Open in NewsBreak

Hemingway

See all locations
Customize your news
60°F
publisher avatar

Events

live5news.com

website

Williamsburg County property owners say 2026 tax bills arrived with no warning

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Property owners in Williamsburg County say their 2026 property tax bills arrived with an unexpected increase. “We checked the mail Tuesday and it was in there. And I cannot believe it,” property owner, Wendy Crow said. Many said they expected their land values...

Williamsburg County, SC · 17h
article img

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

partner publisher · 43.9K followers
article img

SC-22 routes narrowed to a few choices. It could displace scores of Horry residents

John and Katie Clairmont moved to their dream, log cabin-style home on 2 acres in Murrells Inlet six years ago. But that dream may vanish when the South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project undergoes construction. The project, which has been in the works for nearly two decades , is in the public scoping stage where the initial 22 potential routes have been narrowed down to three. Two of which appear to run directly through the Clairmont’s home should they move forward. “I recognize the fact that Horry County is growing and needs infrastructure improvements. But that being said, they have to take into consideration the families that live in this area,” John Clairmont said. Formerly titled the Southern Evacuation Lifeline project (SELL), the highway intends to improve hurricane evacuation and traffic congestion while aiding services across the Waccamaw River. It’s currently slated to cost $1.56 billion for environmental mitigation and construction funded through Horry County’s RIDE 4 program . But the Clairmonts and other residents in the area are not convinced the project would serve the stated purpose and would increase traffic and development. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is administering a series of studies before authorizing a permit

Horry County, SC · 7d

live5news.com

website

Williamsburg County families face healthcare gap, with scant medical resources

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. — For parents in Williamsburg County, getting a child to the doctor can mean a drive of nearly an hour. For expectant mothers, accessing routine prenatal care can require traveling to another county entirely. Despite being home to nearly 30,000 people, Williamsburg County has limited access...

Williamsburg County, SC · 17h
article img

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

partner publisher · 43.9K followers
article img

Horry County man placed on ‘most wanted list' for overgrown grass, lawsuit says

A Conway area man claims he was wrongfully arrested by Horry County Police officers because his grass was too tall, according to a new lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in Horry County on Nov. 5, names Horry County, HCPD Police Chief Kris Leonhardt, Deputy Chief Justin Wyatt and several other officers, who Kevin Hobbs accuses of making false accusations against him in order to obtain an arrest warrant. The allegations stem from a series of alleged interactions between HCPD officers and Hobbs from August to October 2024. Hobbs claims that he was arrested for “declining to discuss an alleged overgrown grass-complaint” near his front door, according to the lawsuit. The complaint also states that Hobbs was placed on Horry County’s most wanted list, put in jail and then prosecuted for 13 months. The Sun News has requested the documents relating to Hobbs’ arrest. A spokesperson for Horry County and HCPD each wrote that the county and police department does not comment on any ongoing litigation in text messages to The Sun News. Hobbs is seeking punitive and actual damages to be determined by a jury. Dispute over grass On Aug. 30, 2024, Hobbs had been at his home on Lesia Lane

Horry County, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

partner publisher · 1.9K followers

A cafe, market and catering business is a new addition to Georgetown's Front Street

GEORGETOWN — Justine Zeroski noticed a void on Front Street. She felt the city needed a destination where visitors could grab coffee and food without committing to a sit-down meal or feeling pressured to rush out after eating. She hopes to fill that niche with her new business. Zeroski opened Justine's Kitchen, Market and Cafe last month on the Saturday of the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show. Coffees, croissants, salads and sandwiches are on the menu, along with a mix of other goods for sale in the market. The interior has a mix of booths, couches and coffee tables, along with cabinets and tables ...

Georgetown, SC · 1d

mountpleasantmagazine.com

website

Age is just a Number: Tootsie Watkins still cooking and creating at 95

For 95-year-old Tootsie Altman Watkins, life on Pawleys Island looks a lot different today than it did when she was growing up along the picturesque shoreline. When she was a little girl back in the 1930s, there wasn’t electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration, running water, a grocery store or beach traffic.

Pawleys Island, SC · 1d

abcnews4.com

website

Questions remain after judge dismisses charges in Pawleys Island church case

(WPDE) — Questions remain in the Pawleys Island Community Church case after a judge dismissed charges against a registered sex offender accused of volunteering around children and the church leaders accused of allowing it. Convicted sex offender Warren Perry had been accused of volunteering at a church with a...

Pawleys Island, SC · 3d

Coastal Observer

website

Magistrate: ‘Poor judgement’ not a crime

A week after a judge set bail for the man at the center of the furor that led to resignations and arrests of leaders at Pawleys Island Community Church and its Chistian academy, he left the Georgetown County jail without posting bond. The criminal charges against Warren Perry as well...

Pawleys Island, SC · 1d

hssr.com

website

Jamison Estep steps down as Lake City football head coach

Estep goes 13-30 in 4 years after stepping in to replace Ronnie Baker following serious accident. Lake City – Despite the Lake City High School football team going 2-8 in the just completed season and missing out on the AA state playoffs, Jamison Estep believes a bright future awaits the program.

Lake City, SC · 19h

WMBF

website

State cited Belin preschool twice in April, records show

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The S.C. Department of Social Services cited Belin Creative Learning Center twice in April, state records show. More than six months later, the center fired a teacher’s aide accused of poking a 3-year-old with a pencil. The center, in Murrells Inlet, is run by...

Murrells Inlet, SC · 2d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

partner publisher · 43.9K followers

Proposed SC-22 extension raises fears for SC refuge, flooding. Should you be worried?

The South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project could already displace Horry County homeowners. But it also has raised concerns of critical wetland impacts and increased flood risk for residents who live downstream from the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge’s integrity and purpose could be impacted by the proposed highway, which is slated to run directly adjacent to the refuge’s boundary. Many local environmentalists are concerned with the opportunity for other development to sprawl and the impact it would leave on rural communities. “I can truly say that this is one of the most impactful development projects that that has ever been proposed along the North Coast, and it really could be devastating,” said Grace Gasper, executive director for Friends of Coastal South Carolina, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the mission of federally protected land. Horry County has applied for permits through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, to build a 28-mile highway extension connecting U.S. 501 northwest of Conway to Highway 17 in the Murrells Inlet area. The Corps has released three reasonable alternatives , all of which cross the Waccamaw River near the refuge’s property line. The Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1997

Horry County, SC · 1d

southcarolinapublicradio.org

website

“S” is for Sunset Lodge

“S” is for Sunset Lodge. An internationally known brothel, the Sunset Lodge, founded about 1936, was located in a white frame house adorned by neon on U.S. Highway17-- originally three miles south of Georgetown city limits. The lodge’s past is cloaked in legend and myth, but researchers generally agree that the clientele included servicemen, merchant seamen, college students, millionaires, and reportedly members of the Boston Red Sox baseball team which passed through en route to spring training in Florida. State legislators were also frequent visitors. Hazel Weiss, born in Indiana, owned Sunset Lodge for most of its life. She retained doctors to ensure that her employees were disease free. According to Georgetown residents, Weiss was the largest yearly donor to the major organized charity in Georgetown. The Georgetown County sheriff closed Sunset Lodge in December 1969.

Georgetown, SC · 3d

Yahoo!

website

A Georgetown County water district is no longer adding fluoride. Dentists are worried.

GEORGETOWN — Pawleys Island dentist Nicholas Papadea received a startling letter in September. The water system serving the Waccamaw Neck was no longer adding fluoride to the water. "I was shocked," Papadea said. "As far as we're aware, not a single dentist was contacted before the choice. ... I...

Georgetown County, SC · 23h

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

partner publisher · 43.9K followers

Popular national coffee chain to open new Grand Strand location. It's not Starbucks

A new 7 Brew coffee shop is set to open in the Murrells Inlet area. The shop will be located in the Inlet Square Mall along Highway 17. This will be the third location along the Grand Strand. There is a 7 Brew in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. A date for the store’s opening has not been released. The location on the company’s website says “TBD.” A message left with the company was not returned. The Murrells Inlet location will join three other new South Carolina locations that opened in October.

Murrells Inlet, SC · 2d

WMBF

website

Habitat for Humanity of Horry County ReStore’s biggest sale of the year is this month

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We visited Habitat Horry’s ReStore in Socastee, where we browsed Christmas decorations and even spotted a boat someone donated. We also learned about volunteer opportunities and how the organization helps build homes for local families. Don’t forget to shop their Black Wednesday Sale, happening...

Horry County, SC · 23h

WBTW News13

partner publisher · 147.1K followers

Coastal Carolina professor, coaches react to 24-team college football playoff

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — College football is about to get a whole lot bigger. The college football playoff is expanding now from 12 to 24 teams, but what does that actually mean for the sport? The 12-team college football playoff as many know it will cease to exist in 2027, with 24 teams in the […]

Conway, SC · 1d

wpde.com

website

From humble beginnings to university status: The history of CCU

From a handful of classrooms inside the old Conway High School to a university with more than 12,000 students, Coastal Carolina University has grown through decades of local support, determination and a push for independence. The university's story began in 1954, when 53 students and a small group of faculty...

Conway, SC · 6h

wfxb.com

website

Formal Hearing To Be Held For Protest Over Lake City Mayor Race Results

The Florence County Election Commission is set to host a formal hearing over the results of Lake City’s mayoral race. The move comes after an official protest was filed by current mayor Yamekia Robinson. The protest comes after the election in which LaRue Alford was declared the winner after receiving 41% of the vote. Robinson received around 30%, and candidate Michael Nero gained 28%.

Lake City, SC · 1d

Grit Daily

partner publisher · 68 followers

Tom Walsh Rebuilds Trust Between Dog Owners and Veterinarians

Dr. Tom Walsh is the veterinarian-owner and canine rehabilitation practitioner at PrimePet Rehabilitation Therapy in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he treats about 30 dogs a day and supervises two associate therapists. Through his practice and an online community, he aims to improve communication between veterinarians and dog owners. In Dr. Walsh’s view, the veterinary […] The post Tom Walsh Rebuilds Trust Between Dog Owners and Veterinarians appeared first on Grit Daily News .

Myrtle Beach, SC · 6d

The Post and Courier

partner publisher · 1.9K followers

Horry County WWII memorial honors Conway brothers, 4,000 others who served

CONWAY — On a clear day in the late 1930s, Horry County residents may have looked skyward to a wonderous sight. A fabric-covered, 40-horsepower Taylorcraft clipping the treetops — piloted by either James or Edward Norton, adventurous Conway High School seniors who took up flying after their parents said a motorcycle would be too dangerous. Within a decade, both men would be killed in action after carrying out a daring daylight air raid over Nazi-occupied Ijmuiden in Holland — but not until their B-26 Marauder was able to drop bombs on the heavily defended gas refinery. The Nortons — affectiona...

Horry County, SC · 3d