Daily editionWednesday, October 21st, 2026
Good morning, Socastee.
The 5AM Socastee Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Business
Federal Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled on Sept. 2 that Google must change its ad rules by opening its ad exchange to rival servers (the company has up to a year to comply), but local outlets along the Grand Strand expect no significant revenue boost before 2028.
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Education
Red Ribbon Week will run Oct. 26-30 at Horry County Schools where students take part in drug prevention activities and learn healthy living lessons.
School leaders urge parents and students to talk about peer pressure and make better choices.
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Government
Horry County residents now can get a National Flood Insurance Program policy online using FEMA's new self-service tool on FloodSmart.gov (policies take effect 30 days later).
The option, which serves homeowners, renters and business owners, streamlines the process without needing an agent.
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