American Heritage Girls troop announces fishing tournament fundraiser
February 2, 2026
Georgetown’s American Heritage Girls troop is holding its second annual AHG Fishing Tournament, on Saturday, March 21 after the Bridge Bridge run from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Carroll…
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Tickets for Prince George’s Tour of Historic Homes and Plantations are now available
February 2, 2026
Entering its 79th year, the Prince George Winyah Church Women are once again hosting its Tour of Historic Plantations and Homes on March 27 and 28, 2026, from 9:30 am…
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TWLUM Teen Project launches appeal for community financial support
January 30, 2026The TWLUM Teen Project is launching a Community Funding Appeal to support its many programs designed to create a brighter future for at-risk teens from Georgetown and Williamsburg counties. “Our mission…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces closure due to winter weather
January 30, 2026
Due to the forecasted snow and potentially unsafe driving conditions, Brookgreen Gardens will be closed January 31 and February 1. Citing the safety of their guests, staff, and community…
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SOS Cares seeks volunteers to help with spring events
January 28, 2026
SOS Cares is a Murrells Inlet-based non-profit that provides resources and programs for children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. With a goal of empowering individuals to live as…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library are hosting a community yard sale in March
January 28, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library are pleased to announce that their annual Spring Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 am to noon in the Judicial Center (New County Courthouse)…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation to host Wine, Dine & Everything Equine event on February 7
January 28, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation is inviting locals to come sip, savor, and celebrate with them at their annual fundraising gala, Wine, Dine & Everything Equine on Saturday, February 7, beginning…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years of service with focus on growth and community impact in 2026
January 28, 2026
Charter expansion and foundation launch mark major milestones for Midlands-based financial institution Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that provides personal and business banking services across…
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Santee Electric Cooperative announces scholarship opportunities for local high school students
January 26, 2026
Santee Electric Cooperative (SEC) continues its tradition of supporting the communities it serves by offering a variety of scholarship programs to area high school students. With the application period for…
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Teeing Off for Homeownership: 9th Annual ‘Tees for Keys’ hits True Blue Golf Club to tackle local housing gap
January 20, 2026By Karen Owens, Publisher Next month, local golfers will trade the office for the fairways of True Blue Golf Club for a mission that reaches far beyond the 18th green.…
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Taking Chances: A New Season of Georgetown Tidal Tales Returns to the Stage
January 18, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher What happens when you mix raw, personal storytelling with a live audience and a mission to do good? You get Georgetown Tidal Tales—an evening of authentic…
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Bunnelle Foundation hosts Community Conversation focusing on affordable housing
January 18, 2026
The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation is inviting community members, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and partners to take part in a Community Conversation focused on affordable housing in Georgetown County on Thursday,…
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HGTC observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, announces volunteer opportunity honoring legacy of service
January 15, 2026
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King and his…
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From robots to real-world careers: P2P Expo ignites spark in 10,000 area students
January 14, 2026
What does the future look like for an 8th grader in South Carolina? This week, it looked like spinning turbines, robotic controls, and lifesaving medical equipment. Pathways 2 Possibilities (P2P),…
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Black River United Way releases its 2025 Impact Report
January 13, 2026
Black River United Way (BRUW) continues to lead Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties to sustainability by empowering the lives of its community members. It does this by working collaboratively with numerous…
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Heritage launches landscaping giveaway to support local nonprofits in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville
January 13, 2026
Three Nonprofits to Receive a Full Year of Professional Landscaping Services Heritage, a leading provider of commercial landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, announced today the launch of a new…
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Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver invites residents to take the plunge for Special Olympics
January 12, 2026
Sheriff Carter Weaver and the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office invite you to the Sixth Annual Georgetown County Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics South Carolina! It will be…
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200+ scholarship opportunities now available to support students across the Midlands
January 8, 2026
More than 200 scholarship opportunities are now open and available through a single application with Central Carolina Community Foundation for students pursuing higher education during the 2026–2027 academic year. Beginning…
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The Generous Spirit: Local businesses provide a Georgetown resident with a very special gift
January 7, 2026
Every day, individuals make choices and take actions that can deeply affect the lives of those around them. Here, we spotlight our Good News Heroes—those whose generosity inspires others within…
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13th Annual Shucking for a Cause scheduled for Sunday
January 6, 2026
This year’s Shucking for a Cause seafood festival and oyster roast is being held on Sunday, January 11 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at the Hanser House Restaurant (14360 Ocean…
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Kids On Point receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its Academic Pathways program to serve more students
December 19, 2025
Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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HTC partnered with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation and Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department to give away 250 Christmas turkeys
December 17, 2025
HTC, in partnership with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation and Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department, recently held a Christmas Turkey Giveaway at 8 Oaks Park, where they distributed 250 turkeys (weighing…
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Presbyterian College Students Deliver $1,000 Donation to Laurens County Cancer Association
December 17, 2025
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) recently received a generous $1,000 donation from Presbyterian College’s Chapter of the American Cancer Society and the students of Zeta Tau Alpha, continuing a…
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HGTC Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Flights & Bites” Raises Record-Breaking $46,849 to Support Culinary Students
December 16, 2025
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce that the third Annual “Flights & Bites” fundraising event achieved its most successful year yet, raising $46,849.03 in support of HGTC…
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Trent Hill Center receives $79,000 grant from Power:Ed to help youth aging out of foster care
December 16, 2025
Developing independent living skills and building future pathways Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $79,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC…
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Power:Ed joins funding collaborative led by The Duke Endowment, supporting Carolinas-based nonprofits and leaders
December 12, 2025
Awards $25,000 grant benefitting Successteam Foundation for Youth Development in Aiken Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, has joined a coalition of funders, led by The Duke Endowment,…
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Lowcountry Youth Services awarded $70,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen youth mentoring and leadership programs
December 12, 2025
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS), a nonprofit organization empowering youth across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, has received a $70,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Student…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $27,500 to local Upstate non-profits
December 10, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $27,500 to seven Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Donates $50K to Fight Georgetown Hunger
December 10, 2025
Members of the Georgetown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. announced a generous donation this week to help several Georgetown County food pantries which are facing growing demand…
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Murrells Inlet Nonprofit Seeks Public Help for Equine Therapy Facility Overhaul
December 10, 2025
The Barnabas Horse Foundation, a Murrells Inlet-based nonprofit, is appealing to the community for help to raise $60,000 after being selected as the partner for Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) Class…
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HTC Partners with Make-A-Wish to host celebration to grant local child a trip to Legoland
December 8, 2025
Community Partner Helps Conway 12-Year-Old Receive Long-Awaited Wish HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, hosted a Make-A-Wish celebration today at its Conway campus to announce that Scarlett, a 12-year-old…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces staff openings to strengthen group mentoring programs
December 8, 2025
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs.…
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Not too late to get tickets for Saturday’s Yuletide Home Tour in Georgetown
December 8, 2025
Proceeds benefit area public libraries It’s hard to believe the annual Friends of the Georgetown Library Yuletide Home Tour happens this Saturday, December 13th, from 1 – 5 pm, featuring…
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Annual Membership Drive: Friends of the Georgetown Library
December 5, 2025
Annual Membership Drive Underway As 2025 draws to a close, the Friends of the Georgetown Library are reaching out to local residents and businesses to participate in its annual membership…
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CMA announces major gift from the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain
December 4, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announced a major gift of the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of New Hall porcelain in the…
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HTC expands Horry Georgetown Technical College support by sponsorship of student pantry
December 4, 2025
Funding Supports Food Assistance Services Across All Three HGTC Campuses HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has committed $3,000 annually to support the Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Pantry,…
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Ezekiel Ministries recognized as a “2025 Angel” Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State
December 4, 2025
Ezekiel Ministries has been named a 2025 Angel Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, earning one of the state’s top distinctions, now in its 26th year. The…
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Hispanic Alliance announces culinary and musical lineup for Homes for the Holidays Tour on December 13
December 3, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance announced the culinary and musical headliners for this year’s highly anticipated Homes for the Holidays event taking place on Saturday, December 13th. The one-of-a-kind holiday celebration transforms…
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First Citizens Bank donates $25,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
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The Bridge 2 Home receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support hiring an education coordinator
November 27, 2025
Aiken nonprofit, The Bridge 2 Home (TB2H), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to hire an education coordinator to give in-person,…
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Honor a loved one this holiday season through Lights of Love
November 26, 2025
Looking for a way to honor a special person this holiday season? Consider a donation to Lights of Love. The annual Tidelands Health Lights of Love initiative offers a unique…
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Serving Compassion: Lander’s Isabella Young brings ‘Thanks Giving’ to community
November 25, 2025
When Lander University student Isabella Young realized how many people in Greenwood could be facing a lonely or financially strained Thanksgiving, she decided the holiday should feel different this year.…
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LRADAC Foundation receives $20,000 gift from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s anonymous “Cheerful Giver”
November 21, 2025
To Support Access to Treatment for Alcohol and Substance Misuse The LRADAC Foundation is honored to announce it has received an unrestricted $20,000 gift from an anonymous donor known as…
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Travel the world in a night at the CMA’s Anniversary Gala
November 20, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years of creativity and community with a night of cocktails, art, and memories at the 75th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 16, from…
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Mark Your Calendars for Coastal Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2
November 20, 2025
Annual fundraising campaign to benefit 20+ local non-profits Inspired by Giving Tuesday®, Coastal Giving Tuesday was established locally in 2023 as a collaboration of nonprofit organizations throughout the coastal counties…
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Volunteers Needed as ‘Substitutes for Santa’ on December 2
November 17, 2025
150 Local Children to Receive Holiday Experience at Fun Warehouse, Shopping at Walmart PICTURED: Substitutes for Santa volunteers, including Splash from the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, shop for local children at…
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Genesis Healthcare donates $45,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
November 17, 2025
Genesis Healthcare announced a $45,000 donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank to provide critical food assistance to individuals and families impacted by the recent pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects 3 generations of family land on Johns Island
November 13, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, is proud to announce the permanent protection of a 37-acre property on Johns…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation invites the community to Hot Chocolate & Horses Community Open House on Dec. 6
November 6, 2025
Barnabas Horse Foundation invites the community to our Hot Chocolate & Horses Community Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at 4533 New River Road, Murrells Inlet.…
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South Carolina’s largest modular train layout to headline Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair
November 5, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, running from Thursday,…
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