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Georgetown residents push back on new land use plan at community meeting
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — Community members in Georgetown County met on Thursday to share their thoughts on the possible changes to the county's land use plan. Residents now say they prefer the existing plan but not the way it has been enforced by the county. They believe the new plan is designed to allow the county to continue adding the high-density development they’ve been pursuing.
Pawleys Island's first sea turtle nest of season comes to beach
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — The first sea turtle of the season to come ashore on Pawley's Island was recorded on Monday morning. The South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) found the new nest on a morning walk to start the week. Sea turtle nesting season began on the...
Beloved Georgetown minister Tommy Cox passes away, community mourns and reflects
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — The feeling today is raw. It is tough. It is emotional. That is all-natural. The memories flood back, they will continue to do so. "Yeah, he was a minister in Georgetown and loved to come down and watch us play baseball games. He was a person who speaks life into everyone including our players," says Berkeley High head coach Landy Cox.
Troopers investigating fatal hit-and-run in Williamsburg County
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Wednesday. A vehicle was traveling north on U.S. Highway 52 near Brockington Road in Williamsburg County when it struck a pedestrian, highway patrol said. The pedestrian, identified as Christopher Hardee, 41, died from injuries sustained […]
Lounge, lunch and more at Coleman Blvd.’s The Perch
The Perch, an indoor/outdoor bar and cafe located inside of Get Carried Away Southern Market, is now open. Get Carried Away, owned by Brian and Sassy Henry, opened its first location in Pawleys Island in 2011. The second market, which is managed by their daughter Camille, is located in the building formerly occupied by Wild Wings and opened in January of this year. Now, in addition to grabbing pre-made meals, snacks, drinks and more, guests are invited to stay a while at The Perch.
My Grandmother’s Hot Dog Chili Recipe Is A Lesson In Southern Hospitality
My Boston-born-and-raised grandmother spent much of her adult life in the tiny town of Kingstree, South Carolina, which is 45 miles inland from Georgetown. (And if that’s not ringing any bells, it’s about 75 miles from Charleston.) She moved there with my grandfather, a surgeon with a passion for rural healthcare, and raised their four children in a place where stoplights were few and school events were many. After who-knows-how-many seasons of working the concessions stand at various football and basketball games, my grandmother became Williamsburg County famous for her hot dog chili.
Special elections held Tuesday for town council seats in Cottageville and Bonneau
COTTAGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s election day for registered voters in Cottageville and Bonneau as the two towns look to fill open council seats. In Colleton County, candidates Steven Pelton and Jeremy Shomber will face off in a special election for an at-large seat on Cottageville Town Council. Voters can cast their ballot at Cottageville […]
Woman charged after allegedly stealing town funds to make restaurant reservation
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A woman turned herself in after Williamsburg County investigators discovered she took funds from a petty cash box for the Kingstree Water Department. Heather Disher, 48, was charged with petit larceny. The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office says she took $100 without approval after the department where she worked denied her […]
Fraternal Order of Police Coastal Carolina Lodge #12 to host memorial service for fallen officers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Fraternal Order of Police Coastal Carolina Lodge #12 will host its annual peace officers Memorial Service on Friday at about 11:00 a.m., the Horry County Sheriff’s Office said. The program will honor the sacrifices of officers in Horry, Georgetown, and Marion counties. It will take place in front of […]
Lawsuits, customer complaints surround D.R. Horton builds in Lowcountry
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Homeowners in Berkeley and Dorchester Counties say their new homes built by D.R. Horton are practically falling apart, despite county inspectors signing off on them months prior to moving in. D.R. Horton is a home construction company that builds new housing developments throughout the Lowcountry....
2 killed when a small plane headed to Georgetown County Airport crashes in Virginia, police say
Two people were killed when a small plane headed for an airport in Georgetown County crashed in Virginia, authorities said. The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a low-flying plane and an explosion around 9 a.m. Sunday in Palmyra and an aircraft was found on fire in a densely wooded area, Virginia State Police […]
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