Hammock Coast golf courses make list of America’s Top 200 best Golfweek magazine, one of the game’s most respected voices, has revealed its list of the “Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.,” and a pair of Hammock Coast public layouts figure prominently in this year’s rankings. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was the area’s highest ranked layout, checking in at… Jan 11, 2021 0 Georgetown, Golf, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
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
What are the most scenic golf courses along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast? South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is home to 13 golf courses, ranging from premier private clubs and top 100 public layouts to the hidden gems players love to discover. Playing through Georgetown County’s stunning Lowcountry landscape, the Hammock Coast courses are among the golf-rich Palmetto State’s best and most memorable. Be… Dec 11, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Smithsonian ‘Water/Ways’ exhibit opens 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
‘Caines Boys’ continue family legacy of carving sought-after duck decoys 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