A lawsuit alleging corruption inside the Horry County Police Department, much-needed rain heading to a drought-stricken region and a regional push to protect South Carolina’s salt marshes.
Here’s a quick look at the day’s top stories in The Sun News on April 30, 2026, from the Myrtle Beach area.
• Lawsuit alleges ‘deeply entrenched’ misconduct at HCPD: Former Capt. Danny Furr, a 27-year veteran, is suing Horry County, Police Chief Kris Leonhardt and others, alleging he was forced to retire after reporting corruption and retaliation. The county and named defendants declined to comment on the pending litigation…