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    NEWS UPDATES

    Family Justice: Men’s group will tackle domestic violence

    The term “G-Man” will get a modern meaning this month when the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office teams up with the Family Justice Center to roll out a public awareness and fundraising campaign. Read more...


    THE WEEK'S TOP NEWS STORIES

    Miz Camelia Clown savors a bowl of strawberry shortcake at the Blessing of the Inlet at Belin Methodist Church. Sales by the churchwomen at Saturday's festival raised funds for disaster relief.
    Charles Swenson/Coastal Observer

    Environment: Decline in shellfish areas brings call for inlet water quality plan

    After a vote by Murrells Inlet 2020 board members last week, efforts are under way to organize a group that will be tasked with creating an inlet watershed management plan. Read more...

    Recreation: Stables Park facilities take shape

    One look at the buzz of activity on the site of the future Stables Park in Litchfield is enough to see big things are happening there. Read more...

    Roads: Park access project gets another $1 million

    Georgetown County and the group that sets priorities for regional transportation projects will spend $1.4 million in the next fiscal year to improve Martin Luther King Road and Petigru Drive. Read more...

    Sales tax: Panel puts libraries on list for referendum

    With much of the work done on selecting projects to be funded with revenue from a proposed capital projects sales tax, the commission in charge of the venture is ready to move on. Read more...

    Public safety: Four-year effort leads to cleanup at abandoned house

    The last four years have been filled with frustration for Larry Beasley, a part-time Pawleys Island area resident. Read more...


    THE WEEK'S FEATURED STORIES

    Couples dance in the twilight at the Pawleys Pavilion Reunion. This year’s event is Saturday.
    Tanya Ackerman/Coastal Observer

    Pawleys nights: Pavilion Reunion builds on memories

    Beach music will float on the sultry air and shaggers will dance the night away at Pawleys Creek this weekend as the Pawleys Pavilion Reunion celebrates its 13th year. Read more...


    BUSINESS NEWS

    Chamber president leaves to join start-up venture

    After seven years as Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce president, Annette Medlin is leaving to take on a new challenge. Read more...


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