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Georgetown honors veterans during annual Veterans Day parade
Georgetown, South Carolina, held its annual Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11, bringing veterans, families and community members together to honor those who served. State Rep. Carl Anderson and his wife, whose son died…
Georgetown community honors veterans during annual Veterans Day parade
Georgetown residents gathered for the community’s annual Veterans Day parade, honoring military veterans. The event brought local participants together to recognize those who served in the armed forces.
Georgetown deputies asking for public help in identifying people of interest
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify two people of interest after a burglary at Dover Plantation early Tuesday. The property owner reported that two people entered between 12:30…
GCSO seeking help to identify two people of interest in burglary
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify two individuals identified as persons of interest in a burglary. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning. Authorities have…
‘House of horrors’: Missed calls, years of inaction and 125 dead dogs
Investigators found 125 dead dogs and rescued 123 other animals from Kimberly and Ralph Moody’s Georgetown County home on July 9, after years of complaints and more than 20 calls to 911. Animal advocates described…
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Child found alone in Walmart at 4 a.m., police say
A 47-year-old woman, Pamela Armstrong, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm after a 6-year-old was found wandering alone in a Walmart store in Georgetown, South Carolina, at 4…
5-year-old Saylor Hayes’ cause of death revealed by Georgetown County coroner
The Georgetown County coroner has officially released the cause of death for 5-year-old Saylor Hayes. The announcement provides closure regarding the circumstances surrounding the young child's passing, which has been a…
Man arrested on DUI charge in Georgetown Co.
Brady Skelly, 25, was arrested on a charge of first-offense driving under the influence in Georgetown County. He is currently being held at the Georgetown County Detention Center on a $992 bond. Local authorities are…
Georgetown police officer arrested after allegedly driving under the influence
Georgetown police officer Brady Skelly, 25, was arrested early Saturday morning by the South Carolina Highway Patrol and charged with driving under the influence. Chief Nelson Brown confirmed that Skelly has been placed…
SC coroner releases Saylor Hayes' cause of death
The Georgetown County Coroner's Office has officially classified the death of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes as a drowning, though the manner of death remains undetermined. Coroner Chase Ridgeway noted that child neglect was a…
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Georgetown County coroner closes probe into death of missing 5-year-old Saylor Hayes
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office has concluded its investigation into the death of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, who was found in the Waccamaw River after being reported missing in August. The cause of death was…
Georgetown investigation concludes following death of Saylor Hayes
The investigation into the death of five-year-old Saylor Hayes has concluded. The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning, with child neglect identified as a…
Georgetown woman arrested after child wanders into Walmart early Friday morning: GPD
A Georgetown woman was arrested early Friday morning after a child was found wandering alone at a local Walmart. The Georgetown Police Department responded to the scene and took the woman into custody. The incident has…
All criminal charges dropped against defendants in Pawleys Island church scandal, attorney confirms
All criminal charges against four defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church case have been dismissed. A magistrate judge determined that there was insufficient probable cause to proceed with the prosecution. The…
Charges against defendants in Pawleys Island church case dismissed; Perry to remain jailed
All criminal charges against defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church and Academy case have been dismissed, according to defense attorney Erin Bailey. The case involved allegations regarding a registered sex…
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Charges dropped in Pawleys Island Community Church case, attorney says
A judge has dropped all charges against defendants involved in the Pawleys Island Community Church case, according to defense attorney Erin Bailey. The case had gained national attention after a convicted sex offender…
Judge weighs dropping South Carolina probation agency from Pawleys Island church lawsuit
A Georgetown judge is reviewing whether the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services can be dismissed from a civil lawsuit. The case involves a convicted sex offender who allegedly volunteered…
Former Georgetown County investigator set to stand trial
Everest "Hank" Carrison II, a former investigator with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, is scheduled to stand trial the week of December 14, 2026. Carrison was charged with first-degree assault and battery in…
Georgetown County voters approve 1% sales tax referendum
Georgetown County voters have approved a referendum to implement a 1% local option sales tax. The measure, which passed on Tuesday, is designed to provide property tax relief to residents. The new tax is scheduled to…
Georgia Man Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence In South Carolina Motel Attack
A 29-year-old Georgia man, Demar Rashard Walker, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday for a 2024 sexual assault at a motel in Georgetown, South Carolina. Walker pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary…
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Georgetown Co. 1% countywide sales tax passes by over 3K votes
Georgetown County voters have approved a 1% countywide sales tax referendum by a margin of over 3,000 votes. The new tax is intended to fund property tax relief and local government operations, with 71% of the estimated…
Results from Georgetown County's 2026 elections are in
Incumbents performed strongly in Georgetown County's November 3 elections. State Representative Lee Hewitt secured a sixth term with 64 percent of the vote, while County Council Chairman Clint Elliott retained his seat…
Georgetown County obituaries for Oct. 21-27
Ella Kay Port, 72, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, October 20. Funeral arrangements for the deceased are being handled by Mary Etheridge's Maryville Chapel.
Georgetown County voters approve local option sales tax
Georgetown County voters approved a 1 percent local option sales tax in a referendum held on November 3. The measure passed with nearly 56 percent support, marking the third time the proposal appeared on the ballot…
Inside Georgetown County’s $65 million safer, more secure detention center
Georgetown County is preparing to open a new $65 million detention center designed to replace an aging facility built in the 1990s. The 85,000-square-foot building will more than double inmate capacity to 267 and…
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‘Talking out of both sides of your mouth’: Judge presses probation agency in Warren Perry hearing
A judge recently questioned the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services regarding their approval of convicted sex offender Warren Perry to volunteer at a local church. During a hearing to…
'A huge outpouring of love': A Georgetown country cooking staple is closing after 26 years
Deborah's Kitchen, a long-standing country cooking buffet in the Maryville area of Georgetown, is closing its doors on November 3 after 26 years of operation. Owner Deborah Scott made the difficult decision following a…
Police arrest man wanted in connection with Georgetown stabbing
The Georgetown Police Department has arrested 42-year-old Asifa Tucker in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Winyah Street last Friday. Tucker was taken into custody on Sunday and booked into the Georgetown…
Man arrested on warrants after Friday stabbing in Georgetown
A suspect has been arrested on outstanding warrants in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred last week in Georgetown, South Carolina. Local authorities confirmed the arrest following an investigation into…