Melanie Wellons
Republican for School Board Chair
Strong Schools Start with Leadership
Transparency. Fiscal Responsibility. Strong Leadership.
Vote June 9th in the Republican Primary
Melanie Wellons
Republican for School Board Chair
Transparency. Fiscal Responsibility. Strong Leadership.
Vote June 9th in the Republican Primary
They’re your tax dollars, you deserve to know how they are being spent
Put the focus on students, teachers, and parents while eliminating waste and unnecessary spending
Growth is putting pressure on every area of our county; it will take careful planning and hard work to make sure our schools and infrastructure can keep up
Melanie was born and raised in Horry County. She has served on the Horry County School Board since 2021, helping our schools reset after COVID and get back to what's most important in education.
Transparency. Strong leadership. Community values.
Focused on protecting students, supporting teachers, and building stronger schools for Horry County families.
Melanie lives in Conway with her husband David and they attend First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. They have two grown children, Madalyn, a teacher and David who works in the family business. They have also welcomed son-in-law Addison into their growing family.
“With hard work, faith, and opportunity, anything is possible. That promise starts in our schools.”
With experience managing complex operations and budgets, Melanie brings a business-minded approach to the school board. She understands that improving education while protecting taxpayers requires disciplined planning and transparent accounting at every level.
Melanie values the strong ties that bind our community together. She understands that exceptional schools are the cornerstone of thriving families and a prosperous future for all our children.