Rice tradition being resurrected at Hammock Coast farm
In the late 1700s and early 1800s, Georgetown County, South Carolina, was the largest and most renowned rice producer in the United States. Today, one family-owned business – White House Farms – is working to reignite that rice-growing tradition by producing the same quality rice that fueled the area’s success…
Here are 5 festive reasons to visit Murrells Inlet’s MarshWalk
People visiting Murrells Inlet this holiday season will be in for a special treat as they stroll along the MarshWalk on the waterfront. The new MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights walk-through experience on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will feature a festive holiday display along the half-mile boardwalk that anchors eight popular…
Festive events ring in holiday season on the Hammock Coast®
From parades and home tours to light displays and live music performances, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® offers a variety of events during the holiday season.Holiday events start in November and continue through Christmas and the new year. Mark A. Stevens, director of tourism development for the Georgetown County Chamber of…
Nights of a Thousand Candles shining in national contest
Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles is in the running again as one of 20 finalists for the 2022 USA Today/10 Best “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” contest. The winner of the contest will be determined by an online vote that runs through noon on Dec. 5. People can…
Hammock Coast offers Thanksgiving dining options
South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® is home to some of the Palmetto State’s finest restaurants and this Thanksgiving many of them are going to be serving turkey day favorites with a Lowcountry flair. For those looking for the perfect holiday buffet along the Hammock Coast, below is a look at who’s…
Find the 10 most-haunted places on the Hammock Coast
For those seeking a chill and a thrill this Halloween season, Georgetown County, known as South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, offers a variety of spooky locations believed to be haunted by restless spirits. According to two of the area’s ghost tour guides — Christine Vernon of Murrells Inlet and Elizabeth Huntsinger…
Tour de Plantersville features bike rides and cultural festival
Registration for the 4th annual Tour de Plantersville, which features 12-, 25- and 62-mile bike rides, is now open. The event, organized by The Village Group, will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, and will take riders along the Plantersville Scenic Byway, showcasing the area’s rice farming history and various Colonial-era landmarks.
The Hammock Coast is back up after Hurricane Ian
Featuring performances by some of the nation’s most talented vocalists and musicians, the 31st annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art is once again taking the stage on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®.