Friends of the Georgetown Library to host veterans tribute program

  November 6, 2026

The Friends of the Georgetown Library invite the public to a special edition of the popular Tuesdays With… series featuring Commander Reverend Franklin E. Rutledge presenting “Honoring Our Veterans” on…

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A Conversation with Lyn Rumage of My Sister’s Books & Gifts

  November 5, 2026

By Karen Owens Publisher A bookstore’s next chapter can be about more than the books on its shelves. For Lyn Rumage, owner of My Sister’s Books & Gifts, it’s about…

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Bureau of Aging Services collecting holiday gifts for seniors

  November 5, 2026

Georgetown County’s Bureau of Aging Services is collecting small gifts for its annual holiday giveaway for residents 60 and older. Organizers hope to top the 500 bags given out last…

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National GRACE Foundation awarded $47,000 grant to grow its Pediatric Cancer Survivor College Access and Success Initiative across South Carolina

  November 5, 2026

The National GRACE Foundation (NGF), an all-volunteer nonprofit based in Rhode Island, has been awarded a $47,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to bring NGF’s…

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USPS Operation Santa Adoption registration is open in South Carolina

  November 5, 2026

USPS Operation Santa adoption registration is officially open! Groups and individuals interested in adopting letters for this year’s program should visit USPSOperationSanta.com, click on the registration link and follow the…

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Together SC and statewide partners call for nominations honoring nonprofit leadership and volunteer excellence

  November 5, 2026

Two statewide award programs will recognize the leaders, volunteers, and community partners strengthening South Carolina. Across South Carolina, nonprofit leaders and volunteers are addressing critical community needs, building partnerships, and…

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Local Election Recap: Incumbents hold the line in Georgetown County

  November 4, 2026

Georgetown County voters turned out in strong numbers for this election cycle, delivering clear victories to familiar local figures and approving a key county revenue measure. Across county council and…

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Clocks fall back, deer collisions surge: why November commutes bring heightened road hazards

  November 4, 2026

As millions of drivers adjust their dashboards and body clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time, transportation and wildlife officials are issuing a seasonal warning: while human routines shift…

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South Carolina State Museum celebrates 38 years of discovery and looks ahead to ‘Make Way for MORE’ expansion

  November 4, 2026

As the South Carolina State Museum celebrates 38 years as the state’s primary cultural storyteller, leadership is preparing for a monumental new chapter: an ambitious, multi-phase revitalization designed to reshape…

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Farm-to-Table dinner brings community together to support area youth

  November 3, 2026

By Karen Owens Publisher Teach Feed Succeed isn’t just a motto—it’s a passion for supporters of Carolina Human Reinvestment of South Carolina (CHRSC), a Pawleys Island-based nonprofit committed to healthy…

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One Sad Thing About Fall

  November 3, 2026
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I look forward to fall’s crisp air, college football, and colorful foliage, but with the good comes the sad. Hummingbirds take leave of us. It’s been…

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Santee Cooper Board approves new rates for 2027 and 2028

  November 2, 2026

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved new base rates for retail customers for 2027 and 2028 following a months-long, transparent public comment process. The rates will take effect…

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Lowcountry Food Bank names Tina Postel as next CEO

  November 2, 2026

Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its Board of Directors has selected Tina Postel as the organization’s next CEO. Postel will begin on January 25, 2027, and will work closely with current…

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FEMA and FCC schedule nationwide emergency alert system test for November 17

  November 2, 2026

Federal emergency officials are giving the public an early heads-up ahead of a scheduled nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) later this month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…

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SCDOT seeks public input for Statewide Transit Plan

  October 29, 2026

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting and online survey to help inform the Statewide Transit Plan. The Statewide Transit…

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Public shares priorities at Port Master Plan listening session

  October 29, 2026

By Karen Owens Publisher About 75 people attended an Oct. 22 listening session at the Howard Center Auditorium to hear from Georgetown County officials and representatives of Seamon Whiteside, the…

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Road-ready: South Carolina’s new street-legal UTV law takes effect Nov. 18

  October 29, 2026

Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) across the Palmetto State will soon have a legal pathway to share public roadways. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued a 30-day…

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A harbor can hold a truth that a town must hear

  October 29, 2026

By Douglas Vandergraph A harbor often tells a town what it wants to remember. There are boats, work, families, departures, homecomings, and the steady sight of water that has been…

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SC Works Waccamaw to host ‘Deployment to Employment’ Job Fair Nov. 4

  October 28, 2026

SC Works Waccamaw, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), will host the annual “Deployment to Employment” Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The…

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Something In The Grits Ain’t Gravy

  October 28, 2026
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Down South we have sayings for every occasion. “Something in the grits ain’t gravy” is a way of saying you smell a rat. Take wrestling. It…

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HGTC to host third annual Build Something Amazing Event

  October 28, 2026

More than 500 Horry County high school seniors expected for hands-on career exploration and workforce connections Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), in partnership with Partnership Grand Strand, Horry County Schools and…

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State Museum announces new exhibition, Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies, opening in January 2027

  October 28, 2026

New hands-on exhibition highlights a refreshed Natural History gallery with dinosaur casts and more South Carolina specimens. This January, the South Carolina State Museum is set to host the exhibition…

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