The Finance Department is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering all programs related to general accounting functions, invoice audit and certification of funds, cost accounting and payroll functions as well as preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
The FY21 Popular Annual Financial Report.
Review the full report and other County financial statements online here.
Deadline Extended: Applications accepted through April 1, 2022
The Horry County Legislative Delegation is currently seeking applicants for the following boards/commissions that have vacancies, expired terms, or terms that expire in the near future:
Horry County Board of Social Services
Horry County Higher Education Commission
Horry County Transportation Committee
Board of Voter Registration…
Have you been active as an officer in a Horry County precinct for at least 2 years, a member of an HCDP Club or Committee or have been a Democratic candidate for any public office?
Are you at least 18 years of age and a registered voter in Horry County?
Do you wholeheartedly support the principles and…
Photo Caption: Bob Gatty interviews Leesa Danzek on the Lean to the Left podcast.
Leesa Danzek, of Surfside, SC, is a young Millennial who once was an extremely active college Republican in California but became disillusioned with the GOP and now is working with HCDP to help elect Democrats to public office in Horry County.
“With…
In South Carolina, as in many states across the nation there are right-wing sponsored efforts to stop public school teachers from discussing the racist history of our country with their students, and also ban discussion of other social issues, such as sexual orientation and gender identify.
At least six bills are under consideration in South Carolina…
The Executive Committee (EC) acts as the governing body of the Democratic party with the responsibility of ensuring that all legal duties are carried out appropriately.
The Democratic Party of South Carolina (SCDP) has two levels of Executive Committee. The Precinct Executive Committee members form the County level Executive Committee.
Executive Committee Members Terms
HCDP, per requirements…
The Executive Committee (EC) acts as the governing body of the Democratic party with the responsibility of ensuring that all legal duties are carried out appropriately.
2022 HCDP Combined Precinct Reorganization and County Convention – March 19, 2022 at 10AM.
Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) has released an Emergency Declaration Regarding Precinct Reorganization and County Conventions. This declaration describes how counties throughout South Carolina can conduct these two meetings.
The HCDP Executive Committee (EC) approved contactless meetings for both Precinct Reorganization and County Convention for 2022 at the…
When I was in London a few years ago, I was entertained by the sign you see in The Tube (their version of our subways here in the US) saying to “Mind the Gap.” It warns of the danger of mis-stepping into the gap between the train platform and the train.
This could be a…
Abortion rights are now being challenged across the country and in South Carolina, Republicans are intensifying their attack on a woman’s right to choose.
Two devastating bills, S. 907 and S. 988, are quickly moving forward in the state Senate in Columbia. S. 988, would make abortion illegal in South Carolina if Roe v. Wade is…
Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) has released an Emergency Declaration Regarding Precinct Reorganization and County Conventions. This declaration describes how counties throughout South Carolina can conduct these two meetings.
The HCDP officers and State Executive Committee representatives, per the Emergency Declaration, have determined there will only be contactless…
By Mike Hodges
The American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Better plan will help bring back our economy
Rising costs due to the pandemic, and a lack of inflation protection in the Federal Minimum Wage still leaves workers struggling to make ends meet
Congress must protect low wage workers by adding an…
By Dr. Jeremy Holland
Since 2018, a youthful environmental organization known as the Sunrise Movement have been active in protesting for the adoption of a federal policy known as the Green New Deal.
The Green New Deal aims to urgently address the global climate crisis and ensure good-paying jobs for all Americans while rebuilding…
By the HCDP Communications Team
Consumers are hit by inflation and Republicans greet it with joy, blaming Democrats
The COVID recovery and supply chain disruptions are causing inflation
The remedy is effective Federal Reserve policies and the Biden Build Back Better agenda
Inflation is making headlines, and Republicans appear to be reveling in…
By Jeremy Holland
Key Points:
Teachers located in conservative-leaning states have started to come together and participate in mass strike events across the U.S.
These educators are demanding more educational funding, better teacher/staff pay, vital student services, and the right to be treated like professionals in the classroom.
So far, there have been…
By Jeremy Holland
There is a smokescreen of confusion being spread by those who are cynical about the power of democracy, about the power of the people to decide for themselves. We have seen this recently with the preposterous lie perpetuated by many in Republican leadership during the Stop the Steal campaign. It’s as if the…
By John Bitzegaio
Let’s all thank President Biden and the responsible legislators who passed the historic “Build Back Better” infrastructure package. Rep. Tom Rice and Sen. Tim Scott deserve no thanks. They voted “No,” even though this bipartisan bill will substantially benefit South Carolina and is sorely needed.
Rice argued that portions of the funding are destined…
By John Bitzegaio
#RISEUP! Horry County and show your appreciation for our veterans. This area has a long history of military activities, and many veterans live here in retirement from their service. Services provided by governmental and private organizations are plentiful in Horry County and show how much veterans are appreciated.
The office of Veterans Affairs has…
By Dr. Jeremy Holland
The ongoing economic emergency in the state South Carolina is that over 1 million workers make less than a living wage, over 100,000 people are unemployed, and nearly half a million people are without health insurance.
A voice for the 2.1 million poor and low-income people in South Carolina is embodied in a…