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🌱 Why Pawleys Island ranks among South Carolina’s quietest coastal escapes.

Pawleys Island, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Pawleys Island! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pawleys Island ranks among South Carolina’s quietest coastal escapes.
  • Why Chive Blossom Cafe makes this list of hidden South Carolina gems
  • What Georgetown County’s new 1% sales tax means for your wallet

Also on today's calendar: Rocky Point Patriot Run and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A quick morning shower; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Of The Quietest South Carolina Towns (worldatlas.com) — Pawleys Island earns a spot among South Carolina’s quietest towns, highlighted for its old‑fashioned beach cottages, lack of high‑rises, and peaceful marsh views. The piece also notes Hammock Shops Village and easy flat‑water kayaking in the creek, while comparing Pawleys to other low‑key destinations like McClellanville, Edisto Beach, and Daufuskie Island for travelers seeking slower, less crowded escapes.
   

• 10 Secret Dining Gems In South Carolina That Locals Love (newsbreak.com) — One of the featured "secret" dining spots is Chive Blossom Cafe right on the Pawleys Island causeway, where pimento cheese, she-crab soup, and a big fried seafood sampler anchor a Lowcountry-inspired menu. The roundup also spotlights hidden gems across South Carolina, but locals can immediately act on the detailed hours, reservations advice, and location info for this Pawleys favorite.
   

• Georgetown County voters rejected a local option sales tax 2 years ago. This time it passed. (postandcourier.com) — Georgetown County voters have approved a new 1% local option sales tax that will raise the total sales tax to 8% starting July 1, 2027, with most revenue going to property tax relief. A former Pawleys Island homeowner now in Murrells Inlet is among those who backed the measure, which is expected to generate about $12 million annually, partly paid by visitors and tourists.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Applewood, great breakfast/brunch buffet.
    First time since the new owners took over. Excellent service, great selection and everything was hot and fresh….. Reasonable prices . (Nextdoor Pawleys Place)
  • Recommendations for a reputable and nonweldable company/person to work on hot tubs?
    Our is 2 months out of warranty, the circuit breaker keeps tripping and Elko (where we got it) wants $200 just for the service call before parts and… (Nextdoor Camden Creek)
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Pawleys Island. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (05616) - 13088 Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawleys Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Murrells Inlet

  • Brookgreen Gardens names Andrew Wyatt vice president of horticulture and conservation (gardencentermag.com)
  • 18-year-old hospitalized after Murrells Inlet shooting, sheriff's office says (wbtw.com)
  • The Science of Grief and Athletic Performance (triathlete.com)

Georgetown

  • Inside Georgetown County's $65 million safer, more secure detention center (live5news.com)
  • Swamp Fox Players present Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' (whosonthemove.com)

Ok Pawleys Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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