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Santa to do double duty Saturday
It will be a full day for Santa Claus in Halton Hills Saturdaya ' with two parades in his honour.
Police blotter: GHS fight stems from "sexual preference"
The following reports were collected from local law enforcement offices: "Sexual preference" fight Police were called to Georgetown High because of a fight involving four females Nov.
Police blotter: Carvers Bay students charged for fighting
The following reports were collected from local law enforcement offices: School fight A fight between two Carvers Bay High students resulted in charges being levied against both Nov.
Georgetown City Council to discuss major equipment purchases, new sidewalks
Georgetown City Council will decide Thursday whether to spend more than $420,000 on equipment for the city.
CCU marching band to present season finale
Coastal Carolina University's marching band, Spirit of the Chanticleer, will present its seventh annual season finale concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov.
Santee Cooper researches small-scale wind turbines in Georgetown
Results from an anemometer to be installed in Georgetown County Tuesday could give Santee Cooper the results it needs to justify the construction of a wind turbine to help generate power.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Grant Of $2.2 Million To Georgetown Will Reduce Frequent...
Improvements to a drainage basin facility in Georgetown, S.C. will be funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency .
Georgetown church holds health fair for Hispanics; free health screens and information for attendees
A Hispanic Health Fair at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church was a success with about 200 participating.
Local kids do well in 2009 Elks state soccer shoot-out
Local winners traveled to Sumter on Saturday, Nov. 7. They were accompanied by local Elk Dave Clark of Georgetown to compete with other 6-13 year old boys and girls.
City of Georgetown issues weather advisory
The City of Georgetown is monitoring a period of heavy rainfall expected to continue through Wednesday evening.
Police blotter: Man attacked at birthday party
The following reports were collected from local law enforcement offices: Attacked at a party An 18-year-old man was at a birthday party at the Choppee Health Complex Saturday night when he got jumped by a group of guys he goes to school with at Carvers Bay High.
Horry County police investigate armed robbery in Socastee
Horry County Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Nueva Era Store in Socastee.
Georgetown Veteran's Day Parade is cancelled
Georgetowna s annual Veterans Day Parade is cancelled due to the rainy weather and threat of flooding in Georgetown.
Flood warning issued for Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg, Marion and Florence County
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC has issued a Flood Warning for Horry County, Georgetown County, Williamsburg County, Marion County and Florence County until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Complete election results for Horry, Georgetown, Brunswick counties
Here's a look at all the races covered in today's paper and what page they are on: South Carolina Myrtle Beach Election Day: High turnout reported in some polling locations in Myrtle Beach 6 p.m. _ With about 90 minutes remaining until the polls close, Myrtlewood 2 on 38th Ave North had a 50 percent voter turnout.
Accident claims the life of 63-year-old woman
A single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Georgetown woman Sunday afternoon.
Georgetown Coast Guard helps save two people
Two people were rescued Friday by two passing fishermen and the Georgetown Coast Guard after the boat they were taking to Florida sank near Myrtle Beach.
One killed in one-vehicle crash in Georgetown County
One person has died as a result of a one-vehicle crash this afternoon in Georgetown County, according to highway patrol officials.
GEORGETOWN, SC One person is dead following a fatal accident in Georgetown County Saturday night.
Fishermen Rescued 20 Miles Off SC Coast
Two fishermen have been rescued after they were found clinging to a life raft 20 miles off the South Carolina coast.