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🌱 Georgetown County man faces seven charges after children report exposure

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  • Georgetown County man faces seven charges after children report exposure
  • Where will you celebrate Earth Day around Georgetown County tomorrow?
  • How a new Yauhannah hub could feed more Georgetown County neighbors

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Deputies Arrest Suspect After Exposure Report Involving Children (gabnewsonline.com) — Georgetown County deputies arrested a 37-year-old man after witnesses, including children, reported indecent exposure near a Meadow Street residence, later linked to a tent at a Nushell Road home. He was taken to the Georgetown County Detention Center and faces multiple indecent exposure counts and a hindering charge. Authorities say the investigation is complete.
   

2. Local ways to celebrate the planet this Earth Day (whosonthemove.com) — Georgetown County residents are encouraged to mark Earth Day with hands-on activities, from river and beach cleanups to guided nature tours at Hobcaw Barony. Local groups like Winyah Rivers Alliance and Coastal Conservation League highlight ways to protect waterways, wildlife, and landscapes from Georgetown’s historic streets to Pawleys Island’s shoreline.
   

3. New Yauhannah Location Helps Meals on Wheels Reach More Neighbors in Need (gabnewsonline.com) — Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown Counties has opened a new Yauhannah location near the Horry-Georgetown line, expanding service deeper into Georgetown County’s rural areas. The added site will help deliver more free meals faster to homebound seniors and seriously ill neighbors, especially where food access is limited, while relying on local volunteers and donations to keep the mission growing.
   

4. Charges pending after Georgetown County vehicle pursuit ends in crash (abcnews4.com) — Georgetown County deputies say a vehicle chase on Highway 17 south of Pawleys Island ended when the driver crashed into a light pole near Waccamaw Elementary School, temporarily closing Waverly Road. The man, the only person in the vehicle, was taken into custody and faces pending charges. No injuries or further details were immediately released.
   

5. Representation Matters: The Mission of PFLAG Pawleys Island (mountpleasantmagazine.com) — Georgetown residents can hear how PFLAG Pawleys Island supports LGBTQ+ neighbors in a new podcast episode recorded at the SC Maritime Museum, highlighting changes in Georgetown and Pawleys Island. The conversation previews the April 25 Pride & Punchlines fundraiser at Winyah Auditorium and celebrates Front Street’s revitalization, local walking culture, and Maritime Museum sailing camps that shape community life.
   

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