Tidelands Health welcomes two family medicine physicians
October 14, 2026
Two new physicians have joined Tidelands Health Family Medicine, bringing additional primary care options to growing communities along the Grand Strand. Dr. Amber Bartelle, M.D., has joined Tidelands Health Family…
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Georgetown County schools show mix of top honors and academic growth needs in latest state report cards
October 14, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its annual school report card metrics, revealing a distinct performance dynamic across the Georgetown County School District (GCSD): top-performing schools in the…
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SC Cancer Alliance invites local salons to join statewide health outreach
October 14, 2026
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance is calling on local salon owners and independent beauty professionals to participate in a statewide health initiative aimed at raising awareness for breast and cervical…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 6th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raises $82,670 to help fund feeding programs
October 14, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 6th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger took place on September 26th. The event, which raised $82,670, brings awareness to hunger issues in coastal South Carolina and raises…
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Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum names Allyson Sheumaker as new Executive Director
October 13, 2026
The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum has selected Allyson Sheumaker as its next Executive Director following a nationwide search led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). Sheumaker will begin…
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City of Georgetown to host Mayor’s Forum on Stormwater and Flooding
October 13, 2026
Mayor Jay Doyle will host a Mayor’s Forum focusing on stormwater and flooding concerns on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Location & Access: Venue: The forum will be…
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Georgetown County invites resident input on Port Master Plan ahead of Oct. 22 Community Kick-Off Meeting
October 13, 2026
Following the recent contract termination between Liberty Steel and River Development Equities for the former steel mill property, Georgetown County Economic Development is issuing a timely reminder to community members:…
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Gathering at the Garden: Carolina Human Reinvestment hosts Farm-to-Table fundraising dinner
October 12, 2026
Community members, local food enthusiasts, and supporters of youth development will gather for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the annual Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner in support of…
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Senate passes three of Sen. Tim Scott’s bills to strengthen taxpayer protections
October 12, 2026
Three bills introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) unanimously passed the Senate as part of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, legislation aimed at modernizing IRS technology, strengthening…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library to host book sale at the Wooden Boat Show!
October 12, 2026
Join the Friends of the Georgetown Library this Saturday, October 17th, at the Annual Wooden Boat Show! The group will be serving as a vendor on Front Street (in front…
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Honoring History & Heritage: Georgetown to host Middle Passage Remembrance Weekend
October 12, 2026
As part of a month-long series of Middle Passage Remembered events commemorating 500 years of African history and presence in North America (1526–2026), the Gullah Geechee Chamber Foundation invites the…
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Town of Andrews awarded $5,000 Main Street Revitalization Grant for historic community center
October 12, 2026
The Town of Andrews has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support local downtown revitalization efforts. The funding will directly assist…
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Grand Strand Health to hold ribbon-cutting for new Rivertown Emergency Room Oct. 14
October 12, 2026
Community members are invited to celebrate the official Rivertown ER ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event will allow residents to tour…
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SCETV to premiere Generations in Conversation: A Voters’ Forum on Oct. 22, highlighting voter perspectives ahead of November election
October 12, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere Generations in Conversation: A Voters’ Forum on Oct. 22 live at 7 p.m. on ETV, bringing together voters across generations to…
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South Carolina’s Tall Ship set to sail into the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
October 12, 2026
Georgetown’s historic waterfront is preparing to welcome a distinguished guest this autumn. The Spirit of South Carolina, South Carolina’s beloved 140-foot traditional tall ship, will dock along Georgetown’s Harborwalk as…
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HGTC Foundation Golf Classic set for Nov. 15 to support students
October 10, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation invites golfers, community partners and local businesses to hit the links for a great cause at the 2026 HGTC Golf Classic, set for Sunday,…
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Local author and illustrator visit Carolina Kids for special arts & reading event
October 10, 2026
Local author Donna Thornton and illustrator Kay Rugh recently paid a special interactive visit to the children and staff at Pawleys Island Carolina Kids. The duo led an engaging reading…
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Saturday’s ‘The Kings of Queen’ Performance moved indoors due to weather forecast
October 10, 2026
Due to heavy rain and wind in the forecast, Saturday’s scheduled performance by The Kings of Queen has been relocated to an indoor venue, organizers announced Thursday. The concert will…
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SCDOT to close, detour portion of County Line Road (SC-513) for repairs in Georgetown County
October 10, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour County Line Road (SC-513) between its intersection with SC-41/51 and its intersection with Henry Road (SC-512) and Rose Hill Road…
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HGTC Welding students to explore local manufacturing careers during Manufacturing Month
October 9, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) and Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG), will give approximately 60 HGTC Welding students…
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Tidelands Health to host pregnancy and infant loss remembrance ceremony
October 9, 2026
Tidelands Health will host a remembrance ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15, to honor babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of infant loss, while offering support to families who continue to…
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HGTC, Palmetto GCSA host Education Day for turfgrass industry professionals and students
October 8, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and the Palmetto Golf Course Superintendents Association (PGCSA) brought together golf course superintendents, turfgrass professionals, industry partners and students for the annual PGCSA/HGTC Education Day on…
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Sen. Tim Scott introduces bill to drive nuclear investment and domestic infrastructure manufacturing
October 7, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Opportunities for Nuclear Energy Investment Act, a bill aimed at stimulating private investment in new nuclear facilities and reshoring the manufacturing of critical…
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New gift shop highlights renewed energy at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
October 7, 2026
A ribbon-cutting Wednesday morning marked more than the opening of a new gift shop at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. With employee partners and guests looking on, hospital leaders celebrated another…
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Exploring Heritage through Culinary Traditions: “1526: African Arrivals — The Foodways They Sustained”
October 7, 2026
As part of a month-long series of Middle Passage Remembered events commemorating 500 years of African history and presence in North America (1526–2026), a special culinary and educational program will…
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Tidelands Health to support patients, visitors, team members through new therapy dog program
October 7, 2026
For a patient recovering from surgery, a family member waiting anxiously for news, or a healthcare worker coming off a shift, comfort sometimes arrives on four legs. Tidelands Health has partnered with…
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The Country Store
October 7, 2026
By Tom Poland The Soul of the South Had Everything “Where should I send you to know the Soul of the South? I’ll send you to the Mast General Store.”…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $435,000 donation from Publix Super Market Charities
October 7, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank today announced it received a $435,000 donation from Publix Super Market Charities to purchase two, much needed refrigerated trucks to deliver food to neighbors. Funds will also…
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A Conversation with Mary Ruth Harper Ragland of Winyah Bay Musical Arts
October 7, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Winyah Bay Musical Arts will bring holiday music to Georgetown County with Christmas in Concert performances on December 7 and 8 at Winyah Auditorium. We recently…
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Logan Woodle’s Uproot explores ancestral history and the land that shapes us
October 7, 2026
What can the land we inherit reveal about who we are? That question is at the heart of Logan Woodle: Uproot, an exhibition exploring family, place and history at the…
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Voices of the Beyond: True tales take the stage at “Spirits Among Us”
October 5, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable evening where the veil between worlds thins and authentic local experiences take center stage. Georgetown Tidal Tales presents “Spirits Among Us”, a live storytelling showcase…
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Community invited to celebrate culture, food and family fun at the Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival
October 5, 2026
Free Community Festival Returns to Plantersville on October 31st The Village Group invites families and community members to celebrate the people, culture, and traditions of Plantersville on Saturday, October 31,…
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Public Invited to information session about proposed changes to coastal dock regulations
October 5, 2026
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services’s (SCDES) Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) invites the public to attend an information session about proposed changes to coastal dock regulations. As South Carolina’s…
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South Carolina invests $10 million in new teacher recruitment and retention programs
October 5, 2026
The programs administered by S.C. Student Loan Corp will help teachers get better loan repayment terms South Carolina teachers have a new opportunity to refinance their student loans at a…
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Physician Katherine Houle joins growing Tidelands Health Urology
October 5, 2026
Tidelands Health has welcomed Katherine Houle, M.D., to its growing urology team, bringing additional expertise and care options to patients in Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, and The Market Common. Dr. Houle…
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Anderson Brothers Bank promotes Michele Rogers to Assistant Vice President
October 5, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Michele Rogers to Assistant Vice President, CFMP Project Manager. In this role, Michele will continue to coordinate marketing initiatives that…
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The TWLUM Teen Project to honor local veterans at November 7 celebration
October 5, 2026
The TWLUM Teen Project is proud to announce its upcoming event, “Celebrating Our Veterans,” scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Battery Park…
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Now open: Ramsey Grove State Park in Georgetown County
October 5, 2026
Ramsey Grove State Park, the newest addition to South Carolina’s state park system, is now open to the public as part of a limited soft opening. During this initial phase, park…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library to host October “Tuesdays With…” session on Emergency Preparedness
October 4, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library invite community members to attend the next installment of their Tuesdays With… lecture series on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM…
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Bo Flavor Bojangles makes it a Three-Peat with third consecutive Best of the Best Win
October 4, 2026
For the third consecutive year, a Bo Flavor Bojangles restaurant has been named Best of the Best, earning the top restaurant honor among more than 900+ Bojangles locations nationwide. The…
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Demystifying Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): A Guide to building a modern portfolio
October 4, 2026
By Ellis O’Tuel, CRPC®* Principal, Hammock Wealth Management With thousands of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) currently trading on public markets, investors face a dizzying array of options. Whether you are just…
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Bringing the Community Together: Georgetown’s National Night Out
October 4, 2026
Georgetown residents are invited to come out and connect with local law enforcement at this year’s National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at East…
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Georgetown Mayor issues State of the City
October 4, 2026
On October 1, 2026, the Mayor’s Office issued this State of the City address via social media. By Mayor Jay Doyle City of Georgetown, SC As we reach the completion…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation announces annual “Friends of Barnabas” golf tournament at Heritage Golf Club
October 2, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation has officially announced the upcoming Friends of Barnabas Golf Tournament, set to take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Heritage Golf Club in Pawleys…
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Less than a month to go: Register now for the Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville!
October 2, 2026
There is officially only one month left until The Village Group’s signature event and fundraiser, The Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Whether you’re…
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Tidelands Health and Georgetown Family YMCA team up to host “Breast Health 101” workshop for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2, 2026
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Tidelands Health and the Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA are partnering to host Breast Health 101, a free 30-minute educational session…
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Arbor Landing at Pawleys to host community Healthy Living Fair Oct. 23
October 1, 2026
Arbor Landing at Pawleys is inviting community members and local families to its upcoming Healthy Living Fair, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted…
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Brookgreen Gardens hosts “An Afternoon of Music” featuring the Charleston Symphony String Quartet
October 1, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens invites music lovers and garden enthusiasts to an intimate concert performance by the Charleston Symphony String Quartet at the Purdy Center Great Hall on Sunday, November 1, 2026.…
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Brookgreen Gardens invites families to annual Children’s Imagination Walk on October 24
October 1, 2026
A day of whimsical garden exploration, pumpkin-marked activity stations, community partners, and a grand costume parade. MURRELLS INLET, SC — Brookgreen Gardens is excited to announce the return of its…
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HGTC invites community to 60th Birthday Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
October 1, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is inviting the community to celebrate six decades of education, opportunity and service during the HGTC 60th Birthday Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29,…
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