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Sheriff's deputies deliver food baskets to families in need

Submitted by Richie Tran on Wednesday, November 23rd, 7:34 pm

For the third year in a row, the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office with the Murrells Inlet Elks Lodge #2797 delivered Thanksgiving Food Baskets to families in need on Monday, Nov. 21.

The Murrells Inlet Elks Lodge delivered a complete turkey dinner that included at least one turkey and all of the fixings for a Thanksgiving feast to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's deputies organized and delivered those meals to families identified by the Georgetown County School District.

"We are honored to serve our less fortunate residents in their time of need during the holidays," Sheriff A. Lane Cribb said.

The school district identified 28 families in need this Thanksgiving.

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Coastal Carolina Fair returns today

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 12:00pm

NORTH CHARLESTON (WCSC) - The Coastal Carolina Fair returns to the Exchange Park in North Charleston today.

The fair will be open every day through November 5 at varying time schedules. On weekdays, the fair will open at 3 p.m. and close at 9 p.m., except for on Fridays, when it stays open till 11 p.m.

On Saturdays the fair is open from noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday it will be open from noon to 9 p.m.

Senior citizens can enjoy the fair at a slower pace on Wednesday, November 2, from 11 a.m.

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S'mores and Lowcountry ghost stories

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 12:43pm

MURRELLS INLET (WCSC) - You can take the whole family to enjoy Halloween activities, crafts, S’mores and ghost stories as told by Elizabeth Wolf of Ghosts of Georgetown in the Inlet Sports Lodge courtyard this Saturday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

This event is free to Inlet Sports Lodge guests and the public. Reservations are required as space is limited and can be made by calling (843) 357-6106.

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Halloween safety tips from the Red Cross

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 11:55am

Halloween safety tips from the Red Cross

LOWCOUNTRY (WCSC) - As ghosts and vampires get ready to roam the streets, the American Red Cross has tips to make this a frightfully safe Halloween.

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Coastal Carolina Fair returns this Thursday

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Monday, October 24th, 2011, 12:56pm

Coastal Carolina Fair returns this Thursday

NORTH CHARLESTON (WCSC) - The Coastal Carolina Fair returns to the Exchange Park in North Charleston for a 10-day stint that starts this Thursday.

The fair will be open every day through November 5 at varying time schedules. On weekdays, the fair will open at 3 p.m. and close at 9 p.m., except for on Fridays, when it stays open till 11 p.m.

On Saturdays the fair is open from noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday it will be open from noon to 9 p.m.

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SC CARES Fall Festival

Submitted by Richie Tran on Wednesday, October 19th, 3:27 pm

SC CARES is set to host their annual "Fall Festival" at the South Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 23.

From noon to 5 pm, come by and visit with the animals that have been rescued by SC CARES, a no-breed/no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary.

There will be a tortoise race, acorn collecting contest, Young Artist Poster contest, and a Trick or Treat Costume contest.

Enjoy snacks including Skips homemade ice cream from Sweeties.

Wendell Matthew will be performing music and a visit by Jerry Walls and his amazing creatures.

This event is free for everyone.

South Carolina Animal Rescue and Educational Sanctuary
236 Abbeville Dr.
Georgetown, SC

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Special events abound to promote Teen Read Week

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 4:11pm

From the Georgetown County Library System:

The Georgetown County Library System will celebrate Teen Read Week™ (October 16-22, 2011) with special events and programs aimed at encouraging area teens to read for the fun of it. Thousands of libraries, schools and bookstores across the country will hold similar events centered on this year’s theme, Picture It! @ your library®, which encourages teens to read a variety of materials, including graphic novels, movies, books about photography, and more.

Teen Read Week™ is the national adolescent literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association.

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