Sea Turtles Hatchlings Pour From Nest 1 at Litchfield by the Sea, SC
After sitting
near a Loggerhead sea turtle nest from early morning to evening, one
volunteer had a big surprise recently on the Litchfield by the Sea
beach. Goffinet McLaren of Pawleys Island said she was watching the
first three baby turtles emerge from Nest No. 1, each traveling alone
to the ocean sea. Once the sun went down, there was a churning of sand,
she said. One head at a time popped out of the nest until there was an
explosion of life. I was looking at about 50 baby dinosaurs. The
experience was worth every moment spent in wait. She is a member of
South Carolina Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) organization, which does
daily searches along the South Carolina coastline. Beach visitors were
spellbound and many acknowledged this experience Friday, July 24, had
made their vacation, McLaren said. Hatchlings emerge usually at night
in about 60 days, according to McLaren. Since they follow the bright
light on the ocean edge, artificial lights along the coast can mislead
them, she said. This is definitely a unique experience. So far this
year, I have seen a mother turtle lay her eggs, helped find five nests,
watched a nest boil and counted eggs. One cannot get closer to nature.
McLaren said visitors said the experience made their vacation. Others
volunteered they now understood why big holes on the beach and tents
and chairs and were a problem, she said. Georgetown County should be
proud of this wonderful natural gem on the ocean shores. We should do
everything possible to protect and nurture these unique creatures.
McLaren reports to Lynn Geuder, who has a letter of authority (LOA) to
approach the nests, according to leadership guidelines of long-time
licensed volunteer Jeff McClary, SCUTE co-founder along with his
now-deceased friend Chris Marlow. Encouraged by Marlow to do turtle
protection in 1984, McClary keeps abreast of beach activity and
government procedures and regulations. Geuder said shes been doing
SCUTE volunteer work since 2001. Now I am training Litchfield by the
Sea volunteers, she said. This is the first time I've seen a mass
hatching. It was exciting. I will remember this the rest of my life,
said Geuder who lives on the Waccamaw Neck. It was wonderful how the
LBTS volunteers got to see this and have hands on training, so theyll
be ready for more hatchlings this season and nesting and emerging baby
turtles next year. She said she was concerned about the little
Loggerheads entering into the ocean wave after wave. We tried to keep
onlookers from stepping on the hatchlings, she explained. This crowd
behaved extremely well, she said. Many many thoughtful questions were
asked. One of ten volunteers working under McLaren and Geuder, Pat
Milling of Murrells Inlet, commented on her first season as a new SCUTE
sea turtle watcher. With those hatchlings going across the sand, it
looked as though the little turtles were determined to make it to the
water, Milling said. I've never seen anything like it and this gives
me a renewed respect for the natures complexities. The people were
instantly drawn into our excitement, Milling said. Talking to many
later, they were long-time visitors who said this experience was one
theyd never forgot. Milling said she felt fortunate to be walking the
turtles into the water. This is done to keep the crowds from
interfering with the hatchlings and possibly injuring them by mistake.
As each turtle made it and began their swim, I felt I was part of a
small victory. ---Photos by Kay Mackall and story by Lloyd Mackall,
digital imagery based in Wachesaw East Plantation, 9 Palmetto Place,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 843-651-4610. Sea turtle video available thru
CoastalDitital on YouTube.com

By Lloyd Mackall
Brig. Gen. Walter F. Johnson III, a retired US Army officer, brought hope and inspiration to a group of supporters for Miss Ruby's Kids, an early literacy program for Georgetown County families. The entrepreneur and author of a book for young adults and adults who want to succeed in life was guest speaker at a "Friend Ra ...
Brig. Gen. Walter F. Johnson III, a retired US Army officer, brought hope and inspiration to a group of supporters for Miss Ruby's Kids, an early literacy program for Georgetown County families. The entrepreneur and author of a book for young adults and adults who want to succeed in life was guest speaker at a "Friend Ra ...

By Lloyd Mackall
Seven 'Apothe-Kids' Soda Jerk contestants help Lee's Inlet Apothecary's celebrate its ninth anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 1.
Winning the title of Soda Jerk of 2011 is Mary Karr Griffith, age 8, who attends Seaside Elementary who enjoys dance and basketball.
Other contestants are D.J. King, age 9, Waccamaw Intermed ...
Seven 'Apothe-Kids' Soda Jerk contestants help Lee's Inlet Apothecary's celebrate its ninth anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 1.
Winning the title of Soda Jerk of 2011 is Mary Karr Griffith, age 8, who attends Seaside Elementary who enjoys dance and basketball.
Other contestants are D.J. King, age 9, Waccamaw Intermed ...
By Lloyd Mackall
Retired US Army Captain E. Evans Kayser, Jr., receives the Silver Star Sept. 16, 2011, at the American Legion of Murrells Inlet, SC, after piloting his helicopter 44 years ago to save pinned down US soldiers in Vietnam for about 17 hours, half of which were in darkness. He received the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air ...
Retired US Army Captain E. Evans Kayser, Jr., receives the Silver Star Sept. 16, 2011, at the American Legion of Murrells Inlet, SC, after piloting his helicopter 44 years ago to save pinned down US soldiers in Vietnam for about 17 hours, half of which were in darkness. He received the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air ...
Mary and Phil Schneider of the South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts
(SCUTE) volunteer organization attended the meeting and she have a
report on this sea turtle season. She thanked the Pawleys Island Pier
Village and others for redirecting beach lighting, so as not to confuse
sea turtle nesting mothers and hatchlings in going to the ocean. ...
Mary and Phil Schneider of the South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts
(SCUTE) volunteer organization attended the meeting and she have a
report on this sea turtle season. She thanked the Pawleys Island Pier
Village and others for redirecting beach lighting, so as not to confuse
sea turtle nesting mothers and hatchlings in going to the ocean.
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Georgetown SC Salvation Army helps hurricane Irene feeding operation.
Video courtesy of the Salvation Army
Video courtesy of the Salvation Army
Surfers were catching waves at the beach Thursday as the off-coast storm caused by Hurricane Irene travels northward. Local officials warn that although larger waves are attractive to surfers, conditions are favorable for rip currents.
Video by Lloyd Mackall
Video by Lloyd Mackall
Waccamaw High School's marching band finished a grueling two-week summer
camp on Aug. 5 with a performance for parents and family members. This
year's show is called "Cirque de la Mer" or "Circus of the Ocean."
Photos by Chris Sokoloski/For The Times
Photos by Chris Sokoloski/For The Times
Nick at Night at Pawleys Island Community Church, 2011
Photos by Chris Sokoloski/For The Times
Photos by Chris Sokoloski/For The Times
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk restaurants, along with the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ben Arnold and WPDE Channel 15 lit up the skies with an evening fireworks display shot off from the end of the Veterans Pier. Earlier in the day under the theme, "Ride the Inlet Wave of Freedom," Murrells Inlet's 28th Annual July 4th Boat Parade follows the Marsh ...
Jordyn Cox won the title of 2011 Little Miss South Carolina on June 18th in Hartsville, S.C. at the state pageant.
She has a very special talent: Yodeling. Jordyn, who lives in Andrews, competed with 117 girls in her age division.
She won the interview award, first place in color photogenic, first place in black and white ph ...
She has a very special talent: Yodeling. Jordyn, who lives in Andrews, competed with 117 girls in her age division.
She won the interview award, first place in color photogenic, first place in black and white ph ...

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A heated exchange erupted at Monday evening's Georgetown Architectural
Review Board meeting. ARB member Dick Newcomb recused himself so he?
could seek the board's permission for a temporary fence and 4 x 12
storage shed at 113 Meeting Street. This was the exchange between
Newcomb and ARB Chairman Rene King.
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Encouraged by cheering and spiritual-like support of a crowd of more than 2,500, the Sea Turtle Hospital of Charleston volunteers release one of seven endangered sea turtles on the Isle of Palms, Saturday, May 7.
These turtles came to the hospital in the basement of the South Carolina Aquarium with a variety of serious medical issue, and af ...
These turtles came to the hospital in the basement of the South Carolina Aquarium with a variety of serious medical issue, and af ...
A hit-run survivor finished the 2011 St. Christopher's Children 5K
Fun/Run with a personal record of of 26.17 minutes--eight months after
an accident that ended his football career at Waccamaw High School in
Pawleys Island, SC. Waccamaw High Junior Jasonn Russell, 17 of
Georgetown, completed the race in 26:17, running in his first such event after ...
Georgetown High School hosts Brookland-Cayce High School
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Georgetown 1, Brookland-Cayce 0
Photos by Rounette Johnson
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Georgetown 1, Brookland-Cayce 0
Photos by Rounette Johnson
April 11, 2011
Photos by Ray Funnye and Tommy Howard
Photos by Ray Funnye and Tommy Howard
Georgetown High at Andrews Baseball game. Monday, March 7, 2011. A special thanks to Diane Wall for these wonderful photographs.
Play-off game at Carvers Bay vs. Bethune-Bowman of Orangeburg County, Feb. 18, 2011. Video by Tommy Howard.
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