Horry County farmer addresses worsening drought conditions

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — At Lynn’s Berries in Horry County, a large pond helps keep their crops watered and ready for picking, but drought conditions throughout the state have left a dent in their water supply.

Jimmy Hammond, who owns the farm alongside his wife, Lynn, said the farm requires around 20,000 gallons of water a day, which comes from the pond.

However, the lack of rain has kept the pond from refilling…

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