"I welcome you to this virtual introduction to the City of Conway. You'll be much more impressed when you come in person!"

Conway is a city in and the county seat of Horry County, South Carolina, United States. [8] The population was 24,849 at the 2020 census , [ 9 ] up from 17,103 in the 2010 census , [ 10 ] making it the 18th-most populous city in the state.

One of the oldest towns in South Carolina, Conway has all the charm and grace of a historic Southern community. Oak tree-lined streets run through the picturesque historic district, inviting visitors to stay and learn more.

A short drive from the Grand Strand (about 15 miles from the Atlantic), the downtown area of this historic river town is home to a unique array of shopping, dining, and scenic views. Founded in 1734, Conway is rich with both American and natural history.

4 days ago · Conway opens its $2.3 million Riverwalk extension on Feb. 6. The city is also adding Valentine's Day props as part of its $125,000 holiday decorating blitz..

Jan 24, 2024 · There is so much history to dig up like buried treasure, that we’re going to guide you through a lesson in a timeline of events, town by town, starting with Conway just across the Waccamaw River.

Jan 27, 2025 · Conway is the county seat for Horry County (the county that encompasses the majority of the Grand Strand) and is ripe with history and culture. Founded in 1732, many of the homes in downtown Conway are well over 100 years old. In addition to the architecture, the town’s other oldest residents are its beautiful live oak trees which decorate ...

Dec 13, 2024 · CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Downtown Conway, also known as the city of Halloween, has now transformed into a Christmas village.

The South Carolina General Assembly shortened the town name to Conway in 1883. In 1887, the railroad reached Conway and in 1898, the town incorporated and elected its first mayor. Much of present-day downtown was built in the early 1900s following a destructive fire.

Jan 14, 2025 · There’s plenty of excitement to anticipate in a visit to Conway, South Carolina. This city, after all, is the seat of Horry County, and certainly, a lot of fun gravitates toward its approximately 64-square-kilometer territory.