Commercial real estate brokers in Georgetown, SC

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - The city of Georgetown is recovering after a coastal storm brought flooding to the area on Sunday.

More than 12 inches of rain fell in Georgetown as the coastal storm made its way up the coast.

Georgetown Mayor Carol Jayroe says they received double the amount of rainfall they were anticipating.

She says about 60 people were pulled from cars Sunday by first responders, and that the City’s downtown fire station, holding their emergency operations center, was flooded.

“They were in the conference room and low and behold, water came under their feet unbeknownst to them, it came up that quickly,” Jayroe says.

She says Front Street was one of several areas hit the hardest.

Employees at Monkee’s of Georgetown, a clothing store on Front Street, worked all day Sunday to clean up flooding damage in their store.

“We had water rushing in through the front and through the back,” employee Streater Mitchum, says, “Every employee was here today helping clean up.”

She says thanks to their hard work, they’ll be able to reopen Tuesday to customers.

“It’s the holiday season so we had lots of people knocking on the door ready to shop today,” she says, “We’re a small town, and we appreciate all the transient business that comes through.”

Resident Len Kelpsh described Sunday’s flooding as the “absolute worst he’d ever seen.”

“There were cars floating in front of me,” Kelpsh says. “It’s just such an odd experience to have 13 inches of rain and I hope we don’t have it again but, what can we do?”

Jayroe says the city’s assessment teams have been out all day Monday gauging the damage. She says that business-wise, most of the cleanup efforts are finished.

She says anyone displaced from their home due to the storm should call Black River United Way at 843-546-6317.

She encourages any business that experienced extensive flooding to call the Georgetown County Economic Development Department with the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Copyright 2023 WCSC. All rights reserved.

GEORGETOWN — Georgetown County landowners will have a few more weeks to pay their property taxes.

County officials said they received an extension from the S.C. Department of Revenue to mail out property tax notices. Taxpayers now have until Feb. 15 to pay their 2023 real estate taxes.

“Property tax bills are already available online and can be paid there any time for those who are trying to get payments in before the end of the year for tax purposes,” county spokeswoman Jackie Broach said. “Residents do not have to wait to receive the paper bill to make a payment.”

County Auditor Ken Baker said the delay in sending the notices stems from printing errors and software problems.

When Baker’s office received tax notice proofs from a contracted vendor, his staff saw that roughly 7,200 accounts had incorrect bills.

State law requires that property values be reassessed every five years, but the law puts a 15 percent cap on how much a property’s assessment can increase. That cap was not factored into the bills of those 7,200 accounts.

“It’s not a lot when you think compared to the entire 56,000 or so tax notices sent out, but we still wanted to be correct,” Baker said.

Georgetown Times

Another challenge was that the county switched from an old computer system to a Windows-based one. There were conversion and compatibility issues.

“The old system we were using was outdated,” Baker said. “It had its own limitations. We basically had one staff member of Management Information Services who could really administer the (older software) and he wants to retire. Over the last couple of years, we have been trying to make it work. It’s not that we don’t want this system, but we had to move forward.”

Baker said the system has since been updated and is running smoothly. Tax notices are online and county officials have been collecting payments since the end of November.

“When it didn’t look like we were going to mail them out in time by the Dec. 15 deadline, I reached out to DOR a few days before and talked to people in some of the governmental services because I wanted to make sure we are following the law,” Baker said. “It’s our job to make sure we are doing that.”

The state agreed on the Feb. 15 deadline, which is exactly one month after they would have been due. Baker said he has approved all of the final tax notice proofs and they are getting ready to be mailed out.

“It’s been pretty stressful but we have a job to do,” said Baker, who was elected in 2020. “Tax season always is. I enjoy helping people.”

Georgetown County Government is still dealing with the effects of the Dec. 17 Nor’easter, which dumped nearly 13 inches of rain in the county seat after stalling for hours.

Multiple county departments were forced to relocate from the first floor of the historic Screven Street courthouse after they were damaged by flooding.

The treasurer’s office has temporarily moved its operations to the county council chambers while the stormwater department continues to work out of the Georgetown Airport and the County Emergency Operations Center. The building department has temporarily relocated to the conference room across from the planning department at the courthouse.

It is unknown how long it will take to repair the damaged offices and move the departments back to their normal locations.

“My office didn’t have any damage, but the treasurer’s office was flooded,” Baker said. “They lost multiple computers. They’ve had to relocate up to council chambers. They only have a few computers up there, but it seems they are doing the best they can do with it. It may be slow going, so if someone can pay their taxes online or mail them in, I think it will help them.”

Residents can email the treasurer’s office at taxinfo@gtcounty.org. Tax payments can also be made online at https://georgetowncountysctax.com.

A replica of the flagship of Magellan-Elcano’s expedition that led to the first circumnavigation of the globe

Georgetown, November 30th 2023.- The Nao Trinidad will arrive in Georgetown, SC on December 4th. She will dock at Georgetown Landing Marina, Georgetown, SC.

After visiting Crisfield and Charleston, where she received more than 8000 visitants, she continues her path to Charleston expecting to keep spreading the maritime heritage.

The Nao Trinidad was the flagship of what was called Armada del Maluco (1519-1522), captained by Ferdinand Magellan. Five ships (Naos) departed from Sevilla, but only two made it to the Spice Islands, Nao Trinidad was one of them.

This beautiful replica weights 150Tn, 93ft in length, and has a 26ft beam, three masts and a bowsprit. The height of the mainmast is more than 82 feet, five sails and five decks, built with an exquisite work in Iroko (African hardwood) and pinewood. This ship has sailed to many different ports across the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic European Coast as a training vessel and floating museum.

The Naos have this unique and original design that made them the most advanced in naval engineering, used first as cargo ships in Spain and then taking the lead as exploring vessels. She is a full-scale replica, faithful on her design and dimensions. More than a hundred artisans of the sea worked on her construction: such as ship carpenters, rope masters or naval engineers.

The visitors will be able to tour four decks, to feel how the life was like onboard at the time and how it is to live today on an historical ship of these characteristics. They will be able to learn about the maneuvering, the rigging and interact with the crew, who have the most amazing experiences on their long voyages.

About the Nao Victoria Foundation

The Nao Victoria Foundation is a non-profit entity that specializes in sharing the maritime heritage, researching for the recovery, construction and promotion of historical ships, sailing to ports around the world allowing guests to meet history.

The NV Foundation is constantly looking for the historical accuracy combined with innovative techniques in the ship building sector, always following the current international regulations. This represents a massive advance in terms of environmental impact, costs, durability and maintenance of the ships, without affecting their historical aspect, navigability or maneuver.

Tickets Info:

Date: December 5th – December 10th

Location: Georgetown Landing Marina, Georgetown, SC

Opening times: 10 am – 5pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 7pm Tickets: tickets.velacuadra.es

CHARLESTON, SC - The College of Charleston recently awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees during the Winter 2023 Commencement ceremony.

The following are the local graduates:

Juan Donmoyer of Hemingway graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Jacob McDaniels of Georgetown graduated with a Master of Science in Computer & Information Sciences.

The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston. Founded in 1770, the college is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. With more than 10,000 students, the College of Charleston offers the distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs.

The George Hotel has opened its doors to welcome guests. The design-forward waterfront property from Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Winyah Hospitality has 56 rooms and suites alongside a full-service restaurant, marina bar and private event spaces, making it the first of its kind on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.

Georgetown, SC, is a common stopover for boaters traveling the eastern coast and The George offers prime marina access, allowing boaters the opportunity to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, while also providing a port for guests to enjoy excursions, such as fishing and sailing, in Winyah Bay. In addition to on-site activities and events, The George offers a variety of spaces that can be booked for semi-private and private events, including a meeting and event room, outdoor greenspace and bar, Eliza’s, and on-site restaurant, The Independent.

Housing 56 rooms, 42 of which are waterfront, the hotel has been curated by Jenny Keenan Design, which used a collection of vintage European furnishings and custom pieces. The lobby sports two-toned hardwoods and lime-washed plank walls, patterned sofas, wing-backed chairs and "oriental" rugs. The corridor of the first floor displays a large painting of a mermaid and alligator by artist David Boatwright of Charleston.

There are several room types, including two suite variations with living rooms and balconies, the largest being approximately 725 square feet. Each guestroom includes vintage seating and sideboards with custom fabric headboards ranging from detailed chintz to soft pastel stripes. Rooms vary in color scheme, while cypress softwoods stripe the floors and walls of communal spaces.

Located within The George Hotel, The Independent is a seafood restaurant and raw bar paying homage to the community’s former seafood market by the same name. Guests can expect a seasonal menu of Southern-inspired dishes guided by the region’s seafood. Raw offerings such as littleneck clams, peel-and-eat shrimp and oysters on the half shell are complemented by prepared small plates, chef selections and à la carte proteins and sides.

Located on The George’s greenspace, Eliza’s waterfront bar serves as a casual retreat along the Sampit Riverfront with lounge seating and outdoor games. It offers island-inspired cocktails with a small menu of light bites, snacks and a full raw bar, as well. The name serves as tribute to South Carolina’s Eliza Lucas Pickney, who was largely responsible for the indigo crop hitting the map, and the first woman to be inducted into South Carolina’s Business Hall of Fame.

For more information, visit www.thegeorgehotelsc.com.

While it certainly made someone's day to see the Ghostbusters star, seeing Murray along the South Carolina coast isn't as rare as seeing a ghost might be.

More Videos

GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Beloved actor and comedian Bill Murray made quite the impression Monday night when he stopped into Root in Georgetown, South Carolina for dinner.

"The legend!!" a Facebook post from the restaurant reads. "We were super excited to have BILL MURRAY stop by for dinner tonight. Our sous chef Micah got an awesome picture with him. One of the funniest men on the planet is also one of the coolest!!"

For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.

While it certainly made someone's day to see the Ghostbusters star, seeing Murray along the South Carolina coast isn't as rare as seeing a ghost might be. Murray owns a house in Charleston and co-owns the Charleston restaurant Harold’s Cabin.

Georgetown is about an hour north of Charleston.

The legend!! We were super excited to have BILL MURRAY stop by for dinner tonight. Our sous chef Micah got an awesome...

Posted by Root on Monday, October 23, 2023

FREE PODCASTS FROM WCNC CHARLOTTE:

Flashpoint is a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. Listen to the podcast weekly. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || Google Podcasts || iHeart

Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora|| TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart

Locked On is the leading podcast network for local sports and is owned by WCNC Charlotte's parent company TEGNA. Listen to Locked On here.

All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.