It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Town Clock, Cannon Barrel gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Conway, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a past client of this provider Services were geared according to need. We were looking at rehab and they were willing to see what was needed. Very flexible and focused needs of patient All caregivers were on time We had a great experience”
“I am a past client of this provider I used this nursing service for my cousin Pat who had cancer. I can not express the level of care and compassion that was shown for her. The nurses felt like family! Especially Alicia. You treated my cousin as if she was your family and I can't thank you enough for that. You not only took care of her but us also. I would recommend this service 100%! We only used them for 1 month as my cousin passed quickly. I d not have a single negative remark. Thank you Chuck! Your nurses are amazing. Donna O.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Riverfront Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Rivertown Bistro or visit Horry County Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Conway, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Conway, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Conway, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Conway, South Carolina, officials showcase plans for the old Grainger power plant site to become a beach, marina and more. (Credit: WPDE)CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — This week, the city of Conway took their first formal vote to annex more than 200 acres of the old Santee Cooper Grainger Power Plant into city limits.That vote has been in the making for more than three years for City Administrator Adam Emrick.In April 2022, curiosity took him up an old wooden staircase to overlook a berm that held in Coal Ash Pond 1, which ...
Conway, South Carolina, officials showcase plans for the old Grainger power plant site to become a beach, marina and more. (Credit: WPDE)
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — This week, the city of Conway took their first formal vote to annex more than 200 acres of the old Santee Cooper Grainger Power Plant into city limits.
That vote has been in the making for more than three years for City Administrator Adam Emrick.
In April 2022, curiosity took him up an old wooden staircase to overlook a berm that held in Coal Ash Pond 1, which sits next to the Conway Marina and across from the county courthouse and government center on Marine Drive.
Emrick looked over the land that was now safe for reuse after years of hazardous waste cleanup and said, "I want this."
He told this story one year later when ABC 15 followed him and city staff around the site where he envisioned a new inland beach.
This vision included kayak and paddleboard launches and a wrap-around boardwalk that would eventually connect to the Conway Riverwalk.
"This is the equivalent of a state park in the middle of our downtown, and this can be what will change positively the trajectory of Conway for years and generations to come," Emrick said.
Members of the Conway City Council and Santee Cooper announced that the land belongs to Conway and will become a historic endeavor to transform an industrial site into a new amenity for commercial, residential, and recreational activity.
I think we're going to have the kind of space, the kind of venue that is going to draw people in," said Mayor Barbara Jo Blain. "Give them something to do and enjoy, and make them remember the city of Conway.
In Spring 2024, the Board of Directors at Santee Cooper approved the land transfer, finalized by lawmakers at the Joint Bond Review Committee.
With one more vote, the land will be annexed and rezoned.
Although the Conway Beach and Marina project still has a long way to go, the vote is estimated to take place in August.
Emrick explains the need for a parking garage and plans to erect an amphitheater near the beach at the old tennis courts location.
The initial efforts by the city to form a Tax Increment Financing district for the downtown area, incorporating the site, stalled at the Horry County Council and Horry County Schools.
Out of the 530 acres, including Lake Busbee, city officials said they only plan to build on roughly 12 acres through public-private partnerships.
Draft plans of the site show a hotel, shops, restaurants and condominium apartments in what was described as a "mixed-use village."
The engineering work now, you're looking at, my goal, my hope, is that the engineering can be done in 18 to 24 months. That's still, that's two years of just preparing and in that two years we're going to hear from the public, you're not doing anything with it, it's really, it'll take us that long to get the nitty-gritty worked out." Emrick said. "I'm guessing two to three years of construction to get everything done," Emrick said. "So my hope is that we can kind of phase out how we do things to be able to start implementing things so people see some progress while we're doing the rest of the work.
Emrick hopes that in five years, residents and visitors will enjoy the site's recreational amenities.
Conway leaders are one step closer to redeveloping Santee Cooper’s former ash pond site after the city acquired the property in April.A project that has been years in the making, Conway is on its way to creating its vision for the more than 800-acre site that could become an attraction for locals and visitors who enjoy outdoor activities.“The city is elated to have been gifted by Santee Cooper an expensive, wonderfully located and opportunity-rich property,” said Conway Mayor Barbara Jo Blain. “We will f...
Conway leaders are one step closer to redeveloping Santee Cooper’s former ash pond site after the city acquired the property in April.
A project that has been years in the making, Conway is on its way to creating its vision for the more than 800-acre site that could become an attraction for locals and visitors who enjoy outdoor activities.
“The city is elated to have been gifted by Santee Cooper an expensive, wonderfully located and opportunity-rich property,” said Conway Mayor Barbara Jo Blain. “We will forever be grateful for this game-changing donation. To now actually own the property helped many of us exhale.”
City leaders and Santee Cooper representatives gathered at the property Wednesday morning to commemorate the land exchange.
“It's surreal to me to think Santee Cooper used to produce energy here,” said Jimmy Staton, CEO of Santee Cooper. “Now it's going to be producing a different type of energy.”
After acquiring the property in April, the city is now hoping to rezone its new property and also annex a portion into city limits.
City council members on Monday, July 21, took their first votes to annex and rezone about 224 acres — which currently encompasses several zones — to the city’s Waccamaw Riverfront district. This property is surrounded by U.S. 501 East, New Road, Ash Pond Road, Marina Drive, Elm Street and Laurel Street.
Council also voted to rezone another portion of the property — that includes about 533 acres, known as Lake Busbee — from the Low/Medium Density Residential district to the city’s Conservation Preservation district.
Only about 12 to 15 acres will be available for private development, City Administrator Adam Emrick said.
“Everything else will be held in conservation of some sort,” he said. “Some of that conservation might be used recreationally, but it will be held in conservation.”
Blain said the plans are “big and bold” for the area. And city leaders say there's a goal to have the plans complete within five years.
A cheeseburger and fries sit on the bar at Take a Bite in Conway, South Carolina. (Courtesy: Joshua Davis/WPDE)CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Like seemingly any burger place worth talking about, there are some secrets to Take a Bite's success."We made a special seasoning where we season just about everything here," owner Lindsey Thayne said. "We even put it in the macaroni salad."ABC 15 asked what exactly was in it."I'll tell you. It's salt, pepper and spices," Thayne said....
A cheeseburger and fries sit on the bar at Take a Bite in Conway, South Carolina. (Courtesy: Joshua Davis/WPDE)
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Like seemingly any burger place worth talking about, there are some secrets to Take a Bite's success.
"We made a special seasoning where we season just about everything here," owner Lindsey Thayne said. "We even put it in the macaroni salad."
ABC 15 asked what exactly was in it.
"I'll tell you. It's salt, pepper and spices," Thayne said.
Burgers aren't even the only thing you'll need special clearance to get the recipe for.
"Secret ingredients in the brownies," staff member Susan Belsito, who makes the brownies herself, said. Belsito, better known to regulars as Aunt Sue, quickly declined the request for further intel.
While they keep their trade secrets close to the vest, it's obvious whatever they've got going on is working.
I have never heard so much good rapport of customers anywhere I've ever worked," Belsito, who's spent 52 years in the service industry, said. "You'd hear 'yea it's good,' but these people are like 'it's the best burger we've ever had,' and that kind of excitement just gets your adrenaline going on a daily basis.
The pudding bearing this proof hangs on their walls and windows.
The restaurant is adorned with three years' worth of People's Choice Awards for Best Burger on the Grand Strand plaques and posters. They've received the honor every year they've been open.
"We have a lot of customers who come in and tell us they voted for us every day," Thayne said.
In talking to Thayne, we heard a lot about the customers. Whether we were asking about what makes Take a Bite's burgers special or their success, she couldn't stop talking about the people who eat there.
"The day we opened, we had customers and a couple of local ladies posted on the Nextdoor app, and they said 'oh I just ate the best burger I've ever had,'" Thayne said. "Then next thing you know, everybody wanted to try the burger, and then they were posting, and that's...we haven't really advertised anywhere, it's been customers posting that they had a great burger."
Word of mouth quickly turned many on to becoming weekly regulars.
"They're like 'what do you want me to get today, Aunt Sue?'" Belsito said. "I'll say 'you're not getting that, get this,' 'today we have this,' and they love that. They're regulars, and they keep coming and coming."
Thayne will tell you it was never planned, and maybe that's because this is simply how she's always known Take a Bite to be, given that she met her husband while working alongside him and his mother as the only three employees at the first iteration of the restaurant 20 years ago in California...but there's something about walking in to Take a Bite that's familiar, even if it's your first time.
"I don't think it's ever been a thought. I think it just is," Thayne said. "I do know that every person who works for me becomes family. You know, even if they're not, they are."
They might think it's brownie recipes or seasonings, but you can surely figure out the real secret to their success.
My kids are here every day," Thayne said. "They stroll in, they bring their friends in, it's just...it just is our family. It's like eating in our kitchen when you're here.
As school got back into session this week, concerns brewed about traffic generated near a new charter school on one of the Myrtle Beach area’s busiest roads.Discovery School at Myrtle Beach, a public charter school located at 3790 Highway 90 in Conway, opened this week. But as cars began flocking to the school to drop off and pick up students, motorists in the area became quickly aware of an increase in traffic in the area near the school.The South Carolina Department of Transportation has already made changes to signal t...
As school got back into session this week, concerns brewed about traffic generated near a new charter school on one of the Myrtle Beach area’s busiest roads.
Discovery School at Myrtle Beach, a public charter school located at 3790 Highway 90 in Conway, opened this week. But as cars began flocking to the school to drop off and pick up students, motorists in the area became quickly aware of an increase in traffic in the area near the school.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has already made changes to signal timing to ameliorate the situation, but the school is still working to keep traffic flowing.
School administrators have been working with SCDOT to minimize traffic near the school. On Wednesday, SCDOT adjusted the signals near the school’s entrance in an effort to keep cars moving smoothly, but the school has since requested further changes in hopes of further mitigating traffic, said Principal Michele Banks.
“There are still some bumps in the road, literally,” Banks said.
But Amelia Keith Wood, a local resident who drove through the school’s car pickup line to see where the traffic originated, believes it’s much more than the lights that need fixing.
Wood, a retired public school teacher seasoned by years of picking up her grandson from similar car-rider lines, was driving through the Conway area on Wednesday afternoon when she saw the backup near the school, and decided to pull her car into the line. Though she arrived about an hour before the school’s scheduled release, she said the traffic “had to have been backed up for miles,” and was exacerbated by a nearby tree removal operation.
Wood said she spent over an hour waiting in the line, which she said was not “stacked” enough on the school property. When she pulled into the school, she found three lanes of traffic which merged into two, between which the elementary school students walked to get into their guardians’ cars — she believes, without adequate supervision or assistance.
Between the “inefficient” line layout and the “do-it-yourself traffic control,” Wood said she was concerned for the safety of the students and drivers.
Banks emphasized that the school is “actively working” to make the traffic situation better, and urged patience among area motorists over the next few days. However, she said traffic like this isn’t unusual at the beginning of a school year, and she expects traffic to begin dwindling soon.
State Rep. Kevin Hardee has been receiving calls from residents like Wood regarding their concerns about the traffic, and reached out to SCDOT, in which officials said they are willing to work with the school to improve traffic flow, he said.
“A lot of times when school starts, everybody’s trying to get into a routing and that can cause some confusion,” Hardee said.
However, Hardee also voiced concerns that the school’s location could play into the increase in traffic, adding “a curve on Highway 90” seems like it may not be the “best location” for a school. County officials have no “say-so” on where such schools are built, he said.
SCDOT has been hearing concerns about the uptick in traffic near Discovery School, SCDOT spokesperson Hannah Robinson said. But Robinson noted that calls tend to increase every time school goes back in session.
Typically, problems with organization and traffic flow, both on school property and the surrounding roads, tend to calm down once schools have been in session for a while, Robinson said.
As more Americans seek out affordability, work-life balance, and easy access to outdoor recreation, small and suburban enclaves are seeing an increase in new residents. And according to new data, a South Carolina suburb you might never have even heard of is currently the most coveted location in the country.The folks at MoveBuddha analyzed more than 55,000 searches on the website to determine where people are planning to move so far this year and were surprised to find that everyone is looking to move to Conway, South Carolina....
As more Americans seek out affordability, work-life balance, and easy access to outdoor recreation, small and suburban enclaves are seeing an increase in new residents. And according to new data, a South Carolina suburb you might never have even heard of is currently the most coveted location in the country.
The folks at MoveBuddha analyzed more than 55,000 searches on the website to determine where people are planning to move so far this year and were surprised to find that everyone is looking to move to Conway, South Carolina.
That’s right. According to the relocation company’s most recent 2025 Moving Trends Report, the most popular domestic destination for relocation in the first six months of 2025 was a historic town just inland of Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach, which topped MoveBuddha’s 2024 list, fell to the 9th spot in the most recent rankings. With a move ratio of 3.26—an increase of almost 28% over last year—Myrtle Beach is actually more popular than ever. But it simply can’t compete with the “sky-high” 4.00 move ratio of Conway.
“[Conway] headlines a slate of cities that are almost all new to the list,” a MoveBuddha blog post notes. “Last year, larger cities like Raleigh, Ocala, Chattanooga, and Huntsville, suggested that movers were interested in mid-sized cities that offered a balance of economic opportunity and quality of life. This year, they’re flocking to smaller cities and suburbs where their daily lives are even more human-sized.”
One of the oldest towns in South Carolina, Conway is steeped in historic charm. With oak tree-lined streets, access to the beautiful Waccamaw River, and all the benefits of being close to Myrtle Beach without the risk of hurricanes, it’s easy to see why people are flocking to this underrated location. It doesn’t hurt that homes are affordable, either!
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