Power restored after more than 2800 customers were left without power in Horry County

WMBF · last updated July 11, 2026 – 5:34 PM

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) — Power has been restored after more than 2800 customers were without power in Horry County on Saturday.

Santee Cooper reported that power has been restored to customers at around 5:45 p.m. after it was previously reported that more than 2800 customers were without power.

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