U.S. House honors history-making Black congressman Joseph Hayne Rainey Joseph Hayne Rainey, a Georgetown County native who made history in 1870 as the first Black man ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, will now have his name enshrined at the U.S. Capitol. On Dec. 10, 2020, the 150th anniversary of Rainey’s swearing-in ceremony, the House passed a… Dec 14, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Water/Ways Exhibit Unveiled at South Carolina’s Maritime Museum Water has been the driving force for Georgetown County for centuries, the economic elixir for industry and tourism, business and relaxation. To that end, the county is defined by the waters that flow through its boundaries and crash onto its shores — four major rivers, the Winyah Bay and the… Oct 01, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Family’s Prized Duck Decoy Carving Legacy Continues As brothers Jerry and Roy Caines work side by side in a small shed on their humble property near Georgetown, an observer might not realize they are witnessing history –– and talent that has survived through three generations on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Carving intricate, life-sized duck decoys from tupelo… Sep 30, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Carolina Bean Dip: Delectable snack born on the Hammock Coast If Kim Leatherwood were to spill the beans on how she’s found success in her new business venture, she could point to a series of events – and people – who were part of the story. Still, it’s the delectable taste of her Carolina Bean Dip that has people talking… Sep 11, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Pawleys Island
Twinkle, Twinkle: Along the Hammock Coast, starfish by the thousands continue to appear No one really knows the exact reason why thousands of starfish have washed up on local beaches this summer, but few could dispute that this spectacular sight adds to the mystique of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Georgetown resident Trudy Bazemore drove 30 minutes to Garden City Beach just to see… Jul 27, 2020 0 Garden City, Georgetown, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Georgetown on America’s Best Coastal Small Town list — again Georgetown is once again among the top winners in the USA Today/10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Coastal Small Town. The official announcement was made Friday, July 10. The online contest asked readers to vote from 20 nominees for Best Coastal Small Town, chosen by a panel of… Jul 10, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Ball and Que: Georgetown restaurant marks 50th anniversary Walking into the Ball and Que Restaurant in Georgetown, the first thing you notice is the aroma of country cooking and the comradery all around as you choose a table and sit down. If you’ve eaten here before, you recognize many of the waitresses. You might even see the owner,… Jul 01, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
USA Today nominates Georgetown again as America’s Best Coastal Small Town For the third consecutive year, Georgetown is among 20 finalists for the USA Today/10Best “Best Coastal Small Town” award. In 2018, Georgetown came in first in the online contest and was named America’s “Best Coastal Small Town.” The following year, in 2019, the working waterfront community was nominated again and… Jun 03, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
