Chestnut Bay News Today

The city of Conway, SC, utilizing Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, bought the flood-prone properties, tore down the homes and laid plans for an innovative flood mitigation project — a man-made Carolina Bay. The work got started with a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

The city of Conway’s mayor seat is up for reelection next month, with two candidates vying for the position. Mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy is seeking a third term and is facing former Horry County Board of Education Chairman Ken Richardson.