Owner says no injuries reported; repairs underway after weekend storm
Conway, SC — A downtown Conway restaurant temporarily closed part of its operations after a lightning strike on Saturday, June 14, 2026, damaged equipment inside the building. The strike hit Leone’s Italian Ristorante, located at 332 Main Street, during a round of severe weather that moved through the area that night.
The restaurant reported that the lightning surge knocked out its air‑conditioning system, leaving the dining room too hot to safely serve customers. Staff shifted to takeout‑only service while repairs were arranged, and the business notified customers that indoor dining would remain closed until the cooling system could be restored.
Leone’s continued to offer pickup and delivery through its online ordering platforms and walk‑in service. The restaurant thanked customers for their patience and said the outage created unexpected challenges for staff working through the heat.
Management announced that the dining room would remain closed for several days while technicians assessed the damage. The restaurant expected to resume full operations later in the week, depending on repair progress.
No injuries were reported, and the building remained structurally sound. The lightning strike was one of several weather‑related incidents across Horry County as strong storms passed through the region over the weekend.
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