THE WEEK’S FEATURED STORIES
Environment: Nests down, but hopes high as sea turtle season ends
There were far fewer sea turtle nests this year (4,816) than last year across the state (6,597). Despite that, the people who oversee the volunteers for the S.C. United Turtle Enthusiasts along the Waccamaw...
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BUSINESS NEWS
Observer staff wins 15 state press awards
The Coastal Observer staff received 15 awards for reporting, writing, photography and design, in the S.C. Press Association’s annual news contest. The paper won first place for General Excellence among the state’s medium-sized weeklies....
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LOCAL EVENTS
Meetings
Georgetown County Board of Education: First and third Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Beck Education Center. For details, go to gcsd.k12.sc.us. Georgetown County Council: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 129 Screven St., Georgetown. For details, go to georgetowncountysc.org. Pawleys Island Town Council: Second Mondays, 5 p.m. Town Hall, 323 Myrtle Ave. For details, go to townofpawleysisland.com. , .
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