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Local roofing companies, VFW help Georgetown veteran get new roof
- By Danny Kellydkelly@postandcourier.com
Local roofing companies and the local VFW chipped in to help a Georgetown veteran get a new roof after his had been leaking for nearly six years.
How Georgetown County residents can help their school district choose a new superintendent
Georgetown County School District announced on May 15 that it has chosen the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) to help look for a new superintendent, and it will also allow the public to participate in the process.
Bethany Giles named interim superintendent of Georgetown County School District
Bethany Giles has been named interim superintendent of the Georgetown County School District. Her appointment begins July 1.
'Not just a rock with a booger in it': New Murrells Inlet oyster reef brings many benefits
A group of volunteers installed mesh wire reefs in Murrells Inlet on May 2 to build an oyster bed. Oysters and oyster beds serve vital roles in coastal ecology.
New Murrells Inlet oyster reef
Too close to the airport? Georgetown housing project stalls amid safety concerns
State aviation officials fear the development would interfere with airport operations, pose safety risks and negatively affect public investment in the airport.
Several Hammock Coast beaches in running for 'Best SC Beach' award
Huntington Beach State Park, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island are among 14 nominated beaches in the running for the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Here's when the Georgetown County School District plans to hire its next superintendent
The Georgetown County Board of Education will hire a consulting firm to guide officials through the process of finding the district's next leader.
Gold medalist, Georgetown native shares encouraging message with hometown
Georgetown County Parks and Recreation held the third annual Anthuan Maybank Day where local kids heard words of wisdom from the former track star.
Growing Georgetown County Airport focuses on tourism, economic development
In recent years, the general aviation airport has played a bigger role in the tourism and economic development efforts of the county and city of Georgetown.
Georgetown steel mill shifts production, affecting more than 50 workers
More than 50 workers could be affected by a production shift at Georgetown's Liberty Steel Mill this June, according to a news release from the company.
Georgetown County approved thousands of homes in 2007. Now, the plan's moving forward.
Planning officials just approved the first phase of a massive development that could bring more than 3,200 homes and businesses to Georgetown County.
Georgetown County School District set to begin search for next superintendent
The school board is scheduled to discuss the initial steps of the superintendent search at an April 23 work session.
Olympic gold medalist, Georgetown native returning to his hometown for celebration
Olympic gold medalist and Georgetown native Anthuan Maybank is coming back to Georgetown for the third annual Anthuan Maybank Day celebration.
Georgetown County schools working with CCU, HGTC to create teacher pipeline
Earlier this month, the three institutions launched the Teach to Teal program, which will allow GCSD students interested in teaching to finish their teaching degree within three years and will also include incentives if they come back to teach in Georgetown County.
Georgetown officials consider bringing paid parking to Front Street
Georgetown leaders are considering bringing paid parking to Front Street, the heart of the city’s waterfront hub for shopping and dining. City officials said they’ve received complaints about Front Street’s two-hour parking limit, and they view paid parking as an untapped revenue source for the city.
Georgetown man receives 10 years in prison for bank robbery
A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a bank robbery last year.
Georgetown man receives 10 years in prison for role in Kingstree man's murder
Man pleads guilty to 2020 slaying.
Georgetown County superintendent named finalist for post at Midlands school district
Keith Price, who has run the Georgetown County School District since 2020, made the shortlist of superintendent candidates for Lexington One.
How Georgetown County officials could address 'weak link' in school safety plan
Georgetown County School District staff want to hire eight school safety monitors, one for each middle and high school.
'I’m the sock-burning guy': Meet the Pawleys Island boater who started a quirky tradition (copy)
In 1978, a Maryland boatyard manager named Bob Turner started burning socks as a way to say goodbye to winter. The idea spread. Now the tradition continues in Georgetown.
Georgetown burns socks for equinox
Why Spectrum and HTC are expanding broadband access in Georgetown County
Spectrum and Horry Telephone Cooperative (HTC) are expanding their broadband operations in Georgetown County.
Georgetown County jail employee fired, director reassigned after inmate death
Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver announced March 20 that the detention center’s jail administrator has been relieved of duty and the officer in booking the night of the incident has been fired.
Georgetown County Detention Center inmate dies of suspected drug overdose
An inmate at the Georgetown County Detention Center died on March 18 of a suspected drug overdose that occurred on March 15.
Bicyclist killed in Georgetown County wreck
A Toyota sedan struck a bicycle from behind on the morning of March 17, authorities said. The fatal crash happened on S.C. Highway 51.
'A shot in the arm': New $20M downtown hotel aims to boost tourism in Georgetown
For Georgetown, the opening of a new boutique hotel has sparked hope and optimism about what's next for Hammock Coast tourism.
'This is very wet land': Pawleys Island housing plan stalls over flooding concerns
A plan to convert half of a preserved conservation area in the heart of Pawleys Island into a 27-home neighborhood hit a roadblock this week.
Georgetown County School Board names principals for Waccamaw High, Carvers Bay High
The Georgetown County School Board named Waccamaw High Assistant Principal Hunter Eddy as the school’s new principal and agreed to keep Carvers Bay High Principal Larry Odom in that position.
Charleston real estate investment company purchases Pawleys Island property as area booms
RCB Development recently purchased property at 354 Tiller Drive in Pawleys Island, a 10,890-square-foot flex property made up of approximately nine 1,200-square-foot units with a mix of office and warehouse space.
'To offer hope and healing': New home for Children's Recovery Center opens in Georgetown
The Children’s Recovery Center, which operates both in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, celebrated the grand opening for its new building at 2305 Highmarket Street in Georgetown on Feb. 29.
Georgetown to celebrate life of Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion
An upcoming inaugural event in Georgetown will celebrate the life of Francis Marion.
'A much larger stage': Georgetown recognized as state's 11th cultural district
Georgetown was recently recognized as a cultural district by the S.C. Arts Commission. The city joins 10 other Palmetto State communities in achieving that designation.
Some commercial boats now able to use Georgetown County's public landings
A recent decision by Georgetown County leaders could make it harder for large tour boats to operate in the rural but largely coastal county.
Accomplished artist and cornhole queen: At 104, Pawleys Island woman stays busy
A Pawleys Island woman, who moved to the South Carolina coast 12 years ago from Wisconsin, celebrated her 104th birthday surrounded by friends.
Fights and high-powered rifles: Why Georgetown officials shut down this bar
The Georgetown City Council revokedMingz Bar & Grill's business license during a Feb. 15 meeting.
SLED investigating Georgetown Co. sheriff's staff for possible criminal sexual conduct
Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver requested the state investigation on Feb. 5. A SLED spokeswoman confirmed the case involves "off-duty personnel."
'Our resident angel with a green thumb': Murrells Inlet gardener honored for service
The Daughters of the American Revolution Carolina Gold Chapter presented Henrietta Huff with the first-ever Excellence in Community Service Award in Murrells Inlet on Feb. 7.
'They all seem to stay busy': Sixth grocery store planned for Pawleys Island
Discount grocer Aldi would join other grocery stores in Pawleys Island including Fresh Market, Publix, Food Lion and Lowes Foods with one more passing vote by Georgetown County Council.
Georgetown leaders expect to begin construction of $67M jail this summer
Construction of a $67 million detention center for Georgetown County is slated to begin this summer while funding for rehabbing aging government buildings could be in the county's next budget.
Some coastal homeowners, including USC's Ray Tanner, are taking Georgetown County to court
Some homeowners in a Litchfield Beach neighborhood, including University of South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner, want a judge to block a controversial decision made by Georgetown County Council last year.
Georgetown businesses aim to connect with city's history through design
Two Georgetown business owners are paying homage to the roots of South Carolina’s third-oldest city with new buildings that easily could have been historical landmarks on Front Street a century ago.
After 40 years of serving Georgetown County, Chief Magistrate Isaac Pyatt retiring
Georgetown County Chief Magistrate Isaac Pyatt is retiring after 40 years of public service. A native of Sandy Island, he previously worked as a sheriff's deputy and a municipal judge.
Last haul? As Georgetown eyes redevelopment, shrimpers brace for end of working waterfront
Georgetown's shrimpers face an uncertain future once the Cannon Street docks close. City redevelopment plans don't include a working waterfront.
Georgetown leaders look to limit number of short-term vacation rentals in city
Georgetown officials want to allow short-term vacation rentals in the city, but they can't agree on how many there should be.
Who owns this 8K acres of Georgetown County marshland? Court ruling reignites debate
A private coastal community can join a lawsuit disputing the ownership of more than 8,000 acres of Georgetown County marshland after a recent ruling by the S.C. Court of Appeals.
Popular Georgetown restaurant owner dies in Richland County car crash
A Georgetown business owner was the victim of a car accident over the weekend.
'Is this real?' Why this rural SC educator was invited to the White House
Elizabeth Humphrey’s passion for mentoring students in Orangeburg County recently earned her a trip to not only Washington, D.C. but the White House.
With help of grant, YMCA of Coastal Carolina expanding to Andrews
The YMCA of Coastal Carolina announced that it is expanding to Andrews at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in the town.
National retailer Harbor Freight Tools set to open Georgetown store in March
Harbor Freight Tools plans to open a Georgetown store in March. It will be the first Georgetown County location for the California-based tool and equipment retailer.
Pennsylvania carpenter restoring slave cabin at Hopsewee Plantation
A Pennsylvania carpenter is in the process of restoring a slave cabin at Hopsewee Plantation, the birthplace and former residence of Thomas Lynch Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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