{"id":4955,"date":"2026-08-20T10:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4955"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:07:08","slug":"this-sc-city-in-running-for-hallmark-channels-merriest-christmas-town-in-us-heres-how-to-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4955","title":{"rendered":"This SC city in running for Hallmark Channel\u2019s merriest Christmas town in US. Here\u2019s how to vote"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Hallmark Channel has selected 25 of the nation\u2019s merriest Christmas towns to find the best representation of a Hallmark holiday.<\/p>\n

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And one is in South Carolina.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s Conway, the county seat of Horry County, about 15 miles west of Myrtle Beach. It\u2019s that town skirted by many people driving Highway 501 to the beach.<\/p>\n

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Voting on the Hallmark Channel website began Aug. 14 and continues until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 4. One vote per day to anyone who lives in the U.S. Once the voting ends, a panel of judges will consider community spirit (where the voting comes in), holiday traditions, neighborhood charm and goodwill.<\/p>\n

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Adam Emrick, city administrator of Conway, said his city is a holiday celebration city, not just Christmas.<\/p>\n

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\u201cConway celebrates every holiday like no other city, earning the title of The Holiday Capital of South Carolina,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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It started with Christmas.<\/p>\n

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Each year, organizers ask, \u201cHow does this create a lasting memory for our residents and their families?\u201d<\/p>\n

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In past years that meant lighted wreaths around the light poles on the bridge leading to town. And an amazing array of lights dripping down from the top of the water tower.<\/p>\n

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Angel figures on lawns and lights, lights everywhere \u2014 on handrails and trees (including trunks) and a huge lighted ornament. There is even an old-timey truck with a festive wreath on the door.<\/p>\n

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Did you say you\u2019d like funnel cakes? They\u2019ve got you covered with an array of food trucks.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s hard to even know how many lights are strung around town.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are Hallmark\u2019s Merriest City because the sentiment that Hallmark captures with every movie is the feeling that we create every day in Conway,\u201d Emrick said.<\/p>\n

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There is actually a 2013 Hallmark movie called Christmas in Conway starring Mary-Louise Parker and Andy Garcia. But it was filmed in Wilmington.<\/p>\n

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Conway had a moment of fame in \u201cChristmas in Carolina\u201d from 2020, which features scenes on the city\u2019s Riverwalk. (Also Columbia.)<\/p>\n

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The city\u2019s application for Merriest Christmas town says, \u201cConway is the definition of small-town charm. Its historic downtown, lined with beautiful oak trees and nestled along the scenic Waccamaw River, feels like it was made for a Hallmark movie.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The city is transformed into a winter wonderland.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe entire town embraces the season, creating an atmosphere that fills visitors of all ages with holiday joy,\u201d the application says. \u201cWhether it\u2019s an evening stroll through downtown, shopping in locally owned boutiques, or enjoying a meal at one of the many wonderful restaurants and cafes, every experience feels magical.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Conway is equally known for its Halloween extravaganza.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat makes Conway truly deserving of the title Hallmark\u2019s Merriest Christmas Town is not just the decorations, it\u2019s the people,\u201d the city said. \u201cResidents, business owners, and community leaders work together to create a welcoming, festive atmosphere that makes everyone feel like they belong.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The city posted a video on its Facebook page Monday showing the displays and so far has garnered more than 100 responses from people who have visited as well as those who live there.<\/p>\n

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Magical, beautiful town, delightful.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA 2026 version of Mayberry! It\u2019s an elf\u2019s delight\u2026.a toy chest of surprises for young and old,\u201d Jean Marie Shuford of Camden said<\/p>\n

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The town that wins receives the opportunity to serve as a filming location for a Hallmark movie, the Hallmark Channel said.<\/p>\n

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Other cities in the running for merriest are:<\/p>\n

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