Coastal Observer

08/27/2024

If you are the parent or guardian of a Georgetown County high school student who is a gamer, the district’s esports team might be the perfect extracurricular activity.
The team competes against teams from all over the place.

08/20/2024

The School District has named the finalists to be the next superintendent.

08/20/2024

Georgetown County, S.C. has added several information meetings about the sales tax referendums that will be on the ballot in November.
There will be a meeting in Murrells Inlet this Wednesday and then meetings in Pawleys Island on Aug. 26 and Oct. 15.

08/09/2024

Congratulations to Carvers Bay High School graduate Melissa Jefferson who was part of the 4x100 relay team that won gold this morning at the Olympics in Paris.
Jefferson won a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash last week.

08/09/2024

Georgetown County is hosting a series of informational meetings about the two sales tax referendums on the November ballot.

08/09/2024

From the Georgetown County School District:

As previously announced, GCSD schools will be open today. We recognized that Georgetown County has received an unexpected amount of rainfall overnight which has resulted in flooding and a loss of power in some areas.

Buses will operate today but may be late arriving at some bus stops. Additionally, there are a few isolated areas that our buses may not be able to access.

GCSD does not want anyone to put themselves in danger in order to travel to school. Please do not travel unless it is safe for you to do so. Any weather related tardies or absences will be excused.

08/08/2024

Georgetown County schools will return to normal operations on Friday.

08/08/2024

The county has postponed a stormwater hearing on the Magic Oaks proposal which would put 27 lots on 8.3 acres off Highway 17 near the Hammock Shops.

08/07/2024

From Georgetown County:

Some good news from our latest briefing with the US National Weather Service Wilmington NC. Predicted rainfall over the next couple of days is down to 4-6 inches. Storm surge projections have also decreased and we are now anticipating a surge of 1-3 feet. This doesn't mean you should let your guard down. We will still experience tropical storm force winds this afternoon through tomorrow, with sustained winds of 40-45 mph and stronger gusts. We're still waiting on river flood models and we also have to take into consideration rainfall in other areas of the state that will flow downriver to us. Expect downed trees and isolated power outages. There are currently no damage reports. We have resources on standby if needed, but we are cautiously optimistic.

08/07/2024

Due to the inclement weather brought on by Tropical Storm Debby, this week’s Coastal Observer was printed on Tuesday and will go out in the mail on Wednesday, a day earlier than normal.

08/05/2024

As of 4 p.m., all Georgetown County facilities (offices, libraries, recycling centers) will be operating with normal hours on Tuesday.
County officials will make a decision about the rest of the week on Tuesday.

08/05/2024

From the Georgetown County School District:

Due to expected inclement weather as a result of Hurricane Debby, and in consultation with Georgetown County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8 will be eLearning Days for Georgetown County School District. All schools will be closed.
All after-school activities, programs and athletics are canceled for Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8.
Information about student learning and teacher expectations on designated eLearning days is available at the GCSD Technology Resource Center.
Virtual Office Hours for teachers are:
Elementary Schools: 8:30a.m. - 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Middle and High Schools: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All other school employees are expected to work from home to the extent possible. Please communicate with your supervisor for specific questions.
Students in Pre-K - 5th grade will receive learning packets. Students in grades 6-12 will be assigned lessons through Google Classroom. Teachers should post assignments no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6. In order to be marked present for the eLearning days, students must turn in their assignments no later than Wednesday, August 14. In the event there are power or Wi-Fi outages, extensions to the due date will be announced.
GCSD district administration will continue to monitor conditions across our county, and a follow-up notification will be sent on Thursday, August 8. Please check local media, the district website, and the GCSD page for the latest information on school closings or delays.

08/05/2024

Updated 4:45 p.m.

Here’s a list of closures and cancellations ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Debby.
We will continue to update this post as more information becomes available.
Please be careful out there.
1) Hobcaw Barony will be closed from Tuesday through Friday.
2) All Parks and Recreation outdoor activities are canceled for the rest of the week.
3) The Georgetown County School Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
4) The Waccamaw Neck Arts Alliance Pawleys Island Old Town Hall Art Show
will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They plan to reopen on Friday
5) The Kaminski House will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They plan to reopen on Friday.
6) The Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to the public from Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
7) the Friends of the Waccamaw Library Center inside the library will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Eight) The S.C. Maritime Museum will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

07/22/2024

From the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office:

BEWARE OF TELEPHONE SCAMS

Scammers are continuing to use the names of Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office personnel in efforts to get residents to hand them money.

Anyone receiving a telephone call from Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office threatening arrest of they don’t pay immediately should know it’s a scam. GCSO will never call residents to collect fines or drop warrants for payment.

Some scammers are actually spoofing the main number of Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office to make the call look more official.

Should you receive a suspicious call, hang up and telephone Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office at 843-546-5102 to report it.

07/15/2024

07/04/2024

Congratulations to the Marlow family and friends for taking first place in the Pawleys Island Fourth of July Parade with their “Freedom Float.“ They also won the top prize in 2023. Second went to the Pawleys Island Gun Dogs. The Guess House was third. Cathy Burdette's entry from Lachicotte Vacation Rentals was Most Patriotic. Mark and Dana Musgrove won Best Golf Cart with their “Steamer Pot.”

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July!!

07/03/2024

Another event for Fourth of July.

07/03/2024

The big day is only hours away.
Happy Fourth of July eve!
Here are some of the events taking place on Thursday.
10 a.m.: Pawleys Island Parade, starts on South Causeway, heads south and the loops around and heads north.
10 a.m.: North Litchfield parade, start/finish line Hanover Drive.
5:30 p.m.: Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, starts at Garden City Point, arrives the Marshwalk about 35 minutes later.
6 p.m.: Knights of Columbus holiday celebration featuring a performance by the Pawleys Island Concert Band, Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, Pawleys Island.
7 p.m.: Indigo Choral Society concert, Kaminski House Museum, Georgetown.
9:30 p.m.: Fireworks, downtown Georgetown.
10 p.m.: Fireworks, Murrells Inlet Marshwalk.

07/01/2024

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Wave That Flag festival, scheduled for Monday at Retreat Park, has been postponed.
Organizers are working on a new date.

06/27/2024

The annual summer sale begins tonight for members of the Friends of the Waccamaw Library.
You can join the Friends at the sale, which is open to the public on Friday and Saturday.

06/21/2024

Volunteers are preparing for the Friends of the Waccamaw Library’s annual summer book sale, which kicks off next week.
Waccamaw High School football players delivered dozens of boxes of books from storage to the library this morning.
The sale is June 27-29.

06/17/2024

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art is hosting a free cultural event in honor of Juneteenth on Tuesday at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church.
Refreshments will be served and it's BYOC (bring your own chair).

06/10/2024

From Georgetown County:

Due to the large amount of debris from last night's storm, Georgetown County has opened the overflow area at the Pawleys Island Recycling Center. Residents on the Waccamaw Neck are asked to please take all vegetative storm debris to that location through the end of the day Wednesday. Vegetative storm debris cannot be accepted at the Murrells Inlet Recycling Center at this time. Vegetative debris includes tree branches, large limbs, leaves and trimmings. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/10/2024

A reminder that the meeting to give input on a new school superintendent is Wednesday at Waccamaw High.

05/31/2024

Waccamaw High School graduation procession.
Part four of four.

05/31/2024

Waccamaw High School graduation procession.
Part three of four.

05/31/2024

Waccamaw High School graduation procession.
Part two of four.

05/31/2024

Waccamaw High School graduation procession.
Part one of four.