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A boating accident in the Black River claimed the life of an 78-year-old man Monday afternoon.The man’s name has not yet been released. Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson said the drowning occurred just across the line in Wiliamsburg County. He ...
'Little miracle' baby weighed on 1 pound, 10 ounces; now Blake is ambassador for March of Dimes walk
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Being parents to a healthy boy had always been a dream of the Moore family, but on Oct. 8, 2008, their son Blake was born prematurely. Krystal Moore, Blake’s mother, said she developed high blood pressure and soon had severe ...
A feature about people whose work touches our livesJoanKreikemeierTour guide at BrookgreenGardens in Murrells InletBio:Native of Cincinnati, OhioHas lived in Pawleys Islandfor 12 yearsWhat do you enjoy about volunteering at Brookgreen?I find Brookgre ...
Georgetown High School’s co-athletics director, Al Hutchinson, is back on the job after two days of paid leave following his Horry County on a charge of driving under the influence.GHS Principal Dr. Mike Cafaro said Hutchinson returned to his duties ...
It may take a little longer for an ambulance to arrive at night if you live in or around Andrews because of a mold problem in the town’s EMS station.According to a county worker who did not want to be named, the EMS station is out-of-service from 8:3 ...
The annual Father/Daughter Dance will be held this Saturday, Feb. 6th from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Family Center Gym at Georgetown Presbyterian Church. Dads, please plan to attend this special event. Last year was a wonderful time. The fellows ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Last week, American Eagle Airlines announced it will begin nonstop service between Myrtle Beach International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.This week, it was revealed the Grand Strand will be connected b ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Trannie Moore opened her electric bill and soon decided she would cut back on food and other necessities to pay the $606 charge.The 69-year-old Georgetown resident has until today Friday to pay the bill, and says there are ad ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — The latest audit of the City of Georgetown’s finances will be released to the public Feb. 18 and by then city officials might have it pretty well memorized.That’s because City Administrator Chris Eldridge, Finance Director Je ...
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A new state standardized test given to students in grades 3-8 last spring showed mixed results in Georgetown County.Results of the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards, or PASS test, were released Thursday and showed more students met their A ...
A presentation by Richard DuBois, M.D., one of the world’s leading authorities on infectious diseases will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. at Litchfield Country Club in Pawleys Island.Dr. DuBois will speak about the importance of eating nutritious food ...
A man is on the run after robbing the Murrells Inlet CVS store at about 12:25 a.m. today.But, it was not money the man was after. It was prescription drugs.According to a Sheriff’s Office report, a deputy on patrol saw a female worker of the st ...
ANDREWS, S.C. — Savannah Birt was walking home Saturday after playing outside when she heard cries for help.She ran to the pond by her house and right away she saw her three-year-old neighbor, Kirsten Howard, splashing in the water, her head go ...
Georgetown Mayor Jack Scoville — overriding a grievance committee decision — said “no” to a former worker’s request to be reinstated to her job.Millison Jordan, who was forced to resign from the City of Georgetown’s finance department for “insu ...
Georgetown County wants to breathe new life into the old Beck Middle School gym, which has sat nearly unused behind the school district offices on Church Street for nearly a decade.But, the Georgetown County School Board is not in total agreement on ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — The hiring process for the area’s census jobs has already started, but testing for the jobs is still happening on a daily basis.This is according to information from Max Biggs, a manager with the U.S. Census Bureau who ...
Georgetown High School’s athletic director, Al Hutchinson, is on administrative leave with pay after he was arrested in Horry County on a charge of driving under the influence.Hutchinson, who is also a culinary arts teacher and softball coach at the ...
Even in the midst of the cold and rain, Imani Atkins was able to shine and be crowned as Lambda Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Miss Blue Revue, on Saturday, January 30, 2010.As the winner, Imani received a $500 certificate of d ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Can one man change the world?Well, Tom Henderson did. And members of Georgetown’s two Rotary Clubs are working to help change the world, one person at a time, and they’d like others to join the effort.It’s Henderson’s idea th ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — A committee whose task is to divvy out Accommodations Tax funds has voted to suspend its funding of the Winyah High School Auditorium.However, the 4-2 vote taken last week by the Georgetown A-Tax Committee to cut the funds is ...
A feature about people whose work touches our livesDONNAFOXVolunteer at theWaccamaw Neck LibraryBio:Native of Milton, IowaGraduate ofKansas UniversityRetired since 2000Resident of Pawleys IslandWhy do you like volunteering at the library?I love books ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — They are not competing for $250,000 like on the TV show but $800 is up for grabs to one of the 40 people who are participating in a Georgetown’s Biggest Loser contest that started last week.Organizer Nannette Moore — wife of ...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — The newest member of the Georgetown City Planning Commission may possibly be one of the shortest serving members.Johnny Wilson has been unanimously approved by City Council to a seat on the Planning Commission Jan. 21.But Wil ...
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