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Williamsburg County Residents Protest "Megadumps"

Today people from Williamsburg and Marlboro Counties protested having megadumps in South Carolina on the Statehouse steps. The groups found support from State Senators Leventis (Sumter) and Malloy (Hartsville). Malloy introduced a bill today that would put a moratorium on all new landfills and landfill expansions until 2011.

Governor Sanford has proposed a $3/ton tipping fee on all out-of-state garbage coming into the state's landfills. He wants to bring revenue into the state, while the higher fee should discourage waste from other states.

Read more at SC Now

County Unemployment Rises

Williamsburg County's unemployment for the month of December rose to 14.2% from 12.5% in November. We are currently in a three way tie for 8th highest in unemployment with Dillion and McCormick Counties.

South Carolina unemployment is at 9.5% up from 8.4% in November. Allendale County is the highest in the state with 19.7% unemployment.

Read the South Carolina Employment Commission Workforce Trends Report for more information.

Farmer's Telephone Raises Food for Food Banks

In December, Farmer's Telephone Cooperative raised 500 lbs. of canned non-perishable food items for the Harvest Hope Food Bank and the Lowcountry Food Bank. Read more at SC Now.

Wilson to Dramatize Stories

On Feb. 9, 2009 Abie Wilson will be performing a dramatic storytelling program at the Williamsburg County Library in Kingstree. The program will begin at 6:30. This is an event for the entire family. Mr. Wilson’s love and enthusiasm for dramatic storytelling shows thoroughly through his performance.

Santee Electric to Sponsor Two for Washington Trip

Every year the electric coopertives throughout the United States, send 1000s of high school juniors for a six day, all expense paid trip to Washington DC. The trip schedule for the third week in June is for the students to get a first hand look at our government in action. Activities include visiting the Capitol, the Smithsonians, a trip on the Potomac River, and visits to various DC landmarks. Also the opportunity to meet our legislative delegation.

High school juniors who'd like to apply for the Electric Cooperative Washington Youth Tour should call toll-free 1-800-922-1604—or 355-6187 in Williamsburg County—for more information. Or go to Santee Electric's website for an application.

Cramer Thinks Martek Takeover Candidate

CNBC's Jim Cramer believes with the Democrats in control, Big Pharma will have a hard time growing with newer, high priced drugs. Their growth strategy will probably be more in the line of mergers and aquisitions. Abbott Laboratories (ABT) CEO Miles White has hinted in their last conference call that “it’s a good time to be a buyer, as long as there is a willing seller".

Of Cramer's potential four targets is Martek Bioscience (MATK), one of our local manufacturers. Given the current undervalued market, an M&A period like the mid 80's could happen again. Read his opinion at Mad Cap Recap .

Sportsman's Paradise for PGA Star

The State has a good profile on a part time resident of Williamsburg County, D.J. Trahan. He bought a piece of hunting property here last year. We wish him much success this weekend as he defends his Bob Hope Classic victory from last year.

Bamboosa expansion to bring 31 new jobs

From the South Carolina Department of Commerce:
COLUMBIA, SC - The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Williamsburg County and Bamboosa announced Friday that the company will expand its operations in Williamsburg County. The $500,000 investment is expected to generate 31 new jobs.
"The company appreciates all of the assistance and help from Williamsburg County and is looking forward to help generate new jobs for the community," said Morris Saintsing, co-owner and manager of sales and operations for Bamboosa.
The expansion of the Andrews facility will allow the company to develop and add new product lines, as well as increase capacity. The company already produces several clothing lines, including a line of baby apparel.
"It's always great to see a South Carolina company grow and Bamboosa's growth in our state is a positive reflection of the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that exists among the state's workforce and small business owners," said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce. "Thanks to Bamboosa's continued investment in our state, Williamsburg County will benefit with new job opportunities."

Bamboosa's company web site