People, Places & Things
The Georgetown Watchman’s People, Places and Things section explores the wide range of personalities, places and events that make Georgetown unique.
Eyes on Georgetown
Paige Sawyer
Historian / Photographer
Paige is a seventh generation South Carolinian who has lived in Georgetown for 53 years. Shortly after they were married in 1974, he and his wife, Susan, started a photography business ….
Ken Woo
Photographer /Cinematographer
Ken is a highly accomplished broadcasting professional with a distinguished career spanning over 40 years. He is a renowned cameraman, cinematographer, and director of photography.
John Kester
Photographer
John is a retired electrical engineer with a lifelong passion for photography.
This journey motivated him to go places and see things he wouldn’t have otherwise seen, …
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The canal that brings water to Georgetown remains a vital resource for the future of our area’s water supply.
International Paper constructed a canal in Georgetown, South Carolina, to supply water for its pulp and paper mill, which began operation in 1937 and closed ...
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Georgetown County Economic Development – An Ocean of Opportunity
“Georgetown Red Sunset” by Ken Woo. Georgetown County is open for business and offers a completely new era of economic development opportunities. We have ...
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The Yawkey Factor in Georgetown County
How Tom Yawkey shaped the history of North Island, South Island, and Cat Island in Georgetown, South Carolina The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center was willed ...
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