Georgetown County purchases historic Customs House
March 24, 2026
Front Street landmark to become county administration hub The century-old building known locally as the “old customs house” will become a new consolidated county administration building, replacing two nearby buildings…
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SC Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately
March 24, 2026
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors…
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Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office to host job fair on March 24
March 23, 2026
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, March 24 at 10 am, at its headquarters located at 430 N. Fraser Street. It’s a great opportunity…
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Call for Artists: Georgetown seeks local artwork for utility box murals
March 22, 2026
The Georgetown Arts & Cultural Commission is inviting local artists to help transform ordinary utility boxes into vibrant works of public art across the city of Georgetown. The commission is…
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Georgetown County School District announces finalists for 2026 Teacher, Support Staff, and Administrator of the Year
March 22, 2026
Georgetown County School District (GCSD) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, and Administrator of the Year awards. These…
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City of Georgetown announces Police Chief William Pierce’s retirement
March 19, 2026
City of Georgetown announced today that Police Chief William Pierce plans to retire effective June 12, 2026. Chief Pierce concludes a distinguished 34-year career in public service, including service in…
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City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, HRTHUDL, and Prisma Health unite to strengthen cardiac emergency response across Columbia
March 19, 2026The City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department, in partnership with HRTHUDL and Prisma Health, announced a new life saving initiative during the City of Columbia Go Red Columbia…
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Georgetown County Airport Manager appointed to State Aviation Board
March 17, 2026
Jim Taylor, Georgetown County Airports Manager, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA). Taylor fills a vacated term and will serve on the…
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Local elected officials across South Carolina urge lawmakers to advance public deposits legislation
March 12, 2026
County and Municipal Leaders Statewide Call for Expanded Local Choice in Managing Community-Funded Deposits The Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition (PPDC) today announced that a growing coalition of local elected officials…
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S.C. Department of Environmental Services wins 2025 Notable State Documents Award for State Water Plan
March 12, 2026
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is the recipient of a 2025 Notable State Documents Award from the South Carolina State Library for the 2025 South Carolina State Water…
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Governor McMaster signs joint resolution extending alcohol server training deadline
March 12, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) applauds Governor Henry McMaster for signing H. 5261, a joint resolution that extends the deadline for mandatory alcohol server training to May…
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HGTC President Dr. Marilyn Fore receives 2026 Martha Kime Piper Award
March 11, 2026
Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Martha Kime Piper Award, presented at the Annual Conference of South Carolina…
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Georgetown Mayor to address utility costs at next monthly forum
March 10, 2026
City of Georgetown residents are invited to join Mayor Jay Doyle for his March installment of the Mayor’s Forum on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 pm at the Winyah Auditorium…
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Georgetown County’s fund balance reflects strategic planning, disaster preparedness
March 10, 2026
A recent audit report for Georgetown County raised some eyebrows – not because it didn’t come back clean, but because the county has nearly double what it is required to…
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Georgetown County recognizes Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14
March 9, 2026
Georgetown County Emergency Management will join the S.C. Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in observing Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week,…
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Georgetown harbor cleanup reaches substantial completion
March 9, 2026
The Georgetown harbor is cleaner and safer thanks to a major collaborative cleanup that removed nearly two dozen abandoned and derelict vessels from its waters. Some had been there for…
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Elementary students shine at 2026 GCSD Academic Bowl
March 9, 2026
The 2026 Elementary Academic Bowl was held on March 4, 2026, at the JB Beck Administration & Education Center, bringing together elementary students from across Georgetown County School District for…
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HGTC Foundation partners with Lowcountry Food Bank and HTC to host “Fresh For All” food distribution March 13
March 9, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation, in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank, will host a Fresh For All food distribution on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to…
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Tax breaks for South Carolina boat owners sail through the state Senate
March 8, 2026
Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette By Jessica Holdman March 5, 2026 SC currently has the highest property taxes on boats in the country South Carolina boat owners can…
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Midway Fire Rescue honors top personnel at annual awards banquet
March 8, 2026
Midway Fire Rescue honored its staff and celebrated a year of service during its annual awards banquet held recently at the Litchfield Country Club. The evening, which featured live entertainment…
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Georgetown County recognizes Aaron Bostic as Manager of the Year
March 4, 2026
Georgetown County has recognized Aaron Bostic, assistant chief for Georgetown County Fire-EMS, as the County’s Manager of the Year for 2025. Bostic oversees the department’s day-to-day operations and is a…
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Amy King promoted to HR Director for Georgetown County
March 4, 2026
Georgetown County is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy King to the position of Human Resources Director. King has been serving in an acting capacity since November, when former…
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HGTC launches spring 2026 “Explore HGTC” series for prospective students
March 3, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host a series of open houses and information sessions throughout March and April designed to help prospective students explore career pathways, meet faculty and learn…
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South Carolina export sales reach $38.5 billion in 2025, marking seven-year high
March 3, 2026
South Carolina’s manufacturing industries support economic growth Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%,…
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SC Commerce announces 2026 Relentless Challenge grant awards
March 3, 2026
14 projects across the state awarded grants to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled…
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Georgetown County School District announces Virtual Job Fair dates
March 2, 2026
Georgetown County School District invites certified educators to join us for our Virtual Certified Job Fair Meet & Greet Event, March 9–12, 2026. This is a great opportunity to connect…
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Human Resources Generalist
March 2, 2026
Georgetown County is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and service-driven Human Resources Generalist to support benefits administration, payroll coordination, recruitment, and overall HR operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees receive accurate benefits, timely compensation,…
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Georgetown County releases its 2025 Annual Report
March 2, 2026
Georgetown County has released its 2025 Annual Report for public review. The report highlights key accomplishments, major projects, financial stewardship and service milestones from the past year, reflecting the county’s…
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Clemson Professor Stefanie Whitmore to lead “Tuesdays With…” discussion on impact of microplastics
March 2, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library’s monthly lecture series Tuesdays With… continues on March 17 at 10 am with a timely presentation by Stefanie Whitmire, Assistant Professor, Baruch Institute of Coastal…
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Georgetown Main Library
March 1, 2026
The Georgetown County Library System functions to serve as a community resource that expands and enriches the lives of residents by providing and promoting the use of the library system’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Amanda Hannah of Dixie High School as Educator of the Month
February 27, 2026
Abbeville accountant-turned-teacher shares her love of numbers and business to equip students for life South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Amanda ‘Mandy’ Hannah of Dixie High School as the…
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SC NEXUS and SCRA announce Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange project launch
February 26, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) division, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), announced the official launch of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange (eiX),…
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Georgetown County facilities to be named after beloved community leaders Linnen, Port
February 25, 2026
Georgetown County will permanently honor two beloved community leaders whose lives were defined by service, mentorship and a deep commitment to others. At its meeting Feb. 24, County Council agreed…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library celebrate accomplishments, elect new officers at annual meeting
February 25, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library (FOGL) celebrated an impressive list of accomplishments for the past year, including raising $22,900 to support children’s and adult programming for the library. The…
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HGTC to host Author Showcase featuring eight local authors
February 23, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host an Author Showcase on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at College Grounds in Building 200 on the Conway Campus. The…
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Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver announces deployment of Special Olympics awareness patrol vehicle
February 22, 2026
Sheriff Carter Weaver is proud to announce the deployment of a specially wrapped patrol vehicle in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The vehicle, the first…
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HGTC celebrates grand opening of newly expanded Institute of Cosmetology
February 20, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) officially celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded Institute of Cosmetology on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house on the Conway…
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A Measured Start: Mayor’s Forum focuses on real issues facing Georgetown
February 18, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher For residents looking for high drama or theatrics at the Winyah Auditorium last Thursday, the inaugural Mayor’s Forum did not live up to that threshold, which…
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HGTC Foundation secures grant for improved oral health access
February 18, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation has received a grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, to expand…
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GCSD launches new electric buses
February 18, 2026
If you spot a school bus with a bright blue fender and bumper rolling through Georgetown County, you’re witnessing an exciting new chapter for student transportation in Georgetown County School…
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HGTC Chef Joseph Bonaparte wins statewide innovation award
February 17, 2026
Joseph Bonaparte, Executive Director of the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), has been named the 2026 A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year. The…
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HGTC Educators of the Year award winners honored at statewide conference
February 17, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) proudly announces that three outstanding employees were recognized as 2026 Educators of the Year at the annual South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) Conference Awards Luncheon,…
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SC Senate weighs major boat tax cut
February 17, 2026
South Carolina boat owners are moving closer to significant tax relief as a bill to slash property taxes on watercraft advances through the state Senate. House Bill 3858, which passed…
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Clyburn statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson: “Today, I join the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most…
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HGTC Foundation announces 2026 special event “Southwest Splendor” presented by Anderson Brothers Bank
February 16, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is excited to announce Southwest Splendor, its 2026 signature special event, presented by Anderson Brothers Bank. The upscale Southwestern-themed dinner will take place Friday, March…
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Gazette Tip of the Day: Mark your calendar for Coffee with a Cop: Feb. 26 in Pawleys Island
February 16, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office invites you to join them for this month’s installment of Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, February 26 at 8:00 am…
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Building Official
February 15, 2026
Position Overview: Processes, reviews, approves, and denies building permit requests for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Evaluates codes and ordinances and conducts inspections to verify construction is per the approved…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library still recruiting vendors its March 14 community yard
February 15, 2026
It’s one month until the Friends of the Georgetown Library‘s annual Spring Community Yard Sale on Saturday, March 14th, from 8:00 am to noon in the Judicial Center (New County Courthouse)…
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Georgetown Middle School educators honored with statewide awards
February 11, 2026
The Georgetown County School District is celebrating two major achievements at Georgetown Middle School following state-level recognition from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. Carolyn Wilson, a media paraprofessional…
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Tuesdays with… at the Georgetown Library features presentation on Brookgreen Gardens
February 11, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library are welcoming Robin Salmon, Vice President of Art and Historical Collections and Curator of Sculpture at Brookgreen Gardens, as their featured guest speaker this…
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