C h a n g e  o f  A d d r e s s USPS Online Address Change     C o u n t y Horry       A r e a   C o d e 803     G e o g r a p h y Myrtle Beach is located on the coast in the northeastern section of the state, about 25 miles south of the North Carolina boundary. The city is located in the center of the 60-mile long coastal beach known as the Grand Strand. Surrounding terrain is level with an average elevation of 30 feet above sea level. Major topographical areas include the Waccamaw River and the Atlantic Ocean.     C l i m a t e Subtropical. Average temperatures range from 38°F to 89°F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 53 inches of rainfall. Average relative humidity is 57%.     P o p u l a t i o n City: 24,848 County: 144,053     G o v e r n m e n t City - City Manager/Council/Mayor County - Council Chairman/Councilmen County Seat - Conway Information about city and county government policies and procedures can be obtained from: Myrtle Beach City Hall 937 Broadway Myrtle Beach 29578 918-1000 Horry County Administrative Office 103 Elm Street Conway 29528 626-1203     T a x e s Property tax rates may fluctuate yearly and vary according to location of residence. For information contact the County Assessor's Office, phone 626-1361.     L i c e n s e s State auto and driver licenses may be obtained from: South Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Motor Vehicles 1200 21st Avenue, North Myrtle Beach 29577 448-9957 800-442-1368     E c o n o m y   &   E m p l o y m e n t The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, construction, forestry, tourism, the military, mining and government employment, and the wholesale, retail and service industries. Major industrial products include electronic components, hydraulic cranes and brass finishings. For current information about employment opportunities in the area, contact: South Carolina Employment Security Commission 201 Laurel Street Conway 29526 248-4289 South Carolina Employment Office - Myrtle Beach 1100 Legion Street Myrtle Beach 29577 448-1677     H o u s i n g Because the availability and cost of homes and apartments change constantly. It is advisable to check the classified columns of the local newspaper, particularly the Sunday editions, for current information. Or, contact the following for assistance and/or names of realtors: Greater Horry County Association of Realtors 604 27th Avenue, North Myrtle Beach 29577 626-3638 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 1200 North Oak Myrtle Beach 29578 626-7444     U t i l i t i e s Water Myrtle Beach City Hall 937 Broadway Myrtle Beach 29577 918-1000 Gas South Carolina Electric & Gas 4061 Highway 501 West Myrtle Beach 29577 236-6413 Refuse Myrtle Beach City Hall 918-1000 Electric Santee Cooper 1703 Oak Street Myrtle Beach 29577 448-2411 Cable CVI - Cablevision Industries 9261 Highway 707 Myrtle Beach 29575 650-7450 Time Warner Cable 1901 Oak Myrtle Beach 29577 248-4866 Phone GTE South 800-483-10001 Certain areas adjacent to Grand Strand including the South Strand area are served by Horry Telephone Cooperative, phone 365-2151.     E d u c a t i o n Elementary and secondary public school information may be obtained from: Horry County School District 1605 9th Avenue Conway 29528 248-2206 Colleges and Universities/Public Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina College located in Conway, approximately 15 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach.     B a n k s The community has 11 banks, two savings and loan associations and one credit union. In order to transfer credit information ask your present banker for assistance, or contact: Credit Bureau of Myrtle Beach 406-A Main Street Conway 29526 248-6482 New checking accounts may take ten working days to open. Grocery stores will not cash out-of-town checks. New residents may need traveler's checks, cash and/or credit cards.     P l a c e s   o f   W o r s h i p The community has three synagogues and more than 50 churches of various denominations. Information concerning them may be obtained from: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 1200 North Oak Myrtle Beach 29578 626-7444     N e w s p a p e r s The local daily newspaper is the Sun News (mornings and Sunday). For home delivery service, contact: Sun News 914 Frontage Road, East Myrtle Beach 29577 626-0260     L i b r a r y Horry County Library 799 2nd Avenue, North North Myrtle Beach 29582 249-4164     M e d i c a l   C a r e Grand Strand General Hospital 809 82nd Parkway Myrtle Beach 29572 (843) 692-1000 For Medicare information, contact: Social Security Administration 2430 North Main Street Conway 29526 248-4271 800-772-1213     O r g a n i z a t i o n s A listing of local organizations can usually be obtained from the local chamber of commerce, the phone book, or your present chapter can usually refer you to the local organization in your in your new city.     R e c r e a t i o n Myrtle Beach is an active resort town, sometimes referred to as the "Branson of the East." There are many concerts and country music shows year-round. Broadway at the Beach is a 350-acre complex that features shopping, dining, entertainment and an amusement park. Myrtle Beach is also one of Southeast's primary golf and tennis resort centers and is known for world-class deep sea fishing and surfing. Myrtle Beach also has the Waccatee Zoological farm. For more information about municipal recreational programs and facilities, contact: Department of Recreation Pepper Gedding Center 3205 Oak Street Myrtle Beach 29577 918-2280 YMCA Grand Strand Family 904 65th Avenue, North Myrtle Beach 29577 449-0042 449-962     S h o p p i n g Major shopping areas include Barefoot Landing, Briarcliffe Mall, Inlet Square Mall, Myrtle Square Mall and Waccamaw Outlet Park. Major Retail Outlets Belk, Brendle's, Chapin, Family Dollar, Five Star, Graham's, Hamrick's of Myrtle Beach, K-Mart, Peebles, J.C. Penney, Poston, Rose's, Sears Roebuck, T. J. Maxx, Target Stores, Tomlinson, U.S. Factory Outlet, Uncle Am's, Wal-Mart and Wolpert's. Grocers A&P, B&B, Branton's, Express Mart, Food Chief, Food Lion, Fuel Stop Food Store, IGA, Harris-Teeter, Kroger, Pantry, Piggly Wiggly, Quick Stop and Scotchman.     T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Public transportation is provided by Coastal Rapid Public Transit Authority; phone 626-9138 or 248-7277 ext. 30 for routes, fares and schedules. Taxicabs and rental cars are also available. Interstate passenger service is furnished by Greyhound Bus Lines. Amtrak service is available through a terminal in Florence. Myrtle Beach International Airport located just south of the city limits, provides commercial air service. Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach permits private aircraft to take advantage of complete services and provides general aviation facilities.     C h a m b e r  o f  C o m m e r c e Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 1200 North Oak Myrtle Beach 29578 626-7444       A d d i t i o n a l  I n f o r m a t i o n WELCOMING SERVICES Contact the Welcome Center at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, phone 626-6619