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Thursday, April 02, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coast RTA’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, affordable, clean and courteous public transportation that enhances the quality of life for residents and supports the growth of tourism. Coast RTA Announces Additional Changes to Service to Address COVID-19 Conway (SC) – April 1, 2020 – Coast RTA has taken additional steps to continue fixed route and paratransit ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release.jpg)
Wednesday, April 01, 2020April 1, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Community members encouraged to donate during upcoming blood drives organized by Tidelands Health Tidelands Health is partnering with the American Red Cross to sponsor two blood drives in the next week to help replenish a shortage in supply amid the COVID-19 coronavirus ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Tara Grinna Swim & Resort Wear donates materials, manpower to retrofit new respirators for TidelandsTuesday, March 31, 2020March 31, 2020Contacts: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tara Grinna Swim & Resort Wear donates materials, manpower to retrofit new respirators for Tidelands Health The sewing machines were back in action at the Tara Grinna Swim & Resort Wear manufacturing facility in Conway on Monday. But instead of cranking out fashion ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest.jpg)
Monday, March 30, 2020March 28, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health reports health system’s first COVID-19 death A Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died. The death was announced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control this ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest
GEORGETOWN COUNTY SHERIFF TO OFFER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS AND HIFriday, March 27, 2020GEORGETOWN COUNTY SHERIFF TO OFFER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS AND HIGH-RISK RESIDENTS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Carter Weaver, Sheriff of Georgetown County, will have deputies begin delivering prescription medications Monday, March 23, 2020, to older adults and other county residents identified as having higher risk of serious health complications should they ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest
Thursday, March 26, 2020Sweet Tea keeps kids moving with “Kids Dance Party” Special feature for kids (and grown-ups) during quarantine MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. and FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (March 26, 2020) – Andrulonis Media stations in the Carolinas are doing their part to keep kids moving and “cabin fever” free during the Coronavirus quarantine. Sweet Tea, afternoon host on the four Carolina Country stations (93.9FM in ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health sewing needs met thanks to overwhelming community support Tidelands Health has closed its call for volunteers to help sew elastic straps on N95 respirators after more than 2,000 people came forward to help in just two days. “We are blown away by the ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release.jpg)
Wednesday, March 25, 2020March 25, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Respirator sewing appeal generates tremendous response; more help needed An urgent appeal issued by Tidelands Health for help sewing new elastic bands on medical respirators has prompted an outpouring of support from near and far, but even more help is needed.On Tuesday, the ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 24, 2020March 24, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health issues urgent appeal for community sewing help with supply of N95 respirators As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat, Tidelands Health is issuing an urgent appeal to community residents who can sew.The health system has several ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release.jpg)
Tuesday, March 24, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coast RTA’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, affordable, clean and courteous public transportation that enhances the quality of life for residents and supports the growth of tourism. Coast RTA Announces Service Reductions Conway (SC) – March 24, 2020 – Coast RTA has taken steps to continue fixed route and paratransit services but due to significantly lower ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release
Monday, March 23, 2020March 23, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health encouraging community members to participate in “Thank you to the helpers” effort A simple thank you can mean so much. Tidelands Health is launching a “Thank you to the helpers” effort to help community members easily express their appreciation to those ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release.jpg)
Sunday, March 22, 2020March 21, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Community members encouraged to donate during blood drive TuesdayTidelands Health is teaming with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive Tuesday to help replenish a shortage in supply amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.The blood drive will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, March 20, 2020March 20, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health suspends hospital visitation In alignment with guidance from Gov. Henry McMaster, Tidelands Health has suspended visitation at its hospitals to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Exceptions will be made for end-of-life, labor-and-delivery ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release.jpg)
Wednesday, March 18, 2020March 17, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health taking additional steps to help limit spread of COVID-19 coronavirus in community With the arrival of COVID-19 coronavirus in the region, Tidelands Health is taking additional precautionary steps to limit the spread of the virus in the community. The ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release
Wednesday, March 18, 2020March 18, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health urges social distancing to limit spread of coronavirusTidelands Health is imploring community members to practice social distancing – an important step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and prevent health care resources from being overwhelmed.In ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release
Tuesday, March 17, 2020March 17, 2020Contact: Dawn Bryant843-652-1636 Statement from Tidelands Health about COVID-19 testing We understand people in our community have questions about the testing process for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Tidelands Health is testing patients when a physician determines it is clinically appropriate to do so.First and foremost, anyone experiencing a true medical emergency should call 911, ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 17, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coast RTA’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, affordable, clean and courteous public transportation that enhances the quality of life for residents and supports the growth of tourism. Coast RTA Announces Service Changes Related COVID-19 Outbreak Conway (SC) – March 17, 2020 – Coast RTA has taken steps to continue full fixed route and paratransit services as the US ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 17, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Contact: Abigail DarlingtonAbigail@coastalcommunityfoundation.org 854-222-3463 Coastal Community Foundation launches the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund with support from Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, Waccamaw Community Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, has ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release.jpg)
Tuesday, March 17, 2020March 17, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health implementing surge strategies at its hospitals As part of ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus preparations, Tidelands Health is implementing temporary surge strategies at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. The critical ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Health, Human Interest, Press Release
Tidelands Health takes steps to curtail foot traffic in its hospitals to help prevent spread of coroFriday, March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health takes steps to curtail foot traffic in its hospitals to help prevent spread of coronavirus Tidelands Health is taking steps to curtail foot traffic in its hospitals to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. As part of its comprehensive strategy, ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release
Thursday, March 12, 2020March 12, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Walk With a Doc canceled as a precautionary measure As part of proactive efforts underway at Tidelands Health to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Walk With a Doc scheduled for Saturday, March, 14, in Myrtle Beach is canceled.Walk With a Docis a free ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest
Thursday, March 12, 2020March 11, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health to take additional steps to help prevent spread of coronavirus in the community Effective Thursday, Tidelands Health will move to the next phase of enhanced visitation requirements at its hospitals as part of the health system’s COVID-19 coronavirus ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest.jpg)
Thursday, March 12, 2020March 10, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health offers additional resources to help community learn about and prepare for coronavirus Tidelands Health is offering free, downloadable fliers with helpful guidance and prevention tips about COVID-19 coronavirus to help residents and guide preparations in the ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest.jpg)
Monday, March 09, 2020March 6, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health taking additional steps to help prevent spread of COVID-19 coronavirus Tidelands Health continues to implement enhanced infection control measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus in the region. On Friday, the health system initiated a ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Human Interest, Community, Health, Press Release.jpg)
Monday, March 09, 2020March 6, 2020Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health, WBTW partner to offer coronavirus phone bank to answer community’s questionsTidelands Health is teaming up with WBTW News13 to answer coronavirus questions during a televised phone bank next week. Tidelands Health physicians will be at WBTW on Wednesday, ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest
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CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: WE NEED TO STAY INFORMED AND PREPARED TO RESPOND TO INQUIRIES FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS AND TRAVELERS. GEORGETOWN COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE TOWN OF PAWLEYS ISLAND HAVE ENACTED ORDINANCES RESTRICTING SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION.
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TAKE-OUT BLITZ! Our local restaurants need us now more than ever!
Tag #GeorgetownCountySCTakeOutBlitz on Facebook and show us your delicious takeout meals made with the spirit and hard work of our community members! How many local restaurants can you support through the end of April? Show a takeout photo from a Chamber member business and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize package from one of our preferred partners!
For a listing of area restaurants new operating information CLICK HERE.
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