Waccamaw Library to screen documentary on purple martins in South Carolina
January 26, 2026
Film Is Part of 2026 SC Hammock Coast Birding Festival This movie is definitely “for the birds”! As part of the fourth annual SC Hammock Coast Birding Festival, the Waccamaw…
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Georgetown County implements outdooring burning ban – UPDATE
January 11, 2026
Effective of January 12, Georgetown County has lifted the outdoor burning ban thanks to improved fire weather conditions. However, residents are still encouraged to exercise caution if conducting outdoor burning,…
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GOAT program celebrates record-breaking year, prepares for 2026
December 12, 2025
Georgetown County’s Outdoor Adventure Trails program, better known as GOAT, closed out its second year with strong participation and mileage totals. Parks and Recreation staff said the program’s second full…
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HGTC Forestry and Wildlife Students Awarded Georgetown Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarships
December 12, 2025
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is pleased to announce that five (5) Forestry and Wildlife Management students have been awarded $500 scholarships from the Georgetown Soil & Water Conservation District. The…
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Georgetown County entities benefit from S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority construction grants
November 25, 2025The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 21 projects, totaling approximately $23 million, to address critical infrastructure needs related to public health, water quality and resiliency,…
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🦪 Georgetown and Horry County Councils Recognize Oyster Shell Recycling Efforts
November 17, 2025
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (Nov. 17, 2025) — Local oyster recycling efforts are receiving dual recognition this week as both Horry and Georgetown County Councils issue proclamations aimed at promoting the…
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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…
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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.…
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SCDNR’s oyster restoration program celebrates 25 years
October 29, 2025Director 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…
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