New retail plaza coming to S.C. 90 in Conway area. What’s planned for new business
A husband and wife are taking advantage of the continued growth along S.C. 90 with plans to build a retail plaza off the highway near the Hand community.
Christina Audi and her husband, George, are planning to build a 12,000-square-foot plaza that will support eight units on 2 acres of land they own off the highway near Old Reaves Ferry Road.
Audi is currently accepting applications for the units, which she hopes will include food establishments, a nail salon and an ice cream shop.
“I always foresee that it’s an up and coming area, so much residential area,” Audi said about her plans to build the plaza. “I think you’re going to see a lot of growth. It’s just going to boom.”
The couple owns 9 acres. The first two will be retai,l and Audi said it is undetermined what the second phase of the property will become.
Audi’s retail plans fall in line with several other businesses that are being built along the highway between Old Reaves Ferry Road and S.C. 22.
The increase in businesses comes with the rise of home developments in the area. There are 11 significant developments planned adjacent to the highway, with one completed, nine in progress, and one that has not begun, according to Horry County officials.
A Refuel gas station is being built along S.C. 90, near Old State Highway 90, and a new Dunkin’ Donuts will open along the highway in the Longs area across from the Circle K gas station.
There is also a new boat storage facility near S.C. 22.
“People want to travel a little bit less these days,” Audi said, “the locals don’t want to go to tourist spots.”
This story was originally published June 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
