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 of flavor that soars with fresh ingredients and flavors. Shook, since arriving at The Independent in November 2025, has singing a new song at the signature restaurant of The George Hotel. Upon… 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
Brookgreen Gardens named one of America’s best sculpture parks Brookgreen Gardens has been declared one of the best sculpture parks in America. Tell us something we didn’t know, right? The 95-year-old Hammock Coast attraction placed third in a just-completed USA Today/10Best contest for “Best Sculpture Park in the U.S.” It was a competition that placed 19 other parks in… Feb 26, 2026 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
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
Hammock Coast golf shines in USA Today/10 Best contests Golf on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast’s is once again garnering national attention – this time from the venerable USA Today/10 Best Readers Choice Awards. Caledonia Golf and Fish Club in Pawleys Island and the Tournament Players Club (TPC) in Murrells Inlet have both been nominated among 18 others courses around… Feb 25, 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
