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Lace up your shoes for the annual Historic Georgetown Bridge 2 Bridge Race
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - Hundreds are lacing up their tennis shoes for charity in the 11th annual Historic Georgetown Bridge 2 Bridge Race. The half marathon is making a return on Saturday, along with the traditional 5k and 12k run. There’s also a free one-mile fun run for kids.
Lincoln rolls past Bridgeport, 10-1
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WV News) — The Lincoln High School softball team wasted little time in disposing of county rival Bridgeport on Friday night, taking a 10-1 victory in a game that lasted about an hour. Adriana Elder and Alexis Williams allowed just three hits and didn’t walk a batter...
Georgetown County marina nets federal funding for dock improvements
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WMBF) - State officails say a Georgetown-area marina recently received federal funding for improvements. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said the Heritage Plantation Marina will get $736,336 to improve its dock space as part of the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. “Using money from excise taxes...
'I will set the whole block on fire!': 28-year-old man arrested on arson charges
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A verbal disagreement led to a home being set on fire on North Lane Road, the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office said Monday. Jaquan Tyriq Simmons, 28, from Manning, was arrested and charged with domestic violence high and aggravated and arson in the second degree for his role in a Saturday fire at a residence on North Lane Road in Williamsburg County.
Georgetown Co. Council passes controversial requests allowing homes next to Hammock Shops
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Businesses in the Hammock Shops will soon have some new neighbors. On Tuesday, Georgetown County Council approved a change to the county's comprehensive plan and rezoning to make way for 27 homes to be built on roughly eight acres of land. It's located right...
Pawleys Island water service to be interrupted Thursday
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Water service will be temporarily interrupted on Pawleys Island on Thursday afternoon. Contractors for Georgetown County Water and Sewer District have been working to replace a water main line on the South Causeway, which aims for completion this week. Pawleys Island leaders said contractors will be replacing the fire hydrant […]
Coast Guard helps 2 after boat hits ground in Clubhouse Creek
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The United States Coast Guard (USCG) rescued two men after their boat ran aground in McClellanville on Tuesday night. Coast Guard stations from Georgetown and Air Station Savannah responded to a 44-foot vessel that ran aground in Clubhouse Creek, USCG Southeast reported. “Before heading out on the water, be sure to […]
Hemingway man charged with murder following autopsy of July 2023 gunshot victim
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 32-year-old man from Hemingway, South Carolina, was charged with murder by the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office. The charges brought against Craig Dwayne Tucker come after a victim, who was shot in July 2023, died as a result of gunshot wounds on Dec. 2, 2023. Law enforcement upgraded the charges from attempted murder after receiving the final autopsy report for the deceased victim on Wednesday, April 17.
Hike & Seek: Georgetown Co. parks invite guests to explore with navigation courses
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Grab your compass - you’re invited to go on an adventure in nature!. Two Navigation Courses just opened in Georgetown County. One is at 8 Oaks Park in Georgetown, and the other is at Stables Park in Pawleys Island. Guests can use a...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Pineville cemeteries: Thomas Walter
Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being. Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have. —Benjamin Franklin Cemeteries are records of the past. Gravestones are expressions of love and affection engraved in history.
Town shifts historic home protection to fast track
Owners of nine structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places are being polled by Pawleys Island officials to gauge support for restrictions that would prevent the demolition of those buildings. The town Planning Commission wants to present Town Council with a draft ordinance next month. “We’ve just got...
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