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OrthoSC Stronger Together Scholarship Program
Enter for a Chance to Win a $1,000 Scholarship At OrthoSC, we are honored to serve the Grand Strand community and love giving back. As a part of our dedication to our community, a video competition is now open to high school seniors and college students for an opportunity to be one of five students to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Topic: How will your future impact the community? Format: 60-90 second video Deadline: Monday, April 27 To learn more about the competition and requirements, please use
?United Way of Horry County Unveils 2025 Community Needs Assessment and Community Game Plan at State of Our Families Even
Horry County, S.C. (March 19, 2026) — United Way of Horry County (UWHC) officially released its 2025 Community Needs Assessment and introduced its new Community Game Plan at the annual State of Our Families event held yesterday, bringing together community leaders, partners, and stakeholders to align around the most urgent needs facing local families. The assessment, informed by thousands of community voices and data points, highlights growing challenges for ALICE households—Asset Limited, Income
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Historical Marker Unveiled to Honor the Legacy of Horry-Georgetown Technical College
[Conway, S.C., January 29, 2026] – Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) leaders, employees, community members, and preservation partners gathered Thursday, January 29, at 9 a.m. on the Conway Campus to unveil an official state historical marker recognizing the College’s enduring legacy and its vital role in the region’s educational and economic development. The historical marker project, which began in 2023, was sponsored by the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission. Horry County Planning
Leadership Conway Class of 2026 Announced
Conway, S.C. – January 28, 2026 - The Conway Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 34th Leadership Conway Class. Leadership Conway is a 10-month program created to provide existing and emerging leaders with opportunities to enhance their civic knowledge and network. Since its inception, the program has helped participants better understand how the community works, build relationships with the area’s current and future leaders, and to focus talents in a way that will best serve the community. The
Caught Green Handed - November 2025
The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Bucksport area resident Sydny Howell as the “Caught Green Handed” recipient for the month of November. “The ‘Caught Green Handed’ recognition is presented monthly to a Horry County resident caught in the act of recycling” stated Esther Murphy, Director of Recycling and Corporate Affairs for the Solid Waste Authority. “It’s the Solid Waste Authority’s way of recognizing and thanking citizens who have made the effort to recycle. Through
