J. Reuben Long Detention Center, SC. Inmate Search, Video Visits & Money | Pigeonly
Updated July 9, 2026
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J. Reuben Long Detention Center, SC

Physical Address 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526

J. Reuben Long Detention Center is Horry County's jail in Conway, South Carolina, operated by the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Visitation here is video-only, and as of November 2025, physical letters get rerouted through a Texas scanning center instead of arriving as paper. This guide covers the county's bookings search, video visit scheduling, sending money through McDaniel Supply, and the new mail rules. All data is verified from horrycountysc.gov.

J. Reuben Long Detention Center
J. Reuben Long Detention Center, SC. Inmate Search, Video Visits & Money

City

Conway

County

Horry County

State

SC

Facility Type

county jail

Gender

Male and Female

Custody Levels

Pretrial and sentenced, county

Operator

Horry County Sheriff's Office

Address

4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526

Phone

(843) 915-5140

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Visitation

  • All visits are video-only. There is no face-to-face visitation.
  • Visiting hours: Monday-Saturday 8:20-10:50 a.m. and 1:00-4:10 p.m., plus Tuesday/Thursday evenings 6:15-8:15 p.m.
  • On-site lobby video visits are free. Remote video visits cost $0.30/minute.
  • Up to 4 total visits per week, combining on-site and remote.
  • Visits are scheduled through NCIC Correctional Services, effective Nov. 12, 2025.

Send Money

  • Deposit online through McDaniel Supply Company.
  • Lobby kiosk deposits carry a flat $3.00 fee.
  • Money orders and IRS checks (no cash) can be mailed to the Cashier's Office at the facility address.
  • Western Union is accepted, payable to Horry County Detention Center.

Phone & Messaging

  • General population has daily phone access for collect or prepaid debit calls.
  • All calls are monitored and recorded.
  • NCIC Inmate Messaging is available for electronic messages and photos.

Mail & Photos

  • As of Nov. 2025, physical letters go to a Texas processing center, not the jail directly.
  • Mail is scanned and delivered electronically. Original letters are destroyed after scanning.
  • Max 5 pages and 1 photo per mailing, 8.5x11 inches, front-side only.
  • Legal and medical mail must go directly to the facility, not the PO Box.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from Horry County Sheriff's Office See our sources ›

Search the county's Bookings & Releases tool at horrycountysc.gov/apps/bookings/ to confirm someone is currently in custody. Call Booking at (843) 915-6911 if you have questions about a listing.

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J. Reuben Long only offers video visitation, no face-to-face visits. Hours are Monday-Saturday 8:20-10:50 a.m. and 1:00-4:10 p.m., with extra evening slots Tuesday and Thursday. On-site visits are free; remote visits cost $0.30/minute. Scheduling moved to NCIC Correctional Services as of Nov. 12, 2025.

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Verified from Horry County Sheriff's Office See our sources ›

Deposit online through McDaniel Supply Company, at a $3.00-fee lobby kiosk, by mailing a money order or IRS check to the Cashier's Office, or through Western Union. Commissary orders process Monday and Thursday mornings.

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General population inmates have daily phone access for monitored, recorded collect or prepaid debit calls. The official page doesn't name the phone vendor directly, so call (843) 915-5140 to confirm setup details. NCIC Inmate Messaging is available for text and photo messages.

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As of the November 2025 vendor transition, general letters must go to a Texas scanning center, not the jail directly. Mail is scanned, delivered electronically, and the original is destroyed. Legal and medical mail must still go straight to the facility.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at J. Reuben Long Detention Center?

Use the Horry County Bookings & Releases tool at horrycountysc.gov/apps/bookings/. If you can't find someone or have questions about the listing, call the Booking desk at (843) 915-6911.

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Can I visit someone in person at this jail?

No. J. Reuben Long Detention Center only offers video visitation. There is no face-to-face visiting option, confirmed by Horry County Sheriff's Office staff in 2025.

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What are the video visitation hours?

Monday through Saturday, 8:20-10:50 a.m. and 1:00-4:10 p.m., with extra evening slots Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15-8:15 p.m.

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How much does a video visit cost?

On-site visits from the facility lobby are free. Remote visits from home cost $0.30 per minute through the video vendor.

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How do I send money to someone at J. Reuben Long?

Deposit online through McDaniel Supply Company, use the $3.00 lobby kiosk, mail a money order or IRS check (no cash) to the Cashier's Office at 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526, or send Western Union payable to Horry County Detention Center.

Sending Commissary
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Can I still mail a letter directly to the jail?

No, as of the November 2025 vendor transition. General letters must go to a Texas processing center, get scanned, and are delivered to the inmate electronically through a kiosk. The original paper is destroyed after scanning.

Mail & Letters
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What's the new mailing address for letters?

[Inmate Name and Account Number], J Reuben Long Detention Center, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. This is a scanning center, not the jail itself.

Mail & Letters
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What if I need to send legal or medical mail?

Legal and medical mail cannot go to the Texas PO Box. It must be sent directly to the facility at 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526.

Mail & Letters
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Is there a faster way to send a message than mail?

Yes. NCIC Inmate Messaging costs $0.25 per message and $0.35 per photo, with no volume limit, and typically arrives faster than a scanned letter.

Mail & Letters
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What phone provider does J. Reuben Long use?

The facility's official page confirms general population has daily phone access for monitored, recorded collect or debit calls, but does not name the specific phone vendor. Call (843) 915-5140 to confirm the current provider and how to fund an account.

Contact Info
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Who operates J. Reuben Long Detention Center?

The Horry County Sheriff's Office, under Sheriff Phillip Thompson. It's a county facility, not a private contractor.

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What happens if I break a visitation rule?

A first violation results in a 30-day suspension, a second in 60 days, a third in 90 days, and a fourth results in permanent revocation of visitation privileges.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 9, 2026. Official source: horrycountysc.gov/departments/sheriffs-office/detention-center ›