Posted on: September 26, 2023
Residents are invited to celebrate “Hollywood Halloween” at the Waccamaw Library on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. this Fall.
Beginning on Friday, Sept. 29, the Library will unveil a series of weekly screenings featuring classic thrillers that cr...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 26, 2023
The continuing inspiration of Harriet Tubman, the famed conductor of the Underground Railroad who guided thousands of enslaved African-Americans to liberty, will be the focus of a Waccamaw Library program on Oct. 5.
The Friends of the Waccamaw Library&...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 19, 2023
The Georgetown County Legislative Delegation is seeking applicants to serve on the County Transportation Committee. The committee is responsible for selecting and approving road projects to be funded with the county's portion of the state tax on ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 11, 2023
Update posted 9/21/23: Due to this weekend's forecast and poor trail conditions, we are postponing Saturday's Outdoor Festival and River Day at Rocky Point. We will reschedule for Oct. 14 and add some fun Fall activities, such as hay rid...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 8, 2023
As summer begins to transition to fall, there’s another season that should be on people’s minds this month. Sept. 10 is the meteorological peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season.
“We were very lucky that Hurricane Idalia didn&a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 8, 2023
In October and November, the Waccamaw Library will host two more fascinating presentations as part of its Talking History series, an exciting collaboration that features faculty members from the Coastal Carolina University Department of History. The serie...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 15, 2023
Georgetown County began accepting applications for accommodations tax grants on Monday, Aug. 14. The application period will run through Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. Grants are available for projects and events occurring in the 2024 calendar year.
Proceeds from the ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 9, 2023
As of this month, the Georgetown County Planning and Building Department has made it easier for residents to access floodplain information specific to their individual property. The county is using a floodplain management platform called Forerunner to hel...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 15, 2023
The Georgetown County Planning Department will host a series of community listening sessions to gather comments from residents regarding the update to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Residents are invited to attend any or all of the sessio...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 28, 2023
Click on the Emergency Alerts bar at the top of our website for the latest updates.
Georgetown County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia as it approaches Florida on a track to cross the S.C. coast Wednesday into Thursday. Resi...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 10, 2023
After much consideration, Georgetown County Parks and Recreation decided this week to postpone its 2023 fall youth sports season due to extreme heat.
"Our top priority is the safety of the children, so we are canceling conditioning and postp...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Zilmet USA, an American subsidiary of an Italian company that manufactures plumbing parts, is opening a manufacturing facility in Georgetown County.
The company announced today that they have broken ground on construction of a 150,000-square-foot facility ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 31, 2023
Both the Town of Andrews and the Town of Pawleys Island will have elections for Mayor and Town Council on Nov. 7. Town residents who would like to file to run for office can do so beginning at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Filing will close at noon on Aug. 15....
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 31, 2023
Georgetown County Public Information Officer Jackie Broach won six awards in this year’s National Association of County Information Officers Awards of Excellence competition. The winners were announced July 26.
The competition...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 20, 2023
After 35 years working in public safety, T.L. Staub is enjoying a much more relaxed pace.
That’s not to say his new job is easy. He has to deal with heat, bugs and all kinds of other critters. But he gets to spend entire days by himself enjoying ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 25, 2023
Georgetown County will temporarily suspend use of more environmentally friendly mosquito control applications beginning July 26. Mosquito Control staff will continue to operate utilizing a permethrin and Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) pesticide traditionally us...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 18, 2023
Opioid settlement funds are headed to Georgetown County to expand an innovative peer recovery program at Tidelands Health, create assistance for patients starting their recovery and fund additional efforts to help battle the opioid crisis.
Georgetown Count...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 6, 2023
The National Guard will participate in a training exercise in Georgetown County this month.
Part of the exercise will be staged at the Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex in Georgetown. As a result, one boat ramp and part of the parking area ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 28, 2023
Looking for a way to get active this summer? Georgetown County Parks and Recreation is hosting a plethora of free events all summer long.
Recreation coordinator Jason Walters, and his team have planned both indoor and outdoor events for people of...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 3, 2023
It is crucial that residents and visitors of Georgetown County know the proper safety measures to take to enjoy a fun and safe Fourth of July. Over 10,000 fireworks-related injuries were reported in 2022, firecrackers and sparklers being the top two contr...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 23, 2023
Hurricane Season is upon us and there is no better time to prepare than now. We’re already seeing an early and aggressive start to the season as — for the first time since record-keeping began — two tropical storms are spinni...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 22, 2023
Georgetown County is beginning the second phase of a project to remove blight structures from private properties. County residents who have abandoned houses or other unsightly buildings on their properties and who would like them removed for free are invi...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 20, 2023
Georgetown County residents will hopefully see fewer mosquitos around their homes this summer. The Georgetown County Mosquito Control Division is employing more spray truck drivers this year, and it’s also trying out new methods of mosquito elim...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 15, 2023
If you’re looking for something to keep your teens and tweens busy and learning this summer, Georgetown County has the answer. The Waccamaw Library Teen Room is the perfect place for older kids to create things, problem solve, and have fun &...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 13, 2023
To prepare for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, the S.C. government established the SC250 Commission. It also encouraged counties to form their own commissions to help celebrate and better explain our history &a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 12, 2023
Georgetown County is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Waccamaw Neck Stormwater Master Plan. This plan is the culmination of a $702,000 investment aimed at addressing pressing challenges related to stormwater and community flood resilie...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 9, 2023
It has been less than a week since the Georgetown Library closed its doors to the public to get ready for renovations, but staff has made huge progress in getting things packed up. Library Director Dwight McInvaill estimates they have boxed up about 15% o...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 7, 2023
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division's Hurricane Evacuation Study is underway as the 2023 hurricane season begins.
With your input, this study will guide how the state plans for and responds to hurricanes in South Carolina. Previous s...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 9, 2023
An encore showing of the film "Connecting the Dots" will take place on Tuesday, June 13, at the Waccamaw Library. The screening begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It will be followed by a panel discussion on mental health in ou...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 5, 2023
Georgetown County Public Works has begun a road resurfacing project in Garden City. The roads being resurfaced are: Yucca, S. Dogwood, Underwood, Basin and the Yucca Ave parking area. Coastal Asphalt is edge milling the roads now. Beginning next week, the...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 26, 2023
As part of its celebration of National Public Works Week, the Georgetown County Department of Public Services recognized several of its outstanding employees during an event on May 25. Three awards were presented: The Team Player Awa...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 22, 2023
New flood insurance rate maps from FEMA went into effect this month, meaning some residents may see changes to their home insurance rates. Residents whose homes were moved into special flood hazard areas on the new maps may see rates rise significantly, w...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 8, 2023
Ronald McInnis is used to getting the call. Sometimes it’s from a parent; sometimes from a teacher or school administrator. Regardless of who’s on the other end of the line, the message is the same: There’s a student having d...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to Georgetown County for infrastructure improvements to support business growth and job creation.
This project will provide site upgrades ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 2, 2023
The Stormwater Division is in the process of updating its design manual. The Design Manual is utilized by developers and engineers when submitting to the Stormwater Division for a Land Disturbance Permit. The draft design manual is posted at https://georg...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 18, 2023
A park in the Plantersville community now bears the name of the late Abie Roger Ladson Sr. A dedication ceremony and sign unveiling took place at the park on April 15.
County Council agreed a year ago to name the park for Ladson at the request of...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
Eight leaders from Georgetown County government recently completed a year-long leadership development program facilitated by LeaderGov, of Atlanta, Ga. The participants were engaged in 12 workshops that focused on growing their understanding of themselves...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
Georgetown County had the first session of its inaugural Taxpayer Academy April 6. In celebration of National County Government Month, every Thursday in April residents participating in the class will visit county facilities, meet with county leaders and ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Georgetown County has once again been named a Fire Safe Community, thanks to the efforts of both Georgetown County Fire-EMS and Midway Fire-Rescue. The departments were recognized today by Fire Safe South Carolina for efforts in 2022 to develop community ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
April is National County Government Month! In recognition, Georgetown County Council issued a proclamation in honor of all that county government does, from providing law enforcement and fire protection, to economic development, to solid waste disposal.&a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Georgetown County government has received the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award from the S.C. Association of Counties for the second year in a row. The annual award is presented to counties that have demonstrated significant progress in a specific area...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Georgetown County Sheriff's Office Captain Robert Sarvis has earned the most prestigious award presented to an officer who supports Special Olympics South Carolina.
Sarvis received the Joseph Pellicci Keeper of the Flame Award this month...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Nancy Silver, Georgetown County Purchasing Officer, has achieved renewal of the Certified Procurement Professional designation from the National Institute of Government Purchasing. The renewal is good for three years and requires successful completion of ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Property owners in Georgetown County will receive a letter from the Auditor's Office soon informing them of upcoming changes to how they file returns. The change is intended to make the process easier for property owners.
The letter info...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
The 2023 South Carolina Emergency Management Association’s annual awards dinner on Feb. 23 was a busy time for the Georgetown County Emergency Management Division. Not only was the division named Agency of the Year, but Brandon Ellis, Georgetown...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Georgetown County Council recognized two students on Feb. 28 for their winning entries in the Palmetto Pride "Litter Trashes Everyone" art contest. Their artwork will be used on litter prevention signs in our community. The winning students are ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 28, 2023
The Georgetown County Emergency Management Division has been named the 2023 Agency of the Year by the South Carolina Emergency Management Association.
The surprise announcement was made during the association’s annual conference held February 20-...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 16, 2023
WingIts, a specialty designer and manufacturer of bathroom accessories, fastening systems and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant products, held its ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at a brand new facility in the Georgetown County Business Center...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 14, 2023
Educators and librarians from across the region will be invited to the Waccamaw Library March 10 to learn about the library’s success incorporating a laser cutter into programming. Participants will also have a chance to practice using the libra...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 15, 2023
Residents of Georgetown and Williamsburg counties are invited to a public input meeting on drainage and flooding issues this month. The meeting, hosted by the S.C. Office of Resilience and contractor McCormick Taylor, will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. o...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 13, 2023
Firefighters with Georgetown County Fire and EMS will go door-to-door in the Lamberttown community on Feb. 25 to help make sure residents have working smoke detectors.
The “smoke detector blitz” is scheduled from 10 am. to 2 p...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 7, 2023
Georgetown County is once again the proud recipient of a $25,000 Palmetto Pride grant. The grant will help Georgetown County’s Environmental Services Division in its efforts to remove litter from roads and other public areas by employing a part-...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 6, 2023
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office raised $80,000 for the Special Olympics with its third annual Polar Plunge on Feb. 3.
The event drew hundreds to the Litchfield Inn for a cold morning of dancing, hot cocoa, doughnuts and fun prior to an icy...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 2, 2023
Longtime Georgetown County Assessor Susan Edwards stepped down from her role this year, promoting Deputy Assessor Tim Holt into the position.
Holt took over leadership of the Assessor’s Office on Jan. 1. Edwards, who has worked for the county for more than...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 31, 2023
Beginning Feb. 1, the Georgetown County Building Department is no longer handling permits for the Town of Pawleys Island. If you have an active permit that was issued by the County, we will continue to administer the permit through project completion and ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 30, 2023
Georgetown County added the first two electric vehicles to its fleet last month. It’s a long-awaited move expected to generate savings for the county in coming years.
“We started trying to find battery-operated vehicles to buy about thr...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 24, 2023
A new pedestrian bridge was built at Stables Park on Jan. 21 thanks to an Eagle Scout Project by Liam Perry. The 16-year-old constructed the bridge in memory of Bill Shehan, who was a dedicated Scoutmaster for many years. Shehan died in 2021 after a battl...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 20, 2023
This March the Waccamaw Library will host the first two presentations as part of a new "Talking History" series, which will feature faculty members from the Coastal Carolina University Department of History. On Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m., Dr. K...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Residents of Georgetown and Williamsburg counties are invited to attend public input meetings on drainage and flooding issues this month. The meetings, hosted by the S.C. Office of Resilience and contractor McCormick Taylor, will take place from 5:30-7:30...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 13, 2023
The hours of operation for recycling centers across Georgetown County will be more consistent and predictable beginning Monday, Jan. 30. The Environmental Services Division has announced plans to standardize center hours.
When the changes go into...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 13, 2023
The Georgetown County Library is gearing up to begin renovations on its main branch on Cleland Street. County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 12 to kick things off. Construction work is scheduled to begin by Feb. 1.
While the library will ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Michelle LaRocco, manager of the Georgetown County Environmental Services Division, has been appointed to the S.C. Recycling Market Development Advisory Council by Gov. Henry McMaster.
The 14-member council advises on building the growth of the state&a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 12, 2023
The Georgetown County Board of Elections and Voter Registration recognized retiring board member Billy Altman on Jan. 11 for 20 years of service. The January meeting was Altman's last as a board member. He and his wife are moving to Columbia.
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 11, 2023
Three County Council members -- including two brand new ones -- took the oath of office on Jan. 10, immediately prior to the first council meeting of the new year. New council members are Clint Elliott of District 1 and Stella Mercado of District 6. Louis...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 9, 2023
Parts of the Waccamaw Neck bikeway will close this week as the state moves forward with planned and controlled burning at Huntington Beach State Park.
The bikeway runs through Pawleys Island north to the Horry County Line, including a section that traverse...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 2, 2023
The successful Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) 1st Thursday Speaker Series returns for another much anticipated run in Spring 2023. The 1st Thursday Series is one of the Library’s featured programs. Although subjects of presentations are ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: December 6, 2022
Georgetown County Public Information Officer Jackie R. Broach has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Public Information Officer” (PIO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing® ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 28, 2022
Georgetown County Public Services recognized three of its most outstanding employees on November 17 during a luncheon to honor staff. Lynn Sullivan received the Customer Service Award, Maureen Mulligan received the Professional Achievement Award, and Roba...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Georgetown County government has – for the fifth consecutive year – received the highest form of recognition available in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
The county’s Finance Department was present...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 3, 2022
The skies were as blue as the brand new collection bins at the Big Dam Swamp Recycling Center as residents and officials gathered for a ribbon cutting at the new site just outside of Andrews.
“We have been planning this for years,” Ray ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Georgetown County is pleased to announce that Aaron Bostic has been hired as the county’s new Assistant Fire Chief, taking over for retiring Assistant Chief Tony Hucks in November. Bostic is no stranger to local emergency services, having served at Midway...
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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