Alleged Horry County Police misconduct, drought conditions: Top Sun News stories
A lawsuit alleging corruption inside the Horry County Police Department, much-needed rain heading to a drought-stricken region and a regional push to protect South Carolina’s salt marshes.
Here’s a quick look at the day’s top stories in The Sun News on April 30, 2026, from the Myrtle Beach area.
• Lawsuit alleges ‘deeply entrenched’ misconduct at HCPD: Former Capt. Danny Furr, a 27-year veteran, is suing Horry County, Police Chief Kris Leonhardt and others, alleging he was forced to retire after reporting corruption and retaliation. The county and named defendants declined to comment on the pending litigation.
• ‘Very welcomed’ weekend rain expected, but drought will persist: After the driest March on record in 132 years, Horry County is expected to get 1 to 1.5 inches of rain over the next week. National Weather Service hydrologist Rick Neuherz said the rain won’t be enough to end the extreme drought, which would require more than 9 inches over the next month.
• Plans unveiled to preserve threatened SC salt marshes: South Carolina has released a roadmap to help protect its nearly 350,000 acres of salt marsh as part of a regional initiative spanning North Carolina to Florida. The plan includes expanding living shorelines, reusing dredged material and removing barriers to marsh migration as sea levels rise.
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