The Independent’s new chef in tune with Georgetown culinary scene Chef Dylan Shook is in tune with the culinary scene in Georgetown, and he possesses a clever style that soars with fresh ingredients and flavors. Shook, since arriving at The Independent in November 2025, has been fine tuning his style at the signature restaurant of The George Hotel in Georgetown…. Mar 07, 2026 0 Hammock-All
Georgetown vying for ‘Best Small Town in the South’ in USA Today contest Once again, South Carolina’s third oldest city has been nominated by USA Today 10Best for one of its “Best Small Town” awards. Georgetown was nominated four times, from 2018-2021 for the Best Coastal Small Town, and was voted No. 1 in 2018. This time, it is nominated for “Best Small… Mar 03, 2026 0 Hammock-All
Francis Marion living history event in Georgetown celebrates American Revolution Join the fun and celebrate an American hero while experiencing what life was like during the early days of our republic. Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, famously known as the “Swamp Fox,” will be celebrated during “Day of the Fox”, a day of free events on Saturday, March 7, in… Mar 01, 2026 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Breeze Airways adds more flights serving the Hammock Coast A popular airline that serves the South Carolina Hammock Coast® is making travel to and from the area even more convenient. Breeze Airways has added two more seasonal routes connecting Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Portland, Maine. The airline is also expanding existing services from MYR… Feb 26, 2026 0 Hammock-All
4 Popular Restaurants Not On the MarshWalk Murrells Inlet is celebrated as the Seafood Capital of South Carolina, and the MarshWalk is at the heart of that reputation. But wander a little off that well-beaten and much-beloved boardwalk and you’ll find more restaurants serving not only seafood but traditional classics, too: think Lowcountry flavors, pub fare, steakhouse… Feb 24, 2026 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Allegiant’s new nonstop route to MYR will enhance service to the Hammock Coast A well-known airline that serves South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has made it even easier for people to visit the area. Allegiant has announced a new nonstop route connecting Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), the closest major airport to the Hammock Coast, and Atlantic City, New Jersey. The new route, launching… Feb 20, 2026 0 Hammock-All
Celebrating history: Lecture series explores the American Revolution in South Carolina A new program, including a lecture series at local libraries and exhibits at local museums, provides many answers to questions about America’s fight for independence 250 years ago. The Georgetown County Library has announced a series of upcoming public educational programs as part of “A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and… Feb 18, 2026 0 Hammock-All
Caviar Dreams? Indeed, Georgetown once known as ‘Caviar Capital of America’ While it’s common knowledge that before the Civil War, Georgetown, South Carolina’s cash crop was rice, but a lesser-known local history is that even before colonial times, the region’s surrounding waterways, especially Winyah Bay, the Waccamaw River and the Pee Dee River system, were teeming with Atlantic sturgeon that produced… Feb 11, 2026 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
