County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, addressing several community and procurement-related issues. Public input focused heavily on the urgent need for a pedestrian bridge over Highway 544 near the university, highlighting public safety concerns and questioning the status of allocated funding totaling approximately $22 million from federal, state, and local sources. Council members clarified that the bridge project is under state and university jurisdiction, not county control. The council also discussed multiple zoning and rezoning ordinances related to commercial and residential development, including approvals for lease agreements at Myrtle Beach International Airport with Civil Air Patrol and Superior Aircraft. Infrastructure improvements along Highway 90 were addressed, with updates on the design and phased implementation of a multi-year road expansion project aimed at increasing capacity and safety. Additionally, animal control ordinance amendments and funding requests for a mobile veterinary clinic were presented to address overpopulation issues. Several resolutions were passed, including designations for Fire Prevention Week and National Preparedness Month. The meeting concluded with memorial dedications and no executive session was held.