Council Workshop on SWA Landfill Expansion", "headline": "Horry County Council to discuss SWA Landfill expansion and FY27 budget", "summary": "The Council will hold a workshop featuring presentations on the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Landfill expansion and the FY27 budget. The meeting includes a proposal to approve a revised SWA budget via Resolution R-45-2026.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3269", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3269" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider adopting countywide all-hazards mitigation plan", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will consider adopting the Horry County Multijurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan and several conditional grant authorizations totaling over $1.8 million. Discussion items include the police take-home vehicle policy and a public defender update. The agenda also includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Safe Boating Week, and Emergency Medical Services Week.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3263", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3263" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Infrastructure & Regulation Committee", "headline": "Horry County committee to consider new development impact fees", "summary": "The Infrastructure & Regulation Committee will discuss recognizing a parks official, receive a Code Enforcement department overview, and consider multiple resolutions and ordinances. Key items include funding transfers for a new fire station and recreation center, lease agreements for county-owned spaces, and several zoning ordinance amendments. A major ordinance would authorize the county to impose development impact fees for new development.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3262", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3262" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board to hear 16 variance requests", "summary": "The Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider 16 requests for variances from property setbacks, parking requirements, and separation distances from residential areas. The board will also review a request to reconsider a previous variance denial.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3261", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3261" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Spring Budget Retreat", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3260", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3260" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Administration Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on certifying 1009 US-501 as abandoned building site", "summary": "The Administration Committee will consider resolutions including recognizing Fair Housing Month, authorizing a grant application for a DOJ Housing Assistance Program, transferring funds from terminal contingency to an ARFF vehicle account, and certifying a property at 1009 US-501, Myrtle Beach, as an abandoned building site under state tax incentive law. They will also receive updates on financials, the HC Connect app, and other departmental reports.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3249", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3249" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Horry County Council Transportation Committee", "headline": "Council to accept new subdivision roads and drainage into county maintenance system", "summary": "The Transportation Committee will consider a resolution to add roads and drainage for three subdivisions—Auberon Woods Phase 2, Coastal Farms, and Villas @ Carolina Forest—to the Horry County Maintenance System. The meeting also includes updates on the Coast RTA, the RIDE program, and the Public Works Department, and an ordinance to regulate personal electric devices in unincorporated areas.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3250", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3250" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "County Council Meeting", "headline": "Horry County Council to vote on zoning changes and public safety recognition", "summary": "Horry County Council will consider third readings for several zoning map amendments and a historic property addition, along with first readings for additional zoning changes and ordinance amendments. The council will also recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3245", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3245" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Horry County Council to consider $5 million in general obligation bonds", "summary": "The Council will vote on the issuance of $5 million in bonds and budget amendments to recognize additional revenue and expenditures. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning map amendments and a request to add a historic property to the county register.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3231", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3231" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Horry County Council to consider $5 million bond issuance", "summary": "The Council will discuss the issuance of up to $5 million in general obligation bonds and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The meeting also includes several zoning map amendments and a public hearing for a telecommunications tower.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3226", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3226" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Infrastructure and Regulation Committee", "headline": "Committee to weigh $1.5M TSA checkpoint transfer and camping ban", "summary": "The Infrastructure and Regulation Committee will discuss a beach renourishment update (Arcadian Shores, $4.8M county cost) and a briefing on the Horry County Solid Waste Authority landfill expansion. They will consider a resolution to transfer $1.5 million from Terminal Contingency to the TSA Checkpoint expansion project. Multiple ordinances are on the table, including a prohibition on unauthorized camping on county property and several zoning amendments (amusement uses, overlay zones, landscape standards). Two resolutions honor volunteers and allocate community benefit funds ($1,000 to Socastee High School baseball).", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3225", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3225" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Public Safety Committee to hold public hearing on fireworks prohibited zone", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding a fireworks prohibited zone for the Heather Glen Community Association. The body will also consider several resolutions and receive end-of-year updates from the Sheriff, Coroner, and Solicitors.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3222", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3222" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "Horry County Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $5 million general‑obligation bond issuance", "summary": "The Horry County Council will take several actions, including a third reading of multiple ordinances to amend official zoning maps. It will also hold a first reading of Ordinance 12‑2 026 to authorize the issuance and sale of up to $5,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds. Additional items include a budget amendment, a resolution supporting the I‑73 highway naming, and allocations of Community Benefit Funds.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3216", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3216" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Administration Committee", "headline": "Horry County Administration Committee to consider $5 million bond issuance", "summary": "The Administration Committee will discuss financial updates, audit reviews, and budget amendments. The body is deciding on several resolutions including the issuance of general obligation bonds and the use of virtual meetings for the Library Board of Trustees.", "agenda_url": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3210", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://horrycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3210" } ] }