Scott Youngblood

John “Scott” Youngblood was born and raised on James Island, South Carolina. He graduated from Newberry College in 1978.  He was employed by United States Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services until his retirement in 2012 and then served as the Officer-In-Charge of the Charleston Division. He moved to McClellanville in 2011. He has a 32 year old son, a 34 year old daughter and a 2 year old granddaughter. He recently married Linda Collins in McClellanville in the chapel of New Wappetaw Presbyterian Church; both are members of New Wappetaw.

Bob Dunn

I was born in Sumter, SC where I spent my first 25 years. After a few years in Columbia, Nancy and I moved to Mount Pleasant where we lived for 36 years before moving to McClellanville in 2021. I am a lifelong Presbyterian and have been active on a number of committees (missions, finance, personnel, stewardship, building, confirmation and pastor search). I have served as deacon and elder in several churches. I look forward to serving as elder here at New Wappetaw.

Karen McClellan

My husband Lee and I joined NWPC in spring of 2022. I have been involved in different activities and projects since joining. I served on the AED committee and organized the training. I have served as the liturgist. I occasionally teach Sunday school. I actively participate in the women’s circle.  I love to study the Bible digging deeper to understand God’s plan for me and our life. Serving in the church and the community helps me draw closer to God. It will be an honor to serve NWPC in any capacity God desires me.

Rutledge Leland

Rut is a life-long resident of McClellanville and a graduate of McClellanville High School and Clemson University. He served in the US Air Force from 1967 – 1971 including one tour of duty in Southeast Asia. Rut grew up in New Wappetaw and has been an elder and deacon. In addition to serving as mayor, Rut owns and operates Carolina Seafood and serves on various boards and trade organizations. He and his wife Kathy are the parents of two children and have 4 grandchildren.

Robert McCarley, III

Bob and his wife KayB moved to McClellanville in 2007 and joined New Wappetaw. They were members of Georgetown Presbyterian for 18-20 years where Bob served as a deacon and elder. Bob, a retired custom home builder, is a father of 3 children and grandfather to 7. Bob enjoys boating, fishing, and turkey hunting and chairs the Building Committee.

Mary Duke

Mary Scott Duke was born in Charleston and raised in Summerville, SC. She attended both Clemson University and the University of South Carolina and moved to McClellanville after her marriage to Tommy Duke in 1971. She and Tommy have three children and several grandchildren. Mary’s work career included working with Tommy’s Seafood business, teaching at Archibald Rutledge Academy, and serving as town clerk/treasurer, then Town Administrator. She retired in 2015. Mary now enjoys more time with friends and family and working with New Wappetaw Presbyterian. 

Sue Shaw Hills Rogers

Sue was born in 1941 to Beckett and Marie HIlls and spent her early years growing up on Morrison Street here in the village. After graduation from McClellanville High School she worked with her grandfather at the Commission of Public Works in Charleston. After living in various places such as Minnesota and St. Louis, she returned “home” to raise her daughter Beth. she has worked as a teacher, school secretary, and Town Clerk of McClellanville.

Hugh Scott

Hugh is a life-long resident of the Village and member of New Wappetaw. His family ties to the church go back several generations. Hugh is the owner of Southern Builders and resides in the village with his wife, Leigh, and their three children.

Russell Tyler

Russell and his wife, Sweetheart, reside in Moncks Corner and spend weekends here in the Village. Russell retired from management of commercial timber and forestry in 2022. They joined New Wappetaw in 2005 and Russell has served on the session since 2018. From 1982-1990 Russell wrote the Woods and Waters column for the Sunday edition of the Post and Courier.