Public Information
Welcome to the Horry County Public Information Department’s web page!
The Public Information Department is dedicated to providing accurate, timely information to our community. We work closely with media outlets locally, regionally and nationally. The office manages a number of social media pages and platforms for the County and serves as an advisor to other departments on communications strategy and outreach. The office manages the Horry County Government Access Channel available on Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14.
We work closely with public safety personnel to provide critical life safety information during times of emergency. We encourage you to use the information provided below to stay informed about ongoing incidents in Horry County.
FOIA Fee Schedule
A FOIA request is not required for public records filed in the Horry County Register of Deeds office. Such records include deeds, mortgages, plats, condo liens, state/federal tax liens, mechanics liens, power of attorney documents, easements, HOA Restrictions/Amendments, etc. The Register of Deeds copy fees are designated and approved by County Council and do not follow the same copy fee schedule as FOIA requests. For such requests or related questions, please contact the Register of Deeds office at 843-915-5430.
Fees for information requested via the Freedom of Information Act are as follows (other fees may apply):
| Cost | Type |
|---|---|
| $0.15 / page | size: 8.5” x 11” |
| $25 / hr | Staff time |
| $25 / file | 911 audio (MP3 format; additional $5 for CD) |
| $15 / video | DVD |
Full payment is required before records will be produced.
Media Resources
The members of the Horry County Public Information Office are committed to providing you with the information you need to tell the stories that matter in our community. Please contact us for information on county services and programs, to arrange interviews with members of Horry County Government staff, or for background information on particular stories.
Review our current media protocols.
Media Orientation Video Series
Media orientation sessions are designed to provide you with an opportunity to learn more from the department leaders in our organization about how to cover topics relevant to their departments. You can review previous sessions below.
Public Information
8am–5pm
Conway, SC 29526
Conway, SC 29526