The Grand StrandLocal Services & Government.The Grand Strand stretches 60 miles along South Carolina's coast from Horry County's northern border at Little River southward into Georgetown County at Pawleys Island. Within Horry County are the municipalities of Aynor, Conway, Loris, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach and Surfside Beach; Garden City Beach and Little River are unincorporated. The city of Georgetown and the town of Pawleys Island are located in Georgetown County, as well as the unincorporated areas of Litchfield Beach and Murrells Inlet. The county seat of Horry County is in Conway at 1301 2nd Ave. Visit the county's Web site at HorryCounty.org for an overview of governmental services, contacts and other helpful information. The Horry County Government & Justice Center can be reached by calling 843-915-5000. For 24-hour a day automated service answering the most frequently asked questions about local government operations and services, dial the Horry County Information Line at 843-915-5005. Georgetown County's governmental center is located in Georgetown at 715 Prince St. To learn more about the county's operations, facilities and services, visit GeorgetownCountySC.org or call 843-545-3063. For a list of the area's public officials, including federal and state representatives, stop by any Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce welcome center or go to MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. Atlantic Beach Town Hall, 717 30th Ave. S., Atlantic Beach, SC 29582, 843-663-2284 1316 3rd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526 Local Number: (843) 248-4271 Toll-Free: (800) 772-1213 TTY: (843) 248-6338 Licenses and RegistrationsDepartment of Motor Vehicles Horry County Georgetown County Driver's LicenseNew residents, with the exception of students living temporarily in the state, must obtain a South Carolina driver's license within 90 days of taking up residence. For more information, visit South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles online or call your nearest Department of Motor Vehicles office. Vehicle RegistrationYou must register your vehicle within 45 days of establishing residency in the state. You will need to provide title and registration, paid property tax receipt, liability insurance information and odometer reading. Visit South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles online or call your nearest Department of Motor Vehicles office. Hunting and Fishing Licenses A resident freshwater or saltwater fishing license is $10 each. A state hunting license (small game) is $12. A big game permit (deer, turkey, bear) is $6. More than 1,000 agents statewide sell licenses and permits, such as sporting goods stores, bait and tackle Voter Registration South Carolina requires voters to be registered at least 30 days prior to an election. There is no length of residency requirement in South Carolina in order to register. You may register in person at the county voter registration office, any motor vehicle department, at
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The Grand Strand: Myrtle Beach .. North Myrtle Beach .. Surfside Beach .. Little River .. Atlantic Beach .. Garden City Beach |
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