About Us Statistics Location Nearby Metro Cities Distance in Miles Columbia, SC 130 Greenville, SC 228 Charlotte, NC 160 Raleigh, NC 156 Population (2013 Census) City 19,300 County* 289,650 *Horry County is the 2nd fastest growing county in the United States. Climate Annual mean temperature 64.3F Monthly mean Temperature January 57F July 91F Annual mean precipitation 52.04” Prevailing Winds North Labor Analysis (2000) County labor force 102,000 Unemployment Rate 5.50% Right to Work Law Yes Communications Major Daily & Weekly Newspapers The Horry Independent 843-248-6671 The Sun News 843-626-8555 The Carolina Forest Chronicle 843-248-6671 Cable Television HTC Communications 843-365-2151 Time Warner Cable 843-913-7940 Television Stations WBTW-TV13 317-1313 or 293-1301 WPDE-TV15 843-234-9733 WMBF News 843-839-9623 Government City of Conway Mayor and City Council 843-248-1760 Horry County Administrator and County Council 843-915-5020