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Agencies looking to make Horry County safer for residents in 2021
Agencies looking to make Horry County safer for residents in 2021 By Jennifer Roberts | January 28, 2021 at 4:45 PM EST - Updated January 28 at 11:17 PM
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) â Police in Horry County witnessed a âdisturbing spikeâ in violent crimes last year and are trying to find out why, according to the police chief.
Horry County Police Chief Joseph Hill gave the update during a Thursday virtual meeting of public safety officials.
Hill said officers worked 10 cases in 2019 involving either homicide or manslaughter. That number climbed significantly to 33 such cases in 2020.
According to the chief, the department isnât sure if the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in the spike in violent crimes.
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Conway, SC Horry County Police Officer Melton Gore died Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle. The 23 year veteran was working in the environmental services unit at the time of his death.
According to preliminary reports, Gore was removing debris from the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
The Post and Courier reports that prior to his law enforcement career, Gore worked in the medical, golf course, cooking and construction field.
Horry County Police Chief Joseph Hill said that Gore was well known for his skills in the kitchen.