South Carolina Living January 2017

2017–18 JANUARY 2017

CHANGE OUT LEGISLATIVE

GUIDE

SC SC E N E

Backyard chickens SC R E C I PE

Cozy casseroles

B Bu igg tt er on s

s o N act tr

n Co

“My friends all hate their cell phones… I love mine!”

Here’s why.

FREE Car Charge r

Say good-bye to everything you hate about cell phones. Say hello to the Jitterbug Flip.

“Cell phones have gotten so small, I can barely dial mine.” Not the Jitterbug® Flip. It features a large keypad for easier dialing. It even has a larger display and a powerful, hearing aid compatible speaker, so it’s easy to see and conversations are clear.

“I had to get my son to program it.”

Your Jitterbug Flip set-up process is simple. We’ll even program it with your favorite numbers.

“What if I don’t remember a number?”

Friendly, helpful Personal Operators are available 24 hours a day and will even greet you by name when you call.

“I’d like a cell phone to use in an emergency.” Now you can turn your phone into a personal safety device when you select a Health & Safety Package. With 5Star® Service, in any uncertain or unsafe situation, simply press the 5Star button to speak immediately with a highly-trained Urgent Response Agent who will confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7.

“My cell phone company wants to lock me in a two-year contract!” Not with the Jitterbug Flip. There are no contracts to sign and no cancellation fees.

Order now and receive a FREE Car Charger – a $25 value for your Jitterbug Flip. Call now!

Monthly Plan

$14.99/mo*

$19.99/mo*

Monthly Minutes

200

600

Operator Assistance

24/7

24/7

Long Distance Calls

No add’l charge

No add’l charge

Voice Dial

FREE

FREE

Nationwide Coverage

YES

YES

30 days

30 days

Friendly Return Policy1

Health & Safety Packages available as low as $19.99/month*.

More minute plans available. Ask your Jitterbug expert for details.

“Many phones have features that are rarely needed and hard to use!” The Jitterbug Flip contains easy-to-use features that are meaningful to you. A built-in camera makes it easy and fun for you to capture and share your favorite memories. And a flashlight with a built-in magnifier helps you see in dimly lit areas, the Jitterbug Flip has all the features you need.

5Star Enabled

12:45P Mon Jan 16

Enough talk. Isn’t it time you found out more about the cell phone that’s changing all the rules? Call now, Jitterbug product experts are standing by.

Available in Red and Graphite.

Call toll-free to get your

Jitterbug Flip Cell Phone

Please mention promotional code 104857.

1-888-809-8806

www.JitterbugDirect.com 47666

We proudly accept the following credit cards:

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Jitterbug is owned by GreatCall, Inc. Your invoices will come from GreatCall. Plans and Services require purchase of a Jitterbug phone and a one-time setup fee of $35. *Monthly fees do not include government taxes or assessment surcharges and are subject to change. Coverage is not available everywhere. 5Star or 9-1-1 calls can only be made when cellular service is available. 5Star Service will be able to track an approximate location when your device is turned on, but we cannot guarantee an exact location. 1We will refund the full price of the Jitterbug phone and the activation fee (or setup fee) if it is returned within 30 days of purchase in like-new condition. We will also refund your first monthly service charge if you have less than 30 minutes of usage. If you have more than 30 minutes of usage, a per minute charge of 35 cents will be deducted from your refund for each minute over 30 minutes. You will be charged a $10 restocking fee. The shipping charges are not refundable. There are no additional fees to call GreatCall’s U.S.-based customer service. However, for calls to a GreatCall Operator in which a service is completed, you will be charged 99 cents per call, and minutes will be deducted from your monthly rate plan balance equal to the length of the call and any call connected by the Operator. Jitterbug, GreatCall, and 5Star are registered trademarks of GreatCall, Inc. ©2016 GreatCall, Inc. ©2016 firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.

THE MAGAZINE FOR COOPERATIVE MEMBERS Vol. 71 • No. 1 (ISSN 0047-486X, USPS 316-240) Read in more than 573,000 homes and businesses and published monthly except in December by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc. 808 Knox Abbott Drive Cayce, SC 29033

JANUARY 2017 • VOLUME 71, NUMBER 1

20

Tel: (803) 926-3 1 75 Fax: (803) 796-6064 Email: letters@scliving.coop

2017–2018 Legislative Guide

Keeping in touch with your elected officials in Columbia and Washington, D.C., has never been easier, thanks to this special keepsake edition of South Carolina Living. In the following pages, you will find contact information for all federal and state officeholders. We extend our grateful appreciation to South Carolina’s lawmakers for their cooperation in the creation of this directory.

EDITOR

Keith Phillips ASSISTANT EDITOR

Diane Veto Parham FIELD EDITOR

Walter Allread PUBLICATION COORDINATOR

Travis Ward

ART DIRECTOR

Sharri Harris Wolfgang

22 South Carolina’s U.S. Senators and House Members 23 South Carolina Executive Branch 24 The General Assembly, Senators 28 The General Assembly, House Members 39 Public Service Commission 40 Office of Regulatory Staff

DESIGNER

Susan Collins PRODUCTION

Andrew Chapman WEB EDITOR

Van O’Cain COPY EDITOR

Susan Scott Soyars CONTRIBUTORS

Mike Couick, Emily Burgis, John Frick, Betsy Hix, Jan A. Igoe, Sydney Patterson, Anne Prince, Marc Rapport, Belinda Smith-Sullivan, Amber Veverka

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Each legislator’s name is followed by his or her district number and the counties he or she serves, along with contact information. State senators’ offices are on the state capitol grounds in the Gressette Building. State representatives are in the Blatt Building. All information is current as of Dec. 20, 2016, but is subject to change without notice.

PUBLISHER

Lou Green ADVERTISING

Mary Watts Tel: (803) 739-5074 Email: ads@scliving.coop NATIONAL REPRESENTATION

National Country Market Tel: (800) NCM-1181 Paid advertisements are not endorsements by any electric cooperative or this publication.

If you encounter a difficulty with an advertisement, inform the Editor.

2017–18

© COPYRIGHT 201 7. The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc. No portion of South Carolina Living may be reproduced without permission of the Editor. is brought to you by your member-owned, taxpaying, not-for-profit electric cooperative to inform you about your cooperative, wise energy use and the faces and places that identify the Palmetto State. Electric cooperatives are South Carolina’s — and America’s — largest utility network.

JANUARY 2017

to your local co-op. Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to Address Change, c/o the address above.

LEGISLATIVE GUIDE

SC SC E N E

Backyard chickens SC R E C I PE

Cozy casseroles

MILTON MORRIS

Need reprints?

ADDRESS CHANGES: Please send

Periodicals postage paid at Columbia, S.C., and additional mailing offices.

20

Due to overwhelming demand for this directory issue, South Carolina Living can only supply a limited number of reprints to schools and civic groups. To request copies, or to download a free PDF edition, visit

SCLiving.coop/2017-2018-legislative-guide

14

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 4 CO-OP CONNECTION Cooperative news

7 ON THE AGENDA

Energy-saving tips to keep power bills low this winter. Plus: Celebrate with Skipp “Pops” Pearson, South Carolina’s own jazz ambassador, as he receives the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor.

Printed on recycled paper

Member of the NCM network of publications, reaching more than 7 million homes and businesses

DIALOGUE

10 Principles and politics

By sticking to our principles, South Carolina’s member-owned electric cooperatives play a vital role as a trusted source of information in energy-policy debates.

SC RECIPE

12 Cozy casseroles

Easy to make and comforting to eat, winter casseroles are a welcome ally in a busy household.

SC SCENE

14 For the birds

For a growing number of South Carolinians, raising backyard chickens is more than a hobby, it’s a passion.

HUMOR ME

46 I pronounce you ‘mantis and wife’ Finding your one true love can be tricky, but marrying your pet? It all sounds a little too extreme for humor columnist Jan A. Igoe.

42 MARKETPLACE 44 SC EVENTS

sc living april_Layout 1 3/7/16 3:44 PM Page 1

Santee Cooper Country... a great place to get away that’s not too far away!

Established in 1851 as a sea island cotton plantation, McLeod has borne witness to some of the most significant periods of American history. Today, McLeod is a 37-acre site significant for its meticulously preserved heritage and stories of all who lived and worked there. The worn dirt paths lead visitors through grand oaks to places walked by generations of people who transitioned to freedom.

Visit McLeod to experience inclusive history through self-guided and interpretive tours.

Just off I-95 and I-26, Santee Cooper Country is the five county region surrounding lakes Marion and Moultrie.

Visit our web site: www.santeecoopercountry.org, call (803) 854-2131 or email us at tourscc@oburg.net for your get-away information.

Opens Tuesdays - Sundays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: $10 ages 13 & up $6 ages 3-12 McLeod Plantation Historic Site 325 Country Club Drive, Charleston 843-762-9514 www.mcleodplantation.com

WIN A $100 GIFT CARD! R E A D E R R E P LY TRAVEL SWEEPSTAKES Register below, or online at SCLiving.coop/reader-reply YES! Enter me in the drawing for a $100 gift card.

Name Address

City State/ZIP Email* Phone

SEND COUPON TO: South Carolina Living,

RRTS, 808 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033 or travel@SCLiving.coop. Entries must be received by January 31, 2017, to be eligible. *Winners will be notified by email and listed online at SCLiving.coop.

6

An extra $100 in your pocket would be a nice way to start the new year.

Sign up today for our Reader Reply Travel Sweepstakes and your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. One lucky winner will be drawn at random from entries received by January 31. Register online at SCLiving.coop/reader-reply or mail in the coupon.

BY ENTERING, YOU MAY RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM THESE GREAT SPONSORS: jj Alpine Helen/White County, Ga. jj Lake Hartwell Country jj Lowcountry Tourism Commission jj Santee Cooper Country jj McLeod Plantation Historic Site jj South Carolina Living magazine

Register online at SCLiving.coop/reader-reply

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

On the Agenda For a listing p m co lete s, see of Event 4 page 4

Highlights

FEBRUARY 3–4

Start your new year with some genuine, old-time bluegrass music at Hagood Mill in Pickens. Headlining the show is the Drovers Old-Time Medicine Show from Pickens County (above). Band members “Grandpa,” “Uncle Carl,” “Cousin Ray” and “Dalvin” promise “hard-charging, moonshine-fueled bluegrass with a good dose of country humor.”

Big tires and even bigger action take over Florence Civic Center for three shows of monster truck racing, gravitydefying stunts and freestyle competitions.

These powerful trucks sit atop 66-inchtall tires and, with world-class stunt drivers at the wheel, reach speeds up to 100 mph and fly more than 125 feet.

Ringing in the New Year

For details, visit visitpickenscounty.com or call (864) 898-2936.

Monster Jam 2017

For details, visit florenceciviccenter.com or call (843) 679-4525.

FEBRUARY 1–25

Gullah Celebration

Gullah culture shows up in okra dishes, sweetgrass baskets, spirituals and Lowcountry tales, among other gifts to our state. Descendants of the West Africans who came to the coastal islands in bondage carry on many of their ancestors’ customs and celebrate their “struggle, spirituality, perseverance and tradition” in this month-long festival on Hilton Head Island.

For details, visit gullahcelebration.com or call (843) 255-7304.

HILTON HEAD-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ANDRE W HAWO RTH

FELD ENTERTAINMENT

JANUARY 21

JANUARY 12–15

Order of the Palmetto Weekend for Pops

The man of the hour is South Carolina’s own Ambassador of Jazz, Skipp “Pops” Pearson, who is receiving the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, for his lifetime achievements.

Festivities honoring the 79-year-old saxophonist start with jazz shows Thursday in Charleston, move to Columbia for the Saturday award presentation, and cap off with a Sunday jazz soiree in Columbia.

For details, visit bit.ly/1re015k or call (803) 400-1879.

TOP PICK FOR KIDS FEBRUARY 1

Janet’s Planet

Want an out-of-this-world adventure? Tour the solar system with this live-action, multimedia version of the award-winning children’s TV show at Newberry Opera House. Kids learn about our galaxy through high-energy songs, interactive technology and the antics of Janet and her crew. A few lucky young explorers may even be invited on stage for some hands-on science.

For details, visit newberryoperahouse.com or call (803) 276-6264.

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

7

EMAIL COMMENTS, QUESTIONS AND STORY SUGGESTIONS TO LETTERS@SCLIVING.COOP

On the Agenda

energy EFFICIENCY tip

Consumer electronics can account for 12 percent of your home’s electricity use. Look for Energy Star-certified audio/video equipment, which is 50 percent more efficient than conventional gear. SOURCE: ENERGYSTAR.GOV

O N LY O N

SCLiving.coop

through greater energy efficiency should be a year-round objective, it’s particularly important in the cold-weather months. Before you crank up the thermostat this winter, try these tips to keep the house warm and your energy bills low.

WHILE SAVING MONEY

SEAL THE DEAL. Examine seals on doors and windows to check for air leaks. Caulk and weather strip as needed to seal in warm air and energy savings. Similarly, examine outlets for air leaks, and where necessary, install gaskets to prevent drafts.

LET THE SUN SHINE IN. During the day, open curtains or

drapes on south-facing windows to enable sunlight to heat your home naturally. Close curtains or drapes at night for an added layer of window insulation.

BONUS VIDEO Bring on the bread pudding. Chef Belinda shows you how to turn simple ingredients into a warm dessert topped with fruit and nuts.

CALL A PROFESSIONAL. Schedule a service appointment for your heating system to ensure it is operating at peak efficiency.

SET IT AND FORGET IT. Use a program-

mable thermostat to set the temperature as low as is comfortable when you are home (ideally around 68 degrees). When you are asleep or away, set the device to turn the temperature down 10–15 degrees. According to the Department of Energy, this small adjustment can help you save approximately 10 percent a year on heating and cooling costs. —ANNE PRINCE

BONUS ARTICLES Efficient kitchens.

Upgrade to energy-­ efficient appliances during your kitchen remodeling project and reap savings year after year.

Conquer the cold. When temperatures start dipping and nipping at fingers and toes— indoors or out—these gadgets can bring the heat when and where you need it.

BASS PRO SHO PS

Save energy this winter

GONE FISHIN’ The Vektor Fish & Game Forecast provides feeding and migration times. Major periods can bracket the peak by an hour. Minor peaks, ½ hour before and after.

Minor

AM Major

JANUARY

I NTERACTIVE FEATURES Reader Reply Travel Sweepstakes.

Register today at SCLiving.coop/reader-reply for our Reader Reply Travel Sweepstakes and your chance to win a $100 gift card. One lucky reader’s name will be drawn at random from all eligible entries received by Jan. 31.

Like us on Facebook. Join us as we ­celebrate all that’s great about life in South Carolina. Add your voice to the conversation and share your photos at facebook.com/SouthCarolinaLiving.

8

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

Minor

PM Major

17 10:01 3:01 9:31 4:31 18 10:31 3:31 11:16 5:46 19 4:01 11:16 — 7:16 20 2:01 5:01 12:01 8:16 21 6:46 4:01 12:46 9:01 22 8:31 4:46 1:46 9:46 23 9:31 5:16 2:31 10:16 24 10:16 5:46 3:16 10:46 25 11:01 6:01 4:01 11:16 26 11:31 6:31 4:31 11:46 27 — 7:01 12:16 5:16 28 7:31 12:16 12:46 6:01 29 7:46 12:46 1:31 6:31 30 8:16 1:31 2:01 7:31 31 8:46 2:01 2:46 8:16

Minor

AM Major

Minor

PM Major

2:31 9:31 9:46 11:16 10:31 — 11:31 — 3:31 12:46 4:31 2:01 5:01 3:16 5:46 4:01 6:16 4:46 6:46 12:01 12:31 12:46 1:01 1:16 1:31 2:01 2:01 8:16 2:31 9:16 9:16 10:31

3:46 4:46 6:16 7:31 8:46 9:31 10:31 11:16 11:46 5:31 6:16 7:01 7:31 2:31 3:16 4:16

FEBRUARY

1 9:16 2 3:16 3 4:01 4 1:31 5 7:46 6 9:16 7 10:16 8 11:01 9 11:31 10 — 11 7:16 12 7:31 13 8:01 14 8:31 15 8:46 16 2:46

NEED A ROOF? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED 100% Financing W.A.C. No Money Down Free Estimates

Discover the Gems of Lake Hartwell Country, Crown of the Carolinas

AffordableMetalRoofingCarolinas.com

www.crownofthecarolinas.org 800.862.1795

800.505.3241 $

206,990

The Worthington

2923 sq ft

New Homes Built On Your Land Visit or Contact us:

Charleston (843) 879-8661 Greenville (864) 881-1568 Augusta (706) 680-6568

www.Lockridgehomes.com

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

9

Dialogue

Principles and politics particularly presi­dential races where no incumbent is up for reelection, as potential game changers.

The president, more than any other political officeholder, can influence so many aspects of our lives.

This year, judging by the headlines, many folks view our most recent presidential race as a once-in-a-lifetime, if not once-in-a-century, election. There’s plenty of interest in— and debate about—where our nation is headed next. While the president-elect’s supporters eagerly anticipate changes in federal policy, another segment of the electorate worries about what those changes might be.

On behalf of South Carolina’s memberowned electric cooperatives, let me assure you that no matter what happens in Washington, D.C., we will continue to operate on the same principles that have guided us for more than 75 years. We work for the benefit of our members, and we seek to empower and strengthen our local communities. By following this standard, we can play an influential role in the debate on energy policy, regardless of the political winds or who holds elective office.

A little presidential history might help put things into perspective. Pop quiz: Before Donald Trump, who was the last Republican president born in New York City?

The answer is Teddy Roosevelt, who was also the first president to introduce the idea that rural America needed significant attention and development in order to improve the lives of farmers, ranchers and business owners.

While his famous fifth cousin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, tends to get the credit, it was Teddy who first articulated the vision of electrification in rural America.

With that in mind, we look forward to seeing what new ideas President Trump might have for benefitting rural America and those we serve. And we’re ready to do our part in WE TEND TO VIEW ELECTIONS,

MIKE COUICK

President and CEO, The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina

10

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

representing the interests of South Carolina cooperative members.

In South Carolina and across the nation, electric cooperatives should be held accountable for being honest brokers of information on energy policy. We must continue our history of providing responsible, reliable analysis that law­makers and regulators can trust as the unvarnished truth. Our honest, unflinching approach to public policy is the only credible and enduring reason for cooperatives to have a place at the table when the details of energy policy are ironed out.

We believe all politics is local. Whenever leader­ship is dealing with an issue that will affect a local cooperative, it’s our duty to get that area’s input, no matter the time or effort. Informed decision making keeps us accountable to the people we serve.

By definition, cooperatives are a joining together of interests for a greater good. When advocating for a public policy that will benefit our members, we must enlist the aid of other interested parties. Since the policies we champion come from the ground up, our recommendations are thoroughly vetted, making it easier to attract allies who will work with us for the common good.

Finally, we have an obligation to paint a picture. Numbers, charts, graphs and PowerPoints have their place, but we bring real names and faces to the debate. It’s our job to tell the story of how a policy or regulation will affect you—our friends and neighbors—the people we serve on a daily basis.

Politics and public policy can be a chaotic business, but by following our principles, South Carolina’s electric cooperatives will always be in a position to represent the interests of our members.

EMPOWERING VISION By combining our low-cost, reliable energy and diverse property portfolio with South Carolina’s low cost of doing business, creative incentive packages and unparalleled quality of life, Santee Cooper, working with the South Carolina Power Team and the state’s electric cooperatives, continues to help new businesses picture a better future – and continues to power South Carolina toward Brighter Tomorrows, Today.

www.scpowerteam.com • www.santeecooper.com

Recipe

BY BELINDA SMITH-SULLIVAN

mforting Easy to make and co roles are perfect to eat, winter casse up leftover on the side to sop with a crusty bread ccessful are simple these recipes so su ay vegetables. sauce. What makes of meats and everyd ts cu sic ba s— nt ingredie ht before or made y, prepared the nig da all ed ok co w Slo lcome ally casseroles are a we ahead and frozen, . in a busy household

MICHAEL PHILLIPS

C

les o r e s s a c y oz

CHEESY POTATO-AND-SAUSAGE CASSEROLE SERVES 4–6

IULIIA NEDRYGAILOVA

HEARTY BEEF STEW SERVES 6–8

4 pounds beef chuck, cut into 3-inch chunks Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 carrots, peeled and sliced bite-size 4 celery stalks, sliced bite-size 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled (not minced) 1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ cup all-purpose flour 2½ cups red wine (optional) 2½ cups beef stock (or 5 cups if not using wine) 1 pound shallots, peeled and left whole 2 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 ½ pounds baby white potatoes, unpeeled

Preheat oven to 350 F. Season meat with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the meat chunks on all sides until brown. Transfer to a platter.

To the same pan, add carrots and celery, and saute until translucent, about 5–8 minutes. Add garlic, and saute an additional 1–2 minutes. Return meat to the pan, along with any drippings, and add tomato paste. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, and stir to combine. Add the wine; stir, and scrape bottom of the pan. Cook 3–5 minutes, until mixture starts to thicken. Add beef stock, shallots and bay leaves; stir, and bring to a boil. Add thyme.

Cover and transfer to preheated oven. Bake 2 hours. Add potatoes for the last 45 minutes of cooking. Remove thyme sprigs, bay leaves and garlic before serving.

12

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed ½ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 2–3 green onions, chopped, with white bottoms separated from green tops 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups milk ½ Gruyere cheese, diced (or any melting cheese) Kosher salt White pepper ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese J teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large saucepan over medium heat, place potatoes, ½ to 1 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until fork tender but not falling apart.

Drain. Grease a medium-sized casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter, and add cooked potatoes.

Cut sausage in half lengthwise and then into ½-inch pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook sausage until brown, about 10–12 minutes; drain and add to potatoes. In the same pan, add bell pepper and the white part of onions, and saute 3–5 minutes. Add to potatoes. Toss potatoes, sausage and vegetables to combine.

In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt remaining butter, and whisk in flour. Cook 2–3 minutes while whisking. Slowly whisk in milk, and continue whisking until the mixture thickens. Add Gruyere, and whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Pour sauce over potato-sausage mixture, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and crushed red pepper. Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden on top. Remove from oven, and garnish with green tops of onions.

EASY MEATBALL LASAGNA SERVES 6

9 lasagna noodles, cooked Meatballs (store-bought or homemade, enough to cover bottom of casserole dish), cut in half 3 cups marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese Chopped fresh basil leaves

GINA MOORE

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, cook noodles according to directions. Drain, and rinse well with cold water.

In the bottom of an 8-inch-by-8-inch casserole dish, spread ½ cup sauce. Cut 3 noodles to fit casserole, and lay over sauce. Cover noodles with half the meatballs, 1 cup sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan. Continue with another layer of noodles, meatballs, sauce and cheeses. Finish with a layer of noodles, remaining ½ cup of sauce and ¼ cup Parmesan. Cover with foil. (At this point, lasagna can be frozen and saved. Allow to defrost thoroughly before cooking.)

Bake 45 minutes. Uncover, and cook an additional 30 minutes or until lasagna bubbles along sides of dish. Allow to set 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle top with chopped basil to serve.

CHICKEN POT PIE SERVES 6

KAREN HERMANN

What dessert goes well with a dinner of cozy comfort food? Warm bread pudding, filled with fruit and nuts. Get Chef Belinda’s version at

SCLiving.coop/food/chefbelinda

2 bone-in and skin-on chicken breasts, baked 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 carrots, peeled, halved and sliced diagonally 3 celery stalks, sliced diagonally ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups milk ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves ¼ cup sherry (optional)

1 cup pearl onions 1 cup button mushrooms, whole 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Kosher salt White pepper 1 cup green peas, frozen or fresh 1 roll of 9-inch pie dough, store-bought or homemade 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Preheat oven to 400 F. Remove skin and bones from chicken breast, and shred meat. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter.

Saute carrots and celery until translucent, about 5–8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, and stir. Whisk in stock, then milk. Reduce heat to low; simmer about 10 minutes, until thickened, stirring frequently. Add chicken, thyme, sherry, onions, mushrooms, parsley, salt, pepper and peas. Stir until well blended.

Grease a deep-dish, 9-inch, round baking dish with butter. Pour chicken mixture into dish. Cover with piecrust; fold under any excess dough, and crimp around the sides. Make a small slit in the middle of the crust. Using a pastry brush, brush the crust with the egg wash. Bake 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

13

COUNTRY IN THE CITY Tara Felder raises a flock of backyard chickens in the heart of Columbia with the enthusiastic help of her 3-year-old triplets, Sadie, Ruthie and Max. “They love the chickens,” Felder says. “It teaches the kids responsibility and shows them where their food comes from.”

Raising backyard chickens is more than a hobby—it’s a passion, even in the city

fluffed-up feathers and ask about their IT’S A SUN NY SE PTE MBE R DAY egg-laying habits and you think: So, at Legare Farms near Charleston, and this is how it happens. This is how underneath a pop-up tent lined with regular, otherwise-perfectly-­normal rows of colored plastic chairs, Amber city dwellers turn into backyard Starnes is preaching the gospel of

BY AMBER VEVERKA chicken farmers. poultry.

PHOTOS BY MILTON MORRIS An area livestock agent with Striving for sustainability Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Starnes is hoping for a Starnes, a member of Lynches River revival—of a way of life once common Electric Cooperative, travels across the state to conduct these workshops to Americans who owned even a several times a year and finds many scrap of ground on which to plunk of the attendees are urban residents, a chicken coop. At today’s Backyard drawn to the idea of keeping chickens Poultry Workshop, she has a crowd of as a step toward a more sustainable 20 or more would-be chicken wranlifestyle. It’s a trend Starnes is happy glers hanging on every word as she to foster, and as more communidispenses wisdom on the finer points of coop size, poultry mites and chick ties loosen restrictions on backyard incubation. chickens, the activity is seen less like But if you want to see where the farming and more like keeping any magic happens, stroll to the back of other kind of pet. the tent, where Charleston-area neigh“Over the past few years, keeping chickens has become extremely popular,” she says. bors Bethany Britton and Gretchen Sparacino are showing For Britton and Sparacino, the decision to raise chickoff two of their prized hens.

“This is Sparkle,” says Britton, pointing to one chicken. ens together was driven by the desire for tastier eggs for “And this is Rock Star,” says Sparacino. their families and, possibly, a dearth of other entertainment The hens murmuring in the pen are like magnets. options.

People keep slipping over to take a closer look, to reach “On Friday afternoon, after working all week, I’ll have a tentative hand toward the clutch of chicks clustered a glass of wine and just watch them,” Sparacino says. “It’s near their mamas. You watch the crowd admire the hens’ like TV!”

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

15

Getting started

with backyard chickens

Know the law. A growing number

of towns, including Columbia, Charleston and Greenville, let you keep backyard chickens, as long as you build your coop to particular specifications and keep it a certain distance from your property line. To look up your town’s animal ordinance, visit municode.com/library/sc. Many homeowners’ associations have stricter guidelines than the municipal codes.

A word about roosters. If you have nearby

neighbors, don’t get roosters. Communities that don’t explicitly ban roosters often stipulate that your chickens can’t be a nuisance, and that pretty much rules out roosters, which will crow both day and night. Hens will lay eggs without a rooster’s help; roosters are only needed for the eggs to be fertile.

Which came first? The coop. Chickens have enemies everywhere. If you bring them home and hope to get by with a dog kennel or some other less-than-secure arrangement, you will lose birds to everything from marauding raccoons to hawks to the neighbor’s dog. Coop designs are available online and in a range of how-to books (see “Learn more,” page 18).

Your town’s animal ordinance will specify the minimum requirements for a coop. In general, a shelter should have good ventilation—excessive heat is far more dangerous to chickens than cold—a secure roof, 3 to 4 square feet of space per adult bird if they’re going to be confined all day, a nest box and round, wooden poles for roosts.

Also, forget walling it with “chicken wire.” It typically has openings wide enough for a raccoon to slip a paw inside and is flimsy enough for dogs to tear apart, says Amber Starnes, area livestock agent with Clemson University Cooperative Extension. Instead, choose hardware cloth, a kind of metal screening with holes too small for predators, and either screen the floor, to prevent burrowing predators, or bury a skirt of wire around the perimeter of the coop.

Whatever you build, plan for expansion.

Chickens are addicting.

16

They’re so cute when they’re little. Most chicken owners start with chicks,

available for $3 to $5 each for common breeds in the spring, typically beginning in March. Chicks can be ordered from hatcheries, local 4-H sellers, hardware stores and feed-and-seed stores. For a list of reputable breeders recognized by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), visit poultryimprovement.org/documents/sc.pdf.

Choose “sexed” chickens to get just females. Chicks sold as “straight run” means the sexes are mixed. Starnes warns against buying birds from auctions, flea markets and swap meets. Too often, those are birds being culled from flocks either because they’re too old to lay well or because they’re unhealthy.

Care and feeding. Chicks need a secure, indoor place to live until they feather out. Depending on weather, a porch or garage will work, and they must be in a container (such as a metal washtub or large bin) with an attached heat lamp. If chicks cluster immediately below the light, they’re too cold. If they huddle as far from it as they can get, the light is too hot or too close. You want to see them loosely clustered around the floor of the bin.

They’ll need clean water and a kind of feed called “chick starter,” available at feed stores. Wheat straw or pine shavings will work as bedding, but not cedar shavings, which can be toxic. Also, chicks can pass salmonella to people, so children and those with compromised immune systems either should not handle them or should wash very carefully immediately afterward.

Once the chickens are fully feathered, they can move to their permanent lodging.

If you buy your chicks in spring, you will be eating their first eggs at the start of fall.

Birds in their prime will lay about an egg a day. Egg production is tied to the number of daylight hours, so your hens will naturally lay fewer eggs in winter. You can keep lights on them, but it can stress the birds, make them aggressive and shorten their egg-laying life.

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

“Each chicken has its own personality,” Britton adds.

The two friends care for a small but growing flock, and they’re Exhibit A for Starnes’ “M&Ms theory,” which states that, like the candy, nobody can have just one chicken.

Amazing taste

For Tara Felder, it all started when she was a child.

Her father explained that they couldn’t have a chicken, because the birds were too messy. Apparently, Felder wasn’t listening, because she now has a whole flock. Her dad must not have convinced himself, either, because he, too, now owns chickens, Felder says.

Felder and her husband, David, live in downtown ‘ It’s not as scary as Columbia, where they renadopting a dog. ovated a dilapidated playhouse into cool digs for their And the eggs. hens. Their Wyandottes They’re amazing.’ come running for the veg— TARA FELDER, etable peels and fruit scraps BACKYARD CHICKEN KEEPER Felder saves for them and, in return, the chickens feed the family’s serious egg habit. The girls’ biggest fans are the Felders’ 3-year-old triplets: Sadie, Ruthie and Max. “They love the chickens,” Felder says. “We were definitely worried one of the chicks was going to get loved to death.” The kids run to the coop to look for eggs and have christened each hen “Caroline.”

“It’s great to be able to quote-unquote farm in the city,” Felder says. “It teaches the kids responsibility and shows them where their food comes from.”

And, she says, once you get past the notion that you are acquiring, you know, livestock, chickens are really little different than any other pet, and in some ways, simpler.

“It’s not as scary as adopting a dog. You don’t walk them,” she says. “And the eggs—they taste different.

They’re amazing, they’re fresh.”

Not that it’s all been omelets and egg salad. There was that rogue rooster who slipped into the first batch of chicks the Felders ordered from a hatchery. There were the casualties of their beagle’s newfound hatred of hens. And then, there’s the manure.

“If you give them the run of your yard, they are indiscriminate poopers,” Felder says.

Still, she says, chicken ownership isn’t any nuttier than anything else. “Honestly,” says the mom of triplets, “in our house, they’re the easiest thing we have.”

AN EGGS-CELLENT ADVENTURE Charleston-area neighbors Bethany Britton (left) and Gretchen Sparacino joined forces to start their growing flock of chickens. The payoff?

Plenty of fresh eggs and a little entertainment. “On Friday afternoon, after working all week, I’ll have a glass of wine and just watch them,” Sparacino says. “It’s like TV!”

The chicken swing

Jim Pryor has been keeping chickens for at least five years, and while the hobby may not yet qualify as an obsession, there is the little matter of the chicken swing.

The Lexington resident, who lives outside of town, has a flock headed by a rooster named Winnebago. Pryor was careful to locate their spacious coop and run on the driest

BUILDING A BETTER COOP After losing a few chickens to a crafty fox, Lexington florist Jim Pryor got creative in the design and construction of his chicken enclosures. He’s since built his own hanging feeders to discourage rodents and a miniature swing set to keep his birds entertained.

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

17

ground, and he built his own hanging food dispenser to protect feed from rodents. But then he decided the chickens needed a little something extra. So he used a branch to build them their own swing set.

“They’ll jump on the swing and start swinging,” Pryor says. “They start moving their heads back and forth to make it go faster.”

Pryor, who, with his wife, Jennifer, runs White House Florist on the property where he keeps his flock, says the birds are a hit with customers. And they help him fulfill a lifelong interest in farming. He’s been asked what he’ll do with the birds when they age and their egg-laying slows. His nieces and nephews have already made it clear they do not want to hear of any aging birds heading for the soup pot.

But any chicken owner deals, at some point, with death.

Fox in the henhouse

WALKING THE WALK Amber Starnes, area livestock agent with Clemson University Cooperative Extension, practices what she preaches during Backyard Poultry Workshops. With her husband, Scotty, and her sons— Tyler, 2, and Tanner, 5—she keeps a flock of Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds. “Chickens are not complicated,” she says. “And they’re not hard to take care of.”

The next Backyard Poultry Workshop will take place Feb. 17 at the Lexington County Clemson Extension office (605 West Main St., Suite 109, Lexington). Additional workshops are planned for the spring. For updates, see the Clemson University calendar at calendar.clemson.edu.

Want the basics on choosing chickens, bringing up babies, dealing with disease and the mysteries of the molt? Clemson Extension has produced a handy download that covers the need-to-know points. See clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/images/npip/backyardchicks.pdf.

Poultry associations offer a way to learn chicken-raising tips, find out about breeds and connect with fellow chicken enthusiasts. Clemson Extension keeps a list of national and regional poultry groups at clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/poultry_groups.html.

For more information on keeping chickens, visit the Clemson Extension Livestock and Forages page on Facebook or contact Amber Starnes at (843) 623-2134, ext. 111, or at arstarn@clemson.edu.

RECOMMENDED READING Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow: Get the scoop on health, housing and habits from Storey, a publisher of many backyardfarming titles.

Backyardchickens.com: This website offers advice from chicken owners across the country, who tell it like it is when it comes to the joys and tribulations of pursuing a poultry passion. Key feature: The site has a section with more than 2,000 coop designs, many with photos and detailed instructions.

18

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

“I lost a couple a couple years ago due to a fox,” Pryor says, and it was due to an oversight with coop-building. “I dug around the entire outside of the coop and the run with what they call hardware cloth, and you have to go 6 to 8 inches around and bury it. I had not gotten one little spot around the gate, and that’s where they found the weak spot. It was a hard lesson to learn.”

The Sparacino-Britton flock in Charleston suffered losses due to sickness—from two unfortunate birds purchased at a flea market (don’t do it, cautions Britton)—and neighborhood dogs.

“It’s hard to explain to kids, but at the same time, it’s a very educational experience, because they learn about predator-prey relationships,” Britton says. “But it’s not pretty.”

In her chicken classes, Starnes makes sure to talk about these less-than-Martha-Stewart moments. “Things are going to go wrong,” she says, “but you move on.”

In the end, urban chicken farming is worth the occasional loss and the more-than-occasional manure, chicken owners agree.

“It’s some work,” says Britton. “I go out there every Sunday and clean the coop really well and hose everything down and fill their waterers with fresh water, but I love the birds. I go outside and sit on my chair, and they come up to me like, ‘Hey, what’s up?’ ” Starnes isn’t a city dweller—she and her husband, Scotty, live on six acres—but even if she relocated to the center of town, she’d find a way to have her birds. For one thing, they’re a great way to introduce kids to nature and agriculture.

Starnes’ boys, Tanner, 5, and Tyler, 2, run out to the coop with baskets to gather eggs. They hoist the buff Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds and tote them around the yard.

And, for folks interested in eating locally, you can’t get much more local than your own backyard.

Chickens “are not complicated, and they’re not hard to take care of,” Starnes says. “And they bring the country to people who live in a city setting.”

SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN THE ÂŽ

CLEMSON TIGERS

ÂŽ

Save the Search and the Cost of Individual Charms!

GO TIGERS ! #1 FAN CHARM BRACELET All Put Together and Ready to Wear

Individually crafted Clemson TigersŽ commemorative charms— all put together and ready to wear!

Featuring Over a Dozen Individual Hand-crafted Charms

Actual Size

The Clemson University TigersŽ have shown again and again why they’re top contender in college football. So get ready to show your loyalty and pride like never before with a stylish new jewelry exclusive that can’t be beat—the “Go TigersŽ! #1 Fan� Charm Bracelet only from The Bradford Exchange.

Exclusive Design‌ Stunning Craftsmanship OďŹƒcially licensed, this fun and fashionable charm bracelet features 13 magniďŹ cently hand-crafted charms gleaming with precious sterling silver plating and genuine Swarovski crystals. Individual charms include a hanging Clemson TigersÂŽ pennant ag in orange and purple enamel with sterling silver plating and Swarovski crystal accents, and a heart charm that shows o the TigersÂŽ oďŹƒcial logo. The charms move freely and are interchangeable, too.

A stunning 7½" sterling silver-plated bracelet completes the look.

A Remarkable Value...

Available for a Limited Time The “Go TigersŽ! #1 Fan� Charm Bracelet is the perfect jewelry accessory to honor your favorite university and its teams. And it makes a great gift for a special TigersŽ fan. Plus, each charm bracelet arrives complete and ready to wear. There’s no need to search for individual charms (which can easily sell for $35 or more each), because we’ve put it all together for you at the remarkable price of just $119*! And you can pay for your bracelet in 4 easy payments of $29.75.

Each bracelet comes in a velvet jewelry pouch and gift box, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity and backed by our 120-day unconditional guarantee. To reserve, send no money now, just mail the Priority Reservation. You won’t find this bracelet in stores. So don’t miss out—order today!

The indicia featured on this product are protected trademarks of the Clemson University TigersÂŽ.

www.bradfordexchange.com/24228 PRIORITY RESERVATION

Š2016 The Bradford Exchange 01-24228-001-BIB

SEND NO MONEY NOW the

Mrs. Mr. Ms. Name (Please Print Clearly)

j e w e l ry

Address

9345 Milwaukee Avenue ¡ Niles, IL 60714-1393

YES.

ACTUAL SIZE

Please reserve the “Go TigersŽ! #1 Fan� Charm Bracelet for me as described in this announcement.

City

State

Zip

Email (optional)

01-24228-001-E39502 *Plus $9.98 shipping and service. Please allow 4-6 weeks after initial payment for delivery. All sales are subject to product availability and order acceptance. Product subject to change.

Legislative Directory | 2017-2018

With the assistance of multiple state agencies, South Carolina’s electric cooperatives quickly repaired the extensive damage caused during Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. Linemen from each of South Carolina’s member-owned electric cooperatives joined members of Team South Carolina during a presentation of the Lineman statue.

Back row (left to right): Tommy Smith, New Horizon Electric Cooperative; Benji Morris, Newberry Electric Cooperative; Randy Mixson, Coastal Electric Cooperative; Michael Hill, York Electric Cooperative; Mark Kirkland, Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative; Ashley Johnson, Horry Electric Cooperative.

Middle row (left to right): Justin Cheek, Marlboro Electric Cooperative; Kevin Croft, Edisto Electric Cooperative; Jeff Brand, Santee Electric Cooperative; Arthur Secrest, Broad River Electric Cooperative; Russell Hovis, Lynches River Electric Cooperative; Ronnie Prioleau, Berkeley Electric Cooperative; Jason Davis, Palmetto Electric Cooperative.

Front row (left to right): Mike Hall, Little River Electric Cooperative; Jason Snyder, Laurens Electric Cooperative; Jason Smith, Tri-County Electric Cooperative; Tyler Alban, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative; Don Jordan, Aiken Electric Cooperative; Robert Livingston, S.C. Adjutant General; Dukes Scott, Office of Regulatory Staff; Billy Tanner Jr., Fairfield Electric Cooperative; John Baker, Black River Electric Cooperative; Cecil Hubbard, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative.

Honoring Team South Carolina

I

n the wake of Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Nikki Haley used the term Team South Carolina to describe the extraordinary cooperation among first responders, National Guard units and state agencies in their efforts to restore life to normal.

The extraordinary support South Carolina’s ­electric cooperatives received from the men and women of Team South Carolina helped us rebuild storm-­damaged sections of the power distribution network in record time. To say thanks, the state association of electric cooperatives recognized Team South Carolina in a ceremony that also honored our own quiet heroes— electric cooperative linemen. Robert Livingston, S.C. adjutant general, and Dukes Scott, executive director of the Office of Regulatory Staff, accepted the award on behalf of the state and were joined by linemen representing all of South Carolina’s member-owned electric cooperatives.

20

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

Linemen are the backbone of an electric-utility system. They are the heroes who keep our power on when the weather is good and who work in difficult conditions to restore power when the lights go out, but those statements only hint at a typical day for linemen following a major storm like Hurricane Matthew. This is their reality: They are away from their families, who experience the effects of the storm just like the rest of us. Some linemen have even lost their homes during severe storms, but they report for duty because of their commitment to members. l

Working with high-voltage electricity is dangerous during the best of times. Imagine the hazards when those poles and potentially live wires are on the ground. Now imagine the chaotic environment f­ollowing a major storm—wildlife, chest-deep l

floodwater and, sometimes, very irate customers threatening violence if their power is not restored.

If the storm is a multi-day event, linemen typically work 16-hour days. In some cases, they work through the night if they believe they can completely restore power within 24 to 36 hours.

l

Meals are hit or miss. If the linemen are near the office, cooperative employees may be able to deliver a boxed lunch. If not, line crews will find the closest open restaurant and take just enough time to refuel their bodies. On the rare occasion, an angry customer may accuse them of slacking off during these brief meal times, but there are far more cooperative members who offer their thanks and support. Some gladly open their homes to provide meals or a place to rest. Such unsolicited kindness only reinforces a lineman’s resolve to work until every last member has their power restored. l

personnel, and front-office employees who work the same long hours in support roles. They prepare and provide meals for their fellow workers and communicate with the members at any time, day or night. Without these individuals, linemen would be unable to complete their tasks as efficiently and effectively as they do.

Cooperative employees know this truth: We are a family. During difficult times, we come together with a common purpose to serve our members and our state.

We dedicate this directory to the spirit of cooperation that makes electric cooperatives and Team South Carolina unstoppable, no matter the crisis.

Mike Couick

CEO The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina (803) 739-3034 mike.couick@ecsc.org

We also honor the customer-service representatives, dispatchers and system operators, staking and system engineers, metering technicians, warehouse and fleet

Spartanburg

York

Greenville

Rock Hill

Clemson

Pageland Bennettsville

Anderson

Darlington

Newberry Camden

Greenwood

Florence

Sumter

Columbia St. Matthews

S.C. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

Aiken

Conway

Myrtle Beach

Kingstree Georgetown

Orangeburg

1st Congressional District 2nd Congressional District 3rd Congressional District

Walterboro

Charleston

4th Congressional District 5th Congressional District 6th Congressional District 7th Congressional District

Hilton Head

0

60 Miles

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

21

Federal Delegation U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham [R] 290 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5972 Website: lgraham.senate.gov

Tim Scott [R] 520 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6121 Website: scott.senate.gov

W

ritten in 1787, ratified in 1788 and in oper­a­tion since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longestsurviving written charter of government. Its first three words—“We the People”—affirm that the government exists to serve its citizens. The supremacy of the people through their elected representatives is recognized in Article I, which creates a Congress consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives.

The positioning of Congress at the beginning of the Constitution reaffirms its status as the first branch of the federal government.

The Senate is composed of two senators from each state, elected by voters, for six-year terms.

Under the Constitution, each state is entitled to at least one representative.

Additional seats are apportioned on the basis of the state’s population. Congress fixes the size of the House of Representatives and the procedure of apportioning the number among the states. Each state is apportioned its number of representatives by means of the Department of Commerce’s decennial census. South Carolina has seven representatives elected by voters to serve two-year terms.

U.S. House of Representatives NOTE: All information is current as of Dec. 20, 2016,

but is subject to change without notice.

Mark Sanford [R]

1st District Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton & Dorchester Cos. 2211 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3176 Website: sanford.house.gov

Joe Wilson [R]

2nd District Aiken, Barnwell, Lexington, Orangeburg & Richland Cos. 1436 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2452 Website: joewilson.house.gov

Jeff Duncan [R]

3rd District Abbeville, Anderson, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens & Saluda Cos. 2229 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5301 Website: jeffduncan.house.gov

22

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

Trey Gowdy [R]

4th District Greenville & Spartanburg Cos. 1404 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6030 Website: gowdy.house.gov

Mick Mulvaney [R]

5th District Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Newberry, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union & York Cos. 2350 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5501 Website: mulvaney.house.gov

James E. Clyburn [D]

6th District Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Florence, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter & Williamsburg Cos. 242 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3315 Website: clyburn.house.gov

Tom Rice [R]

7th District Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion & Marlboro Cos. 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-9895 Website: rice.house.gov

South Carolina Executive Branch GOVERNOR

Nikki R. Haley [R] Governor’s Mansion 800 Richland St., Columbia, 29201 Office of the Governor 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia, 29201 Phone: (803) 734-2100 Website: governor.sc.gov

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Henry McMaster [R] State House, 1st Floor East Wing PO Box 142, Columbia, 29202 Phone: (803) 734-2080 Website: ltgov.sc.gov

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS S E C R E TA RY O F STAT E

Mark Hammond [R] Edgar Brown Building 1205 Pendleton St., Suite 525 Columbia, 29201 Phone: (803) 734-2170 Website: scsos.com

TREASURER

Curtis M. Loftis Jr. [R] Wade Hampton Office Building PO Box 11778 Columbia, 29211 Phone: (803) 734-2101 Fax: (803) 734-2690 Website: treasurer.sc.gov

AT TO R N E Y G E N E R A L

Alan Wilson [R] Rembert Dennis Building PO Box 11549 Columbia, 29201 Phone: (803) 734-3970 Fax: (803) 253-6283 Website: scag.gov

CO M P T RO L L E R G E N E R A L

Richard A. Eckstrom [R] Wade Hampton Office Building 1200 Senate St. Columbia, 29201 Phone: (803) 734-2121 Website: cg.sc.gov

T

he South Carolina Executive Department includes the governor, lieutenant governor and seven constitutional officers. All serve four-year terms. The governor is the chief magistrate with supreme executive authority. The lieutenant governor serves as Senate president and assumes the position of governor if the governor is incapacitated.

The secretary of state is responsible for the statewide registration of corporations, uniform commercial code interests, business opportunities, employment agencies, trademarks and notaries. The state treasurer is responsible for the receipt, investment and disbursement of all public funds for the state. The attorney general heads the state legal department.

The comptroller general is the state’s chief fiscal officer and fiscal watchdog. The superintendent of education leads a system to enable students to become educated, responsible and contributing citizens. The adjutant general heads the state’s military department. The commissioner of agriculture promotes and nurtures the growth and development of South Carolina’s agriculture industry.

NOTE: All information is current as of Dec. 20, 2016,

but is subject to change without notice.

STAT E S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F E D U CAT I O N

Molly Spearman [R] Rutledge Building 1429 Senate St. Columbia, 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8500 Website: ed.sc.gov

A D J U TA N T G E N E R A L

Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr. [R] 1 National Guard Road Columbia, 29201 Phone: (803) 299-4200 Website: scguard.com

CO M M I S S I O N E R O F AG R I C U LT U R E

Hugh Weathers [R] Wade Hampton Office Building PO Box 11280 Columbia, 29211 Phone: (803) 734-2190 Website: agriculture.sc.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

23

The General Assembly | 2017-2018

T

he General Assembly crafts South Carolina state laws and consists of two bodies: the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate. There are 124 members of the S.C. House, who are elected every two years, and 46 members of the S.C. Senate, who are elected every four years, concurrent with the United States presidential election. The legislature convenes at the State House in Columbia from the second Tuesday in January until the first Thursday in June, unless extended by a vote of both bodies.

South Carolina Senate

Senators’ offices are in the Gressette Building, Columbia.

(H) (O)

Home district Columbia office

District 44 – Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) 150 Loganberry Circle, Goose Creek, 29445 Business: (843) 296-1001 Home: (843) 569-0089 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 205 (803) 212-6410 Email: PaulCampbell@scsenate.gov

George E. “Chip” Campsen III [R]

District 43 – Beaufort, Charleston & Colleton Cos. (H) 360 Concord St., Suite 201, Charleston, 29401 Business: (843) 722-0123 Home: (843) 886-8454 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 305 (803) 212-6340 Email: SFGFComm@scsenate.gov

Thomas C. Alexander [R]

Wes Climer [R]

Karl B. Allen [D]

Thomas D. “Tom” Corbin [R]

Sean Bennett [R]

John E. Courson [R]

Kevin L. Bryant [R]

Ronnie W. Cromer [R]

District 1 – Oconee & Pickens Cos. (H) 150 Cleveland Drive, Walhalla, 29691 Business: (864) 638-2988 Home: (864) 638-2153 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 313 (803) 212-6220 Email: SLCIComm@scsenate.gov

District 7 – Greenville Co. (H) 108 Lavinia Ave., Greenville, 29601 Business: (864) 235-9049 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 602 (803) 212-6008 Email: KarlAllen@scsenate.gov

District 38 – Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) 122 President Circle, Summerville, 29483 Business: (843) 821-3009 Home: (843) 821-3352 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 601 (803) 212-6116 Email: SeanBennett@scsenate.gov

District 3 – Anderson Co. (H) 104-A North Ave., Anderson, 29625 Cell: (864) 202-8394 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 303 (803) 212-6320 Email: SGenComm@scsenate.gov

24

Paul G. Campbell Jr. [R]

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 15 – York Co. (H) P.O. Box 4898, Rock Hill, 29730 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 604 (803) 212-6016 Email: WesClimer@scsenate.gov

District 5 – Greenville & Spartanburg Cos. (H) 1139 Bailey Mill Road, Travelers Rest, 29690 Business: (864) 834-9915 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 501 (803) 212-6100 Email: TomCorbin@scsenate.gov

District 20 – Lexington & Richland Cos. (H) 2934 Wheat St., Columbia, 29205 Home: (803) 256-7853 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 412 (803) 212-6250 Email: SEduComm@scsenate.gov

District 18 – Lexington, Newberry & Union Cos. (H) PO Box 378, Prosperity, 29127 Home: (803) 364-3950 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 410 (803) 212-6240 Email: SBIComm@scsenate.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS Tom Davis [R]

Greg Hembree [R]

Mike Fanning [D]

C. Bradley Hutto [D]

Mike Gambrell [R]

Darrell Jackson [D]

Stephen L. Goldfinch [R]

Kevin L. Johnson [D]

Chauncey K. “Greg” Gregory [R]

Marlon E. Kimpson [D]

Lawrence K. “Larry” Grooms [R]

Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. [R]

District 46 – Beaufort & Jasper Cos. (H) PO Drawer 1107, Beaufort, 29901-1107 Business: (843) 252-8583 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 404 (803) 212-6350 Email: TomDavis@scsenate.gov

District 17 – Chester, Fairfield & York Cos. (H) 7825 Camp Welfare Road, Great Falls, 29055 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 606 (803) 212-6024 Email: MikeFanning@scsenate.gov

District 4 – Abbeville, Anderson & Greenwood Cos. (H) 400 Filter Plant Road, Honea Path, 29654 Business: (864) 844-3614 Home: (864) 369-0613 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 610 (803) 212-6040 Email: MikeGambrell@scsenate.gov

District 34 – Charleston, Georgetown & Horry Cos. (H) P.O. Box 827, Murrells Inlet, 29576 Business: (843) 357-9301 Home: (843) 385-4302 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 601 (803) 212-6116 Email: StephenGoldfinch@scsenate.gov

District 16 – Lancaster & York Cos. (H) P.O. Box 1381, Lancaster, 29721 Business: (803) 289-6211 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 512 (803) 212-6148 Email: GregGregory@scsenate.gov

District 37 – Berkeley & Charleston Cos. (H) 148 Etiwan Park St., Charleston, 29492 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 203 (803) 212-6400 Email: STransComm@scsenate.gov

n

S.C. SENATE

District 28 – Dillon & Horry Cos. (H) PO Box 944, N. Myrtle Beach, 29597 Business: (843) 946-6556 Home: (843) 222-1001 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 604 (803) 212-6016 Email: GregHembree@scsenate.gov

District 40 – Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton & Orangeburg Cos. (H) PO Box 1084, Orangeburg, 29116-1084 Business: (803) 534-5218 Home: (803) 536-1808 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 510 (803) 212-6140 Email: BradHutto@scsenate.gov

District 21 – Richland Co. (H) 608 Motley Road, Hopkins, 29061 Business: (803) 771-0325 Home: (803) 776-6954 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 612 (803) 212-6048 Email: DarrellJackson@scsenate.gov

District 36 – Clarendon, Darlington, Florence & Sumter Cos. (H) PO Box 156, Manning, 29102 Home: (803) 435-8117 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 606 (803) 212-6024 Email: KevinJohnson@scsenate.gov

District 42 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 508 (803) 212-6132 Email: MarlonKimpson@scsenate.gov

District 31 – Darlington & Florence Cos. (H) 1817 Pineland Ave., Florence, 29501 Business: (843) 662-0388 Home: (843) 667-1152 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 111 (803) 212-6640 Email: SFinComm@scsenate.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

25

S.C. SENATE

n

2017–2018 LEGISLATIVE GUIDE Gerald Malloy [D]

District 29 – Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee & Marlboro Cos. (H) 1216 Salem Road, Hartsville, 29550 Business: (843) 339-3000 Home: (843) 332-5533 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 513 (803) 212-6172 Email: GeraldMalloy@scsenate.gov

District 22 – Kershaw & Richland Cos. (H) PO Box 290692, Columbia 29229 Business: (803) 251-9476 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 506 (803) 212-6124 Email: Mia@scsenate.gov

Shane R. Martin [R]

Floyd Nicholson [D]

A. Shane Massey [R]

Harvey S. Peeler Jr. [R]

John W. Matthews Jr. [D]

Luke A. Rankin [R]

Margie Bright Matthews [D]

Glenn G. Reese [D]

J. Thomas McElveen III [D]

Rex F. Rice [R]

District 13 – Greenville, Spartanburg & Union Cos. (H) PO Box 575, Pauline, 29374 Cell: (864) 804-8499 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 211 (803) 212-6420 Email: ShaneMartin@scsenate.gov

District 25 – Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick & Saluda Cos. (H) PO Box 551, Edgefield, 29824 Business: (803) 637-6200 Home: (803) 480-0419 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 311 (803) 212-6330 Email: ShaneMassey@scsenate.gov

District 39 – Berkeley, Calhoun, Colleton, Dorchester & Orangeburg Cos. (H) Home: (803) 829-2383 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 613 (803) 212-6056 Email: JohnMatthews@scsenate.gov

District 45 – Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton & Jasper Cos. (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 613 (803) 212-6056 Email: MargieBrightMatthews@scsenate.gov

District 35 – Kershaw, Lee, Richland & Sumter Cos. (H) PO Box 57, Sumter, 29151 Business: (803) 775-1263 Home: (803) 778-0597 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 508 (803) 212-6132 Email: ThomasMcElveen@scsenate.gov

26

Mia S. McLeod [D]

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 10 – Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Cos. (H) 527 Bryte St., Greenwood, 29649 Business: (864) 992-1878 Home: (864) 223-9460 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 610 (803) 212-6040 Email: FloydNicholson@scsenate.gov

District 14 – Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union & York Cos. (H) PO Box 742, Gaffney, 29342 Business: (864) 489-9994 Home: (864) 489-3766 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 213 (803) 212-6430 Email: SMediComm@scsenate.gov

District 33 – Horry Co. (H) 201 Beaty St., Conway, 29526 Business: (843) 248-2405 Home: (843) 626-6269 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 101 (803) 212-6610 Email: SJudComm@scsenate.gov

District 11 – Spartanburg Co. (H) 507 Fagan Drive, Lake Bowen, Inman, 29349 Business: (864) 585-1956 Home: (864) 592-2984 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 502 (803) 212-6108 Email: GlennReese@scsenate.gov

District 2 – Pickens Co. (H) PO Box 1706, Easley, 29641 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 501 (803) 212-6100 Email: RexRice@scsenate.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS

S.C. SENATE

Ronnie A. Sabb [D]

Scott Talley [R]

John L. Scott Jr. [D]

William Timmons [R]

Sandy Senn [R]

Ross Turner [R]

Nikki G. Setzler [D]

Daniel B. “Danny” Verdin III [R]

Katrina Frye Shealy [R]

Kent M. Williams [D]

Vincent A. Sheheen [D]

Tom Young Jr. [R]

District 32 – Berkeley, Florence, Georgetown, Horry & Williamsburg Cos. (H) PO Box 311, Greeleyville, 29056 Business: (843) 355-5349 Home: (843) 426-4138 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 504 (803) 212-6032 Email: RonnieSabb@scsenate.gov

District 19 – Richland Co. (H) 215 Elmont Drive, Columbia, 29203 Business: (803) 733-5176 Home: (803) 786-2373 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 506 (803) 212-6124 Email: JohnScott@scsenate.gov

District 41 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) PO Box 12279, Charleston, 29422 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 513 (803) 212-6172 Email: SandySenn@scsenate.gov

District 26 – Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington & Saluda Cos. (H) 249 Congaree Park Drive, West Columbia, 29169 Business: (803) 796-1285 Home: (803) 796-7573 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 510 (803) 212-6140 Email: NikkiSetzler@scsenate.gov

District 23 – Lexington Co. (H) PO Box 503, Lexington, 29071 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 502 (803) 212-6108 Email: KatrinaShealy@scsenate.gov

District 27 – Chesterfield, Kershaw & Lancaster Cos. (H) PO Drawer 10, Camden, 29021 Business: (803) 432-4391 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 504 (803) 212-6032 Email: VincentSheheen@scsenate.gov

n

District 12 – Greenville & Spartanburg Cos. (H) 134 Oakland Ave., Spartanburg, 29302 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 612 (803) 212-6048 Email: ScottTalley@scsenate.gov

District 6 – Greenville Co. (H) 25 Palladio Drive, Greenville, 29617 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 602 (803) 212-6008 Email: WilliamTimmons@scsenate.gov

District 8 – Greenville Co. (H) PO Box 16703, Greenville, 29606 Business: (864) 288-9513 Home: (864) 987-0596 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 512 (803) 212-6148 Email: RossTurner@scsenate.gov

District 9 – Greenville & Laurens Cos. (H) PO Box 272, Laurens, 29360 Business: (864) 984-4129 Home: (864) 682-8914 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 402 (803) 212-6230 Email: SAgriComm@scsenate.gov

District 30 – Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion & Marlboro Cos. (H) 4205 Stirk Place, Marion, 29571 Business: (843) 423-8237 Home: (843) 362-0307 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 608 (803) 212-6000 Email: KentWilliams@scsenate.gov

District 24 – Aiken Co. (H) PO Box 651, Aiken, 29802 Business: (803) 649-0000 Home: (803) 215-3631 (O) PO Box 142, Columbia, 29201 Room 608 (803) 212-6000 Email: TomYoung@scsenate.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

27

The General Assembly | 2017-2018

South Carolina House of Representatives

House members’ offices are in the Blatt Building, Columbia.

(H) (O)

Home district Columbia office

Terry Alexander [D]

District 59 – Darlington & Florence Cos. (H) 1646 Harris Court, Florence, 29501 Home: (843) 665-7321 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 314C (803) 734-3004 Email: TerryAlexander@schouse.gov

District 57 – Dillon, Horry & Marion Cos. (H) 912 N. Main St., Marion, 29571 Cell: (843) 430-1171 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 333D (803) 212-6936 Email: LucasAtkinson@schouse.gov

Todd K. Atwater [R]

District 87 – Lexington Co. (H) PO Box 1056, Lexington, 29071-1056 Business: (803) 798-6207 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 320D (803) 212-6924 Email: ToddAtwater@schouse.gov

Merita A. “Rita” Allison [R]

Jimmy C. Bales [D]

Carl L. Anderson [D]

Nathan Ballentine [R]

District 36 – Greenville & Spartanburg Cos. (H) PO Box 93, Lyman, 29365 Business: (864) 909-1092 Home: (864) 439-6255 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 429 (803) 734-3053 Email: RitaAllison@schouse.gov

District 103 – Georgetown, Horry & Williamsburg Cos. (H) PO Box 694, Georgetown, 29442 Home: (843) 546-5332 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 304C (803) 734-2933 Email: CarlAnderson@schouse.gov

Michael A. “Mike” Anthony [D] District 42 – Laurens & Union Cos. (H) 322 Mt. Vernon Road, Union, 29379 Home: (864) 427-3023 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 432C (803) 734-3060 Email: MichaelAnthony@schouse.gov

Katherine E. “Katie” Arrington [R] District 94 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) 100 Turner Field Way, Summerville, 29485 Home: (843) 442-9047 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 308A (803) 212-6871 Email: KatieArrington@schouse.gov

28

Frank “Lucas” Atkinson [D]

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 80 – Kershaw & Richland Cos. (H) 1515 Crossing Creek Road, Eastover, 29044 Home: (803) 776-6416 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 503A (803) 734-3107 Email: JimmyBales@schouse.gov

District 71 – Lexington & Richland Cos. (H) 324 Sienna Drive, Chapin, 29036 Home: (803) 732-1861 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 320B (803) 734-2969 Email: NathanBallentine@schouse.gov

Justin Bamberg [D]

District 90 – Bamberg, Barnwell & Colleton Cos. (H) 232 Azalea Ave., Bamberg, 29003 Home: (803) 682-2860 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 335D (803) 212-6907 Email: JustinBamberg@schouse.gov

Bruce W. Bannister [R]

District 24 – Greenville Co. (H) PO Box 10007, Greenville, 29603 Business: (864) 298-0084 Home: (864) 676-9250 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 312B (803) 212-6944 Email: BruceBannister@schouse.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS Eric M. Bedingfield [R]

District 28 – Greenville Co. (H) 945 Cooley Bridge Road, Belton, 29627 Home: (864) 230-7044 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 202 (803) 212-6812 Email: EricBedingfield@schouse.gov

S.C. HOUSE

Robert L. Brown [D]

District 116 – Charleston & Colleton Cos. (H) 5925 Highway 162, Hollywood, 29449 Business: (843) 889-6440 Home: (843) 889-8835 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 330D (803) 734-3170 Email: RobertBrown@schouse.gov

Linda “Lin” Bennett [R]

James Mikell “Mike” Burns [R]

Beth E. Bernstein [D]

Micajah P. “Micah” Caskey IV [R]

District 114 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) 231 N. Ainsdale Drive, Charleston, 29414 Home: (843) 571-6330 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 414D (803) 212-6948 Email: LinBennett@schouse.gov

District 78 – Richland Co. (H) 1019 Assembly St., Columbia, 29201 Business: (803) 799-7900 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 532C (803) 212-6940 Email: BethBernstein@schouse.gov

Bart T. Blackwell [R]

District 81 – Aiken Co. (H) 6 Roundhill Court, Aiken, 29803 Business: (803) 648-1826 Home: (803) 649-4938 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 418A (803) 212-6884 Email: BartBlackwell@schouse.gov

District 17 – Greenville Co. (H) 100 Old Locust Hill Road, Taylors, 29687 Business: (864) 906-6949 Home: (864) 895-4593 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 326B (803) 212-6981 Email: MikeBurns@schouse.gov

District 89 – Lexington Co. (H) 2811 Dalewood Drive, West Columbia, 29170 Business: (803) 734-3624 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 323D (803) 212-6959 Email: MicahCaskey@schouse.gov

William M. “Bill” Chumley [R]

District 35 – Greenville & Spartanburg Cos. (H) 3303 Greenpond Road, Woodruff, 29388 Home: (864) 303-2726 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 326A (803) 212-6894 Email: BillChumley@schouse.gov

William K. “Bill” Bowers [D]

Gary E. Clary [R]

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Bradley [R]

Alan D. Clemmons [R]

District 122 – Beaufort, Hampton & Jasper Cos. (H) PO Box 686, Hampton, 29924 Business: (803) 914-2142 Home: (803) 632-5755 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 310C (803) 734-2959 Email: BillBowers@schouse.gov

District 123 – Beaufort Co. (H) 304 Seabrook Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29926 Business: (843) 342-6918 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 320A (803) 212-6928 Email: JeffBradley@schouse.gov

n

District 3 – Pickens Co. (H) PO Box 1645, Clemson, 29633 Business: (864) 415-0886 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 402D (803) 212-6908 Email: GaryClary@schouse.gov

District 107 – Horry Co. (H) 1800 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach, 29577 Business: (843) 448-4246 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 519C (803) 734-3113 Email: AlanClemmons@schouse.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

29

S.C. HOUSE

n

2017–2018 LEGISLATIVE GUIDE William “Bill” Clyburn [D]

Heather Ammons Crawford [R]

Gilda Cobb-Hunter [D]

William E. “Bill” Crosby [R]

District 82 – Aiken, Edgefield & Saluda Cos. (H) 664 Edrie St., Aiken, 29801 Home: (803) 649-6167 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 416C (803) 734-3033 Email: BillClyburn@schouse.gov

District 66 – Orangeburg Co. (H) 4188 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg, 29115 Business: (803) 534-2448 Home: (803) 531-1257 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 309C (803) 734-2809 Email: GildaCobbHunter@schouse.gov

William Scott Cogswell Jr. [R]

District 110 – Charleston Co. (H) 15 Savage St., Apt. A, Charleston, 29401 Business: (843) 577-2088 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 530A (803) 212-6950 Email: WilliamCogswell@schouse.gov

J. Derham Cole Jr. [R]

District 32 – Spartanburg Co. (H) PO Box 1467, Spartanburg, 29304 Business: (864) 591-1113 Home: (864) 285-4732 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 402B (803) 212-6790 Email: DerhamCole@schouse.gov

District 117 – Berkeley & Charleston Cos. (H) 2680 Hanford Mills Lane, North Charleston, 29406 Home: (843) 553-2821 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 310D (803) 212-6879 Email: BillCrosby@schouse.gov

Joseph S. Daning [R]

District 92 – Berkeley Co. (H) 118 Queensbury Circle, Goose Creek, 29445 Home: (843) 553-9288 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 310B (803) 734-2951 Email: JoeDaning@schouse.gov

Sylleste H. Davis [R]

District 100 – Berkeley Co. (H) 123 Linesquare Road, Moncks Corner, 29461 Business: (843) 761-4204 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 414A (803) 212-6930 Email: SyllesteDavis@schouse.gov

Neal A. Collins [R]

F. Gregory “Greg” Delleney Jr. [R]

Christopher A. Corley [R]

Chandra E. Dillard [D]

District 5 – Pickens Co. (H) PO Box 906, Easley, 29641 Business: (864) 350-4175 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 418C (803) 212-6913 Email: NealCollins@schouse.gov

District 84 – Aiken Co. (H) PO Box 460, Graniteville, 29829 Business: (706) 925-3686 Home: (803) 341-1800 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 416D (803) 212-6917 Email: ChristopherCorley@schouse.gov

30

District 68 – Horry Co. (H) PO Box 31385, Myrtle Beach, 29588 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 522A (803) 212-6933 Email: HeatherCrawford@schouse.gov

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 43 – Chester & York Cos. (H) PO Drawer 808, Chester, 29706 Business: (803) 581-2211 Home: (803) 385-3580 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 512 (803) 734-3120 Email: GregDelleney@schouse.gov

District 23 – Greenville Co. (H) 5 Alleta Ave., Greenville, 29607 Business: (864) 294-2503 Home: (864) 233-6549 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 414B (803) 212-6791 Email: ChandraDillard@schouse.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS MaryGail K. Douglas [D]

District 41 – Chester, Fairfield & Richland Cos. (H) 56 Kabbad Road, Winnsboro, 29180 Home: (803) 635-9292 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 314B (803) 212-6789 Email: MaryGailDouglas@schouse.gov

Gregory Duckworth [R]

District 104 – Horry Co. (H) 2412 Watson Drive, North Myrtle Beach, 29582 Cell: (843) 902-8050 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 434C (803) 212-6918 Email: GregDuckworth@schouse.gov

Jason Thomas Elliott [R]

District 22 – Greenville Co. (H) 116 E. Montclair Ave., Greenville, 29609 Business: (864) 235-5308 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 312D (803) 212-6877 Email: JasonElliott@schouse.gov

P. Michael “Mike” Forrester [R] District 34 – Spartanburg Co. (H) 287 Creekridge Drive, Spartanburg, 29301 Business: (864) 592-6204 Home: (864) 595-1137 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 402C (803) 212-6792 Email: MikeForrester@schouse.gov

Russell W. Fry [R]

District 106 – Horry Co. (H) PO Box 14444, Surfside Beach, 29587 Business: (843) 650-9137 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 522D (803) 212-6781 Email: RussellFry@schouse.gov

Raye Felder [R]

Craig A. Gagnon [R]

Kirkman Finlay III [R]

Wendell G. Gilliard [D]

District 75 – Richland Co. (H) PO Box 11684, Columbia, 29211 Business: (803) 748-1090 Home: (803) 695-9550 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 532A (803) 212-6943 Email: KirkmanFinlay@schouse.gov

District 39 – Lexington & Saluda Cos. (H) 137 N. Railroad Ave., Monetta, 29105 Home: (803) 685-5576 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 323A (803) 212-6938 Email: CalForrest@schouse.gov

Laurie Slade Funderburk [D]

District 26 – York Co. (H) 116 Mary Mack Lane, Fort Mill, 29715 Business: (803) 547-6715 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 402A (803) 212-6892 Email: RayeFelder@schouse.gov

S.C. HOUSE

Cally R. “Cal” Forrest [R]

Shannon S. Erickson [R]

District 124 – Beaufort Co. (H) PO Box 1228, Beaufort, 29901-1228 Business: (843) 255-2260 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 320C (803) 734-3261 Email: ShannonErickson@schouse.gov

n

District 52 – Kershaw Co. (H) PO Box 188, Camden, 29021 Business: (803) 432-0188 Home: (803) 432-4371 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 422C (803) 734-3044 Email: LaurieFunderburk@schouse.gov

District 11 – Abbeville & Anderson Cos. (H) 504 Church St., Abbeville, 29620 Business: (864) 366-2024 Home: (864) 366-4112 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 436A (803) 212-6934 Email: CraigGagnon@schouse.gov

District 111 – Charleston Co. (H) PO Box 31641, Charleston, 29417 Business: (843) 209-3123 Home: (843) 402-9710 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 328A (803) 212-6793 Email: WendellGilliard@schouse.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

31

S.C. HOUSE

n

2017–2018 LEGISLATIVE GUIDE Jerry N. Govan Jr. [D]

Patricia Moore “Pat” Henegan [D]

Daniel P. “Dan” Hamilton [R]

William G. “Bill” Herbkersman [R]

District 95 – Orangeburg Co. (H) PO Box 77, Orangeburg, 29116 Business: (803) 533-7976 Home: (803) 531-1158 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 530B (803) 734-3012 Email: JerryGovan@schouse.gov

District 20 – Greenville Co. (H) PO Box 6088, Greenville, 29606 Business: (864) 527-7685 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 312C (803) 212-6795 Email: DanHamilton@schouse.gov

Kevin Hardee [R]

District 105 – Horry Co. (H) 2082 Cane Branch Road, Loris, 29569 Home: (843) 455-3567 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 306C (803) 212-6796 Email: KevinHardee@schouse.gov

District 118 – Beaufort & Jasper Cos. (H) 896 May River Road, Bluffton, 29910-5833 Business: (843) 255-2264 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 308B (803) 734-3063 Email: BillHerbkersman@schouse.gov

Lee Hewitt [R]

District 108 – Charleston & Georgetown Cos. (H) PO Box 928, Murrells Inlet, 29576 Business: (843) 652-4236 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 327D (803) 212-6927 Email: LeeHewitt@schouse.gov

Christopher R. “Chris” Hart [D]

Jonathon D. Hill [R]

Jackie E. “Coach” Hayes [D]

David R. Hiott [R]

Phyllis Henderson [R]

William M. “Bill” Hixon [R]

District 73 – Richland Co. (H) 5219 Burke Ave., Columbia, 29203 Home: (803) 771-7701 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 432B (803) 734-3061 Email: ChrisHart@schouse.gov

District 55 – Darlington, Dillon, Horry & Marlboro Cos. (H) 240 Bermuda Road, Dillon, 29536 Business: (843) 841-3679 Home: (843) 774-6125 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 333C (803) 734-3099 Email: JackieHayes@schouse.gov

District 21 – Greenville Co. (H) PO Box 27054, Greer, 29616 Home: (864) 423-3149 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 522B (803) 212-6883 Email: PhyllisHenderson@schouse.gov

32

District 54 – Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Cos. (H) PO Box 41, Bennettsville, 29512 Home: (843) 479-7838 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 333B (803) 212-6896 Email: PatriciaHenegan@schouse.gov

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 8 – Anderson Co. (H) 1031 Double Springs Road, Townville, 29689 Cell: (864) 245-5885 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 434A (803) 212-6919 Email: JHill@schouse.gov

District 4 – Pickens Co. (H) PO Box 997, Pickens, 29671 Business: (864) 878-9832 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 411 (803) 734-3022 Email: DavidHiott@schouse.gov

District 83 – Aiken & Edgefield Cos. (H) PO Box 7927, North Augusta, 29861 Business: (803) 279-8855 Home: (803) 278-0892 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 416A (803) 212-6898 Email: BillHixon@schouse.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS Lonnie Hosey [D]

John Richard C. King [D]

Leon Howard [D]

Roger K. Kirby [D]

Chip Huggins [R]

Patsy G. Knight [D]

Joseph H. Jefferson Jr. [D]

Dwight A. Loftis [R]

District 91 – Allendale, Barnwell & Orangeburg Cos. (H) PO Box 423, Barnwell, 29812 Home: (803) 259-1178 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 404B (803) 734-2829 Email: LonnieHosey@schouse.gov

District 76 – Richland Co. (H) 2425 Barhamville Road, Columbia, 29204 Business: (803) 254-9468 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 425 (803) 734-3046 Email: LeonHoward@schouse.gov

District 85 – Lexington Co. (H) 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia, 29212 Business: (803) 732-2000 Home: (803) 732-4418 Cell: (803) 331-8468 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 323B (803) 734-2971 Email: ChipHuggins@schouse.gov

District 102 – Berkeley & Dorchester Cos. (H) 1375 Colonel Maham Drive, Pineville, 29468 Business: (843) 567-4386 Cell: (843) 991-0519 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 304B (803) 734-2936 Email: JosephJefferson@schouse.gov

Jeffrey E. “Jeff” Johnson [R]

District 58 – Horry Co. (H) 7223 Pee Dee Highway, Conway, 29527 Business: (843) 488-5333 Home: (843) 397-0079 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 434B (803) 212-6946 Email: JeffJohnson@schouse.gov

Wallace H. “Jay” Jordan Jr. [R] District 63 – Florence Co. (H) 1338 Lazar Place, Florence, 29501 Business: (843) 662-4474 Home: (843) 229-1874 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 327A (803) 212-6785 Email: JayJordan@schouse.gov

n

S.C. HOUSE

District 49 – York Co. (H) PO Box 11555, Rock Hill, 29731 Home: (803) 980-5454 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 309D (803) 212-6873 Email: JohnKing@schouse.gov

District 61 – Florence & Marion Cos. (H) 1690 Johnsonville Highway, Lake City, 29560 Business: (843) 374-7653 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 314D (803) 212-6947 Email: RogerKirby@schouse.gov

District 97 – Colleton & Dorchester Cos. (H) PO Box 663, St. George, 29477 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 306B (803) 734-2960 Email: PatsyKnight@schouse.gov

District 19 – Greenville Co. (H) PO Box 14784, Greenville, 29610 Home: (864) 834-5760 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 522C (803) 734-3101 Email: DwightLoftis@schouse.gov

Steven Wayne Long [R]

District 37 – Spartanburg Co. (H) PO Box 161944, Spartanburg, 29316 Cell: (864) 978-3104 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 304A (803) 212-6878 Email: StevenLong@schouse.gov

Phillip D. Lowe [R]

District 60 – Darlington & Florence Cos. (H) 507 West Cheves St., Florence, 29501 Business: (843) 662-1234 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 327B (803) 734-2975 Email: PhillipLowe@schouse.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

33

S.C. HOUSE

n

2017–2018 LEGISLATIVE GUIDE James H. “Jay” Lucas [R]

Joseph A. “Joe” McEachern [D]

David J. Mack III [D]

Cezar E. McKnight [D]

District 65 – Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw & Lancaster Cos. (H) 1744 Garland Drive, Hartsville, 29550 Business: (843) 332-5050 Home: (843) 383-9421 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 506 (803) 734-3125 Email: JayLucas@schouse.gov

District 109 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) 4340 Evanston Blvd., North Charleston, 29418 Business: (843) 225-4869 Home: (843) 760-0198 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 328D (803) 734-3192 Email: DavidMack@schouse.gov

District 101 – Clarendon & Williamsburg Cos. (H) PO Box 688, Lake City, 29560 Business: (843) 374-4529 Home: (843) 372-3323 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 314A (803) 212-6926 Email: CezarMcknight@schouse.gov

Josiah Magnuson [R]

James H. Merrill [R]

Richard “Rick” Martin [R]

Harold Mitchell Jr. [D]

District 38 – Spartanburg Co. (H) PO Box 206, Campobello, 29322 Cell: (864) 420-7933 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 304D (803) 212-6876 Email: JosiahMagnuson@schouse.gov

District 40 – Newberry Co. (H) 9307 Highway 34, Newberry, 29108 Cell: (803) 924-2934 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 418D (803) 212-6951 Email: RickMartin@schouse.gov

Peter M. McCoy Jr. [R]

District 115 – Charleston Co. (H) 135 King St., Charleston, 29401 Business: (843) 628-2855 Home: (843) 452-4722 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 420D (803) 212-6872 Email: PeterMcCoy@schouse.gov

John R. McCravy III [R]

District 13 – Greenwood Co. (H) 913 Johns Creek Road, Hodges, 29653 Business: (864) 388-9100 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 420A (803) 212-6939 Email: JohnMcCravy@schouse.gov

34

District 77 – Richland Co. (H) PO Box 3751, Columbia, 29230 Business: (803) 735-1808 Home: (803) 786-8304 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 330B (803) 212-6875 Email: JoeMcEachern@schouse.gov

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 99 – Berkeley & Charleston Cos. (H) 2401 Daniel Island Drive, Charleston, 29492 Business: (843) 740-5855 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 308C (803) 734-3072 Email: JimMerrill@schouse.gov

District 31 – Spartanburg Co. (H) PO Box 3046, Spartanburg, 29304-3046 Home: (864) 279-4675 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 414C (803) 734-6638 Email: HaroldMitchell@schouse.gov

Dennis C. Moss [R]

District 29 – Cherokee, Chester & York Cos. (H) 306 Silver Circle, Gaffney, 29340 Business: (864) 761-6353 Home: (864) 487-2121 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 503B (803) 734-3073 Email: DennisMoss@schouse.gov

V. Stephen “Steve” Moss [R] District 30 – Cherokee & York Cos. (H) 210 Big Rock Road, Blacksburg, 29702 Home: (864) 839-3135 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 418B (803) 212-6885 Email: SteveMoss@schouse.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS Christopher J. “Chris” Murphy [R]

Russell L. Ott [D]

Joseph H. “Joe” Neal [D]

J. Anne Parks [D]

District 98 – Dorchester Co. (H) 4238 Persimmon Woods Drive, North Charleston, 29420 Business: (843) 832-1120 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 308D (803) 212-6925 Email: ChrisMurphy@schouse.gov

District 70 – Richland & Sumter Cos. (H) PO Box 5, Hopkins, 29061 Home: (803) 776-0353 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 309B (803) 734-2804 Email: JoeNeal@schouse.gov

Brandon Michael Newton [R] District 45 – Lancaster & York Cos. (H) 2003 Hickory Drive, Lancaster, 29720 Cell: (803) 320-9615 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 404D (803) 212-6874 Email: BrandonNewton@schouse.gov

District 12 – Greenwood & McCormick Cos. (H) PO Box 181, Greenwood, 29648 Business: (864) 229-3206 Home: (864) 223-3193 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 434D (803) 734-3069 Email: AnneParks@schouse.gov

Michael A. Pitts [R]

District 14 – Greenwood & Laurens Cos. (H) 372 Bucks Point Road, Laurens, 29360 Home: (864) 923-2925 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 519B (803) 734-3114 Email: MikePitts@schouse.gov

Thomas E. “Tommy” Pope [R]

Ralph W. Norman [R]

Joshua A. Putnam [R]

Mandy Powers Norrell [D]

Rick Quinn [R]

District 48 – York Co. (H) PO Box 36518, Rock Hill, 29732 Business: (803) 366-8141 Home: (803) 366-2819 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 404C (803) 212-6888 Email: RalphNorman@schouse.gov

District 44 – Lancaster Co. (H) PO Box 994, Lancaster, 29721 Business: (803) 289-1800 Home: (803) 289-6409 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 422B (803) 212-6937 Email: MandyNorrell@schouse.gov

S.C. HOUSE

District 93 – Calhoun, Lexington & Orangeburg Cos. (H) 135 Ott Farm Trail, St. Matthews, 29135 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 306D (803) 212-6945 Email: RussellOtt@schouse.gov

Wm. Weston J. Newton [R]

District 120 – Beaufort & Jasper Cos. (H) 83 Myrtle Island Road, Bluffton, 29910 Business: (843) 706-6111 Home: (843) 706-3880 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 228 (803) 212-6810 Email: WestonNewton@schouse.gov

n

District 47 – York Co. (H) PO Box 471, York, 29745 Business: (803) 324-7574 Cell: (803) 984-6616 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 505 (803) 734-2701 Email: TommyPope@schouse.gov

District 10 – Anderson, Greenville & Pickens Cos. (H) PO Box 51314, Piedmont, 29673 Home: (864) 238-9431 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 436D (803) 212-6931 Email: JoshuaPutnam@schouse.gov

District 69 – Lexington Co. (H) 1620 Gervais, Suite C, Columbia, 29201 Business: (803) 799-8638 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 532D (803) 212-6897 Email: RickQuinn@schouse.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

35

S.C. HOUSE

n

2017–2018 LEGISLATIVE GUIDE Robert L. Ridgeway III [D] District 64 – Clarendon & Sumter Cos. (H) 117 N. Brooks St., Manning, 29102 Home: (803) 938-3087 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 422A (803) 212-6929 Email: BobbyRidgeway@schouse.gov

Michael F. Rivers Sr. [D]

District 121 – Beaufort & Colleton Cos. (H) 734 Seaside Road, St. Helena Island, 29920 Cell: (843) 263-8467 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 432D (803) 212-6952 Email: MichaelRivers@schouse.gov

District 2 – Oconee & Pickens Cos. (H) 112 Cardinal Drive, Seneca, 29672 Business: (864) 885-2240 Home: (864) 882-1225 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 407 (803) 734-3015 Email: BillSandifer@schouse.gov

J. Gary Simrill [R]

District 46 – York Co. (H) 1515 Alexander Road, Rock Hill, 29732 Business: (803) 366-0445 Home: (803) 328-8089 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 518C (803) 734-3138 Email: GarySimrill@schouse.gov

Samuel Rivers Jr. [R]

G. Murrell Smith Jr. [R]

Leola C. Robinson-Simpson [D]

Garry R. Smith [R]

J. Todd Rutherford [D]

James E. Smith Jr. [D]

Mike Ryhal [R]

F. Michael “Mike” Sottile [R]

District 15 – Berkeley & Charleston Cos. (H) PO Box 760, Goose Creek, 29445 Business: (843) 529-0390 Home: (843) 553-6448 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 530C (803) 212-6890 Email: SamuelRivers@schouse.gov

District 25 – Greenville Co. (H) 19 Prince Ave., Greenville, 29605 Home: (864) 277-0232 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 330A (803) 212-6941 Email: LeolaRobinsonSimpson@schouse.gov

District 74 – Richland Co. (H) PO Box 1452, Columbia, 29202 Business: (803) 256-3003 Home: (803) 799-8633 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 335B (803) 734-9441 Email: ToddRutherford@schouse.gov

District 56 – Horry Co. (H) 8328 Juxa Drive, Myrtle Beach, 29579 Home: (843) 655-2452 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 404A (803) 212-6935 Email: MikeRyhal@schouse.gov

36

William E. “Bill” Sandifer III [R]

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

District 67 – Sumter Co. (H) PO Box 580, Sumter, 29151 Business: (803) 778-2471 Home: (803) 469-4416 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 420B (803) 734-3042 Email: MurrellSmith@schouse.gov

District 27 – Greenville Co. (H) 210 Foxhound Road, Simpsonville, 29680 Home: (864) 963-0337 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 534 (803) 734-3141 Email: GarrySmith@schouse.gov

District 72 – Richland Co. (H) PO Box 50333, Columbia, 29250 Business: (803) 933-9800 Home: (803) 256-3582 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 335C (803) 734-2997 Email: James@jamessmith.com

District 112 – Charleston Co. (H) 132 Sparrow Drive, Isle of Palms, 29451 Home: (843) 886-8759 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 310A (803) 212-6880 Email: MikeSottile@schouse.gov

CONNECTING COOPERATIVE MEMBERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS L. Kit Spires [R]

District 96 – Lexington Co. (H) PO Box 396, Pelion, 29123 Business: (803) 606-5749 Home: (803) 894-4440 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 326D (803) 734-3010 Email: KitSpires@schouse.gov

Tommy M. Stringer [R]

J. David Weeks [D]

District 88 – Lexington Co. (H) 180 Dogwood Circle, West Columbia, 29170 Home: (803) 755-6542 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 323C (803) 734-2973 Email: MacToole@schouse.gov

District 51 – Sumter Co. (H) 2 Marlborough Court, Sumter, 29154 Business: (803) 775-5856 Home: (803) 775-4228 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 330C (803) 734-3102 Email: DavidWeeks@schouse.gov

Edward R. “Eddie” Tallon Sr. [R]

John Taliaferro “Jay” West IV [R]

Bill Taylor [R]

William W. “Will” Wheeler III [D]

District 33 – Spartanburg Co. (H) 140 Bagwell Farm Road, Spartanburg, 29302 Business: (864) 380-8777 Home: (864) 596-1478 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 518B (803) 212-6893 Email: EddieTallon@schouse.gov

District 86 – Aiken Co. (H) PO Box 2646, Aiken, 29802 Business: (803) 270-2012 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 416B (803) 212-6923 Email: BillTaylor@schouse.gov

Anne J. Thayer [R]

District 9 – Anderson Co. (H) 225 Ansonborough Plantation, Belton, 29627 Business: (864) 940-1696 Home: (864) 224-2919 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 436B (803) 212-6889 Email: AnneThayer@schouse.gov

District 79 – Richland Co. (H) 568 Heron Glen Drive, Columbia, 29229 Business: (803) 699-8171 Home: (803) 865-8738 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 333A (803) 212-6794 Email: IvoryThigpen@schouse.gov

McLain R. “Mac” Toole [R]

District 18 – Greenville Co. (H) PO Box 2078, Greer, 29652 Business: (864) 877-9511 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 312A (803) 212-6881 Email: TommyStringer@schouse.gov

S.C. HOUSE

Ivory Torrey Thigpen [D]

Leonidas E. “Leon” Stavrinakis [D] District 119 – Charleston Co. (H) PO Box 30099, Charleston, 29417 Business: (843) 724-1060 Home: (843) 573-0491 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 420C (803) 734-3039 Email: LeonStav@schouse.gov

n

District 7 – Abbeville & Anderson Cos. (H) 402 Brown Ave., Belton, 29627 Business: (864) 260-4025 Cell: (864) 379-1379 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 432A (803) 212-6954 Email: JayWest@schouse.gov

District 50 – Kershaw, Lee & Sumter Cos. (H) 1930 Camden Highway, Bishopville, 29010 Business: (803) 484-5454 Home: (803) 428-3161 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 422D (803) 212-6958 Email: WillWheeler@schouse.gov

J. Seth Whipper [D]

District 113 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. (H) 4592 Durant Ave., North Charleston, 29405 Business: (843) 740-7777 Home: (843) 744-1976 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 328C (803) 734-3191 Email: SethWhipper@schouse.gov

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

37

S.C. HOUSE

n

2017–2018 LEGISLATIVE GUIDE W. Brian White [R]

Mark N. Willis [R]

William R. “Bill” Whitmire [R]

Richard L. “Richie” Yow [R]

District 6 – Anderson Co. (H) PO Box 970, Anderson, 29622 Business: (864) 260-4025 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 525 (803) 734-3144 Email: BrianWhite@schouse.gov

District 16 – Greenville & Laurens Cos. (H) 201 Quillen Ave., Fountain Inn, 29644 Business: (864) 230-0135 Home: (864) 862-6179 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 326C (803) 212-6882 Email: MarkWillis@schouse.gov

District 1 – Oconee Co. (H) PO Box 157, Walhalla, 29691 Business: (864) 638-4237 Home: (864) 638-2970 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 436C (803) 734-3068 Email: BillWhitmire@schouse.gov

District 53 – Chesterfield & Lancaster Cos. (H) 178 Mill St., Chesterfield, 29709 Business: (843) 623-5001 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 327C (803) 212-6949 Email: RichardYow@schouse.gov

Robert Q. Williams [D]

District 62 – Darlington & Florence Cos. (H) 2512 Holly Circle, Darlington, 29532 Business: (843) 413-2791 Home: (843) 395-9408 (O) PO Box 11867, Columbia, 29211 Room 328B (803) 734-3142 Email: RobertWilliams@schouse.gov

State House Clerks Jeffrey S. Gossett Clerk of the Senate PO Box 142 Columbia, 29202 (803) 212-6200

How to reach your legislators Writing an email or letter to your legislator is the most effective way to communicate your support, concern or interest in an issue before the General Assembly. As you begin this process, consider the following tips: 1) Take a little extra time to educate yourself on the topic you wish to address.

Charles F. Reid Clerk of the House PO Box 11867 Columbia, 29211 (803) 734-2403

2) When you write, identify yourself and your status as a constituent.

3) Be specific. Use bill numbers and state your position plainly.

4) Use examples that illustrate how the issue affects your local area.

5) Be respectful. Use appropriate greetings, such as “Dear Senator Smith” or “Dear Representative Jones.”

6) Provide a way for your legislator to respond by including your mailing address or email address.

7) Even if you disagree with a lawmaker’s position, end your correspondence by thanking them for their service.

38

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

Public Service Commission

T

he Public Service Commission (PSC) essentially functions as a court for cases involving utilities and other regulated companies. The PSC has broad jurisdiction over matters pertaining to the investor-owned electric and gas utility companies, water and wastewater companies, telecommunications companies, motor carriers of household goods, hazardous waste disposal, and taxicabs.

Utility regulation in South Carolina had its beginning with the passage of an act by the 1878 General Assembly, creating a commission for the purpose of regulating railroads operating within the state. In 1910, the General Assembly established a Public Service Commission, empowering it with the authority to “fix and establish in all cities of the State rates and charges for the supply of water, gas or electricity furnished by any person, firm or corporation to such cities, the inhabitants thereof, and to prescribe penalties.” In 2005, the PSC began operating as a restructured, quasi-judicial body, as prescribed by Act 175 of 2004. Under the new law, the PSC’s principal duty is to hear cases involving the state’s regulated utilities, while the Office of Regulatory Staff is responsible for many of the non-adjudicative functions associated with utility regulation.

A joint session of the General Assembly elects the PSC for a term of four years, with one commissioner from each of the seven congressional districts. The PSC’s staff is composed of the Administrative Staff, Advisory Staff, Docketing Staff and Legal Staff.

COMMISSIONERS John E. “Butch” Howard 1st District Phone: (803) 896-5259 Fax: (803) 896-5188

Elliott F. Elam Jr. 2nd District Phone: (803) 896-5180 Fax: (803) 896-5188

Comer H. “Randy” Randall Vice Chairman

3rd District Phone: (803) 896-5180 Fax: (803) 896-5188

Elizabeth B. “Lib” Fleming 4th District Phone: (803) 896-5259 Fax: (803) 896-5170

Swain E. Whitfield Chairman

LO CAT I O N

C L E R K ’S O F F I C E

Synergy Business Park 101 Executive Center Drive Suite 100 Columbia, 29210

Jocelyn Boyd

Phone: (803) 896-5100 Email: contact@psc.sc.gov Website: psc.sc.gov

OFFICE OF T E C H N I CA L A DV I S O R S

Chief Clerk/Administrator

5th District Phone: (803) 896-5259 Fax: (803) 896-5170

Phone: (803) 896-5133 Fax: (803) 896-5199

James Spearman

Executive Assistant

Nikiya “Nikki” M. Hall 6th District Phone: (803) 896-5180 Fax: (803) 896-5188

Phone: (803) 896-5142 Fax: (803) 896-5231

L E G A L D E PA RT M E N T

Joseph Melchers General Counsel

Phone: (803) 896-5118 Fax: (803) 896-5231

G. O’Neal Hamilton 7th District Phone: (803) 896-5259 Fax: (803) 896-5170

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

39

Office of Regulatory Staff

T

he Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation. The agency fulfills its mission by balancing the concerns of the using and consuming public, the financial integrity of public utilities, and the economic development of South Carolina.

Act 175 of 2004 created the ORS as part of an initiative to provide a revised structure for addressing the public interest in utility regulation. This revised structure clearly separates the adjudicative function—which belongs to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSC)—from the investigative, legal, prosecutorial and educational roles necessary to utility regulation. Specifically, the ORS has sole responsibility for the inspection, auditing and examination of public utilities. The agency must be considered a party of record in all filings, applications or proceedings before the PSC. The utilities and industries that fall under the regulatory purview of the ORS are as follows: telecommunications, investor-owned electric, natural gas, water/wastewater and transportation.

The ORS also has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural-gas pipeline safety in South Carolina, as well as responsibility for monitoring the construction schedule and budget of new nuclear development in South Carolina.

The Energy Office, the principal energy-planning entity for the state, became part of the ORS July 1, 2015. In addition, the South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program—which provides specialized telephone equipment to South Carolinians with a qualifying hearing or speech challenge—is administered by the ORS. The agency is organized as follows: Consumer Services; Utilities, Safety, and Transportation; Energy Policy; Telecommunications; Auditing; Legal; Information Services; Administration.

1401 Main St., Suite 900 Columbia, 29201 General information: (803) 737-0800 Website: regulatorystaff.sc.gov CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES:

In Columbia: (803) 737-5230 Toll-free within South Carolina: (800) 922-1531

C. Dukes Scott

Executive Director (803) 737-0805 cdscott@regstaff.sc.gov

Nanette S. Edwards

Deputy Executive Director (803) 737-0575 nsedwar@regstaff.sc.gov

SEAN PAVONE

The dome of the state capitol building (far right) is a distinctive feature of Columbia’s skyline.

40

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

Palmetto State Marketplace

t

irec

er D

w Gro

Grow Half-Dollar sized

Muscadines

and Blackberries.

We also offer over 200 varieties of fruit and nut trees plus vine and berry plants.

YOU COULD WI N A $ 1 00 GI FT CA R D! in our FREE

e-newsletter

Sign up today at SCLiving.coop

Enter our Reader Reply Travel Sweepstakes.

See page 6 for details.

When you advertise in Marketplace, our one million readers always remember where to look when they want you!

Contact Mary Watts at (803) 739-5074 • ads@scliving.coop Learn more at the “advertise” link on SCLiving.coop 42

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

To advertise, please go to SCLiving.coop or e-mail ads@scliving.coop

All your metal building design, fabrication and supply needs under one roof.

Call Mary Watts today to put Marketplace to work for you!

(803) 739-5074

ROOF

MOBILE HOME

PROBLEMS? INSURANCE NO MORE EXPERT ROOF RUMBLE INSTALLATION CREDIT

STOP REDUCED LEAKS

INCREASED HOME VALUE

LIFETIME

ELECTRIC BILL WARRANTY

Since 1983

®

roofover.com

800.633.8969

• Standard and Cut-to-length Roof & Wall Panels

• 18,000 Sq. Ft. of Quality Metal Building Inventory

• Red Iron Components

• Many Items on Our Floor Available for Immediate Pick-up

• Building Kits & Complete Customized Building Systems • Metal Building Accessories

>> AGRICULTURAL >> COMMERCIAL >> INDUSTRIAL >> MINI STORAGE *Shown with available upgrades.

30x40x10…………….….$ 7,499.00 40x75x12………………..$12,999.00

• Buyers Guide Available

50x100x12………………$18,799.00 60x125x12………………$25,999.00

Stop by or call us for a quote today.

800-922-8039

1.800.882.5150

www.MetalBuildingSupplyCo.com

PREMIERBUILDINGS.COM

1500 Elrod Road, Piedmont, SC 29673

It’s always an informed choice! A gift to YES! Send 1 year (11 issues) for just $8

YES! Send 2 years (22 issues) for just $15

GIFT TO_________________________________________________

GIFT FROM ______________________________________________

PHONE _________________________________________________

PHONE__________________________________________________

ADDRESS________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________

CITY___________________________________________________

CITY___________________________________________________

STATE/ZIP________________________________________________

STATE/ZIP________________________________________________

NOTE: Co-op members should already receive this magazine as a membership benefit.

Please make check payable to South Carolina Living and mail to P.O. Box 896568, Charlotte, NC 28289-6568.

(Please allow 4 – 8 weeks.) Call 1-803-926-3175 for more information. Sorry, credit card orders not accepted.

SCLIVING.COOP | JANUARY 2017 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING

43

Calendar of Events Go to SCLiving.coop for more information and for guidelines on submitting your event. Please confirm information before attending events.

UPSTATE JANUARY

15 • Skating on the Square, Main Street Square, Spartanburg. (864) 256-6428.

15–16 • Ice on Main, Main Street, Greenville. (864) 232-2273.

15–17 • Holiday Ice, Carolina Wren Park, Anderson. (864) 231-2601.

15, 20–22 • “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg. (864) 542-2787.

17 • Eleanor Roosevelt Chautauqua Talk, Hughes Main Library, Greenville. (864) 244-1499.

20 • Ghosts of Christmas Past Tour, Hagood Mill Historic Site and Folklife Center, Pickens. (864) 898-2936.

20–22 • South Carolina International Auto Show, TD Convention Center, Greenville. (864) 233-2562.

21 • Project Host Community Dinner, Project Host, Greenville. (864) 282-1994.

21 • Ringing in the New Year, Hagood Mill Historic Site and Folklife Center, Pickens. (864) 898-2936.

21 • Run Downtown 5K, downtown, Greenville. dorothy@ dfscreativeconcepts.com.

21 • Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, Pickens High School Auditorium, Pickens. (864) 878-4257.

27 • Ghosts of Christmas Past Tour, Hagood Mill Historic Site and Folklife Center, Pickens. (864) 898-2936.

28 • So You Think You Can Cook Chili Cook-Off, Country Club of Spartanburg, Spartanburg. (864) 577-7583.

28 • Wedding Festivals Bridal Show, TD Convention Center, Greenville. (864) 235-5555.

28 • Winter Walk, Mountain Lake, Greenville. (864) 244-5565.

28–29 • In the Company of Great Romantics, Peace Center, Greenville. (864) 467-3000.

31 • “The Book of Mormon,” Peace Center, Greenville.

(864) 467-3000.

FEBRUARY

1–5 • “The Book of Mormon,” Peace Center, Greenville. (864) 467-3000.

3 • First Fridays, various galleries, Greenville. (864) 467-3132.

44

4–5 • Eleanor Roosevelt Chautauqua History Alive Show, Wade Hampton High School, Greenville. (864) 244-1499.

8 • Bon Jovi, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville.

(864) 241-3800.

10–12 • Inspired by the Classics, Peace Center, Greenville. (864) 467-3000.

11 • “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg. (864) 542-2787.

11 • Renee Fleming: In Recital, Peace Center, Greenville. (864) 467-3000.

11 • STEM Fest, Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville. (864) 355-8901.

11 • USO’s Sweetheart Dance, Bleckley Station, Anderson. (864) 716-3660.

14 • Emile Pandolfi in Concert, Greenville Little Theatre, Greenville. (864) 233-6238.

ONGOING

Daily through Sept. 10 • “Wyeth Dynasty,” Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville. (864) 271-7570.

Tuesdays • Tell Me About It Tuesdays, Greenville Zoo, Greenville. (864) 467-4300.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Jan. 24–Feb. 8 • “Memories of the Game,” Centre Stage Theatre, Greenville. (864) 233-6733.

Wednesdays • Wild for Reading Wednesdays, Greenville Zoo, Greenville. (864) 467-4300.

Thursdays • Learning Safari Thursdays, Greenville Zoo, Greenville. (864) 467-4300.

Thursdays–Sundays, Jan. 19–Feb. 11 • “Jukebox Heroes,” Centre Stage Theatre, Greenville. (864) 233-6733.

Saturdays and Sundays • Historic Building Tours, Oconee Station State Historic Site, Walhalla. (864) 638-0079.

MIDLANDS JANUARY

15 • An Evening with Jaheim, Township Auditorium, Columbia. (803) 576-2350.

15 • Jimmy Fortune, Newberry Opera House, Newberry. (803) 276-6264.

15 • Winter Jazz Soiree for Skipp Pearson, Johnson Performance Hall, USC’s Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia. (803) 400-1879.

15–16 • Main Street Ice, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 545-3100.

15–21 • “Boy,” Trustus Theatre, Columbia. (803) 254-9732.

15–24 • “The Odd Couple (Female Version),” Workshop Theatre, Columbia. (803) 799-6551.

17 • Physics & Astronomy Public Lecture: “Supernovae and the Discovery of the Accelerating Universe,” Johnson Performance Hall, Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia. (803) 777-8105.

19 • An Evening with Danny Kaye, Etherredge Center, Aiken. (803) 641-3305.

20 • American Made Tour: Lee Brice and Justin Moore, Colonial Life Arena, Columbia. (803) 576-9053.

20 • CMA Jazz on Main, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.

20 • The Lettermen, Newberry Opera House, Newberry. (803) 276-6264.

20 • “Wiesenthal,” Harbison Theatre, Irmo. (803) 691-3680.

21 • ContraCola, Emerald Ballroom, Columbia. (803) 331-5578.

21 • The Barefoot Movement, Sumter Opera House, Sumter. (803) 436-2616.

21–22 • 2017 Winter Stamp and Postcard Show, Spring Valley High School, Columbia. (803) 360-0298.

22 • Wild Kratts Live, Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia. (803) 777-7500.

26–29 • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Colonial Life Arena, Columbia. (803) 576-9200.

27 • Balsam Range, Newberry Opera House, Newberry. (803) 276-6264.

27 • Columbia Baroque Concert, USC School of Music, Columbia. (803) 422-4921.

28 • Ride the Lightning Metallica Tribute, Newberry Opera House, Newberry.

(803) 276-6264.

29 • The Tams, Newberry Opera House, Newberry. (803) 276-6264.

FEBRUARY

1 • “Janet’s Planet,” Newberry Opera House, Newberry. (803) 276-6264.

2 • Corey Smith, Music Farm, Columbia. (803) 357-3035.

2 • First Thursdays on Main, Main Street, Columbia. (803) 309-7758.

2 • The Stylistics, Newberry Opera House, Newberry.

(803) 276-6264.

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

4 • Civil War Lecture Series and Battlefield Tour, Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, Ehrhardt. (803) 267-3675.

4 • Essential Oils and Perfume Adult Garden Workshop, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 779-8717.

4 • Grouplove—The Big Mess Tour, Music Farm, Columbia. (803) 357-3035.

4 • Pam Tillis, Sumter Opera House, Sumter. (803) 436-2616.

4 • South Carolina Philharmonic “Up Close and Personal,” Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia. (803) 771-7937.

9 • “Beehive: The ’60s Musical,” Newberry Opera House, Newberry. (803) 276-6264.

10 • Monster Jam, Colonial Life Arena, Columbia. (803) 576-9053.

10 • Not So Slow Jam, Bill’s Music Shop, West Columbia. (803) 796-6477.

10 • Pickin’ with the Pros— Edgar Loudermilk Band, Bill’s Music Shop, West Columbia. (803) 796-6477.

10 • Resurrection: A Journey Tribute, Rotary Centennial Plaza, Sumter. (803) 436-2616.

11 • Family Fun in the Garden: Fairy and Gnome Tea Party, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 779-8717.

11 • Guitar Gala, Dupre Catering, Columbia. (803) 748-4144.

11 • Valentine’s Cinema: “An Affair to Remember,” Harbison Theatre, Irmo. (803) 691-3680.

12 • Katt Williams, Colonial Life Arena, Columbia. (803) 777-4274.

14 • If Loving You Is Wrong, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.

15 • Guided Walking Tour: Civil War Battle Anniversary, Cayce Tennis Center, Cayce.

(803) 765-2200.

15 • USC Dance Company Spring Contemporary Concert, Drayton Hall, Columbia. (803) 777-2551.

ONGOING

Daily • “South Carolina and the Great War,” South Carolina State Museum, Columbia. (803) 898-4921.

Daily through Feb. 5 • “Fame and Fashion: The Photography of John Engstead,” Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.

Daily through Feb. 26 • “Wild Fabrications” and “Nature’s Tapestries” quilt shows, Museum of York County, Rock Hill. (803) 329-2121.

Daily through March 26 • “Our Feathered Friends,” Museum of York County, Rock Hill. (803) 329-2121.

Daily through April 9 • “Birds in Art,” Museum of York County, Rock Hill. (803) 329-2121.

Saturdays in February •

By Way of the Back Door, Historic Brattonsville, McConnells. (803) 909-7244.

LOWCOUNTRY JANUARY

17–18 • Shen Yun, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 242-3099.

18 • Holland Lifelong Learning “Branch Out: Shark and Ray Evolution,” College of Charleston at Harbor Walk, Charleston. (843) 577-3474.

19 • “Hello Pops!” A Tribute to Louis Armstrong with Wycliffe Gordon Quintet, East Beach Conference Center, Kiawah Island. (843) 768-9166.

19 • Michael Carbonaro Live, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 579-6452.

20–22 • Charleston Jazz Festival, multiple venues, Charleston. (843) 641-0011.

21 • The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 579-6452.

21–22 • “James and the Giant Peach,” Dock Street Theatre, Charleston. (843) 577-7183.

22 • Elvis Lives, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston.

(843) 579-6452.

23 • Pilobolus “Shadowland,” Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 579-6452.

25 • Bill Charlap Trio, East Beach Conference Center, Kiawah Island. (843) 768-9166.

27 • A Night in the Valley Wine Dinner and Auction, Trident Technical College, North Charleston. (843) 574-6580.

27 • Bernadette Peters in concert, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 579-6452.

27–28 • South Carolina Square and Round Dance Convention, Springmaid Beach Resort and Convention Center, Myrtle Beach. (843) 315-7100.

27–29 • Charleston Boat Show, Charleston Area Convention Center, Charleston. (864) 250-9713.

28 • Hilton Head Snow Day, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head. (843) 681-7273.

29 • Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant. (843) 958-3634.

29 • Simone Porter, violinist with accompanist, Church of Our Savior, Johns Island. (843) 768-9166.

FEBRUARY

1 • America’s Got Talent auditions, Embassy Suites and Convention Center, North Charleston. (843) 747-1882.

3–4 • Monster Jam 2017, Florence Civic Center, Florence. (843) 679-4525.

3–5 • Lowcountry Winter Coin Show, Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson. lowcountrycoinclub@gmail.com.

4 • “1964 the Tribute,” Charleston Music Hall, Charleston. (843) 853-2252.

4 • “A Sweet Evening” Daddy/Daughter Dance, Poseidon Rooftop Bar, Hilton Head. (843) 681-7273.

4 • History in the Landscape, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, McClellanville. (843) 546-9361.

6–8 • Judy Carmichael’s “Jazz Inspired,” East Beach Conference Center, Kiawah Island. (843) 768-9166.

8 • Dance Theatre of Harlem, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 579-6452.

11 • Charleston STEM Festival, Brittlebank Park, Charleston. (843) 793-1335.

11–12 • Myrtle Beach Stamp & Postcard Show, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Myrtle Beach. (843) 347-0087.

12 • Second Sunday on King Street, King Street, Charleston. (843) 303-1113.

13 • Lang Lang, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston.

(843) 579-6452.

13–15 • Charleston Marathon, downtown/North Charleston, Charleston. (843) 300-7500.

14 • Under the Streetlamp, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston. (843) 579-6452.

15 • Holland Lifelong Learning: “Blue Mind: Water for Your Wellbeing,” Davies Auditorium at Ashley Hall, Charleston. (843) 577-3474.

15 • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Dock Street Theatre, Charleston. (843) 577-7183.

ONGOING

Daily during February • Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, various venues, Hilton Head Island. (843) 255-7304.

Mondays–Thursdays, Jan. 28 through March 12 • “The Way We Worked,” Dorchester County Archives and History Center, St. George. (843) 563-0053.

Tuesdays–Saturdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 25 • “Addicted to Love,” 34 West Theatre, Charleston. (843) 901-9343.

SCHumorMe

BY JAN A. IGOE

I pronounce you ‘mantis and wife’ WITH SO MANY COUPLES SPLITTING UP

before death gets around to doing them part, there’s no better time to marry your cat.

Or dog, dolphin or goldfish.

Some animals​—like swans, certain apes and beavers—pair up for life.

You’ll never see Mr. and Mrs. Beaver locked in a custody battle, splitting up the family dam. Human relationships, as some of us learned the hard way, are not so infallible.

So, when seeking unconditional love, you might want to start at the pet store.

Take a cue from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

Chanel’s ­legendary creative director is deep into his 80s yet still spends his days wandering amongst legions of leggy, undernourished women who covet his ­clothing. But Karl only has eyes for one female—his cat, Choupette, who is attended by full-time maids and has more than 89,000 followers on her Instagram account. Lagerfeld declared that he would marry Choupette, if the law allowed it.

Just know we’re not talking about any kinky stuff here. Far from it.

We’re talking about earnest animal lovers who want the world to know their hearts belong to a member of the opposite species, which doesn’t even have to dwell on land.

46

After a 15-year courtship, British millionaire Sharon Tendler tied the knot with a bottlenose dolphin she met in Israel. According to news sources, the bride dressed in white, knelt down on the dock and kissed her waterlogged love on the head

when he surfaced. Sadly, he finned the bucket a few short years after the couple “wed.”

The good news is you don’t have to be rich and famous to declare true love, particularly if you’re already paying your intended’s vet bills. Any peasant can ditch eHarmony and turn to MarryYourPet.com.

“Marriage is for life if the pet is your wife,” the exceptionally ugly website proclaims. Its creator, Dominique, believes in celebrating the miraculous bond we share with our pets. According to Marry Your

SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JANUARY 2017 | SCLIVING.COOP

Pet, she became an ordained priest and has married hundreds of humans and pets all over the world. The marriage may have no significance beyond your front door, but let rational people worry about that.

You can choose a simple wedding for under $30 or a fancy one for $220 that includes a “Just Married My Pet” T-shirt. Please be sure you’re committed to Fido, because this ­marriage is for keeps. Divorce is strictly prohibited.

Fortunately, the site can tell you if you’re astrologically compatible. If you’re a Libra and FiFi is a Capricorn, for example, your laid-back ways will drive her up the wall. Or, if you’re a Cancer and Rover’s a Gemini, he may “trample your feelings and make off with your friends.” That’s something to consider before tying the knot.

Also, you must pledge never to embarrass your pet. That means no more sailor outfits. No more tutus. And absolutely no reindeer antlers.

If you’re more into reptiles or fish, don’t worry. The site’s definition of what constitutes a pet is very broad.

Anything from a ferret to a frog qualifies, as long as you love it. You could even marry your favorite insect.

I mean, assuming you haven’t already tried that. hasn’t married her dogs yet, but it could happen by Valentine’s Day. Share your love story at HumorMe@SCLiving.coop.

JAN IGOE

R PE ON SU UP CO

12,000 LB. ELECTRIC WINCH WITH REMOTE CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC BRAKE

ITEM 61256 61889 60813 shown

Customer Rating

$

399

SAVE $453

299 99 $

comp at

99

$752.99

LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

R PE ON SU UP O C

SOLAR ROPE LIGHT ITEM 62533/68353 shown

SAVE 66%

Customer Rating

• 16 ft. lit, 22 ft. long

9

$ 99 $

13

comp at 99 $29.97

LIMIT 8 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

VALID NOW ON 5,000 + ITEMS

20% OFF

ANY SINGLE ITEM

Limit 1 coupon per customer per day. Save 20% on any 1 item purchased. *Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or any of the following items or brands: Inside Track Club membership, Extended Service Plan, gift card, open box item, 3 day Parking Lot Sale item, automotive lifts, compressors, floor jacks, saw mills, storage cabinets, chests or carts, trailers, trenchers, welders, Admiral, Badland, Bauer, Bremen, CoverPro, Creekstone, Daytona, Diablo, Doyle, Drummond, Earthquake, Franklin, Hercules, Holt, Jupiter, Lynxx, Maddox, Portland, Predator, Quinn, StormCat, Tailgator, Union, Viking, Vulcan. Not valid on prior purchases. Nontransferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17.

R PE ON SU UP O C $

SAVE 228

We have invested millions of dollars in our own state-of-the-art quality test labs and millions more in our factories, so our tools will go toe-to-toe with the top professional brands.

And we can sell them for a fraction of the price because we cut out the middle man and pass the savings on to you. It’s just that simple!

Come visit one of our 700+ Stores Nationwide.

Customer Rating

ITEM 60363/69730 ITEM 68121/69727 shown CALIFORNIA ONLY

WOW

SUPER COUPON

6.5 HP (212 CC) OHV HORIZONTAL SHAFT GAS ENGINES

A

3 GALLON, 100 PSI OILLESS AIR COMPRESSORS A. HOT DOG

ITEM 69269/97080 shown

ITEM 60706/62319 68056 shown

Customer Rating

$

129

$

$199.99

• Weighs 105 lbs.

LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

MOVER'S DOLLY

• 1000 lb. capacity

Customer Rating

ITEM 60497/93888 shown 61899/62399/63095/63096 63098/63097

7 $1099

SAVE 59%

comp at

$19.97

LIMIT 6 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

SUPER COUPON WOW 4-1/2" ANGLE GRINDER

Customer Rating

ITEM 60625 shown 69645

SAVE 50%

$

99 $9 99

14

WITH ANY PURCHASE

1" x 25 FT. TAPE MEASURE

4

$ 97 VALUE

ITEM 69031/69030 shown LIMIT 1 - Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or prior purchase. Coupon good at our stores, HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Offer good while supplies last. Shipping & Handling charges may apply if not picked up in-store. Nontransferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one FREE GIFT coupon per customer per day.

WOW

SUPER COUPON

26", 16 DRAWER ROLLER CABINET ITEM 61609/67831 shown

Customer Rating

215

$

comp at

$20.26

Freight.com or by calling prior our stores or Harbor LIMIT 6 - Good at be used with other discount or coupon or with original receipt.

800-423-2567. Cannot from original purchase be purchases after 30 dayss last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must day.

Offer good while supplie 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per presented. Valid through

$

comp at

20 TON SHOP PRESS

199

• Lift range: 5-1/4" to 17"

$

comp at

$369.99

LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

WOW SUPER COUPON SAVE 71%

ITEM 69995 shown 60536/61632

SAVE $65

ITEM 32879 60603 shown

12 VOLT MAGNETIC TOWING LIGHT KIT

$

19 $34.95

comp at

Freight.com or by calling prior our stores or Harbor LIMIT 6 - Good at be used with other discount or coupon orreceipt. with original 800-423-2567. Cannot from original purchase days 30 l coupon must be after purchases Non-transferable. Origina customer per day. last. s supplie while per Offer good 4/12/17. Limit one coupon presented. Valid through

• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed • Over 30 Million Satisfied Customers • No Hassle Return Policy

36999 $952.99

comp at

LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

R 3/8" x 14 FT. GRADE 43 PE ON • 5400 lb. capacity SU UP Not for overhead lifting. TOWING CHAIN O C

SAVE 63%

Customer Rating

69

99

$

8999

comp at

$135

$ Customer Rating ITEM 60658

97711 shown

$

99 21 99

39

comp at

$60.95

LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

R PE ON SU UP CO

R RETRACTABLE AIR HOSE REEL PE ON WITH 3/8" x 50 FT. HOSE SU UP ITEM 93897 shown CO Customer Rating

ITEM 63100

$99999

$

comp at

1500 LB. CAPACITY MOTORCYCLE LIFT

Customer Rating

Customer Rating

$31999

5999 $98.62

LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

R PE ON SU UP CO

• Pair of Arbor Plates Included

99 154 $ 99

SAVE $633

Customer Rating

YOUR CHOICE

$328

LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

R PE ON SU UP CO SAVE

• 1060 lb. capacity • 14,600 cu. in. of storage

$3999

9999 $11999

$ $ 99

SAVE 59%

B

comp at

FREE

ITEM 95275 shown 60637/61615

SAVE $80

99 119 $ 99

SUPER COUPON

B. PANCAKE

RAPID PUMP® 4 TON HEAVY DUTY STEEL FLOOR JACK

R PE ON SU UP CO

R PE ON SU UP CO

How Does Harbor Freight Sell GREAT QUALITY Tools at the LOWEST Prices?

AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER

ITEM 42292 shown 69594/69955

SAVE 82% $ 99 Customer Rating

$

5 99

8

comp at

$34.99

LIMIT 9 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

• 700+ Stores Nationwide • Lifetime Warranty On All Hand Tools

• HarborFreight.com • 800-423-2567

SAVE $129

69265/62344

$ $

89

99 59 99 comp at

$189

LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/12/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

At Harbor Freight Tools, the "comp at" price means that the same item or a similar functioning item was advertised for sale at or above the "comp at" price by another retailer in the U.S. within the past 180 days.

Prices advertised by others may vary by location. No other meaning of "comp at" should be implied. For more information, go to HarborFreight.com or see store associate.