County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council meeting held on September 15, 2026, included public input on various community concerns such as animal welfare, road infrastructure related to the SC22 extension, and the impact of data centers on local resources. The council approved several motions including the amendment of zoning maps to rezone a parcel from residential to convenience and auto-related services, despite staff disapproval and community opposition. A significant procurement-related action was the approval of ordinance 82-2026, which involved amending an agreement for the development of a joint industrial and business park by adding several parcels of land, indicating ongoing capital improvement and industrial development projects. The council also passed a resolution supporting suicide prevention awareness and recognized long-serving county employees. Public concerns were raised about infrastructure capacity, traffic impacts, and environmental considerations related to industrial corridor designations, which may influence future procurement and development planning.