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, Caroline, Tom IV, and Margaret (Peg). Mary worked with Tommy’s Seafood business following Hurricane Hugo, taught at Archibald Rutledge Academy, She was hired as town clerk/treasurer in 1994, and later served as Town Administrator. She retired in 2015, after 21 years with the Town. Mary now enjoys more time with friends and family and working with New Wappetaw Presbyterian. She has served several terms on the New Wappetaw Session.

John Horres

John and his wife Elizabeth live in Shellmore, a subdivision near McClellanville. They have been members of New Wappetaw for over 30 years. John is a “retired” dentist in downtown Charleston. John and Elizabeth are the parents of a daughter, Jayme, and two grandchildren.

Margaret Leland

Margy was raised in McClellanville and grew up in the Methodist Church. She has been a member of New Wappetaw since 1984. Margy has served several terms on session and taught lower elementary Sunday School classes. She is also a member of the Evening Circle. Margy has 5 adult children and is enjoying seeing her grandsons Hank and John grow up at a New Wappetaw.

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.

Sandra Moseley

Sandee is a graduate of Colorado State University. In 2005 she received a Paralegal Degree from Trident Tech in Charleston. She has worked in Bankruptcy, Probate and Criminal legal firms. In 2016 she moved to McClellanville with her husband Vince. Sandee serves on the Fellowship-Nurture Committee of the session and faithfully keeps the congregation up to date sending out emails about the life of the church.

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. In addition to serving on the session, Sue …………..

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.