Archive for April, 2007
Just Say No To Imported Shrimp
April 30th, 2007 All Articles, McClellanville Living Daniel Bates No Comments
If ask about peoples opinions on the war, they would probably tell you why we should or shouldn’t be in Iraq, but there is another war going on, one within our very borders; The War on Imported Shrimp. In recent years foreign, farm-raised shrimp have been dumped onto the American marketplace at such a low price that local shrimpers are having a hard time surviving. Most of us don’t put much thought into where our steamed shrimp in the restaurant are coming from, unless of course you are from McClellanville, and then you might find yourself walking out of a restaurant that has chosen to save a few bucks by buying these imported beasts. McClellanville has long been dependant on the sea for it’s vast riches, but the tireless efforts of the shrimpers have been burdened once again buy the importation of low cost, farm-raised shrimp.
The May issue of South Carolina Wildlife Magazine published by South Carolina Department of Natural Recourses features a great article titled “Living for Shrimping, Shrimping for a Living”. The article features McClellanville locals Gardner McClellan, Georgia Tisdale, and David Donnelly talking about the trials and tribulations of shrimping as a life-long career. Author Billy Baldwin also offers his experience from his times spent running a shrimp boat. The article discusses the impact of imported shrimp on the marketplace as well as the diminishing dockage space needed for the boats as waterfront property values rise.
For more information on the what you can do to support local shrimpers and maintain their way of life and your tasty seafood delight, visit The South Carolina Shrimpers Association.
P.S. - Don’t forget that Shrimp Festival is May 5th!
Open House Bonanza
April 24th, 2007 All Articles, McClellanville Events, McClellanville Real Estate Daniel Bates 1 Comment
This May 5th during Shrimp Festival, W.P. Baldwin & Associates will be holding three seperate open houses. The houses chosen are all located in the historic district but represent three seperate and distinct price ranges and offer something for everyone. Call me or Search MLS for more information on any of these houses, but don’t wait to Shrimp Festival, or it may be too late.
933 S. Pinckney Street
$195,000 - 2 BR / 1 BA / 991 Sq.Ft. - A cute starter home with a large screened porch.
$749,000 - 3 BR / 3.5 BA / 2600 Sq.Ft - Completely renovated historic 1905 Victorian home.
709 Morrison Street
$1,590,000 - 4 BR / 3 BA / 3000 Sq.Ft. - New construction on creekfront lot with shared dock.
McClellanville Rocks, But Don’t Take My Word for It
April 24th, 2007 All Articles, Community Info, McClellanville Living Daniel Bates 2 Comments
McClellanville is a great town, but with a population of 500, you won’t find it winning any awards, because most people don’t even know it exists. In fact, the attention of a national award like “Best Retirement Town” or “Top Ten Vacation Spots” would bring about massive change to our quiet little town and negatively impact our way of life. Despite my best efforts, my opinion of McClellanville is admittedly biased because I grew up here and am a real estate agent. I have included the following links to articles written about McClellanville in an effort to give you a second opinion of McClellanville. As you can see, these are local and national sources and reading each you will learn that most people have come to the same conclusion that I have…McClellanville is heaven on earth.
Southern Living (South Carolina Readers Insert) - A Village Victorious - July ‘07
Hot Retirement Towns Magazine - McClellanville, SC - January ‘07
Charleston Magazine - Village Life - November ‘06
Coastal Living - So You Want to Live in…McClellanville, SC - October ‘06
Coastal Living - Inside McClellanville - October ‘06
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McClellanville - Small Town, Big Charm
April 19th, 2007 All Articles, Community Info, McClellanville Living Daniel Bates 10 Comments
McClellanville is a small fishing village located on the coast of South Carolina between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Founded by rice planters in the 1850’s, McClellanville served as a refuge from the swampy, mosquito-filled rice fields of their plantations. From these summer homes, “the village” as it is known by its residents, grew on the quiet shores of Jeremy Creek. Today McClellanville has a population around 500 and remains a peaceful community free of many big city problems like traffic and a high crime rate.
Much of McClellanville’s beauty is drawn from its natural surroundings; the creeks and marsh, the ocean and sunsets, the live oaks draped with Spanish moss. The Francis Marion National Forest, to the west, contains over 250,000 acres of undeveloped forests and swamps, while the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, to the east, includes over 66,000 acres of pristine creeks and barrier islands. These protected lands serve as a natural boundary between McClellanville and the rest of the world as well as providing great outdoor activities including: fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, and much more.
McClellanville’s relies on the local waters around Jeremy Creek for it’s main industry. The fresh shrimp, fish, crabs, oysters, and clams caught in the nearby creeks and ocean go to supply the local and national restaurants and marketplaces. Each May the town celebrates our seafood industry with Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet held by Archibald Rutledge Academy.
McClellanville’s Historic District, on the northern side of Jeremy Creek, holds the town’s the public boat landing, restaurants, quaint boutiques, historic homes and tree-lined avenues. The Silver Hill and Skipper’s Point communities, on the southern side of Jeremy Creek, present a more rural option for home owners.
The preservation of McClellanville’s historic and small-town appeal is done through ordinances and zoning and building codes as well as an adherence to the well and septic tank systems instead of public water and sewage which would negatively impact our natural environment. The Town has been recognized as a Tree City USA designee for the past 6 years and the landmark live oak, known as the “Deerhead Oak” has been bestowed South Carolina Heritage Tree for 2007.
One constant throughout all of McClellanville is the feeling of a true community. It’s a special mix of Southern hospitality and small town charm where everyone looks out for each other. There is no better example of this than when Hurricane Hugo ripped its way through the town in 1989 and the residents pulled together to rebuilt the homes and businesses which were destroyed. Residents of McClellanville enjoy it for its quiet, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Tourists return year after year for a relaxing get-away from city life. Despite being featured in several films and magazines, McClellanville remains the Carolina’s best kept secret.
31st Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival
April 14th, 2007 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates 5 Comments
Update: 32nd Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival
Seafood lovers are going to want to mark their calendars, because May 5th, 2007 marks the 31st Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival in McClellanville. The festival which is held to bless McClellanville’s fleet of shrimpboats for a bountiful season is also a major fund-raiser for Archibald Rutledge Academy, McClellanville’s small local private school.
This years events include arts and crafts vendors, exhibitions, and great live music. As always, there will be tons of fresh local seafood, baked goods and other Southern delicacies. There will be raffles and door prizes for the adults and fun and games for the kids. Whatever you do, be sure to pick up a t-shirt to comemorate the days fun before you leave.
For more information visit http://www.lowcountryshrimpfestival.com/
22 Mouzon’s Bluff - Affordable Waterfront Property on Tidal Creek
April 14th, 2007 All Articles, McClellanville Real Estate Daniel Bates 1 Comment
22 Mouzons Bluff - $345,000
Just Reduced! $275,000
This 3/4 acre lot on Otter Creek is on Skipper’s Point in McClellanville and offers privacy and tranquility at an affordable price. As if this wasn’t enough, you will also enjoy access (within walking distance) to the planned Community Dock on the Intracoastal Waterway and natural, creek side park.
Otter Creek, which flows into Jeremy Creek near it’s mouth to the Intracoastal Waterway, is about 30 to 40 feet wide and is navigable by smaller boats (20′ and under) at half-tide and higher. At low tide the creek does run dry and it is not suitable for a dock, but it would be great for launching kayaks and canoes and nature watching in your own backyard wilderness.
This beautiful lot was recently cleared of underbrush and has many mature Palmettos and Oaks. DHEC septic approval has been granted for the environmentally-friendly Orinco Septic System. A Home Owners Association is in place to maintain the private roads and facilities. Covenants and Restrictions are also in place to preserve the value and enjoyment of property owners. There is no time limit to build, making it great for investors and people thinking about their future retirement.
Daniel Bates - A Real Local Agent With Real Local Knowledge
April 6th, 2007 All Articles, McClellanville Real Estate Daniel Bates 2 Comments
My name is Daniel Bates and I started this website because I wanted to give people thinking about moving to McClellanville a better understanding of what the area is like. McClellanville is not like anywhere else in the world that I have encountered. Life here is slower and more relaxed. It’s not for everyone, and I’m not afraid to say that, because some people can’t adjust to “less is more” type of lifestyle here. Those people that do enjoy McClellanville and choose to move here will tell you that they wouldn’t live anywhere else in the world. I also hope that people who are currently living here, whether it be life-long residents or people that have recently moved, enjoy the information presented in this blog.
I am a native of McClellanville. As a child, I grew up in Silver Hill and Skipper’s Point, playing in the woods and Jeremy Creek. I attended Archibald Rutledge Academy from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I went to Appalachian State University and served as a police officer in Rock Hill, SC for four years. Law Enforcement was an incredibly rewarding experience, but when the opportunity became available for me to move back to the Lowcountry and work for the real estate company my grandfather founded, I jumped at it.
Real estate has always been in my blood and I love the satisfaction I get when helping someone else find a home in the town I love so dearly. My wife, Josie, and I just had our first child, Noah, and are building a new home in McClellanville. I enjoy nature, fishing, the beach, and writing.
I am a full-time Realtor, which means that I stay on top of the market and I always have time for you. I’d tell you that I’m trustworthy, but I’d rather prove it to you. My time in law enforcement has given me a calm, level-headed approach to real estate. I am a family-man and a Christian and it wasn’t too long ago that I bought my first home, so I can relate to all those worries and concerns. I promise to make your best interest my primary concern.
I specialize in the McClellanville and Awendaw markets. This area, lying between Georgetown and Mt. Pleasant, SC is mostly rural and surrounded by Federally protected forest and coastal region, which makes it a different kind of market than anywhere else. If you are considering buying or selling a home in the McClellanville or Awendaw area, be sure you have a local Realtor to help you in the process. I hope you enjoy this site and when the time comes that you want to buy or sell you home, please feel free to give me a call, Sincerely Daniel Bates.
McClellanville Services
April 4th, 2007 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates No Comments
McClellanville Town Hall
405 Pinckney St
(843) 887-3712
Post Office
959 S Pinckney St
(843) 887-3687
McClellanville Library
222 Baker St
(843) 887-3699
Recycling and Refuge Center
1775 River Rd
(843) 720-7111
Charleston County Sheriff’s Department
(843) 202-1700
McClellanville Substation
(843) 887-4030
Crime Stoppers
(843) 554-1111
South Carolina Electric & Gas
(843) 745-6000
TDS Telecom (Telephone/Internet)
(843) 887-3201
South Carolina DMV
(800) 422-1368
Charleston County Voter Registration
(843) 744-8683
Charleston County Parks and Recreation
(843) 762-2172
Charleston County Public School
(843) 937-6300
McClellanville Businesses
April 4th, 2007 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates No Comments
McClellanville Arts Council
733 Pinckney St.
(843) 887-3157
Village Museum
405 Pinckney St
(843) 887-3030
Carolina Seafood Inc.
22 Oak St.
(843) 887-3713
Livingston’s Bulls Bay Seafood
631 Morrison St.
(843) 887-3519
Capt. Hatt’s Shrimp Market
10060 N Highway 17
(843) 887-3038
Sassafras Gift Shop
816 Pinckney St
(843) 887-4460
Patriot’s Farm
10970 N Highway 17 #A
(843) 887-4010
Bulls Bay Supply & Hardware
10086 N Highway 17
(843) 887-3251
Cape Romain Marine
10129 N Highway 17
(843) 887-3330
McClellanville Health
April 4th, 2007 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates No Comments
McClellanville Family Dentist
Sandra Reid, DDS
832 Pinckney St
(843) 887-3763
Jim Fulcher, MD
631 Venning St
(843) 887-3344
St James-Santee Family Health
1189 Tibwin Rd
(843) 887-3274
McClellanville Drugs
(Inside McClellanville Conveniance)
10035 N Highway 17
(843) 887-3990
