If you ever wanted to find an example of an area that has experienced exponential growth, look no further than Horry County. Located on the eastern tip of the state of South Carolina, Horry County has come a long way since it was first incorporated in 1801, and had a population of only 550 people. As of the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Horry County has now eclipsed the 300,000 mark, cementing the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area as the second fastest-growing area in t...
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