Horry County Council meeting: awards, multiple zoning approvals and a tied appointment deferred
July 14, 2026 | Horry County, South Carolina
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At its July 14 meeting, Horry County Council opened with recognitions and moved through a lengthy slate of business: an employee recognition for Dorothy Green’s 35 years of service, an award accepted by Deputy Chief Justin Wyatt for the Horry County Police Department’s animal control unit, and adoption of a resolution naming July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Council approved numerous second- and third-reading zoning and development items during the meeting, including ordinances numbered in the 60s and 70s (for example, Ordinances 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70–72 and others). Where packet amendments were presented, council accepted the amendments before voting. The chair repeatedly called voice votes and announced "the ayes have it." Several first readings were also held for later consideration.
A contested appointment to the Solid Waste Authority’s board of directors resulted in a 5-5 tie after tabulation. The clerk reported the tie; the chair and council members took another roll and, with no change in outcome, the council voted to defer the appointment to the next meeting when a full council is expected to be present.
Why it matters: The meeting combined ceremonial items with routine and substantive land-use decisions that collectively shape county services and development. The deferred Solid Waste Authority appointment leaves a board seat open until the council can revisit the vote.
What next: Deferred appointments will return on the next meeting agenda; several items approved at first reading require follow-up steps such as plan amendments or permitting.
Council approved numerous second- and third-reading zoning and development items during the meeting, including ordinances numbered in the 60s and 70s (for example, Ordinances 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70–72 and others). Where packet amendments were presented, council accepted the amendments before voting. The chair repeatedly called voice votes and announced "the ayes have it." Several first readings were also held for later consideration.
A contested appointment to the Solid Waste Authority’s board of directors resulted in a 5-5 tie after tabulation. The clerk reported the tie; the chair and council members took another roll and, with no change in outcome, the council voted to defer the appointment to the next meeting when a full council is expected to be present.
Why it matters: The meeting combined ceremonial items with routine and substantive land-use decisions that collectively shape county services and development. The deferred Solid Waste Authority appointment leaves a board seat open until the council can revisit the vote.
What next: Deferred appointments will return on the next meeting agenda; several items approved at first reading require follow-up steps such as plan amendments or permitting.
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