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Josie Weiss, 5, gets a taste of Gin-Gin's Soup, made at Hopsewee Plantation, from her mother Kaye Weiss during Souper Bowl XV, a benefit for Habitat for Humanity. For the recipe, click here. Tanya Ackerman/Coastal Observer

THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES

Development: Suits want county to pay for unbuildable lots

Georgetown County could face up to $10 million in claims from property owners in a failed development who can’t build on their lots, according to the attorney for four of the owners. Read more...

Pawleys Island: Extra penny for beach building won’t entice town

The last thing the town of Pawleys Island needs is more money. A bill pending in the state legislature would let municipalities add a penny to their local accommodations tax to help fund beach nourishment projects. Read more...

Recreation: New park at Litchfield shows the pull of soccer

Coach Joel Banta looks across the wide expanse of grass at the Stables Park playing fields and visualizes it filled with soccer players. Read more...

Government: Congressmen come and go, but Tom Keegan endures

With three Congressmen in three years, residents of Waccamaw Neck couldn’t be blamed if they felt disconnected from their representative in Washington. That’s hardly been the case, thanks to the Keegan factor. Read more...

Georgetown County: Officials unaware of audit’s criticism

Two county officials were perplexed at being singled out in the county’s annual audit and listed as “significant deficiencies.” Read more...

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