Have coronavirus questions in Horry County? Here’s who to call
Horry County opened up phone lines to help answer your questions about the coronavirus and it impacts locally.
Residents with questions can call 843-915-5000 to ask a Horry County staff member questions about the coronavirus and how county operations are changing.
Right now, most county facilities, meetings and programs are either closed, postponed or canceled. Horry County Spokesperson Kelly Moore said the phone line is to help people do business with the county remotely. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but those hours may be extended.
If you need to pay your car or other taxes/fees, you can do so online or using the pull through window at the Horry County Treasurer’s office. If you’re having a hard time making payments, Moore said to call the county, and employees will do their best to work with people’s situations.
The State of South Carolina has the authority to stop the collection of car and other state taxes, Moore said. Already the state has extended the time to file your tax returns or make payments through June 1.
“We don’t have the authority to say ‘hey, we’re going to waive this,’” Moore said.
Moore said the Horry County hotline is not the appropriate place to seek medical guidance. If you have questions about the coronavirus itself, call SC DHEC’s care-line at 1-855-472-3432. If you think you might have the coronavirus call the Medical University of South Carolina at 843-792-7000.
Horry County Fire Rescue officials said on their Facebook page several people have shown up at fire stations around the county asking if they could be tested there. HCFR is referring people to the DHEC number listed above for general coronavirus questions and to the MUSC number listed above if you have symptoms.
