Horry County jail overcrowding has leaders mulling multi-million upgrade

MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County leaders are considering a massive overhaul of its J. Reuben Long Detention Center — with up to a $130 million price tag.

Facility director Marcus Rhodes told a council subcommittee on Tuesday that more than 13,000 inmates were booked last year – with 900 alone in January.

“One of our buildings …. we really are not able to use because it’s out of date,” he said…

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