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Revised 4/5/2021
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Call 911 for all emergencies.
211 W. Augusta St. Ext. Non-emergency (864) 465-2520
All are Volunteer Fire Depts Local phone #’s may not be answered or go to recording.
Locations: McCormick, 223 S. Main St, Non-emergency (864) 465-3211.
Bethia, Clarks Hill, Mt. Carmel, Modoc, Parksville, Plum Branch,
SLV-Sandy Branch Non-emergency (864) 391-2020, SLV-Huguenot
Station #1 212 Augusta St. Ext. Non-emergency (864) 852-2811 or (864)852-2505.
Station #2 Parksville/Modoc Non-emergency (864) 333-5636.
133 S. Mine St. (864) 852-1000
Assessor: John Powell (864) 852-2931
Auditor: Clarissa Parks (864) 852-2107
Clerk of Court: Gwen Chiles (864) 852-2195
Family Court Judge: W. Greg Seigler (803) 785-8505
Public Defender: Bennett Casto (864) 852-9555
Probate Judge: Kathryn P. Butler (864)852-2630
Treasurer: Mary G. Shirley (864) 852-2332
610 S. Mine St. (beyond Food Lion) (864) 852-2231
County Administrator: Columbus Stephens (864) 852-2231
Clerk to Council: Crystal B. Barnes (864) 852-2231
Building Department: Ryan Branyon (864) 852-2231
Clemson Extension: Jaime Pohlman (864) 852-2112
Economic Development: Thessa G. Smith (864) 852-2231
Finance: David Leathers (864) 852-2231
Planning & Zoning: Avery Gambrell (864) 852-2231
Recreation Dept: Kenny Jones (864) 852-2921
Veteran’s Affairs: Donald D. Moss (864) 852-2212
Voter Registration: Sojourner Jennings (864) 852-2089
Water & Sewer: Joseph Cade (864) 852-2807
Water & Sewer after hours: (864) 465-2000- press option 0
Magistrate’s Office: John C Long, 211 W. Augusta St. (864)852-2316
Coroner Office: Faye Puckett (864) 465-3211 or (M) (864) 993-6153
Probation & Parole Agent: Jacob Burch (864) 465-2428
(864) 852-2225
McCormick Town Hall 117 W. Augusta St.
McCormick Police Dept. Call 911 for emergencies (864) 465-3211 or (864) 852-2985
Mayor’s Office Roy Smith, Jr. (864) 852-2225
Commission on Public Works (CPW) (864) 852-2224 Water, Sewer, Electric
912 So. Main St., McCormick SC 29835 Call before you dig – 811
File for legal residence at Courthouse Tax Assessor’s Office (864) 852-2931.
Brochure at Auditor’s Office (864) 852-2107.
Must be completed at least 30 days prior to an election. Proof of residence required.
Register at County Admistration Bldg., 610 S. Mine St. (Rt. 28 South) (864) 852-2089.
Learn about the income tax policies of the State of South Carolina at this address:
https://dor.sc.gov/tax/individual-income
Call before you dig – 811
SCE&G (866) 543-7234, (877) 775-7234, Abbeville 366-2308.
Serves: Clarks Hill, Mt. Carmel, Modoc, Parksville, Plum Branch, Troy, Willington.
Little River Electric (864) 366-2141. (864) 391-3480.
Serves: Buffalo Creek, Little River, Parksville, Plum Branch, Savannah Lakes Village
Duke Energy (800) 653-5307.
Serves Troy (Greenwood County).
Aiken Electric (800) 922-1262.
Serves part of Clarks Hill.
McCormick County Water & Sewer County Admin. Bldg.
610 So. Mine St. (864) 852-2807.
West Carolina Telephone (wctel.com) (864) 446-2111
Telephone, internet, cable TV.
CAOTTI 4042 Hwy 378. (864) 852-0500
Satellite, internet, computer repair.
Town of McCormick call City Hall to sign up (864) 852-2225
McCormick County Republic Services (864) 852-2944
Savannah Lakes Village Republic Services (864) 852-2944
Savannah Lakes Village (only)Emerald Sanitation (864)223-6788
Must obtain SC license plates within 45 days & driver’s license within 90 days.
Military personnel may keep using valid out-of-state license & tags.
Apply at SC DMV 504 Airport Rd. (864) 465-3229
**Pick up brochure or call (864) 465-3229.
1st time licensee must provide birth certificate, SS card, & proof of residence.
Take current Title, Registration card, or Bill of Sale to Courthouse – Auditor’s Office (864)852-2107. Ask about high mileage discount.
Pay County Vehicle Tax (Personal Property) to Treasurer at Courthouse (864) 852-2332.
Take Proof of Insurance (name, date, policy #) & Receipt from Treasurer, Registration card, Title or Bill of sale, and Odometer reading to:
SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 504 Airport Rd. (864) 465-3229.
New purchases pay State sales tax at DMV.
**closed Tues. Thurs.
Garbage and limited quantities of furniture, yard trash, tires, plastics, construction materials, newspapers, & cardboard.
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 7am – 7pm Sun. 3pm – 7pm.
4 County Locations:
Illegal dumping along the highway is subject to fines up to $1000, community service, and/or imprisonment.
The bottom of the mailbox must be 42” from the ground.
Tracking, local info USPS answers at 1 (800) 275-8777
Times may vary
McCormick 29835 (864) 465-3696 MTThF 8:30–4:45, Wed. 8:30-12 noon Sat. 9:00-11:45
SLV pick-up at RC.
Bradley 29819 (864) 746-6310 M-F 12-4, S 8:15-12
Clarks Hill 29821 (864) 333-5753 M–F 8-12noon Sat 9-11:30
Modoc 29838 (864) 333-5540 M-F 12:30-4:30 S 8-11:15
Mt. Carmel 29840 (864) 391-3176 M-F 8:30-12:30 S 8-11:45
Parksville 29844 (864) 333-5546 *temporarily closed 12/16
Plum Branch 29845 (864) 443-2195 M-F 7:30-11:30 S 7-11
Troy 29848 (864) 746-6440 M-F 7:30-11:30, S 7-11:30
McCormick County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
100 South Main Street
(864)852-2835
http://www.mccormickscchamber.org
http://www.mccormick.k12.sc.us
Birth certificate & inoculation records are required to register.
District Office 821 N. Mine St.(Hwy 28 No) (864)852-2435
McCormick Elementary 6977 Hwy 28 So.(864) 443-2292
3, 4, 5 year Montessori & 4 year kindergarten
McCormick Middle 6979 Hwy 28 So. (864) 443-2243
McCormick High 6981 Hwy 28 So. (864) 443-0040
Middle College – dual enrollment with Piedmont Technical College.
No expense – also covers transportation & books.
REAL Academy John Greene (864)443-0151 Adult/Alternative
615 Clayton St., McCormick (864) 852-6005.
Pre-school child care & learning activities. $14/da-$70/wk on a sliding scale.
Accepts ABC vouchers. M-F 8am–4pm (864) 852-6005
McCormick County First Steps (0 – 5 yr) Classroom activities supplemented with in-home work with family and children, parenting, literacy (864) 852-6006.
McCormick Early Start Child Care (0-3 yr) Licensed day care center. (864) 852-6006.
615 Clayton St., McCormick (864) 852-6010
Federal program provides transportation and meals for children ages 3-5. Family activities for children and parents increase readiness for school and social skills of children in low-income households.
1317 Overbrook Dr. (864) 852-2981
Private, Christian instruction by ABEKA program. Toni Kirkland, administrator
192 Gettys Rd., McCormick (864)391-0424
Serves children and families with behavioral issues. Dan Branyon, Director
McCormick Campus 1008 Kelly St. (864) 852-3191
Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Dual enrollment in high school at no cost. Tuition scholarships available. 4-year college track option.
Pleshette Elmore, Director McCormick Campus
Greenwood Campus (800) 868-5528 620 N. Emerald Rd., P.O. 1467
Greenwood SC 29648 Joseph Clamp (864) 682-3702 Clamp.J@ptc.edu
(864) 465-2626. http://www.mcsc-mat.org
McCormick County Senior Center, Inc.1421 So. Main St. 8:30 – 4:30 Mon. – Fri.
Serves McCormick County seniors (income-eligible, 60+ some exceptions). Senior activity center, group meals, in-home meals (Meals on Wheels), health & wellness programs, commodity distribution site. Transportation (MAT) available.
McCormick Area Transportation (MAT) Low-cost transportation including out-of-county. (864)852-6655. Call Mon.- Fri. 4:30 am – 7:30pm. Sat. 7:30am – 5:30pm.
(864) 465-2626 http://www.mcsc-mat.org
1319 So. Main St. McCormick. Health & wellness services. Memberships open to the public. 24 hour access to the fitness gym. Exercise classes, rehab-friendly swimming pool, lunch cafe. Ask about rates for rental hall with stage.
Carolina Health Centers (CHC)
(864)852-3336
Located in the Talmadge Center is a Family Medical Practice. 1319 So. Main St. Primary care for insured, under-insured, & uninsured.
M W Th F 8-5:30. Tues. 8-7pm.
Savannah Lakes Village Medical Center
(864) 391-5011
Primary care, cardiac, physical therapy, orthopedic specialists. By appointment. Clinic of Self Regional Health Care.
Office 8:00 – 5:00 M – F. Dr. Rowles MTThF ½ day Wed. Physician Asst. MTWTh.
Lakelands Orthopaedic (864) 391-8645 Orthopedic specialists
McCormick Rehab and Healthcare (864) 391-2390 Short and long-term rehabilitation
204 Hwy 28 No. Mine St., McCormick, SC (864) 852-2511
Services for individuals, HIV testing
202 Hwy 28 No. 8:30–5 M–F 24-hr phone (864) 465-2412.
Satellite of the Beckman Center http://www.beckmancenter.com
McCormick Co. Department of Social Services (DSS)
215 N. Mine St., (864) 465-2140 Food stamps, Medicaid
109 W. Augusta St. (864) 852-3649 M-Th 8:30-5
Job listings, job training programs, unemployment assistance
MACK, McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah
115 S. Main St. (864) 852-3216. Arts center, changing exhibits, gift shop.
McCormick Co. Library http://mccormickcountylibrary.org/
201 Railroad Ave. (864) 852-2821. Friends of Library operate Books on Main retail used book store at 100 N. Main St.
McCormick Children’s Home 147 Tomb Rd. (864) 391-2931
Lori Franklin, Director. Emergency housing for children.
Abbeville-McCormick Habitat for Humanity
204 N. Main St. (864) 852-9094. Building program. Retail store.
Helping Hands United
122 N. Main St. (864) 852-2893. Used/donated goods retail store. Funds local food pantry.
Humane Society of McCormick County, Inc.
PO Box 900, McCormick, (864) 391-2349 Spay/neuter/foster/adoption
McCormick Messenger (864) 852-3311
Savannah Shorelines (864)391-3030
Building permits are required by both Town of McCormick (864) 852-2225 and County of McCormick (864) 852-2433.
A business license is required in the Town of McCormick for temporary or full-time operations (864) 852-2225.
The Town has a sign ordinance.
Legal drinking age is 21 years.
Wearing a seat belt is required (this is a South Carolina law).
Child safety seat is required for children less than 4 years of age in front seat.
Contact the Highway Department (864) 465-2934 for additional restrictions.
The mission of the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and vision, programs, projects and initiatives that will promote and serve the community, its businesses and its citizens. We serve the whole county that includes our historic railtowns of Mt. Carmel, Willington, McCormick, Plum Branch, Parksville, Modoc and Clarks Hill.Phone:
(864) 852-2835
Email:
info@mccormickscchamber.org
Fax:
(864) 852-2837
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 938, McCormick, SC 29835
Office Address:
100 South Main St., McCormick, SC 29835
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