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The Horry County seat is one of 25 U.S. cities competing for the Hallmark Channel’s title of merriest Christmas town, and voting is open now. The winner earns a shot at serving as a filming location for a future Hallmark movie.
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Here are key takeaways:
- How to vote: Cast your ballot on the Hallmark Channel website. Voting opened Aug. 14 and closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 4. U.S. residents can vote once per day.
- What judges weigh: After voting closes, a panel will score entries on community spirit, holiday traditions, neighborhood charm and goodwill.
- Why Conway: Adam Emrick, the city administrator, said Conway celebrates every holiday like no other city, earning the title of The Holiday Capital of South Carolina. The city’s application highlights its historic downtown, oak-lined streets and setting along the Waccamaw River.
- What it looks like: Past years have featured lighted wreaths on the bridge into town, cascading lights on the water tower, angel figures on lawns, a large lighted ornament and food trucks downtown.
- The prize: The winning town gets the opportunity to serve as a filming location for a Hallmark movie. Conway previously appeared in scenes for 2020’s “Christmas in Carolina,” shot along the Riverwalk.
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