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New Book: Salt Water in My Blood

Last night was the book signing for Salt Water in My Blood: The Life Story of Legendary Seaman Capn Sonny Morrison at the town hall. The event was hosted by The Village Museum and Bud Hill gave the introductory speech to standing-room-only crowd. Sonnys wife, Jackie Morrison then spoke about her challenges trying to get […]

6 Reasons McClellanville Won't Change

One of the hardest things to explain to people about McClellanville is that we are not going to be “discovered” one day and change over night. I cant blame their cynicism, because weve all known a sleepy little town that we loved to visit or pass through and then one day the town has become […]

What to do with McClellanville's share of the Greenbelt Funds

Last night was the planning commission meeting at the town hall to discuss possible ways to spend the town’s share of the proceeds resulting Charleston County Greenbelt Program . This is the money raised by the 1/2 cent sales tax increase that has to go to preserving greenspace within Charleston County. McClellanville has been told […]

Fourth Tuesday Book Group

Meet at Parish House of St. James Santee Episcople Church to discuss Walker Percy’s “The Moviegoer”

A Paddle Down Otter Creek and Memory Lane

In McClellanville just across Jeremy Creek from the town boat landing is a small tidal creek named Otter Creek.  On a recent kayak trip, I didn’t encounter any otter, but I did see nature at its best while paddling through this area now known as Mouzon’s Bluff. I start my trek as I entered Otter Creek, only […]

It Takes a Village

You’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”, but do you actually buy into that theory?  Well this sounds-to-good-to-be-true way of living actually exist in McClellanville. Growing up in a small town like McClellanville (under 500 people) and then working as a police officer in Rock Hill (a suburb of […]

Capt. Hatt's Shrimp Market

Capt. Hatts Shrimp Market on Highway 17 in McClellanville is serving up fresh caught shrimp and oysters, clams, crabs, and fish. They also have a variety of fruits and vegetable. Capt. Hatts recently became the states first seafood market to be a certified roadside market. Goods sold there will carry the South Carolina seal “Certified […]