PTK Wins International Awards

Alpha Nu Sigma, Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), took home a number of awards at the international PTK Catalyst Convention in Orlando, Florida last week.

HGTC Names New Area Commission Members

Dr. Robert Farrar and Mr. Robert Hucks, II have been appointed to Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Area Commission, the nine-member governing board of the college.

CCU, HGTC Team Up for Teacher Education

Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College have established a teacher education transfer agreement aimed at addressing a teacher shortage in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Law Enforcement Training

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has partnered with the Horry County Police Department to offer a pre-academy for law enforcement officer candidates, making it one of only two pre-academy locations in South Carolina.

Food Fight Against Cancer Fundraiser

A food fight is brewing at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, as chefs and students are planning a dinner fundraiser to help raise awareness of testicular cancer in young adult men.

HGTC Holding Diesel Engine and Outboard Marine Technology Open House March 13

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host an open house for its diesel engine and outboard marine technology programs on March 13, 2019, on its Conway campus from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Horry Electric Creates $25,000 Endowment for HGTC’s Electrical Lineman Technician

Horry-Georgetown Technical College announced today the creation of a $25,000 endowment for its electrical lineman technician program, created by Horry Electric Cooperative in honor of one of its employees, Kevin Gore.

HGTC Launches Court Reporter Programs

Horry-Georgetown Technical College announced today the launch of its new court reporter programs, created to meet the severe shortage of court reporters across not only South Carolina, but the entire country.

HGTC Names SCTEA Educator of the Year Recipients

Horry-Georgetown Technical College recognized three standout employees at the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s (SCTEA) Annual Conference on February 15, 2019.

HGTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Wins SCTEA Community Involvement Award

HGTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Nu Sigma, won first place in the Student Community Involvement Project competition at the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach on February 15, 2019.

HGTC Announces Cybersecurity Grant and Educational Partnership

HGTC announced a new cybersecurity grant program through with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and an educational partnership with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic.

ICI Joins Waste Not Wednesday Initiative

Chefs at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach are getting creative in their efforts to combat food waste by utilizing the entirety of every ingredient in their kitchens.

State-of-the-Art Crime Scene Scanning System Now Available at HGTC

The criminal justice program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is the new owner of one of the most state-of-the-art technologies in crime scene investigation: the  FARO  3D Crime Scene Scanning System.

Early College High School Graduate Opens State Farm Agency

Jamesha Gore, a first-generation college graduate and a member of the first Early College High School class, has opened her own State Farm Agency in North Myrtle Beach.

Forestry Student Wins Statewide Award

HGTC forestry and wildlife management student Paige McMahan was presented with the South Carolina Wildlife Society’s Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award on December 4, 2018.

Chef Blount Named Chef of Year

Chef Geoffrey Blount, an instructor at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI), was named Chef of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association at its 44th Annual Meeting and Hospitality Awards on November 15, 2018.

CresCom Bank Pledges $15,000 for HGTC’s Technical Scholars Program

CresCom Bank recently pledged $15,000 to support scholarships for Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Technical Scholars program.

HGTC Dean Participates in CCU’s Guest Coaches Weekend

HGTC Dean & Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Candace Howell recently participated in Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) Football Team Guest Coaches weekend.

Professor Granger at US Senior Women's Open

Professor Charles Granger had the opportunity to volunteer at the US Senior Women's Open at the Chicago Golf Club this year. He was excited to support HGTC graduate and Chicago Golf Club superintendent Scott Bordner.

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