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Unofficial results are in for the June 11 primary in Horry County and if they hold, there will be new representation on the Horry County School (HCS) Board and
The sheriff sold 52 guns and gun parts in a deal that he apparently did not record on paper and did not tell other county officials about.
Commissioners agreed to spend up to $26,000 to preserve seven books.
Read Article PARIS — Oxford County continues to make steady progress as it converts its jail from a 72-hour holding facility to a full-time, full-service jail. The Oxford County Commission on Thursday hired four new correction officers and promoted another officer to sergeant/supervisor. Commissioners also authorized County Administrator Donald Durrah and Sheriff Christopher Wainwright to sign contracts for food, medical and inmate telephone services ahead of the target date July 1 conversion. The Oxford County Jail was downgraded to a 72-hour holding facility through a statewide jail cons...
Read Article PARIS — The Oxford County Commission agreed Tuesday to enter into an agreement with a Maine company to clean county facilities with an antimicrobial protectant spray. RCCM Cleaning Services in Jay will apply BioShield Biostatic Surface Protectant throughout the county complex on Western Avenue for $1,192 to fight against COVID-19. According to RCCM, the protectant, applied by an electrostatic sprayer, “adheres to surfaces to inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses.” Areas that will receive the treatment in the county building includes the District Attorney’s office, c...