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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 13

Horry County's fire chief of nearly 11 years has left

Plus, a $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Myrtle Beach expires Nov. 19.

The 5AM Socastee team1 story15 sources4 min read

Public SafetyTop story

Horry County Fire Rescue's chief of nearly 11 years has left, and the county hasn't said why

Tanner led a department with more than 550 career members

More than 550
career members at Horry County Fire Rescue
150
volunteer members
41
rescue stations across Horry County

Sources: WPDE, WFXB

If you live in Socastee or , this one hits close to home. Chief Joseph Tanner has left the department after nearly 11 years. Deputy Chief Mike Norket is interim chief while the county looks for a permanent replacement.

County officials confirmed Tuesday that Tanner is no longer with the department, and Horry County didn't issue a formal announcement. On Thursday, a county council member called the exit an "administrative decision". WPDE asked for Tanner's resignation letter and was turned down, so it filed a Freedom of Information Act request. That request also covers any documents involving an investigation into Tanner.

$2 millionin state funding announced for a new Socastee and Burgess fire station

Tanner was part of that announcement, WPDE reports.

Source: WPDE

  • Chief since: December 2015
  • Before Horry: 31 years with Georgetown City Fire, 18 as chief
  • Permanent replacement: no hiring timeline announced

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SC-22

The project began with 22 potential routes, and that list has been narrowed to three. One of the options could displace families living off Highway 707. Meanwhile, wetland impacts and flood risk are concerns for residents downstream from the , since the highway is slated to run directly adjacent to the refuge's boundary. WPDEThe State

Powerball

If you bought a Powerball ticket at the 7-Eleven at 1000 79th Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach for the May 23 drawing, check it. It's worth $100,000 and must be claimed at the Columbia Claims Center before 4 p.m. on Thu., Nov. 19. If mailed, the envelope must be postmarked by Nov. 19, and the winning numbers were 4, 16, 41, 48, 66 and PB 26. Myrtle Beach NewsWMBFWBTWWPDE

$100,000Powerball prize that must be claimed by Nov. 19

The ticket matched four white balls plus the red Powerball, and Power Play doubled a $50,000 prize.

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Kings Highway

SCDOT has begun a road improvement project along Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, from 27th Avenue North to 29th Avenue South. It adds concrete medians, high-visibility crosswalks, traffic signal upgrades and sidewalks near Midway Memorial Park. Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures in active construction areas, and construction is expected to finish in fall 2027. WPDEWMBF

Hotels

Plans for four hotels have made headway in the Myrtle Beach area, including a 296-room Margaritaville resort on North Ocean Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin in December 2026 and cost $90 million, with opening slated for the first quarter of 2029. Myrtle Beach Sun News

CCU football

Coastal Carolina coach Ryan Beard said Monday he intends to start redshirt freshman Deuce Bailey against Arkansas State on Saturday. Bailey committed eight turnovers in the past two games, including five in a 21-8 loss to Old Dominion. MyHorryNews.com

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  1. Thurs., Nov. 12Horry County's fire chief is out, and the county won't say why
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  3. Tues., Nov. 10Conway unveils a WWII marker for the Norton twins
  4. Mon., Nov. 9Horry County approves a Wawa, and neighbors roar back
  5. Sun., Nov. 8Rabbit Man, a $21,000 statue, lands in downtown Myrtle Beach
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5AM Socasteeto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

Horry County's fire chief of nearly 11 years has left

Plus, a $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Myrtle Beach expires Nov. 19.

The TLDR

  1. Horry County's fire chief has left; the county hasn't said why
  2. SC-22 extension: 22 routes are down to three
  3. A $100,000 Powerball ticket expires Nov. 19
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