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How to create your Georgetown SC Gazette Business Directory listing

November 14, 2025

Listing your business on Georgetown SC Gazette gives you access to a free, password-protected profile where you can: Add events to our calendar (such as special promotions). Share news about new product lines. Announce employee promotions or recognition your business receives. Post job openings. Utilizing your profile is the best way to guarantee your news…

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The Duke Endowment makes $1 million grant for food aid during government shutdown

November 13, 2025

The grant to Feeding the Carolinas will support all ten major food banks in North & South Carolina Feeding the Carolinas, the association of food banks in North Carolina and South Carolina, has received a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment to help meet rising demand following disruptions to federal and state food programs.…

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Waccamaw Neck Library Announces Slate of December Programs

November 13, 2025

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Waccamaw Neck Branch Library has released its schedule of events and programs for December, offering a variety of activities for children, teens and adults. The month is highlighted by a special performance and a family-friendly New Year’s celebration. 🎭 Special Events BrightStar Theatre Performance: On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the library will…

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Where The Dead Live On

November 12, 2025

By Tom Poland On a sultry August Sunday I drove up on Shady Grove Methodist Church. Seeing it resurrected James Agee’s “Shady Grove, Alabama, July 1936,” his description of a cemetery in Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, text by Agee and photographs by Walker Evans. Agee and Evans spent the summer of 1936…

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💖 Celebrating World Kindness Day: Today and Every Day

November 12, 2025

November 13 is World Kindness Day, a day that reminds us all how being kind to one another helps us make a positive impact in our lives and communities. While an act of goodwill benefits the recipients, research shows that helping others dramatically reduces stress and boosts your own emotional well-being—doing good really does do…

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Yuletide Home Tour returns with new stops and historic highlights

November 12, 2025

The Friends of the Georgetown Library are inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate the season with a beloved local tradition: The 23rd annual Yuletide Home Tour, set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, The event offers a rare opportunity to step inside beautifully decorated homes, churches and museums throughout Georgetown, all decked out in…

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Horry-Georgetown Tech College veterans advance in Mechatronics training with support from SC Student Loan’s Persistence Fund

November 11, 2025

Dennis Hahn, HGTC Mechatronics Student; Persistence Fund recipient Free tools from the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation’s philanthropy remove financial barriers for two Horry-Georgetown Technical College students Two Mechatronics students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) are one step closer to completing their degrees thanks to support from the Persistence Fund, an initiative of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC)…

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Dick Harpootlian launches Dig Me a Grave book tour

November 9, 2025

Tour begins Dec. 16 in Columbia, SC, the city where Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, South Carolina’s most prolific killer and the book’s protagonist, was put to death nearly 35 years ago Richard “Dick” Harpootlian, the prosecutor who brought Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins to justice, is launching a tour of his book Dig Me a Grave: The…

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SCETV explores aging and caregiving in new episode of Impact South Carolina and live episode of Palmetto Perspectives

November 9, 2025

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new episode of IMPACT South Carolina as well as an opportunity for the public to be part of the live studio audience for Palmetto Perspectives on Nov. 13. The public is invited to watch the IMPACT South Carolina episode titled “The Silver Tsunami,” followed by a live broadcast of the SCETV…

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Barnabas Horse Foundation invites the community to Hot Chocolate & Horses Community Open House on Dec. 6

November 6, 2025

Barnabas Horse Foundation invites the community to our Hot Chocolate & Horses Community Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at 4533 New River Road, Murrells Inlet. This free event is our heartfelt “thank you” to a community that continues to support the healing work made possible through our therapy horses. Guests…

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Don’t Let the Tricycle Horns of Life Scare You

November 6, 2025

By Jeff Becraft I don’t know what kid the car manufacturer took the horn off his tricycle and stuck it in my car is, but I’m sure that kid has a bike bell on his handlebars as well. It’s almost embarrassing when I blow my horn. It’s not like it’s going to get anybody’s…

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Winter’s Rainy Windows

November 5, 2025

By Tom Poland I have long admired the work of a fighter pilot turned writer. He wrote under the pen name James Salter. James Arnold Horowitz volunteered for combat duty in Korea and flew over 100 combat missions. Secretly aspiring to write, he chased Mig-15s in an F-86 Sabre. The words that inspired his writer…

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SCDMV to move to new website address, email in 2026

November 4, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will change its website address in 2026, offering additional assurance to customers that they are dealing with the legitimate state website. On Jan. 5, 2026, the SCDMV will change its website address to dmv.sc.gov, with agency email changing to the same domain, so they will appear with addresses ending…

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A taste of excellence: MICHELIN Guide announces inaugural American South selection

November 4, 2025

4 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN Star restaurants in addition to one Two Star establishment. Four restaurants from South Carolina earned a One Star designation. The full selection was announced at…

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Explore Indigenous stories and cultures during Native American Heritage Month on SCETV

November 4, 2025

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) presented programming that honors the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Throughout November, viewers can explore a range of content that highlights the resilience, stories and traditions of Native Americans. UPCOMING PROGRAMS ON ETV Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience – This story chronicles present-day efforts by Klamath tribal…

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🎨✍️ November is for Adults at the Georgetown Public Library!

November 3, 2025

There’s something for every interest at the Georgetown Public Library this November, with a wonderful lineup of programs designed just for adults. From creative arts and writing to wellness and games, come connect with your community and try something new! Creative Arts & Crafts Watercolor Painting Series: Tap into your artistic side with this two-part…

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Grand Strand Trade Businesses to Show Students Skilled Job Opportunities at “Build Something Amazing” Career Exploration Event on November 14

November 3, 2025

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Myrtle Beach area trade industry businesses are helping to inspire the next generation of skilled workers at the upcoming “Build Something Amazing” Career Exploration Event. Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the nonprofit foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is partnering with community organizations and area businesses to host the educational…

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Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders

November 2, 2025

By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps Recruit Depots in the entire nation; Shaw Air Force Base, home of the USAF’s famed 20th Fighter Wing; and so much more. Some 386,000 military…

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Governor, dignitaries celebrate largest conservation easement in SC history

October 31, 2025

A coalition of 17 public, private and non-profit conservation organizations celebrated the announcement of the largest conservation easement in state history Wednesday on the banks of the Black River in Georgetown County. Photo Credit Mac Stone / Southwings. Gov. Henry McMaster joined state agency leaders and executives from Resource Management Service, LLC, Open Space Institute,…

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SCETV Safe Space returns to explore emotional intelligence in new episode “Triggered: Understanding the Roots of Anger,” premiering Oct. 30

October 30, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the premiere of the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, the award-winning program focused on youth mental health. The new episode, titled “Triggered: Understanding the Roots of Anger,” will air Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. on ETV. This episode takes an in-depth look at how emotional intelligence can…

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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reports $1.7 billion in earnings from South Carolina investments

October 30, 2025

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools, roads, public safety, and local governments across South Carolina. “This $1.7 Billion benefits the taxpayers in the form of stronger schools, safer communities, and better infrastructure,” said Treasurer Loftis.…

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SC Ports CEO Mallace details growth plan in first State of the Port address

October 30, 2025

South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port address. Mallace, who was appointed to lead the port on Oct. 6, thanked his predecessors and elected leaders for laying the groundwork to allow the…

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South Carolina Public Radio to launch new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel

October 30, 2025

South Carolina Public Radio announced plans to launch a new 24/7 high-definition (HD) broadcast radio and streaming music channel, marking an important step in the network’s continued investment in local content, innovative technology and increased audience engagement. The announcement coincides with Public Radio Music Day, a national celebration of the role public radio plays in…

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Georgetown County Earns Honorable Mention for Outdoor Trails Initiative

October 29, 2025

The South Carolina Association of Counties has recognized Georgetown County with an honorable mention in the 2025 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award competition for its Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails project. The initiative, known as GOAT, was launched in 2024 by Georgetown County Parks and Recreation to encourage residents and visitors to explore the county’s parks,…

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SCDNR’s oyster restoration program celebrates 25 years

October 29, 2025

Director says program is one of the top oyster recycling and restoration efforts nationwide The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hosted a “partnership meeting” earlier this month at Coastal Carolina University in Conway to strengthen support and expand the agency’s oyster restoration and recycling efforts in Horry and Georgetown counties. The event brought…

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Sign Up Now for the 2025 Georgetown County Veterans Day Parade

October 28, 2025

Mark your calendars to come out Tuesday afternoon, November 11 at 2:00 pm the annual Georgetown County Veterans Day Parade. Sponsored by American Legion Post 114 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6444, this event is a time to express our appreciation and gratitude for the brave men and women who have served our country…

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Return To Pawleys

October 28, 2025

By Tom Poland Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our long-ago days at an old beach house. I could rent the house for a week for something like $700. Arrogantly shabby it was, but to…

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South Carolina Food Banks call on elected officials to end shutdown, invest in hunger relief

October 28, 2025

Amid the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade, a government shutdown is creating hardship and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military members, and people who work for federal contractors in South Carolina. Many hardworking people are just one paycheck away from needing support from their local food bank. Even…

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23rd Annual Friends of the Georgetown Library Yuletide Home Tour planned for December 13

October 27, 2025

The Friends of the Georgetown Library are excited to host their 23rd annual Yuletide Home Tour on Saturday, December 13 from 1 – 5 pm. Twelve beautiful residences in and around Georgetown’s Historic District will be decorated in holiday finery and open for visiting. In addition, two venerable houses of worship will open their doors to tour participants, as well as four outstanding Georgetown…

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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission

October 27, 2025

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series: NP Strategy First…

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