Weekly Update Feb. 13 - 17, 2023
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, February 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Infrastructure & Regulation Committee
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
Horry County Council Special Meeting
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Public Safety Committee
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Thursday, February 16, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
RIDE IV Advisory Committee
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(Note: The Board of Fee Appeals meeting previously scheduled for the week has been canceled. Stay tuned for further details in the coming weeks.)
The meetings of County Council, Council Committees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission are also broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14
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Temporary Office Closure
Horry County Voters Registration & Elections Office will be closed from Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, through Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, as staff members attend training. Please plan accordingly.
The Voters Registration & Elections Office will reopen following the weekend, on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.
No other County facilities will be impacted by this temporary closure.
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Applications Still Being Accepted for Non-Profit Organization Grants
Horry County is still accepting applications from non-profit organizations for eligible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) projects for the 2023 funding cycle. A total of approximately $150,000 in CDBG and $175,000 in ESG funding will be made available for eligible projects.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to improve local communities by providing decent housing, improved infrastructure, public facilities and services, and improved economic opportunities. Applications for public service projects must primarily serve low to moderate-income persons. Questions may be directed to Griffin.Jennifer@horrycountysc.gov.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds are provided by HUD to assist projects that benefit homeless persons and individuals at risk of homelessness. Qualifying non-profit organizations may apply for funding for eligible projects through ESG. Questions may be directed to: Wiestner.Carol@horrycountysc.gov
Applications are due on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. and are available for download on the Horry County Community Development website at: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/community-development/public-notices/
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U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance Still Available
For businesses and individuals who experienced losses due to Hurricane Ian, Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans are available. The graphic above, provided by SBA, is a brief recap of available offerings.
To learn more, visit the SBA website: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/
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Sheriff's Office Hosts Annual 287(g) Program Steering Committee Meeting
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office 287(g) Program in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will conduct its annual Steering Committee Meeting on February 23, 2023.
The 287(g) program allows state and local law enforcement to enter into a partnership with ICE in order to receive delegated authority for immigration enforcement within their jurisdictions. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center (4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526).
The meeting will start at 11 a.m. on February 23, 2023.
If you wish to attend, please contact Brennan Cavanagh at cavanagh.brennan@horrycountysc.gov with any questions that you would like answered at the meeting.
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Road Closures & Construction Updates
Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution.
We urge drivers in the area to slow down, pay attention to all road signs and traffic control devices, and drive cautiously to keep our crews safe.
For status updates on all of our current RIDE III program projects, visit our online dashboard.
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