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Horry County Historic Preservation Commission recognized for CLG work
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission was commended after a successful Certified Local Government (CLG) review; the commission highlighted National Register nominations and plans tied to upcoming 250th-anniversary activities.
A county preservation staff member briefed the committee on the government's Certified Local Government status (CLG), noting the program dates to 1987 and allows access to federal preservation grants in cooperation with the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. Staff cited recent National Register nominations including the Atlantic Beach Historic District.
Ben Burrows, chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, thanked county staff and commissioners for their work and said the commission will support local events tied to the 250th-anniversary observances through 2033. "We are thoroughly thrilled with our successful evaluation for this status again this year," Burrows said, emphasizing the commission's proactive role in flagging and protecting historic properties.
