One of the major factors
contributing to Walterboro's growth and development is the
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proximity to the cities of Charleston, SC, and Savannah, GA, which
provided the planters with easy access to world trade markets. This
excellent location serves Walterboro equally well today.
Situated in the southeastern
portion of the state, Walterboro is a major stop on Interstate 95,
the most important north-south corridor for the eastern United
States. Interstate 26, which connects Charleston and Asheville, NC,
is only 32 miles away, and these two interstate highways allow
convenient access to the entire Southeast.
Twenty major
industries are now located in the county. One industrial park with 350
acres is ready for development, served by water, sewer and natural
gas. The county has an unemployment rate of 3% and an estimated
15,094 Civilian workers.
The Walterboro Airport,
with its modern terminal, accommodates almost any size aircraft
and offers both passenger and freight charter service.
Twenty-five percent of the county's land
area is conducive to agriculture. Predominant crops are soybeans,
corn, tobacco & livestock. Mineral resources include peat and sand.
Forest resources cover approximately 72 percent of the county. |
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