Colleton Today

Welcome to Walterboro

Established in 1826, Walterboro offers the best of South Carolina — rich history, untouched nature, economic potential and small-town charm.

The City of Walterboro was founded by Paul and Jacob Walter in 1783 as a summer retreat from their rice plantations, and locals agree that’s still how we view our historic settlement today. Walterboro is known as The Front Porch of the Lowcountry, boasting Southern charms, history, culture and hospitality.

Let the red rocking chair be your beacon and come rock with us.

Spend your time in Walterboro learning about Lowcountry wildlife and nature in the recently opened Walterboro Wildlife Center and follow it up with a walk in the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary. Meander through various shops in our historic downtown or take in some history at the Colleton Museum. Find art and culture abounding at the South Carolina Artisans Center, a historic Victorian-style cottage hosting art from over 300 South Carolinian artists. The Front Porch is brimming with nature, culture and history.

While we pride ourselves on small-town charm and

history, there is also much to offer in the way of economic development. Walterboro is a place where small businesses grow and succeed on their own merit. Our thriving downtown and growing commercial corridor create an abundance of jobs for those across all stages of life.

Being located in the heart of the Lowcountry makes traveling convenient. Walterboro is just a quick hour from Charleston, Beaufort, Summerville, Columbia and Savannah, right off of I-95, and within an hour of two international airports. There’s big city access from small town living. You can truly have your cake and eat it too.

So come, stay a day, stay a lifetime. We’re saving you a seat on The Front Porch of the Lowcountry.

Bill Young Mayor of Walterboro

Voted Best Real Estate Company

“We are that boutique real estate team that strives to offer a higher level of service above and beyond what is expected.” We may be a small office but we deliver big results. We are known as Colleton’s #1 Hometown Realtors for a reason!”

Franchise Favorites

Arby’s 1321 Bells Hwy. 843-539-2222

Buck’s Pizza 444 Bells Hwy. 843-549-1995

Bojangle’s 976 Bells Hwy. 843-782-3660

Burger King 1381 Bells Hwy. 843-538-3735

Captain D’s 762 Bells Hwy. 843-549-3295

Cook Out 1395 Bells Hwy.

Cracker Barrel 59 Cane Branch Rd. 843-538-7800

Dairy Queen 1373 Sniders Hwy. 843-538-3076 1653 Bells Hwy. 843-538-8224

Domino’s 991 Bells Hwy. 843-542-9898

Dunkin’ Donuts 1457 Bells Hwy. 843-538-1711

Hardee’s 503 N. Jefferies Blvd. 843-549-2632

Huddle House 1593 Bells Hwy. 843-549-3141

IHOP 2040 Bells Hwy. 843-538-2669

KFC 2130 Bells Hwy. 843-549-9502

Little Caesar’s 1324 N. Jefferies Blvd. 843-782-4200

McDonald’s 727 N. Jefferies Blvd. 843-538-1120 1404 Sniders Hwy. 843-549-7929

Papa John’s Pizza 2128 Bells Hwy. 843-510-6425

Popeyes 1222 Bells Hwy. 843-538-2150

Ruby Tuesday 1480 Sniders Hwy. 843-539-1227

Sonic 518 Robertson Blvd. 843-782-4565

Starbucks 1588 Bells Hwy. 843-599-8241

Subway 1539 Bells Hwy. 843-538-2352

795 Bells Hwy. 843-549-7309

Taco Bell 265 Bells Hwy. 843-549-1632

Waffle House 1326 Sniders Hwy. 843-538-3616 1646 Bells Hwy. 843-782-4004

Wendy’s 620 N. Jefferies Blvd. 843-549-1733

Zaxby’s 2046 Bells Hwy. 843-538-5882

Local Flavor

Barrel House 444 Bells Hwy. 843-549-1995

Bear Cafe and Lounge on Main 188 S Walter St 843-562-7581

Carmine’s Trattoria 242 E. Washington St. 843-782-3248

Castillo’s Pizzeria 334 E. Washington St. 843-782-7777

Castillo’s Pizzeria 2 1383 Sniders Hwy. 843-538-5006

China Buffet 2056 Bells Hwy. 843-539-1381

China Express 418 Jefferies Blvd. 843-549-2598

China Wok 327 Bells Hwy. 843-549-9557

Dairyland 438 Jefferies Blvd. 843-549-7431

Dimitrio’s 656 Bells Hwy. 843-549-5597

Duke’s Barbecue 949 Robertson Blvd. 843-549-1446

El Pueblo 103 Eddie Chasteen Blvd. 843-549-9530

Fat Jack’s 2122 Bells Hwy. 843-549-5096

Hiott’s 323 Washington St. 843-549-2632

Juan y los tres garcias 308 Ivanhoe Rd. 843-782-4144

Main Street Grille 256 E. Washington St. 843-782-4774

Olde House Café 1274 Bells Hwy. 843-549-6555

Williams Seafood 100 State Rd. (S-15-78) 843-549-5847

INSTRUCTIONS Combine

Elementary

Bells Elementary School

12088 Bells Highway

Ruffin, S.C. 29475

843-782-0012

Black Street Early Childhood Center

256 Smith Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-4516

Cottageville Elementary School

648 Peirce Road

Cottageville, S.C. 29435

843-782-4528

Forest Hills Elementary School

633 Hiers Corner Road

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-4512

Hendersonville Elementary School

6089 Hendersonville Highway

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-0027

Northside Elementary School

1929 Industrial Road

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-0015

MIDDLE

Colleton County Middle School

1379 Tuskegee Airmen Drive

Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-782-0040

HIGH SCHOOL

Colleton County High School 150 Cougar Nation Drive Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-782-0031

Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center 1069 Thunderbolt Drive Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-782-4514

Higher Education

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie 807 Hampton Street Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-6314

PRIVATE

Colleton Preparatory Academy 165 Academy Road Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-538-8959

North Walterboro Christian Academy 2177 N. Jefferies Highway Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-538-8080

Faith Christian Academy 858 Bells Highway Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-873-9128

Adult Learning

Colleton Adult Learning Center 500 Forest Circle

Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-782-0018

school district

Colleton County School District 500 Forest Circle Drive

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-4510

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie

As a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, USC Salkehatchie offers a university education to the Walterboro community and the surrounding region at an affordable price.

Students may earn their associate degrees or complete the first two years of almost any degree at our campus. Additionally, students can complete bachelor’s degrees in nursing, elementary education, early childhood education, organizational leadership or liberal studies without leaving their community. An additional 25+ bachelor’s degrees are available through the Palmetto

College online program, including degrees in business administration (accounting or management), health promotion, health informatics, hospitality management, human services, information science, information management, journalism, psychology and criminal justice. Our 2 + 2 partnership with USC Aiken allows students to earn a degree in industrial process engineering or applied computer science by completing the first two years of course work at Salkehatchie and then transferring to Aiken.

USC Salkehatchie is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and competes in Region 10, which includes North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The Walterboro campus is home to women’s volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. Men’s and women’s soccer, softball and baseball are played at our Allendale campus. To learn more about USC Salkehatchie, stop by our campus at 807 Hampton Street in Walterboro or visit uscsalkehatchie. sc.edu.

FAITH

Bethel UMC

355 Hampton Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-7691

Walterboro Progressive Church

210 Ackerman St.

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-908-0370

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

106 May Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-5353

St. Jude’s Church

907 Wichman Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-1050

First Baptist Church

124 S. Memorial Ave

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-1180

St. Peters AME Church

300 Fishburne Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-6412

Walterboro Church of Christ

1420 Wichman Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-1534

Grace Advent Christian Church

398 Mount Carmel Road

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-538-8868

United Methodist Church

119 N. Lucas St. Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-5441

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

925 S. Jefferies Blvd.

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-5230

Bethel Presbyterian Church 403 Church St.

Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-7197

Refuge Church 203 Eddie Chasteen Drive

Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-782-3295

New Life United Methodist Church

763 Green Pond Highway Walterboro SC 29488 843-549-1254

Living Word Church 1705 Barracada Road Walterboro sc 29488 843-538-8815

Pentecostals of Walterboro 214 Bailey St. Walterboro SC 29488 843-941-1276

Edgewood Baptist Church 138 Wildwood Drive Walterboro SC 29488 843-549-7928

Light of the World Christian Church

321 N. Walter St. Walterboro SC 29488 843-549-7275

FAITH Baptist Church 85 Hendersonville Hwy Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-2269

Church of God of Prophecy

114 Peurifoy Road

Walterboro SC 29488

843-549-6263

New Life UMC 763 Green Pond Highway

Walterboro SC 29488

843-549-1254

First Christian Church 423 Carn St. Walterboro SC 29488

843-549-7509

Grace Advent Christian Church 398 Mt. Carmel Road

Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-8868

Bedon Baptist Church 2410 Cottageville Hwy. Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-3191

Sand Hill Baptist Church 424 Railroad St. Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-2034

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1035 Dandridge Road Walterboro SC 29488 803-800-4304

First Assembly of God 2107 Hampton St. Walterboro SC 29488 843-893-2488

Faith Baptist Church 85 Hendersonville Hwy. Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-2269

Nova Church

4955 Jefferies Highway Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-1424

Colleton Baptist Association 141 Wildwood Drive Walterboro SC 29488 843-549-7813

New Jerusalem Mission Baptist Church 1516 Brittle Bank Road Walterboro SC 29488 843-893-4091

Cottageville Methodist Church 44 Peirce Road Cottageville, SC 29435 843-835-2611

Cottageville Baptist Church 11653 Cottageville Hwy Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-5209

St. John AME Church 323 Griffith Acres Dr. Cottageville, S.C. 29435 843-835-2542

Spring Hill Baptist Church 1671 Rehoboth Rd. Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-2396

Gospel Tabernacle 140 Clydeville Ln. Cottageville, SC 29435 843-835-5114

Jericho UMC 1901 Peirce Rd. Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-2011

Little Rock Holiness Church 20991 Augusta Hwy Cottageville, SC 29435 843-835-2761

Wesley Grove UMC 735 Wesley Grove Rd. Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-2206

Edisto Pentecostal Holiness 24576 Augusta Hwy Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-8749

Canaan Baptist Church 10650 Round O Rd. Round O, SC 29474 843-835-5947

New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 7812 Round O Road Round O, 29474 843-835-8305

Nazarine Baptist Church 43 Mars Oldfield Lane Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-8316

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 84363 Round O Rd. Round O, SC 29474 843-835-2438

Little Rock Church 21476 Augusta Hwy Cottageville SC 29435 843-835-2761

Macedonia UMC 400 McDanieltown Rd. Ridgeville, SC 29472 843-835-5744

Bedon Baptist Church 2410 Cottageville Hwy Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-3191

Galilee Baptist Church 8287 Sidneys Rd. Round O, SC 29474 843-835-8434

Welch Creek Baptist Church 536 Welch Creek Rd. Walterboro SC 29488 843-538-5289

Givhans Southern Methodist 1553 Highway 61 Ridgeville, SC 29472

Magnolia Baptist Church 1234 Hwy. 61 Ridgeville, SC 29472 843-871-4702

Community Baptist Church 15893 Bells Hwy. Lodge, SC 29082 843-866-7302

Ashton Baptist Church 5156 Willow Swamp Rd. Lodge, SC 29082 843-866-2496

McCune Branch Baptist Church 9199 Lodge Hwy. Lodge, SC 29082

843-866-7193

Smoaks Baptist Church 482 Lodge Hwy Smoaks, SC 29481

Rice Patch Christian Church 15246 Sniders Hwy Islandton, SC 29929 843-866-7678

Christian Apostolic Fellowship 1406 Lively Stone Rd. Islandton, SC 29929 843-909-1574

New Hope Advent Christian 5144 Forks Rd. Islandton, SC 29929

Friendship UMC 8475 Moselle Rd. Islandton, SC 29929 843-866-7935

Adnah UMC 500 Adnah Church Rd. Islandton, SC 29929 803-246-1340

Peniel Baptist Church 37 Forks Rd. Islandton SC 29929 843-866-2744

Saint Paul Pentecostal Holiness 2910 Connley Rd. Islandton SC 29929 843-866-7476

Mt. Nebo United Methodist 3375 Mount Nebo Rd. Islandton SC 29929 843-866-7092

Church Upon the Rock 13766 Lowcountry Hwy. Ruffin, SC 29475 843-866-7380

Sykes Savannah United Methodist 12738 Bells Hwy Ruffin SC 29475 843-866-7692

Ashton Baptist Church 5156 Willow Swamp Rd. Lodge, SC 843-866-2496

Rice Patch Christian Church 15246 Sniders Hwy Islandton SC 29929 843-866-7678

Buckhead United Methodist 346 Smyly Rd. Ruffin, SC 29475 843-562-8640

Pine Grove Baptist 99 Pine Grove Rd. Walterboro SC 29488 843-893-6734

Community Baptist Church 15893 Bells Hwy Lodge SC 29082 843-866-7302

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 924 S. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-5230

Edisto Beach Baptist Church 414 Jungle Rd. Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-2662

Edisto Island United Methodist 8193 Palmetto Rd. Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-3456

Catholic Church-St. Frederick 544 Hwy. 174 Edisto Island, SC 29438

Edisto Island Presbyterian 2164 Hwy 174 Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-2326

Allen AME Church 8060 Botany Bay Rd. Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-3715

Episcopal Church on Edisto 1650 Hwy 174 Edisto Island SC 29438 843-631-5040

Edisto Island Baptist Church 1644 Hwy 174 Edisto Island, SC 29438

Greater Galilee Church 8006 Steamboat Landing Rd. Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-1138

New First Baptist Church 1644 Hwy 174 Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-2432

Green Pond Baptist Church 12295 Green Pond Hwy Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-8902

Heavenly Baptist Church 716 Springhill Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-2283

Lighthouse Tabernacle Church 661 Ivenia Brown Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-2605

White Hall Church 918 Jerusalem Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-8632

Mt. Olive AME Church 285 Mount Olive Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-8590

Bethel UMC 310 Bowers Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446

Ebenezer Baptist Church 4526 Bennetts Point Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-8574

Higher Dimensions Ministry 10755 Green Pond Hwy Green Pond, 29446 843-844-8646

New Covenant Fellowship 2593 Clover Hill Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-2250

Samaritan Baptist Church 14798 Bennetts Point Rd. Green Pond, SC 29446 843-844-8640

Bethel UMC 1649 River Rd. Yemassee, SC 29945

Jacksonboro Baptist Church 14749 Charleston Hwy Round O, SC 29474 843-893-3235

FESTIVALS

Beaufort Water Festival (bftwaterfestival.com)

Branchville The Raylrode Daze Festivul (raylrodedazefestivul.com)

Charleston

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (sewe.com)

Colleton County Rice Festival (walterborosc.org)

Edisto Beach Shag Festival (members.edistochamber.com)

Ehrhardt Schutzenfest (ehrhardtsc.com)

Hampton Watermelon Festival (hcmelonfest.org)

St. George Grits Festival (worldgritsfestival.com)

Summerville Flowertown Festival (visitsummerville.com)

Yemassee Shrimp Festival (townofyemassee.org)

RUGS • WEDDING DRESSES • ALTERATIONS

Bank of the Lowcountry 1100 N. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-2265

Bank of the Lowcountry 110 Forest Hills Rd., Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-542-9318

Enterprise Bank of South Carolina

1105 N. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-5544

Enterprise Bank of South Carolina 776 Bells Highway Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-1120

First Federal of South Carolina 300 Robertson Blvd Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-2526

REV Federal Credit Union 814 N. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 2948 843-832-2600

SouthState Bank 520 N. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-1553

SouthState Bank 600 Robertson Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-1553

Truist 401 Robertson Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-1806

Wells Fargo Bank 202 Eddie Chasteen Dr. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-2571

Woodforest National Bank 2110 Bells Highway Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-933-3004

CAROLINA

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CARPETS • HARDWOOD & VINYL FLOORS • RUGS

View listings online at carolinahomesandlandrealty.net

Robin E. Harrison Owner, BIC

Joan Bruce Realtor Sara P. White Realtor

Monica Jones Realtor Vicki Carl Realtor Rebecca Alberts Realtor

Angie Araneo Realtor

Kerrie Davis Realtor

Colleton Medical Center

Located in the heart of Walterboro, Colleton Medical Center is the community’s acute-care facility, offering both inpatient and outpatient services, as well as 24/7 Emergency Care for adults and children.

Colleton Medical Center’s award-winning inpatient rehab and outpatient therapy team host a monthly stroke support group at 9:30 am on the first Friday of each month in the medical center’s private dining room. Visit ColletonMedical.com/events for more information on this and other community events.

Did you know you don’t need to go to Charleston for routine labs, mammograms, x-rays, MRIs and other imaging services? Colleton Medical Center offers the same robust services that are available in Charleston, right here in Walterboro including colonoscopies, and robotic surgeries.

Baby on the way? Colleton Medical Center’s award-winning Labor and Delivery team helped welcome 271 babies to the world in 2022. Do you have a non-healing wound that is affecting your quality of life? The experienced team at Colleton Medical Center’s Advanced Wound Center provides personalized, outpatient wound care for a variety of acute and chronic wounds, including complex soft tissue wounds, diabetic wounds, infected wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, ulcers, and traumatic wounds.

Do you want to care for your community like family? Colleton Medical Center is always looking for volunteers to join it’s team of compassionate caregivers. Learn more at ColletonMedical.com/ volunteer.

Mandi Patty Lauren Andrea

Genesis Healthcare Leading the Way

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. has cemented itself as a leader in the fight to improve the health of those in rural communities by increasing their access to healthcare.

The medical facility is located near the town of Walterboro, South Carolina and will deliver medical, dental, optometry, pharmaceutical services, and other vital services to support patients. Genesis will also be able to obtain medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy equipment necessary to provide highquality and affordable healthcare services.

The project will impact the community by providing a longterm investment for high-quality and affordable healthcare, employment/educational opportunities, and growth (economically and socially) for the members of Colleton County. The facility will directly offer medical services to all members of the communities in need of affordable high-quality healthcare for the next several decades.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Genesis receives a combination of state and federal funding. This mixed funding formula allows Genesis to reduce the number of South Carolinians living in healthcare deserts by purposefully investing in rural health. They are currently in the process of expanding their Walterboro facility to house all care services in one building and they will be adding imaging, case management, and a full pharmacy, by building a new state of the art facility.

“What we’ve found is that when you make access as easy as possible and affordable for patients, they’re more likely to follow through with their care,” a representative from Genesis Healthcare said. “When you can go to one facility and see your doctor, get your imaging or lab work done, and take your prescriptions home in the same visit, it is not only convenient but aids in patient compliance. In turn, our community health improves.”

The driving force behind all their work is deep-rooted in community involvement–working with the people in an area to build a facility that caters to their needs instead of trying a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare. The Genesis team also understands that whole-person healthcare goes far beyond the exam room.

At the start of every school year, Genesis partners with local schools to provide backpacks full of supplies for children. Just a few weeks ago, in August, they stuffed over 400 backpacks. Genesis has also hosted and sponsored health awareness events and tailored workshops for various community groups. Teamwork is not only a corporate motto.

Genesis knows quality care comes from quality healthcare providers, which means helping the next generation. An annual contribution is provided to the University of South Carolina’s Salkehatchie campus to provide scholarships for nursing students.

The new facility will allow GHC to expand upon the current services it provides at its location in Walterboro, SC. The expanded services would include behavioral health care, case management services, a full-service laboratory, a full-service pharmacy with a walk-up window, and a specialty pharmacy among others.

The face of Genesis Healthcare in Walterboro is Mr. Howard Nettles, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement. Mr. Nettles is looking forward to establishing positive relationships with Walterboro and Colleton County in the effort to provide comprehensive quality healthcare in our area.

For more information visit bgenesisfqhc.org.

INDUSTRY

Pomega Energy Storage Technologies

Pomega Energy Storage Technologies a Virginia-based company, subsidiary of Turkey’s Kontrolmatik Technologies, is building a battery manufacturing plant in Colleton County, South Carolina, that is expected to begin producing product sometime in 2024. The company will manufacture Lithium-ion battery cells and battery energy storage systems. Bahadir Yetki, CEO-USA for Kontrolmatik Technologies and Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, discussed his company’s U.S. plans, and more recently and about how his group is navigating the U.S. and global markets for battery energy storage. “In advance of our factory construction being complete, we made the decision to begin manufacturing cells for our residential systems in an existing facility close to the construction site. We will therefore have two facilities in Colleton County. The first facility, for our residential systems, will create between 50-100 jobs, while our BESS (battery energy storage system) factory will create 575 new jobs. Pomega in South Carolina will manufacture complete battery energy storage systems—meaning everything from the lithium-ion battery cell, the modules, the racks, and the turnkey

BESS. As I mentioned before, we will also manufacture residential battery storage systems from a dedicated facility, including the batteries and the enclosures. We are unique in the sense that we are manufacturing our own lithium-ion cells, where most energy storage companies source cells from abroad”. The systems will be ideal solutions for the broad array of high-power applications that require reliable electricity to assure the operations. The 650,000 sq ft. facility will begin production by Q3 of 2024.

Highlights of the Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Factory

Located in Walterboro, South Carolina and covering a 650,000 sq. ft. area

Zero-waste facility with a purpose-built sustainable infrastructure Green factory; 5 MW Roof-top solar power plant, rain harvest waste heat recovery Green technology; Lithium Iron Phospate

An initial 3 GWh capacity by 2024, ramping up to 6 GWh by 2026 575 jobs at full capacity.

Lowcountry Regional Airport

A gateway into the Lowcountry.

Guests wanting to travel to many of South Carolina’s resort plantations, beach communities, cities and ports have a convenient way to get to all of these destinations – without the hassle of flying into larger, commercial airports. The Lowcountry Regional Airport is located in Walterboro, and it is the largest general aviation airport in the Palmetto State. Local Colleton County leaders describe it as an aeronautical gateway to Charleston, Columbia, Beaufort, Hilton Head and Savannah.

The Lowcountry Regional Airport is a hub for pilots who are sightseeing and who need a rest between schedules. It is also an ideal landing location for busy corporate travelers who are coming to the area as part of the entire Lowcountry’s bustling industrial and tourism scene.

The airport boasts two runways, each ranging from approximately 5,700 feet to 6,000 feet in length and is 100 feet wide.

The airport itself features a luxurious common area, a pilots’ lounge for pilots and visitors, restrooms, shower facilities, and a quiet room.

The airport also has a commercial kitchen with an ice maker and freezers for catered meals. The airport also provides full service for corporate and personal jets coming into the airport, including fuel at highly-competitive rates.

Airport Services

Terminal & Lounge

• Office space and comfortable lounge area

• Hangar and ramp space

• Crew internet access (Wi-Fi Access)

• Jet-A, Full Service

• AVGas, Self-Service and Full-Service

• Crew car

• Catering and rental cars are available

The Lowcountry Regional Airport is located at 537 Aviation Way in Walterboro and can be contacted at 843-549-2549 and at www. lowcountryairport.com.

EXIT 53 ON I-95

Baymont Inn & Suites

1286 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 580-4921

Best Western 1428 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-3600

Comfort Inn & Suites

97 Downs Ln, Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 536-0522

Days Inn

1787 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 732-0718

Econo Lodge

1142 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-2503

Hampton Inn Walterboro

129 Cane Branch Rd Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-2300

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

1834 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-2700

Microtel Inn & Suites

1142 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 732-2023

Motel 6

33 Campground Rd Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-3233

Quality Inn

1835 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-4995

Ramada Inn

1245 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 779-1747

Red Roof Inn

1288 Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-6266

Rodeway Inn

97 Ladson St Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-8964

EXIT 57 on I-95

Carolina Lodge

1351 Bells Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-7708

Friendly Inn 402 N Jefferies Blvd Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 549-5551

Sleep Inn 3043 Hiers Corner Rd Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 539-1199

Southern Inn 1630 Bells Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 538-2280

Super 8 1972 Bells Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 353-3443

Travelodge 1577 Bells Hwy Walterboro, SC 29488

(843) 619-3905

Camping

Green Acres RV Park & Camping 396 Campground Rd. 843-538-3450

Colleton State Park 147 Wayside Ln., Canadys 843-538-8206

Edisto Island State Park 8377 State Cabin Rd. 843-869-2156

Eagle Campground Across from Colleton State Park 843-538-8731

Tiny Town RV Camp¬ground 12073 Cottageville Highway Cottageville, S.C. 29435 843-258-9819

American Forest Real Estate 2096 Cottageville Highway

Cottageville, S.C. 29435

843-539-2507

americanforestmanagement.com

Cal Griffin All Country Real Estate

689 Bells Hwy

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-547-5845

Allcountryrealestate.com

Capers Realty Company 125 E. Washington Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-6260

Carolina Homes and Land Realty 1229 Bells Highway

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-539-4444

carolinahomesandlandrealty.net

Century 21 Giradeau Realty 447 N. Jefferies Blvd.

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-7512

century21.com

Coldwell Banker Todd Land Realty 342 S. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, S.C. 29488 tlandagency.com

Cole & Associates, Inc. 202 Carn Street Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-549-6611

teamcoleproperties.com

Colleton Realty, LLC 259 E. Washington Street Walterboro, S.C. 29488 843-782-7800

colletonrealty.com

Compass South Inc. 452 Upchurch Lane

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-538-6814

compasssouth.com

Crosby Land Company, Inc. 300 Carn Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-5700

crosbylandco.com

Fishburne & Co. 126 Hampton Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-549-1581

fishburnecompany.com

Weichert Realtors—The Select Group 1130 N. Jefferies Blvd

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

843-782-4499

wrtheselectgroup.com

City of Walterboro

Walterboro City Police

Chief of Police Wade Marvin wmarvin@walterborosc.org

Deputy Police Chief Kevin Martin kmartin@walterborosc.org

Police Captain (Support Services) Theron Grant tgrant@walterborosc.org

Police Lieutenant (Criminal Investigations Division) Kevin Kinard kkinard@walterborosc.org

Police Lieutenant (Patrol Division) Lindsay Eversole leversole@walterborosc.org

Police Records Coordinator Rachel Riley clong@walterborosc.org

City Fire Department

Walterboro Fire Chief Paul Seigler pseigler@walterborosc.org

Fire Marshall

Christopher Crosby ccrosby@walterborosc.org

County Emergency Services

Colleton County Fire and Rescue

Chief Barry McRoy

113 Mable T. Willis Blvd. 843-539-1960 info@colletonfire.com

Fire-Rescue Emergency Management Division

113 Mable T. Willis Blvd. 843-539-1960 info@colletonfire.com

Colleton County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Buddy Hill

394 Mable T. Willis Blvd. 843-549-2211 slowes@colletoncounty.org

Chief Deputy Gean Johnson gjohnson@colletoncounty.org

Public Information Officer Shalane Tindal ccso-pio@colletoncounty.org

Criminal Investigation Division Captain Jason Chapman jchapman@colletoncounty.org

Lieutenant David Long dlong@colletoncounty.org

Edisto Beach Division Lieutenant Ruben Carter rscarter@colletoncounty.org

Deputy Daniel Gregory dgregory@colletoncounty.org

City Offices

Mayor William T. Young, Jr. byoung@walterborosc.org

City Manager

Jeff Molinari jmolinari@walterborosc.org (843) 782-1011

Assistant City Manager

Ryan McCleod rmccleod@walterborosc.org 843-782-1004

Finance Director of Finance & Administration Amy Risher arisher@walterborosc.org

Customer Service Supervisor

Angel Varnadoe avarnadoe@walterborosc.org

Human Resource Specialist Angela Roberson aroberson@walterborosc.org

Accounts Payable

Angie Roerig aramsey@walterborosc.org

Hospitality & Accommodations Tax

Olga Bryant obryant@walterborosc.org

Business License & Utility Billing

Kallie Tuten ktuten@walterborosc.org

Business License & Utility Billing

Tiffany Mays tmays@walterborosc.org

Planning & development Planning Technician

Bonnie Ross bross@walterborosc.org

Parks Director

Jonathan Bourroughs jbourroughs@walterborosc.org

Public Works Director

Michael Crosby mcrosby@walterborosc.org

Street Superintendent

Wendell Lemacks wlemacks@walterborosc.org

County Offices

Administration

109 Benson St., Old Jail Bldg., 2nd Floor 843-549-5221 mutsey@colletoncounty.org

Animal and Environmental Control 33 Poor Farm Rd. 843-893-2651 ccaec@colletoncounty.org

Assessor

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 3rd Floor 843-549-1213 thill@colletoncounty.org

Auditor

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 2nd Floor 843-549-2131 auditor@colletoncounty.org

Clerk of Court

101 Hampton St. 843-549-5791

bhill@colletoncounty.org

Clerk to Council

109 Benson St., Old Jail Bldg., 2nd Floor 843-549-1725

rmayer@colletoncounty.org

Coroner 609 Black St. 843-549-7852

ccco@lowcountry.com

Colleton Commission on Alcohol and Drugs 1439 Thunderbolt Dr. 843-538-4343

director@lowcountrybhsa.org

Delinquent Tax 31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 3rd Floor 843-549-5433

llightsey@colletoncounty.org

Economic Development Alliance

403 E. Washington St. 843-549-9597

info@cceainc.com

Facilities Management 843-549-6457

facilitiesmgmt@colletoncounty.org

Finance

109 Benson St., Old Jail Bldg., 1st Floor 843-549-5716

jcarpenter@colletoncounty.org

Fire and Rescue

113 Mable T. Willis Blvd. 843-539-1960

info@colletonfire.com

Fleet Management

113 Mable T. Willis Blvd. 843-539-1969

jstieglitz@colletoncounty.org

SERVICES

Library

600 Hampton St. 843-549-5621

ccoffin@colletoncounty.org

Magistrate Office

P.O. Box 1732

40 Klein St., Jessie D. Padgett Bldg. 843-549-1122

magistrate@colletoncounty.org

Magistrate Office - Traffic Court

P.O. Box 1732, 40 Klein St., Jessie D. Padgett Bldg. 843-549-1140

magistrate@colletoncounty.org

Museum 506 E. Washington St. 843-549-2303

mmardell@colletoncounty.org

Summer Feeding

280 Recreation Ln. 843-538-2303

ecunningham@colletoncounty.org

Planning and Development

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 3rd Floor 843-549-1709

zmontgomery@colletoncounty.org

Probate Court

239 N. Jefferies Blvd., Old Jail Bldg. 843-549-7216

probate@colletoncounty.org

Recreation 280 Recreation Ln. 843-538-3031

cmyers@colletoncounty.org

Register of Deeds

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 1st Floor 843-542-2745

dgusler@colletoncounty.org

Human Resources & Risk Management

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 2nd Floor 843-549-5221

dsadler@colletoncounty.org

Roads and Bridges

113 Mable T. Willis Blvd. 843-539-1965

bwashington@colletoncounty.org

Solid Waste & Recycling

3288 Green Pond Hwy. 843-893-2313

jbartley@colletoncounty.org

Technology Department

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 1st Floor 843-782-4282

technology@colletoncounty.org

Treasurer

31 Klein St., Harrelson Bldg., 2nd Floor 843-549-2233

treasurer@colletoncounty.org

Voter Registration & Elections 2471 Jefferies Hwy. (PRTC Bldg.) 843-549-2842

voterregistration@colletoncounty.org

Veteran Affairs

219 S. Lemacks St., Bernard Warshaw Complex (1st Floor) 843-549-1412

cvao@colletoncounty.org

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THINGS TO DO

South Carolina State Parks

Colleton State Park

147 Wayside Ln., Walterboro 843-538-8206

colleton@scprt.com

The park is open from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time) and the ranger’s office is open from 11 a.m. - noon each day.

Admission is free.

For information visit colleton@scprt.com.

Edisto Beach State Park

8377 State Cabin Rd., Edisto Island 843-869-2156

edistobeach@scprt.com

The park is open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended hours during Daylight Savings Time) with office hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For more information about the park call (843) 869-2156 or email edistobeach@ scprt.com.

Givhans Ferry State Park

746 Givhans Ferry Rd, Ridgeville 843-873-0682

givhansferry@scprt.com

Enjoy Edisto River kayaking and canoeing, trails, fishing, two picnic are-as and more at Givhans Ferry State Park. Four two-bedroom cabins and 25 campsites (some RV) are available.

Hours are: April - Sept. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; mid-Sept. - Oct., Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; November - March 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The office is open 11 a.m. - noon and 4 - 5 p.m., daily.

Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

325 State Park Rd., Ehrhardt

Phone: 803-267-3675

Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily; office, 11 a.m.noon daily

Admission: Free

Open Air Facilities: A picnic shelter is available for family or other group gatherings. The shelter may be reserved for $30-40/day. If shelter is not reserved, guests may use it on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable reservation costs. In order to reserve this shelter, call the park directly at 803-267-3675.

To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or reserve online at southcarolinaparks.com.

Come Check Out Our

All though we are known for savory steaks, and much more, turns out we also like people. We hope to make you part of our family so head on over to Fat Jacks of Walterboro you won't be sorry you did.

Let us cater your next event, we offer the best food for the price. Join us for lunch every day starting at 11am. Lunch specials change daily, check out our Facebook page to see our daily lunch special menus or better yet come on in at our location on Bells Hwy in front of Wal-Mart, in Walterboro, SC

WE USE ONLY THE BEST INGREDIENTS THAT KEEP CUSTOMERS COMING BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN.

Mon-Wed: 11am-9:30pm Thurs-Sat: 11am-10pm • Sun: 10am-8pm

THINGS TO DO

City Parks

STEAKS • SEAFOOD • BURGERS & SALADS ALSO CHECK OUT

Gladys-Whidden Park - 215 Lakeside Dr.

Pinckney Park - 505 Hampton St.

Shaniyah Burden Memorial Park - 207 McDaniel St.

Mayfield Terrace Park - 652 Dowling Ave.

Forest Hills Tennis Center - 772 Ireland Hills Dr.

Sankey D. Maree Park - 211 Gruber St.

South Carolina Artisans Center

Handmade treasures from selected artists always delight at South Carolina’s official folk art retail center.

You could hunt all over the state for authentic handcrafted art representing South Carolina’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Or you could pop over to the South Carolina Artisans Center, to explore the handcrafted art by handpicked artists; See, Touch, Smell, Taste, and Shop Art.

Located in Walterboro just minutes from I-95, the state’s official folk art and craft center is a one-stop showcase for fine handmade crafts of every imaginable variety and media, from Gullah sweetgrass baskets to Southern face jugs, a craft tradition started in Edgefield by african slaves who worked on plantations as potters.

Along with the indigenous folk art created using centuries-old craft techniques, the collection also includes contemporary crafts, large installation sculptures and two-dimensional art.

Fittingly, the nonprofit gallery is housed in a restored eight-room Victorian cottage built in the late 1800s in Walterboro’s historic district. Inside you’ll find pottery, paintings, jewelry, quilts, mobiles, vases and furnishings.

The art collection features the work of more than 200 South Carolina

master artisans selected in a two-stage juried process that includes an evaluation by independent professional jurors. Diversity not only represents the population of South Carolina but the offerings at the Center.

Despite the high quality of the wares, you can find Art at every price point.

To be sure, there are plenty of pricier items that have been among the collection, including a $3,500 sweetgrass basket made by a well-known Gullah artist using a unique coiling technique handed down from her West African ancestors.

One of the most impressive and expensive items in the center is a $58,000 one-of-a-kind wooden canoe handcrafted by a local artist who lives just outside town. As much works of art as functional boats, these canoes are made from exotic and indigenous woods, fetching as much as $160,000 for a commissioned tandem.

As its mission, the South Carolina Artisans Center showcases and markets handcrafted artwork of the state’s leading artists, while ensuring that art inspired by tradition is protected and nurtured; a gallery that speaks to the unique talents of handpicked South Carolina artists.

Visit us at our website: scartisanscenter.com

THINGS TO DO

Explore downtown

Antique collectors, shoppers, and those who just want to relax will enjoy an afternoon strolling down Walterboro’s downtown. Antique collectors, shoppers and those who just want to relax will enjoy an afternoon strolling down Walterboro’s downtown. Downtown Walterboro has much to offer in the way of small-town charm without skimping on big city style.

East Washington Street is teeming with boutique clothing stores, antique shops and much more. Spend the afternoon updating your wardrobe, getting a taste of the Lowcountry, or finding the next piece for your home. Main Street is home to stores open since

the 50s, as well as those that opened within the last year. Hungry? Those looking to eat downtown can find a variety of restaurants ranging from shrimp and grits to Italian classics to sandwiches and bakery items. Indulge your taste buds on East Washington Street. Take a stroll down this historic street and take in the oyster shell sidewalks, live oak trees and Waterfall Memorial Plaza. Venture to the end of the street to learn more about Walterboro’s history at the Colleton Museum and stay for the Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Downtown Walterboro truly has something for everyone. Make the trip downtown today.

The Big Red Rocking Chair

You’ve seen them all over town. The red rocking chairs. They are the symbol of the Town of Walterboro and its hospitality. What people may not know, is there is a Big Red Rocking chair. It is located off Highway 15 at the end of Detreville Street and Live Oak Cemetery and sits at the access of the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary. To give an idea of exactly how big “big” is, the Big Red Rocking Chair stands 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. The current chair is the second chair to be built in the space. The first chair was brought to the community by Leadership Colleton 2016, TCTC Construction Technology Class of 2017. Over time the weather took its’ toll, and the chair needed to be replaced. The current Big Red Rocking Chair was built courtesy of Walterboro Parks Department employees Nickol Henslee and Joe Miller. The project went smoothly with Mr. Joe and Ms. Nikki working after hours for a couple of months. Both commented they enjoyed doing something for the city and like the feeling of accomplishment they felt with the recognition of their work for the city. The Big Red Rocking Chair has gained “international” fame. People from as far away as Canada have had their photo taken in the chair. So come enjoy Walterboro’s Big Red Rocking Chair. Take a picture, sit a spell, stay awhile. For more information go to walterborosc.org.

Welcome to Edisto

Hello and Greetings from Edisto Beach:

On behalf of the Town of Edisto Beach Town Council and the Edisto Chamber of Commerce, welcome to our “little slice of paradise” that we call home. Edisto Beach is one of the last remaining unspoiled beaches on the east coast. As our regular visitors and local know, we are proud of our Edisto home. We like to say that our beach community is “gently developed” and our hope is that you find it as enchanting as we do during your stay.

While here, you can enjoy an array of recreational activities from, crabbing, fishing, kayaking and boating, camping at the State Park, walking or biking our scenic bike paths, or just walking or laying out along our 4 miles of beautiful beach. Our business are all locally owned and offer many choices for your shopping and dining pleasures. There are many other activities to enjoy like our parades, weekly Wednesday market, monthly Arts/Movies in the Park events at Bay Creek Park or enjoy tennis or pickle ball at the town’s courts. Just come by town hall and check out our pickle ball equipment at no charge.

Regardless of your interests, you will find Edisto Beaches greatest asset is our quiet and slow way of life. When you leave you will truly feel like you have been on vacation. We know that you could choose

anywhere to go on your vacation, and we are pleased that you chose to spend this special family time with us. Our only request is that when your time here ends you leave behind only your footprints in the sand. Please respect our rules and be mindful of those around you and that they too are on vacation with their families.

For more information on things to do and local events, stop by the Edisto Chamber of Commerce at 42 Station Court or visit www. edistochamber.com.

For more information on the Town of Edisto Beach, visit www. townofedistobeach.com. Thank you again for visiting Edisto Beach, we will see you soon.

With kindest regards,

Edisto Beach Town Council W. Crawford Moore, Jr., Mayor

Edisto Beach Town Council

Joey Bagwell

Jerome W. Kizer

Robert Renner James R. Watts, II

Edisto Chamber of Commerce

Chelsea Harrison Executive Director

Dogwood Hills Golf Course

Dogwood Hills Public Golf Course, located at 1 Dogwood Lane in Walterboro, offers a challenging nine-hole course situated on a beautiful 141-acre backdrop of magnolias, live oaks, pine trees and, naturally, dogwood trees.

The course abounds in the natural beauty of Lowcountry living, meaning a bad day of golf is better than a good day at work and any time is tee-time.

At Dogwood Hills, you’ll find several ponds where wildlife abounds, and you just might find an alligator or two sunning on the banks. In addition, the course offers a well-stocked pro shop, putting green and a spot to work on your short game.

Looking for some friendly competition in your golf game?

Dogwood Hills is home to numerous tournaments and fundraisers throughout the year, including Senior Play on Tuesdays and Friday at 8:30 a.m., along with Thursday Night

Scramble with a 5:30 tee time.

Playing a round of golf at Dogwood Hills Golf Course is an affordable entertainment option with pricing and packaging available for everyone and for all ages.

To learn more about the course, schedule a tee-time or find out about scheduling a tournament or event call 843-538-2731.