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Deputies asking for public’s help in ongoing search for missing Pawleys Island official
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is searching for any trace of an 84-year-old man who disappeared around lunchtime on Monday.
Georgetown County School District working to prevent spread of illness in wake of coronavirus
The Georgetown County School District is taking precautionary steps to minimize the spread of illness in the wake of the coronavirus.
Deputies arrest 11 in Georgetown County warrant sweep
Georgetown County deputies announced 11 people were arrested Monday on a total of 21 outstanding warrants.
Deputies continuing search for missing Pawleys Island man
Authorities are looking for 84-year-old Jimmy McCants who has been missing since noon on Monday.
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Authorities seize over $60,000 worth of drugs from Georgetown home
A month’s long drug investigation at a Georgetown home led to the seizure of more than $60,000 worth of drugs, authorities said.
LOOK HERE: School districts adjust Friday schedules because of weather
Two Lowcountry school districts announced schedule changes for Friday morning because of predicted inclement weather.
Georgetown looking to make $4M in stormwater improvements
The City of Georgetown is applying for a Federal Economic Development Administration Grant
Santee Cooper to continue releasing water from dam on Lake Marion at least through Wednesday
Tuesday marks four days since roads and some homes in Georgetown County flooded.
Flooding in Georgetown follows Santee Cooper’s controlled spilling operation at Santee Dam
There is major flooding in Georgetown County. On Monday, residents say at one point over the weekend the water was three to four feet high.
Portion of 17-A closed in Georgetown Co. because of flooding
Georgetown Emergency Management Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area and plan an alternate route.
Deputies investigating after woman says she was struck by bullet in Georgetown County
Deputies are investigating after a woman reported she was struck by a bullet at a home in Georgetown County.
Georgetown Co. wants to free up dollars approved only for port dredging
There are growing concerns the port of Georgetown will close forever. There’s been little movement to deepen its channels since Georgetown County voters approved a referendum to pay for the project in 2014.
Report: Woman pulls Taser on Georgetown County deputy during struggle following traffic stop
A woman is accused of taking a Georgetown County Sheriff’s deputy’s Taser and pointing it at him during a struggle that started after a weekend traffic stop.
Report: Man charged with attempted murder after attempting to choke son’s girlfriend
Deputies have arrested a Lowcountry man accused of attempting to choke his son’s girlfriend with a towel.
All I-95 SB lanes in Dorchester County reopened after tractor trailer overturns
All I-95 southbound lanes in Dorchester County have reopened after a tractor trailer overturned Thursday night.
Classroom Champions: Teacher wants headphones for students at Andrews Elementary
Technology plays a major role in their educational experience, so these students at Andrews Elementary use Chromebooks.
Police searching for murder suspect following shooting in Georgetown
Investigators are searching for a murder suspect following a shooting in Georgetown on Wednesday.
These famous faces in Hollywood have roots in the Lowcountry and South Carolina
From Andrews to Anderson, several famous African American actors and actresses were born and some grew up right here in the Lowcountry or other parts of South Carolina,
Unofficial results show Carter Weaver winning Georgetown Co. sheriff race
Carter Weaver has won the race for Georgetown County sheriff, according to unofficial results in Tuesday’s election.
Deputies announce traffic safety checkpoints in Georgetown Co.
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has announced deputies will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the month.
Deputies looking for two stolen ATVs in Georgetown County
Georgetown County deputies are looking for two stolen all-terrain vehicles.
Plastic manufacturing company to create 74 jobs in Georgetown
A manufacturing company announced Wednesday it will create 74 jobs this year in the City of Georgetown.
Georgetown NAACP responds to comments made by former county councilman
The Georgetown chapter of the NAACP is calling on the county council to apologize for a former county council member’s remarks.
Two injured, one arrested in Georgetown County stabbing
Two people were injured in a stabbing Tuesday night in Georgetown County, according to authorities.
Georgetown County to host blood drive Wednesday
You can schedule an appointment ahead of time with the Red Cross
Crews called for a suspicious package at Georgetown County home
Crews were dispatched Friday after a report came in about a suspicious package in Georgetown County, officials said.
One person transported to hospital following fire at Murrells Inlet condominium
One person has been transported to the hospital following a fire at a Murrells Inlet condominium Thursday night.
3 facing charges in fatal Georgetown shooting
Police say three people are now facing charges in connection to a deadly shooting in Georgetown.
Classroom Champions: Tiffany McCullough wants items for biology class at Carvers Bay High
After a long holiday weekend, school is back in session. Students are hard at work learning the three Rs and everything in between.
Deputy tases his own K-9 after dog bites cow in Georgetown County
A deputy was forced to tase his K-9 partner after the animal bit a cow during an investigation into a burglary in Georgetown County.
One person transported to hospital following Georgetown home invasion
Officers with the Georgetown Police Department responded to a home on Bourne Street for a home invasion and robbery.
Crews responding to marsh fire in Georgetown County
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire District officials say it’s in the area of Highway 17 at the South Santee River.
Driver arrested for suspicion of DUI after colliding with Georgetown Police cruiser
An accident Friday night in Georgetown sent a police officer to the hospital and landed the driver of the other vehicle behind bars, police say.
Georgetown Police searching for 15-year-old girl missing since March
Georgetown Police are continuing the search for a young girl missing for almost a year.
Georgetown police: Missing 13-year-old girl found safe
The Georgetown Police Department has found a missing girl.
Deputies release surveillance photo in grocery store shoplifting case
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office hopes someone will recognize a woman suspected of shoplifting from a grocery store.
Motorcyclist killed after running off road in Georgetown County
Officials are still trying to figure out what led up to a fatal motorcycle crash Saturday in Georgetown County.
Family holds prayer vigil for S.C. man killed in Florida
The family of a Summerville man who disappeared one week ago says they were notified his body was found Wednesday night.
One arrested, another sought in connection to theft of seafood from Lowcountry restaurants
Deputies have arrested one person and are looking another in connection to the theft of seafood from Lowcountry restaurants.
Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office searching for wanted man
Authorities are searching for 35-year-old Daniel Eugene Snook who is wanted for obtaining goods under false pretense with value in excess of $10,000.
Georgetown utility faces $9,600 fine
The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District is facing a fine of nearly $10,000 for failing to meet regulation requirements.
Deputies seek to identify suspect sought in Lowcountry restaurant burglaries
According to a report, large quantities of food items were stolen from restaurants along U.S. Business 17 in Murrells Inlet.
Georgetown Co. investigators recover vintage signs stolen from restaurant
Georgetown County deputies say a collection of vintage advertising signs stolen from a Litchfield restaurant have been found.
Thieves steal vintage signs from Georgetown County restaurant
Officials with the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office say someone stole large vintage Gulf, Pure and ESSO gasoline signs from the Litchfield Fish House Restaurant on 13060 Ocean Highway.
Deputies searching for Lowcountry man accused of child sex crimes
Deputies are looking for 51-year-old Rhett Haskell Tison who they say failed to appear at general sessions court on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Investigators charge juvenile for Georgetown County church fire
Investigators have charged a juvenile for a fire at a church in Georgetown County.
2 arrested in Georgetown car burglary
Georgetown Police arrested two men accused in an active car burglary Saturday.
Coroner identifies 86-year-old killed after truck goes into pond in Murrells Inlet
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office identified the driver of a pickup truck who died Tuesday after the truck went into a pond along Highway 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet.
FBI, SLED investigating church fire in Georgetown County
After multiple fires were set inside a church building over the weekend, the pastor of the Spirit Filled Ambassadors for Christ Church in Andrews confirms the FBI and SLED are now investigating.
FIRST ALERT: Flash flood watch to continue into Tuesday morning
A flash flood watch will continue through Tuesday morning for much of South Carolina.
Georgetown County church seeks answers after fires set throughout building
During a season of giving, a Georgetown County church is trying to find out why someone set fires inside its building.
Deputies: Duo stole steaks, beer from Lowes Foods
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pair of shoplifting suspects.
Three Lowcountry high school students arrested in connection to fatal shooting
Deputies have arrested three Lowcountry high school students in connection to a fatal shooting and robbery on Pawleys Island.
2 teens arrested in deadly Pawleys Island shooting
A man is dead following a shooting on Pawleys Island Wednesday night.
Georgetown County coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
Officials have released the name of the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in the Andrews area.
Sheriff: Man dead following gun battle with deputies in Georgetown County
Authorities say a man is dead after he engaged in a gun battle with law enforcement in Georgetown County Tuesday night.
Fifteen suspects arrested in warrant round up operation in Georgetown Co.
Law enforcement agencies in Georgetown County have arrested 15 suspects in a warrant round up operation.
Georgetown County inmate dies following hospitalization for injuries
Officials with the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office say an inmate who was hospitalized last week for injuries died on Monday.
Georgetown residents and buiness owners put Christmas lights on Front Street
This comes after years of not having any Christmas lights display on the street
Georgetown Co. detention center inmate hospitalized, deputies say
The man received medical attention and was unresponsive but still alive when he was taken to Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Interim Sheriff Carter Weaver wins Georgetown Co. Sheriff’s GOP Primary
Georgetown County officials have announced Carter Weaver as the winner of the Republican primary for the sheriff’s race.
Deputies: No credible threat at high school
Georgetown County deputies found no evidence that students or staff were in danger after a student reportedly made a threat.