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Though hard to imagine today, most of Horry County was without telephone service at the beginning of the 1950’s. At that time, the telecommunications industry and providers were primarily focused on serving residents and businesses in more populated areas and cities.
However, several dedicated, local leaders decided not to wait any longer for someone else to provide telephone service to rural Horry County and that it was time to act. And on June 16, 1952, the tide began to turn when a total of 81 members met at the Horry County Courthouse to officially incorporate Horry Telephone Cooperative, adopt bylaws and petition the state of South Carolina for a charter. Little did they know, what started out as a quest to fill a need would turn into a Cooperative that has become a vital part of keeping our communities connected.
By the end of the 1950s, HTC had more than 1,500 members utilizing phone service throughout Horry County. And here in 2022, HTC continues to operate on the leading-edge of the telecommunications industry, providing the largest fiber-optic network in the region with more than 100,000 subscribers.
And in being a part of the HTC work family prior to your retirement, you know the impact HTC has also provided to the area through giving back to countless charities, non-profit organizations and schools over the last 70 years. HTC isn’t just about connecting people with service, but also connecting to make all of our lives better.
As for the future, it looks as bright for both our area and the Cooperative as well.
“There’s an old proverb that states, ‘If you’re looking for shade, the best time to have planted a tree was 20 years ago,'” said Hagg. “In much the same way, the investments HTC is making today are to provide a bright future for our members and our community.”
To see more regarding HTC’s 70 years of service, check out the latest edition of our Life Connections magazine here.
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During the month of May, HTC donated $6,000 to food kitchens throughout our service area. These included: Christian Missions Outreach; Community Kitchen; CAPS; North Stand Helping Hands; Master’s Table; and Shepherd’s Table. HTC was able to donate $1,000 to each organization. This month’s recipients strive to provide people with a healthy, filling meal and support hundreds of people throughout the area.
These donations are funded by HTC employees through the Cooperative’s “Jeans Day” fund. Employees contribute to the fund and in turn, are allowed to wear jeans to work on Friday. Monies collected from this fund then go toward causes that benefit the community and local charities and organizations.
To learn more about how HTC helps throughout the community, visit https://www.htcinc.net/community/.
Pictured are HTC Summer 2022 Interns volunteering at The Shepherd’s Table, June 2022.
If you’ve not signed up for HTC My Account yet, what are you waiting for? Put the power of HTC at your fingertips with 24/7 access to your account features including managing all your services, paying your monthly bill and more! Sign up for My Account to get the most from your services and download the free app to your device for quick and easy access.
Did you know that as an HTC member, you have access to FREE Trend Micro Anti-Virus software for your home computer? Best of all, it’s easy to install and can be done from your HTC My Account dashboard. To learn more, and add the software to your device, visit here.
Locally owned Boulineau’s, has been serving the community for more than 60 years. Located in Cherry Grove, S.C., the business has everything to offer from groceries, fishing tackle, prepared food, beach goer necessities and much more. An HTC member for more than 25 years, Boulineau’s has entrusted HTC with all of their telecommunications needs.
To learn more about Boulineau’s experience with HTC, visit here.
Now that summer is here, it’s time to beat the heat! Check out this video from Bigger Bolder Baking for a recipe for an easy and refreshing Berry Tiramisu. It’s sure to be a tasty summertime treat! Get the recipe here.
HTC is always prepared and ready for any severe weather that may come our way. Now that hurricane season is upon us, we strive to provide valuable information on what we can do to keep members connected when we faced with severe weather. To learn more about how HTC plans on dealing with hurricane season visit here.
HTC is looking to add new talent to the team. Ranked in the Top 10 of Horry County employers, HTC offers more than just a paycheck. You can check out all of the perks of working for HTC here.
And if you’re ready to make the jump and join the team, check out all available career opportunities by visiting www.htcinc.net/htc-careers.
