Public Safety

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Public Safety • Pawleys Island

Magistrate Dismisses Charges Against Four in Pawleys Island Church Case

A magistrate found insufficient probable cause after a November 6 hearing. The charges concerned Warren Perry’s volunteer work at the church and its academy; his probation proceeding and civil lawsuits are separate.

Source: Nov 6, 2026 · GTC News Team

Public Safety • Pawleys Island

Coroner Finds Saylor Hayes Drowned; Manner of Death Undetermined

The coroner’s completed investigation and any criminal proceedings are separate matters.

Source: Nov 6, 2026 · GTC News Team

Public Safety • Pawleys Island

Autopsy Finds No Injuries Contributed to Pawleys Island Pier Death

Reports on Meggan Jordan’s autopsy said further testing was needed to determine cause and manner of death.

Source: Oct 9, 2026 · GTC News Team

Public Safety • Murrells Inlet

Man and Vehicle Recovered From Waccamaw River Near Wacca Wache Marina

October reports identified Daniel Cooper, 54, of Hemingway, after a vehicle entered the Waccamaw River.

Source: Oct 5, 2026 · GTC News Team

Public Safety • Countywide

West Nile-Positive Mosquito Sample Prompts Targeted Treatment

The historic notice concerned a mosquito sample, not a reported human case of West Nile virus.

Source: Aug 14, 2026 · GTC News Team

Public Safety • Countywide

Georgetown County Receives $5,000 Grant for Emergency Supply Equipment

The county planned to buy traffic-control, safety and handling equipment for emergency distribution sites.

Source: Jun 17, 2026 · GTC News Team