McClellanville Events
Thank You ARA for Another Great Shrimp Festival
May 11th, 2007 All Articles, McClellanville Events Daniel Bates 1 Comment
Congratulation to Archibald Rutledge Academy for another great Shrimp Festival. There were lots of great vendors, tons of games for the kids, and really good food too. No wonder families come back year after year to take a break from their hectic lives for the day and relax in this amazing town. 
Preliminary reports are that this will be a record breaking year for the school. I’d like to offer my thanks to all the hundreds of volunteers that pitched in and did their part. The community, sponsors, faculty, parents, and kids should all be proud of their hard work.
Most people probably hear “private school” and think wealthy parents and spoiled kids, but Archibald Rutledge Academy shows that there is another side of the spectrum. The school operates on a budget that probably wouldn’t even pay for the electric bill of some public schools, but it perseveres. When there is a problem, no one asks for a handout, they think of a way that they can help themselves.
The shrimp festival is just one example of how the school pays its own way without the help of any state assistance or the use of school vouchers. The school also organizes a hugely successful fishing tournament in the fall. Parents of children attending the school promise to work at these events and understand that these activities are what allow the school to operate on a tuition well below most of the private schools in the area.
I do have to note my personal bias here. I attended Archibald Rutledge Academy from kindergarten to graduation. My experiences there were some of the best of my life. I was well prepared for college and placed out of many of my prerequisite classes. But more than that, I knew things that most people my age hadn’t learned: about being responsible, handling myself in proper manner, treating people with respect, and an appreciation for the environment. I know that these fundamental building blocks are one of the things that lead me to become a police officer.
For more information on ARA please contact Michelle at (843) 887–3323
Mayor Rutledge Leland Runs Victim to Identity Theft
May 4th, 2007 All Articles, McClellanville Events Daniel Bates No Comments
According to a recent report by live 5 news, Mayor Rutledge Leland was the victim of identity theft. The report states that our beloved “Rut” received a shipment of computers at the seafood market that he did not order and a cell phone showed up on his bill that was not his. Both incidents were taken care of by the companies before any negative impact could be felt by the mayor.
In my experience in law enforcement, if this is all that happens then Rutledge can consider himself a very lucky man. Most people aren’t tipped off by recieving notice from banks or anyone else. It’s usually only when they attempt to buy a car or get financing for a house that they find they have a major mark on their credit from identity theft that has been going on for months or years.
I urge everyone to get a credit report every one or two years and follow up on any unknown charges (however, be aware that checking your credit numerous times, whether it’s you, car dealers, or mortgage brokers, can lower your overall credit score). If identity theft is caught early enough than you may be able to trace the paper trail back to the crook and catch them.
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.
