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WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) — A Walterboro manufacturing plant is expanding its operations in Colleton County, bringing millions in new investment and dozens of local jobs, officials announced Thursday.

Trison Wells, a contract manufacturer that makes private-label cleaning products, will invest $3.37 million and create 30 new jobs at its facility at 1756 Industrial Road.

The company plans to install a state-of-the-art liquid-fill production line to significantly boost its annual production capacity for laundry, household, personal, pet, and car care products.

“South Carolina’s business-friendly environment gives companies like Trison Wells the opportunity to succeed and expand,” Gov. Henry McMaster said in a statement. “We are proud to congratulate the company on its expansion in Colleton County, creating 30 new jobs and strengthening South Carolina’s thriving manufacturing industry.”

Trison Wells first established its Walterboro footprint in 2022 with an initial $1.2 million investment and 35 jobs.

“We are very excited and proud of this manufacturing expansion to our Walterboro facility and bringing manufacturing jobs to the region and supporting the U.S. consumer goods market,” Trison Wells General Manager Jonathan Johnson said. “With the local talent and the support of Colleton County through the economic alliance, we will make this project a success.”

Local leaders welcomed the news, noting the impact the additional jobs will have on Colleton County families.

“Trison Wells makes high-quality cleaning products for world-renowned brands right here in Colleton County,” Colleton County Council Chairman Scott Biering said. “Their expansion means more local job opportunities for our workforce and the families it supports.”

Steve Murdaugh, chairman of the Southern Carolina Alliance and a Colleton County councilman, said the expansion reflects the strength of the local workforce and pro-business environment.

“Each of the 30 jobs created in this expansion will create a better opportunity and brighter future for our families here,” Murdaugh said.

According to officials, the expanded operations are already online.

Those interested in applying for the new positions can visit the Walterboro facility in person or call 843-539-1122 for more information.

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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) recently held its 3rd of three meetings regarding deer hunting with dogs in South Carolina.

The first meeting was held in Florence and the second was held in Orangeburg. Those meeting brought out hundreds of interested parties from all over the state to express their concern and views regarding hunting with dogs. The Colleton County meeting was held on Monday, August 10th at Faith Church in Walterboro. The meeting, which had been moved from a smaller location, was standing room only and filled two sizable parking lots with vehicles from all over the state.

The moderator started the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and ended the assembly promptly at 8 p.m., with participants from York, Dillon, Horry, Jasper, Aiken and other counties throughout the state.

In a statement, DRN said, “The public-input process grew out of discussions and requests through SCDNR’s Board advisory committee process and the concerns and perspectives brough forward by hunters, landowners, and other South Carolinians. The Department’s purpose is not to advocate for the predetermined outcome, but to listen, gather facts, and ensure that all sides of this important issue have and opportunity to be heard.”

As members of County Council and law enforcement looked on, hunters on both sides of the issues spoke about their experiences while hunting. Some spoke about enforcing current laws, suggestions about implementing better tracking, and some just spoke about bad experiences while in the field. The audience included landowners, hunters, and community members. The speakers spoke directly to the moderator who, as stated at the beginning of the meeting, did not respond, but took the comments to add to the comments from online and the prior two meetings.

Those comments will be presented to the DNR advisory committee that could present their recommendation to the South Carolina General Assembly.

DNR reiterated that, “These meeting are about listening to the people of South Carolina not advancing a legislative agenda.”