2020 Elections: The race for Horry County Council’s Longs representative is underway
The race for the District 9 seat on Horry County Council has begun.
Former police officer and Horry County native Terry Fowler declared his intention to run for council at a Friday morning news conference. He will challenge incumbent Paul Prince for the Republican nomination.
Fowler, who lost to Prince in 2016 by 200 votes, said he respects his opponent’s lifelong contributions to Horry County but feels the people are ready for a change of leadership.
“I think it’s time for a new direction and vision in District 9,” Fowler said.
District 9 runs from outside North Myrtle Beach through Longs toward Loris. Often in Horry County, partisan elections are essentially decided during the South Carolina Republican Primaries held on June 9.
Fowler wants to focus on improving flood resiliency and public safety response times while prioritizing local roads over constructing I-73.
Prince, who started serving on council in 1983, said he intends to run but is still completing his platform and expects to have a formal candidacy announcement soon. He believes Horry County needs an experienced leader.
“I feel like I’m the most qualified and experienced and knowledgeable,” Prince said.
In total, five seats on county council are up for grabs during the 2020 election season, including Districts 3, 4, 6, 9 and 10.
In District 6, Republican Incumbent Cam Crawford has drawn a party challenger, Jeremy Halpin.
