Andrews

Established | In 1909 by the merger of the villages of Harper’s and Rosemary.

Origin of name | Walter H. Andrews, an Atlantic Coast Lumber Co. and Georgetown & Western railroad executive, helped found the town and later served as mayor.

What’s grand about it | Andrews was a railroad and lumber boom town, where thousands worked in the forestry, lumber and railroading businesses. It also is known as the home of Chubby Checker, who made “The Twist” a national sensation, though he actually grew up nearby.

What’s new | The town welcomed a new business in January – Agru America – a thermoplastic technology company that produces a wide range of pipes and fittings for the construction, chemical and civil/environmental industry. Also with a location in Georgetown, the town expects the company to create more than 100 jobs in Andrews and provide a boost to this town’s economy.

Property tax rate | Town millage is 130.5. Combined millage for Andrews residents is 296. Andrews residents pay taxes to the town of Andrews and Georgetown County.

Numbers to know

Town Hall | 101 N. Morgan Ave., Andrews SC 29510; 843-264-8666

Mayor | Rodney Giles, 905 W. Pine St., 843-264-4051

Mayor pro tem | Patsy B. Greene, P.O. Box 623, 843-264-3070

Councilmember | Thomas Alford, 316 N. Magnolia Ave., 843-264-3055

Councilmember | Sid Ackerman, 104 N. Morgan Ave., 843-240-4987

Councilmember | Angela Anderson, P.O. Box 62, 843-264-9086

Councilmember | David Tisdale, 211 S. Farr Ave., 843-264-5693

Councilmember | Mattie McGee, 608 W. Alder St., 843-240-8931

This story was originally published September 5, 2012 at 11:15 AM with the headline "Andrews."