South Carolina Traveler

05/12/08

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HOME OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S LARGEST LAKES

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www.SCFishingReport.com For an overview of South Carolina trends read the weekly updated fishing report for the location you are interested in at http://www.scfishingreport.com/. Access it by clicking the desired location on the map. Second, for more details check the message board for that location by clicking the "Message Board" link beside the weekly fishing report. Here you can read the most recent updates posted by anglers. Logging in allows you to post questions and respond to topic threads.

The Santee Cooper Lakes are rising. Catfishing Tournaments have been announced at Randolph's Landing . Boats are launching at Bell's Marina , Eutaw Springs, SC ~ Under New Ownership . From the shores of Lake Marion, down The Diversion Canal and Hill's Landing into Lake Moultrie, known world-wide as Santee Cooper, and surrounded regions; The Blue Ridge and Piedmont, Inner & Outer Coastal Regions, and Coastal Zone Region, South Carolina is an outdoorsman's paradise. Hunting and fishing are a way of life here along the lakes with lots of places to do both. The Santee Cooper Lake System encompass 171,000 acres of fishing and hunting adventures. This incredible lake system is home to some of the countries greatest fishing with 3 world record and 4 state record catches. Famous for Stripped Bass waters also inhabit largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. Fishing Guides are geared to go.

Happy Endings Begin here at Blue Herron Point, Lake Lure, Western North Carolina.

Real Estate Exchange Becoming Popular Option in Downturn Market .

Lake Lure (NC) – Across the country, the deteriorating real estate market has led many to realize that trading may be an extremely viable approach to selling one's real estate.

Wikipedia defines real estate trading (also known as permanent real estate swapping or real estate exchange) as a type of "I buy yours - you buy mine" arrangement. It is quick to point out that real estate trading is distinct from vacation home swapping.

“It’s got to be advantageous to both sides. We’re well pleased with our exchanges,” states Gary Johnston, a 25-year real estate broker and developer with experience in Georgia and Florida.

Real estate exchange works only if the seller is also looking to buy another property, such as a move or relocation. However, it is possible to move up in price, size, or even trade to another city or state entirely.

Hiawassee, Georgia resident and commercial developer Ken Mantovani has been quite pleased with both of his real estate exchange projects.

“Gary Johnston, my business partner, and I spoke with Darren Bendor, a representative of Harrison Development, who indicated that his company would be willing to trade their lake front lots. We thought about it and talked about our available commercial property. After reviewing our property, they agreed to the exchange,” states Mantovani. “There was motivation on us to sell our commercial property and we exchanged it for a lakefront lot in Western North Carolina. We thought it would be better for us as a long-term investment while Harrison Development thought the commercial investment would be better for them long-term.”

In exchange for the lakefront property on Lake Chatuge, Mantovani and Johnston exchanged commercial property that sits across the street from the new Courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina.

A commercial developer since 1970, Mantovani was so pleased with the real estate exchange process that he also traded another two acres of commercial land for a condo in Sunset Bay, Hiawassee, Georgia. And, says that he has recommended to his children, also in the real estate industry in Palm Beach, FL, that they need to be researching this as an option for clients in Palm Beach.

“Real estate is real estate. It’s a great opportunity for someone in Palm Beach to exchange property in the mountains of North Carolina or Georgia,” says Mantonvani.

“I’d like to think you have to be creative. There are just as many opportunities in a down market as an up market. You just have to search them out and find one that fits your situation,” states Johnston. “Should the situation arise again that we can make a deal – I believe we’ll do it. I’m a big believer in both real estate exchange and 1031 exchange.”

One business leader in real estate exchanges is Waterfall Mountain Properties, a division of Harrison Development.

“With 25 years experience developing property, Harrison Development has been quite pleased in finding creative solutions to help people acquire that retirement home, vacation home or primary residence,” says Windy Greene, Director of Sales, with Waterfall Mountain Properties. “In exchanging property, most of our available inventory is residential lots around water. Trading is the perfect solution for someone needing or wanting to sell property before they can buy another property. Someone could even exchange a luxury houseboat toward the purchase of lakefront property or mountain home site.”

How does it work? According to Harrison Development, the exchange process begins with two appraisals and a visual inspection of the property to be traded. If both parties are in agreement, the trade can happen as quickly as two weeks. Listed property trades through agents or brokers can also be fulfilled.

“This can be a win-win-win from every angle – the sellers trading don’t have to wait to sell their property, Harrison Development profits from the sale of a property and the agents who participate earn and keep their listing and sales commissions,” Greene notes. “The key to a successful trade is establishing the value and being willing to trade up.”

In speaking of real estate exchanges, Greene alludes to Harrison Development’s Blue Heron Point on Lake Lure in Western North Carolina. According to Greene, the lakefront property in this luxury gated community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has already garnered a few prospects interested in trading both commercial and residential property toward the purchase of a lakefront site.

Please note that while related, real estate exchanging is different than 1031 Exchanges. 1031 exchanges are a way to defer capital gains tax on investment properties. 1031 exchanges do need to involve an actual trade of real estate between two parties.

About Harrison Development and Waterfall Mountain Properties. Based in Greenwood (SC), Harrison Development specializes in upscale waterfront communities, located in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. For a free DVD on one of their nine premier properties or to initiate a trade, visit or purchase, please call 1-888-525-3686 or visit www.waterfallmountainproperties.com . Waterfall Mountain Properties, a division of Harrison Development, Santee Outlets, Suite 3E3, Box 1568, Santee, South Carolina 29142.

SANTEE CAR SHOW PHOTOS APRIL 26, 2008

City Center Partnership’s 2008 Main Street Marketplace The Main Street Marketplace is an open-air market featuring fresh produce, flowers, specialty gifts, art, handmade crafts, and much more every Friday from May 2 until June 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Boyd Plaza in front of the Columbia Museum of Art at the corner of Main and Hampton Streets. Eat lunch or enjoy live entertainment. Free admission. For more information, please contact 803.779.4005 ext. 2042 or Alicia@cartertodd.com or visit www.citycentercolumbia.sc.

Ask DNR! -Have a question about hunting, fishing, boating, natural resources or wildlife conservation? Submit your question at: www.dnr.sc.gov/dnrradio/ask_dnr.html , then listen for an answer on "DNR Live" with host Mike Willis. Join DNR Communications Director Mike Willis for "DNR Live" on the Clemson University radio program "Your Day." It's all about hunting, fishing, boating, wildlife and natural resources conservation in South Carolina. "DNR Live" can be heard the first Wednesday in each month, noon to 1 p.m., on the South Carolina Educational Television radio network.

The Great Outdoors Outdoor News Updates for the Outdoor Enthusiast, Conservationist, and Environmentalist.

BLUEBIRD BOXES CAN BRING ENJOYMENT TO BIRD LOVERS- Nesting activities begin early for the beautiful and beneficial bluebird, a voracious insect eater that can bring a splash of color and a lyrical song to many homesteads. If you haven't done it already, now is the time to clean, repair or put up new homes for bluebirds, one of our most beloved wildlife species, said Laurel Barnhill, wildlife biologist and statewide bird conservation coordinator with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Each pair of bluebirds can produce up to two or three broods per year," Barnhill said. "Adults start looking for a nesting cavity in February or early March, so there's no time to waste in getting nest boxes built and in place, or in cleaning out existing boxes." Bluebirds cannot construct their own nesting cavities, as is the practice of woodpeckers. For more information on bluebirds or for nest box plans, write Bluebirds, DNR Wildlife Section, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202 or call (803) 734-3886 in Columbia.

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One of the most spectacular benefits of The Santee Cooper Lakes is the diverse leisure activity that is available to the public. Whether your fishing, hunting, bargain hunting the many shops, hiking the Palmetto Trail, golfing, or simply enjoying the weather, there is something here for everyone in the family.

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DRAFT 2008 AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW-The public is invited to review the Draft 2008 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Comments and suggestions should be submitted in writing or email and received by Monday, March 3. No telephone comments will be considered. The plan is in Adobe PDF format and can be reviewed on the Internet at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/water/envaff/aquatic/draftplan.html .

South Carolina Traveler offers Saltwater Fishing News, Trends, & Tidetable for South Carolina. Saltwater Fishing will keep you informed of South Carolina's Coastal News. Stay informed of Saltwater Fishing News by joining the mailing list at: sctraveler@sctraveler.com .

DNR MARINE CENTER OPEN HOUSE FEATURED ON NEW WEB SITE- Find out more
about the Marine Resources Division's Open House to be held at the Marine Resources Center in Charleston on Saturday, May 3 at a new Web site: www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/openhouse.html . The public can get general information about the S.C. Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Open
House event from directions, a lineup of events to the listing of participating booths and partners involved. Exhibits, displays, hands-on activities and seminars will showcase the efforts of DNR to protect, conserve and manage the state's woods and waters, especially marine resources. The DNR will be joined by its partners on the Fort Johnson campus: Hollings Marine Laboratory, NOAA, College of Charleston, and the Medical University of South Carolina during the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. open
house on May 3.

MARINE EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPANDS TO WINYAH BAY

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Recycling oyster shells refurbishes shellfish grounds

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In our Hunting News South Carolina Traveler offers updates for hunting in South Carolina. This week: WILD QUAIL MANAGEMENT SEMINARS SET FOR 2008

The NWTF Gets Kids Outside During Children & Nature Awareness Month 2008-04-07

MOST TURKEY HUNTERS TO RECEIVE GOBBLER TAGS BY MAIL; TAGS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE-With spring gobbler season just around the corner, hunters will be happy to know that turkey tags are now being mailed to most hunters. Thanks to changes in the licensing system administered by the S.C .Department of Natural Resources (DNR), most spring turkey hunters will receive a set of turkey tags in the mail the end of February, according to Charles Ruth, DNR Deer/Turkey Project supervisor. Tags will still be available over the counter at many of the old turkey check stations after the first of March, and they are currently available online at the following Web address. http://www.dnr.sc.gov/turkeytags .

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Late-season migratory bird season approved by Natural Resources Board

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PIN NUMBER REVERSAL (GOOD TO KNOW)
If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your Pin # in reverse. For example if your pin number is 1234 then you would enter 4321. The ATM recognizes that your pin number is backwards from the ATM card you placed in
the machine. The machine will still give you the money you requested, but unknown to the robber, the police will be immediately dispatched to help you. This information was recently broadcasted on FOX TV and it states that it is seldom used because people don't know it exists Please pass this along to everyone possible.

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TWO FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTIONS REMAIN FOR BOATERS

Tri-County Regional Chamber 2008 Calendar of Events For TCRCC information contact Theresa Hatchell at 1-800-788-JOIN.

UPDATE-East Edisto Public Planning Process As you know from the East Edisto public meetings, we anticipated presenting a draft conservation-inspired master plan before the end of the year. Our planning partners are still working through the process of developing a preliminary plan. It is taking longer than we anticipated, as we work to make sure the initial plan reflects what we've heard from the community during our first two phases of meetings. We expect to present the preliminary master plan in early 2008. Thank you for your interest in East Edisto. For more information continue to visit www.EastEdisto.com .

Santee Inland Port Updates The recent announcement regarding Dubai's $600M investment in Orangeburg County through Jafza International has generated much interest and controversy.

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Hartwell shoreline project needs volunteers

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May Monthly Car Care Tips

Are We There Yet?
Even with summer on the horizon, Old Man Winter can blow in with a reminder that we're not out of the woods yet. So, if you're caught in one of his early-spring temper tantrums, take heed. Late March snowfall is much wetter and stickier than December flurries. That means conditions deteriorate quickly, turning the road to a slick and slushy mess. Slow down, increase distances and hang tight-summer's almost here!

Light 'em Up
A quick and easy way to make sure all your vehicle's lights are working: After dark, park near a garage door or unlit wall. Check high and low beams, parking lights and signals. You'll see the lights' reflection on the wall. Then, back up and check the rear: tail lights, brakes lights, reverse lights and signals; only this time watch for the reflections in your mirror.

If you like the challenge of a good golf course we have plenty choices for you there, too. There are 17 18 hole golf courses within a 45 minute drive of Santee I-95. Join South Carolina Traveler's Mailing List and receive free golf e-tips- Sports-Golf News & Tips Join the mailing list at: sctraveler@sctraveler.com

Golf from Dawn ‘til Dusk in the Sandhills of North Carolina With over 40 courses to play, all within a short drive of each other, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area offers golfers of every skill level and budget a chance to play courses that are nationally recognized, challenging, and great for creating the memories your golf group is looking for year after year. Golf is always in season here, but spring is especially appealing with Carolina Blue skies, flowering dogwoods and great Spring Specials

We offer golf packages for 3 rounds and 2 nights for a little as $209 per person, with cart. Visit our web site today to view all our Spring Golf Packages at very affordable prices.

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