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🎃 Get a Jump on Halloween with Local History & Legends! 👻

Looking for a fun, entertaining, and educational activity for the whole family? Join historian @leebrockington for a special Local History & Local Legends presentation at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library!

Bring your children and grandchildren for an unforgettable history lesson full of captivating stories from our local heritage. 📚✨

📍 Location: Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
🗓️ Organized by: @friendsofthewaccamawlibrary (FOWL)
👉 Visit fowlpawleys.org for center hours and event updates! by @georgetownscgazette

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15 hours ago

ICYMI: Georgetown’s historic waterfront is preparing to welcome a distinguished guest this autumn. The @spiritofsc, South Carolina’s beloved 140-foot traditional tall ship, will dock along Georgetown’s Harborwalk as part of the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, taking place October 17–18, 2026.

Visitors can step aboard the 140-foot sailing vessel to explore the rigging, learn about traditional shipbuilding techniques, and experience maritime history up close.

Saturday, October 17: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 18: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission: $5 per person (Proceeds directly benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum)

Tickets: Available dockside or at the Spirit’s booth during the show. by @georgetownscgazette

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19 hours ago

Help Shape the Future of the Port of Georgetown! 🌊⚓

@gtcountysc is launching the master planning process for the Port of Georgetown, and your voice is vital in charting a fresh course for this key waterfront asset.

Join local leaders and fellow residents for an interactive Community Kick-Off Meeting to share your vision, priorities, and ideas for what comes next.

📅 When: Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Howard Center (1610 Hawkins Street)

What to expect:

An update on the overall planning process
Topic-focused breakout groups to dive into key issues, opportunities, and priorities

Can't make it in person? You can still submit your feedback online anytime by visiting gtcountysc.gov/portmasterplan.

Let’s work together to build a strong future for our waterfront! 💡

#GeorgetownSC #CommunityEngagement #PortMasterPlan #LocalGovernment #GeorgetownCounty #EconomicDevelopment by @georgetownscgazette

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a day ago

Rain check 🌧 - due to poor weather conditions, @folgeorgetown are rescheduling their Fall Yard Sale for Saturday, Oct. 24. Same times and locations, and lots of great items for purchase to support children's programming at our library.

Update your calendars to support this worthy cause in our community! by @georgetownscgazette

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8 days ago

Golf is massive along the Grand Strand & across SC—and it takes top turf science to keep those greens pristine! ⛳🌱

@gohgtc & the Palmetto GCSA hosted their annual Education Day, bringing together students & superintendents for tech demos & industry trends while celebrating 57 years of @hgtcgolfsportsturf program! 🙌 by @georgetownscgazette

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9 days ago

Prioritize your wellness this fall! 🍂 Join Arbor Landing at Pawleys for a community Healthy Living Fair.

Enjoy free health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, vision), flu shots, seasonal treats, a pumpkin decorating contest, and more!

🗓️ Friday, Oct. 23 | 10 AM – 3 PM

📍 7419 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island

🎟️ FREE & open to the public! by @georgetownscgazette

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10 days ago

Are you prepared for the unexpected? 🚨 Join the @folgeorgetown for its next "Tuesdays With..." session featuring Brandon Ellis, Georgetown County Emergency Services Director.

Learn essential safety strategies and hear firsthand accounts from past local emergency response efforts!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Georgetown Library Auditorium
🎟 Admission: Free & open to the public!

See you there! 📚✨ by @georgetownscgazette

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11 days ago

Georgetown residents are invited to come out and connect with local law enforcement at this year's National Night Out -- Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6 - 8 pm at East Bay Park.

Officers from the Georgetown Police Department and deputies from the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to host an evening dedicated to building safer, stronger neighborhoods. National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity for community members of all ages to meet local law enforcement officers face-to-face, ask questions, share ideas, and strengthen police-community partnerships in a fun, welcoming setting.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors out to East Bay Park for an enjoyable evening focused on unity, safety, and community spirit! by @georgetownscgazette

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13 days ago

Calling all local civic groups, schools, clubs, and team leaders! 🛠️💙

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in Georgetown County? Gather your group, bring your energy, and join us for Bunnelle Days of Service 2026, happening October 20–24!

The @francespbunnellefoundation is bringing together neighbors, local schools, civic organizations, faith communities, and businesses for a countywide week of hands-on impact. Whether you're a school group looking for service hours, a civic club looking for a team project, or neighbors wanting to help out, there is a role for everyone!

What we'll be doing:

🎨 Painting
🌿 Landscaping & Cleaning
🔨 Minor repairs & property improvements

You don't need to swing a hammer to make an impact—projects are matched based on your team's availability, skills, and preferences. Plus, all volunteers are invited to wrap up the week with a community celebration at East Bay Park on Saturday, October 24th!

👉 Sign your group or yourself up today at DaysofService.com or submit your details via the Volunteer Sign-Up Form.

Let’s show what our community can do when we work together! 🤝✨

#BunnelleDaysOfService #GeorgetownSC #CommunityFirst #VolunteerSC #GiveBack #StrongerTogether #GeorgetownCounty by @georgetownscgazette

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15 days ago

Ready to bring a ghostly rhythm to your writing? ✍️👻 Join Dr. Daniel Cross Turner at @brookgreen_gardens for "Ghosts of Meter: A Workshop on Poetry Forms" on Fri, Oct 2 (11 AM–12:30 PM).

All experience levels welcome! Learn more:

https://whosonthemove.com/uncover-the-spectral-in-verse-ghosts-of-meter-poetry-workshop-coming-to-brookgreen-gardens/ by @georgetownscgazette

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16 days ago

Huge congratulations to Ray C. Funnye, Executive Director and Founder of @thevillagegroup, on being recognized at the Community Investment Cohort Pinning Ceremony! 🎉👏

This milestone celebrates Ray’s completion of an intensive leadership and professional development program dedicated to strengthening community investment, driving sustainable economic opportunity, and uplifting underserved and rural communities across the Georgetown County region.

Thank you, Ray, for your tireless dedication to advancing education, expanding economic mobility, and creating lasting positive impact in our communities! 🌟

#CommunityDevelopment #Leadership #EconomicMobility #TheVillageGroup #GeorgetownSC #CommunityInvestment #NonprofitLeadership by @georgetownscgazette

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17 days ago

🍂 Discover Autumn at the Black River Cypress Preserve!

As cooler fall weather arrives in South Carolina’s coastal plain, the Black River Cypress Preserve is opening its blackwater swamps and pine forests for a full month of outdoor exploration.

Whether you're a casual hiker, an avid birdwatcher, or a night-sky enthusiast, check out what’s happening this October in Andrews, SC:

https://whosonthemove.com/discover-autumn-at-the-black-river-cypress-preserve-october-events-preview/

#ExploreSC #BlackRiverCypressPreserve #GeorgetownSC #OutdoorSouthCarolina #NatureHikes #CitizenScience #Birdwatching #FallInSC by @georgetownscgazette

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