March 02, 2010

Georgetown County police capture escaped prisoner

GEORGETOWN—Police in Georgetown County captured a prisoner who escaped in Choopee Tuesday afternoon.


February 28, 2010

Georgetown County crash deadly for car’s passenger

GEORGETOWN COUNTY - One person died early Sunday morning in a car accident in Georgetown County. The wreck happened at 12:15 am about 11 miles north of Andrews.


February 18, 2010

Residents mark one year anniversary of Sandy Island boat tragedy

GEORGETOWN—Thursday marked the one year anniversary since three people drowned on the Waccamaw River near Sandy Island.The accident killed Lou Ann Robinson, her 19-year-old daughter Shaquatia Robinson and 18-year-old Rishard Pyatt.

Federal money could help provide new ferry service for Sandy Island residents

GEORGETOWN—If a multi-hundred-thousand dollar federal grant is approved, Sandy Island residents will have half the money needed for a new ferry service to transport them back and forth to the mainland.


February 16, 2010

Horry and Georgetown County surveys highlight water quality issues

MYRTLE BEACH — Survey results by Clemson University’s Carolina Clear stormwater pollution and awareness program show that nearly nine in 10 residents of Horry and Georgetown counties recognize that stormwater is not treated before it reaches rivers, lakes and streams, but only one-third of those residents pick up after their pets.


February 08, 2010

Georgetown High students told they can’t pray before school

GEORGETOWN—A group of Georgetown High School students who pray together every morning before school can no longer do that. The school district told the students they can’t hold their daily prayer meetings since it is not an official club at the school.


January 22, 2010

Jury convicts Andrews man on federal drugs, weapons charges

A jury has convicted an Andrews man of conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine, possessing with the intent to distribute and distribution of 50 grams or more of crack cocaine, carrying a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.


January 20, 2010

Georgetown County schools see major budget cuts

The Georgetown County school board proposed staff furloughs and cuts to its “Gifted and Talented” summer programs in order to save $1.2 million.


January 19, 2010

Pee Dee Land Trust celebrates 10 years

FLORENCE - The Pee Dee Land Trust concluded its 10th anniversary year on a high note, closing three additional easements and adding three new members to its board during the month of December.


January 18, 2010

Debordieu sewage will go into Waccamaw River; DHEC permit approved

An environmental permit that will put treated sewage water from DeBordieu in the Waccamaw River was approved, despite repeated requests from residents and environmentalists to deny it.


January 13, 2010

Murrells Inlet slaying suspect kills self during standoff

A Myrtle Beach man wanted in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend Wednesday afternoon took his own life hours later during a standoff. Investigators identified the murder-suicide suspect as Keith Wyatt Bryant and his victim as Sheinia L. Wilson.

Lawshe trial delayed for a second time

The death penalty trial for a South Carolina man accused of killing a woman more than two years ago has been delayed a second time.


January 05, 2010

Neighbors aid Georgetown fire victim

Neighbors of a Georgetown County woman whose home caught fire Jan 4 are already taking steps to help their fellow resident get back on her feet.


December 18, 2009

Georgetown County school district to revisit concealed weapon ban

The issue of concealed weapons has stirred up debate in Georgetown County. S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster said the county’s ban on concealed weapons on school grounds does not comply with state law.

Credible tip renews search for missing Andrews woman

A full search for Soles will probably not begin until January, once the flooded land in Williamsburg County can dry up enough for investigators to look for clues.

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