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Local track star, Melissa Jefferson, headed to Olympics
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — On Saturday, Melissa Jefferson qualified for the 100-meter dash at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Jefferson is a Georgetown County native and graduated from Carvers Bay high school. She recalled the times she spent running for the Bears, even with limited resources. “Most of my high school career […]
Fee rates on new development to change in Georgetown County
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County will see changes to fees charged on new development, according to a news release. County council agreed last winter that a restructuring of impact fees was needed, the release said. Officials settled on a phased-in approach that will introduce changes gradually over the course of three years. While […]
Disaster loans available for those affected by June storms across 7 SC counties
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The U.S. Small Business Administration says low-interest disaster loans will be available for those affected by severe weather earlier this month. Gov. Henry McMaster made the request for the loans last week after storms on June 10 caused damage in parts of the state. The declaration...
Georgetown County Council pushes countywide development plans forward
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County Council passed the second reading on a plan Tuesday night that many say will bring more development to areas like Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. The proposed land-use element of the county’s comprehensive plan frames the future of development for the next 10 years. Dozens of residents spoke […]
Renovations, upgrades in progress at Georgetown County Public Library
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–After nearly 35 years of operations —renovations are underway at the Georgetown County Public Library, and members can expect several upgrades. Officials in Georgetown are putting over one million dollars of renovations into the Georgetown County library, hoping to bring more space and better services to members. In 2019, county officials received […]
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Strike types & safety reminders
(WPDE) — This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. This safety reminder comes at a key time as summertime thunderstorms are often electric under the right atmospheric circumstances. For example, the night of June 24 was quite electric. A strong thunderstorm produced frequent lightning in parts of Florence,...
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