Sen. Tim Scott accepting applications for fall 2026 internships
July 16, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for fall 2026. The internship program offers undergraduate and…
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Belle W. Baruch Foundation elects David Dukes as Board Chair and welcomes four new Trustees
July 16, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, the Belle W. Baruch Foundation elected David Dukes as Chair of its Board of Trustees and welcomed four distinguished leaders to the Board. Together, these appointments…
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South Carolina’s healthiest rivers tell their story one fish at a time
July 16, 2026
SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley JONES GAP STATE PARK, S.C. — S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing…
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Registration open for Georgetown County youth tackle football
July 15, 2026
Georgetown County Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its 2026 youth tackle football season. The program is open to boys and girls ages 9 through 12. The registration fee…
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The Great Georgetown County Scoop Hunt: Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day local style
July 15, 2026
National Ice Cream Day lands on Sunday, July 19, 2026, arriving at the perfect moment to serve as a refreshing civic strategy against the peak of a Lowcountry July. Fortunately,…
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Fed must stay focused on affordability, its mission, and the American people
July 15, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, held Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first semiannual monetary policy Senate hearing since…
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Timeless Georgetown: The Lost Vessel Beneath the Black River
July 15, 2026
By Mary Boyd Timeless Georgetown is a series dedicated to the rich history and stories that shaped Georgetown, South Carolina—the third-oldest city in the state. From the strategic maneuvers of…
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Friendship Place, Inc. announces registration for free After-School Program for Georgetown middle schoolers
July 15, 2026
Friendship Place, Inc is excited to announce that enrollment is officially open for its Fall 2026 Georgetown LEARNS Teens Initiative. This free, 16-week after-school program is specifically designed to help…
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City of Georgetown to dedicate new sign for historic West End Heritage Center
July 15, 2026
The City of Georgetown, in partnership with the City of Georgetown Arts and Cultural Commission, invites the community to attend a special sign dedication ceremony at the West End Heritage…
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Extended through July 31st: Lowcountry Food Bank continues free summer meals program for kids
July 15, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Lunchbox – Summer Meals Program to provide nutritious summer meals to children 18 years old and younger without charge. The program is in…
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Georgetown Community Theater Arts to present Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical
July 15, 2026
This summer, Lowcountry youth interested in theater will have a new opportunity. The newly established Georgetown Community Theater Arts is hosting its inaugural workshop, which started July 13th, at the…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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HGTC and WMBF News partner to provide free Back-to-School haircuts for K-12 students
July 14, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), in partnership with WMBF News, will host a free community haircut event for K-12 students on Thursday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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Don’t Stop Believin’: Tickets selling fast for Trial by Fire: Tribute to Journey in Pawleys Island!
July 14, 2026
Get ready to experience the rock concert that never was! The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art is thrilled to present Trial by Fire: Tribute to Journey on October…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Melissa Myotte-Carter as Director of Human Resources
July 14, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is proud to welcome Melissa Myotte-Carter as the Bank’s new Director of Human Resources. As Director of Human Resources, Myotte-Carter will lead the Bank’s human resources initiatives…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation announces Annual “Black Tie Gala” to support trauma survivors
July 13, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation warmly invites the community to its signature black-tie gala fundraising event, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Village House at…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Georgetown County Library system transitions to SCLENDS; checkouts paused July 20-24 for system changeover
July 13, 2026
The Georgetown County Library system will be unable to process materials checkouts July 20-24 as it updates its system, migrating from the Palmetto Consortium to SCLENDS (South Carolina Library Evergreen…
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A Conversation with Loren Wallace, Emergency Manager for Georgetown County
July 13, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher Behind the scenes of every safe community is a dedicated team working to connect the dots before, during, and after a crisis. In Georgetown County, that…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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A look back in time: Georgetown County opens 1976-time capsule
July 13, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher I started my Independence Day like most mornings. I walked my labrador retriever Buddy early to avoid the hot sun and temperatures. Then as my eldest…
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Hammock Day swings into summer on July 25, 2026, in Pawleys Island
July 13, 2026
By Clayton Stairs and Mark A. Stevens/ tourism staff for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® Visitors and locals are set to gather once again…
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Community rallies behind Saint Frances Animal Center amid crucial rescue effort
July 13, 2026
The community is stepping up in a massive way for the Saint Frances Animal Center, which is currently navigating a major influx of animals rescued from a local residence. With…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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Friends of the Waccamaw Library announces fall FOWL luncheon, “A Taste for Books”
July 13, 2026
Get ready for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and philanthropy! The Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) is excited to announce the return of its annual Fall FOWL Luncheon, themed…
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Georgetown County announces the promotion of Harley Walker to Environmental Services Manager
July 9, 2026
Georgetown County has promoted Harley Walker to Environmental Services Manager, a role in which she will oversee the county’s landfill, recycling programs, convenience centers, collections and materials recovery facility. Walker joined Georgetown…
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ACEC-SC Celebrates 2025-26 Future Leaders Program Graduates
July 9, 2026
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show in June.…
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SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Timothy M. James as Vice President, Marketing
July 8, 2026
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With…
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Positively Primeval Cocktail Company celebrates One-Year Anniversary with ribbon cutting and community toast
July 8, 2026
Positively Primeval Cocktail Company is thrilled to announce its official one-year anniversary celebration and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The event marks an incredible first year of…
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The Village Group announces call for artists, makers and creators for the Abie & Dorothea Ladson Cultural Festival
July 8, 2026
The Village Group is officially seeking vendors, artisans, and local creators to showcase their talents and products at the upcoming Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival. The celebrated community event…
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Bookhardt Cemetery
July 8, 2026
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
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America’s National Parks: Planning an unforgettable adventure!
July 8, 2026
By Linda Ludwik From towering granite cliffs and crystal-clear alpine lakes to colorful deserts and ancient forests, America’s National Parks offer some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth. With…
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Blink Book Review: Terry Szuplat’s “Say It Well”
July 8, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I like to mix fiction with “good for you” nonfiction on my summer reading list. My first nonfiction pick is Say It Well by Terry Szuplat,…
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Boone and Crockett Club announces $5 Million endowment milestone, renames Clemson University Conservation Program
July 8, 2026
The Boone and Crockett Club has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to support science-based wildlife management in higher education. Thanks to more than a decade of fundraising…
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Retirement spending is more flexible than you think
July 8, 2026
By Ellis O’Tuel, CRPC®* Principal, Hammock Wealth Management When clients approach retirement, one of the most common anxieties they share with me sounds something like this: “Am I spending too much…
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World Tour Golf Links to open The Bridge, bringing a new golf entertainment experience to Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Golf has evolved beyond just what happens on the course, and World Tour Golf Links is embracing that evolution with the opening of The Bridge, a…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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A Conversation with Ava Hall Wasserman of Clair de Lune Needlepoint
July 7, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher If you’ve stepped into Pretty Palm House in Pawleys Island lately, you might have noticed a vibrant, meticulously detailed new display catching everyone’s eye. It belongs…
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Empathy is the key
July 7, 2026
By Lane Byrum SHIFT Company As we close the chapter on Pride Month and settle into the days after celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday, I’ve found myself thinking about one…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club earns place among Golfweek’s Top 100 public-access courses in America
July 7, 2026
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Caledonia Golf & Fish Club has once again been recognized among America’s premier layouts, earning a place on Golfweek’s prestigious list of the Top 100 Public-Access…
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Georgetown becomes first county in South Carolina to pass Wetlands Protection Ordinance
July 7, 2026
On June 23, Georgetown County made history by becoming the first county in South Carolina to adopt a comprehensive local wetlands protection ordinance. The ordinance, built on a model developed…
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Kevin Guskiewicz to remain at Michigan State, leaving Clemson president search unresolved
July 7, 2026
The search for the next president of Clemson University has reopened after the university announced that its previously selected candidate has decided to remain at his current institution. In a…
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Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver named 2026 South Carolina Sheriff of the Year
July 6, 2026
Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver has been selected as the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association 2026 Sheriff of the Year. The prestigious annual award, sponsored by the full-service design firm Moseley…
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Beat the Heat: Essential summer safety tips for local seniors
July 3, 2026
As summer temperatures continue to climb across the Grand Strand, local families and caregivers are being reminded to take extra precautions to keep older adults safe, comfortable, and healthy. While…
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My family’s journey shows America’s founding promise is alive and strong
July 3, 2026
For America to continue to flourish, we must humble ourselves and remember the truth and values that our nation was founded upon By U.S. Senator Tim Scott Only in America can a family…
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City of Georgetown sends notifications to Equalized Payment Plan customers
July 3, 2026
The City of Georgetown has mailed notification letters to customers enrolled in the Equalized Utility Payment Plan advising them that their updated payment plans will take effect beginning with their…
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Six Months, 1,200+ Readers, and One Big THANK YOU from the Georgetown SC Gazette!
July 1, 2026
July marks the halfway point of the calendar year, but for us at the Georgetown SC Gazette, it marks another incredible milestone: our seventh consecutive month of delivering the good…
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Lander professor discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a new nation ahead of America’s 250th
July 1, 2026
As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation’s founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence. But another part of everyday colonial life flowed alongside…
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