Horry County Council Passes Bonuses For First Responders

Last night during their meeting, the Horry County Council voted to pass $2,500 bonuses for first responders. The money comes from the $68 million American Rescue Plan funds that were given to the county. The funding must be used on something impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. After discussing giving $1,500 to all county employees, council members decided first responders deserved more so they adjusted it to $2,500 for them. County employees will still get $1,500 and that will go out this Friday. Also on the spending plan is cyber security, Coast RTA operations, administrative expenses and more.