Former SC governor’s childhood home, Pawleys Island beachfront up for preservation

The final resting place of former Gov. Robert McNair and beach front property in Pawleys Island are among SC lands slated for protection.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 1,218

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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COLUMBIA — The family farm of former Gov. Robert McNair and beachfront property in Pawleys Island are among the latest lands slated for protection under South Carolina conservation programs.

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A state spending oversight panel gave the initial nod this week to protecting from development the 2,640-acre Ballsdam Plantation along the Santee River in Berkley County and 3,400 acres of the former Arcadia rice plantation …

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