Waccamaw Wally

Waccamaw Wally Local storyteller character sharing thoughtful observations, stories, and things worth knowing about life in and around Conway, South Carolina.

“Well now,” Wally says, settlin’ back in his rocking chair, “I’ve been hearin’ a lot of talk around town lately about th...
03/31/2026

“Well now,” Wally says, settlin’ back in his rocking chair, “I’ve been hearin’ a lot of talk around town lately about that proposed hotel down by the river.”

He takes a slow sip of his coffee.

“Seems like just about everybody’s got an opinion on it - and I reckon that’s a good thing. Means folks care about Conway.”

Wally nods. “From what I understand, they’re talkin’ about a hotel along the Waccamaw… somewhere near the Riverwalk. More folks comin’ to visit, maybe stay a while, maybe see what makes this place special.”

“But I’ve also heard the concerns too,” he adds. “Parking, traffic, how it might change the look and feel of downtown… and whether it still feels like the Conway we all know.”

He looks out toward the river for a moment.

“You know, Conway’s always been a town that grows… just a little at a time. Not all at once. And every time somethin’ new comes along, folks stop and ask — ‘Is this good for us?’”

Wally smiles. “Truth is, there’s not always a simple answer.”

“Some folks see opportunity — more people discoverin’ Conway, more life downtown, more reasons for folks to stay a little longer.”

“Others see concern — wantin’ to protect what makes this place feel like home.”

He lifts his mug. “And I reckon both of those come from the same place… carin’ about this town.”

Wally leans back. “I’ve learned over the years, the best thing a community can do isn’t just agree… it’s talk. Listen. Share thoughts. And make sure whatever comes next still feels like Conway.”

He smiles. “So I’m curious…”

👉 “What do y’all think about the idea of a hotel in downtown Conway?”

“Well hey there, Conway — Waccamaw Wally here, and I’ll tell ya what… this forecast’s got me smilin’. We start off Tuesd...
02/16/2026

“Well hey there, Conway — Waccamaw Wally here, and I’ll tell ya what… this forecast’s got me smilin’. We start off Tuesday mostly sunny around 65°, then look what rolls in Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — highs climbin’ into the 70’s, even flirtin’ with the upper 70’s by Friday. That’s the kind of stretch that makes a man start lookin’ at his boat keys.”

“Cloudy skies hang around midweek, but don’t let that fool you — warm air’s warm air. When we get three days like that in a row, the river changes its mood. The water settles a little different, the turtles start showin’ up on the logs, and you can almost hear the fish sayin’, ‘Alright now… we’re wakin’ up.’ I might just have to get the boat out and do a little early fishin’ before the weekend showers move in.”

“Saturday brings a chance of AM showers, Sunday stays unsettled with more rain and cooler temps, and by Monday we’re back to mostly sunny but noticeably cooler again. That’s March in Conway — warm tease, little rain, then back to jacket weather.”

“But I’ll tell ya this — three warm days in a row? That’s not an accident. That’s the season startin’ to lean forward.”

“Well now,” Wally says with a hopeful grin, settlin’ back in his rocking chair, “I’ll be honest with ya… I’m about ready...
02/06/2026

“Well now,” Wally says with a hopeful grin, settlin’ back in his rocking chair, “I’ll be honest with ya… I’m about ready for this cold weather to pack up and head on out.”

He chuckles. “Don’t get me wrong — the snow was somethin’ to see, and cold mornings make the coffee taste a little better. But around this time of year, my eyes start lookin’ for different signs.”

“I start watchin’ the river more closely. When the water warms just a touch, you’ll see fish start jumpin’ again — not just one here and there, but enough to make you pause mid-sip and smile. That’s when I know things are changin’.”

Wally leans forward. “Folks always ask when spring really starts around Conway. Truth is, it’s different every year. The earliest last spring freeze we’ve ever had was February 7th, way back in 2000. The latest was April 26th, back in 1911. So most years, it all averages out somewhere around late March.”

He smiles. “That tells me we’re closer than it feels.”

“And here’s somethin’ folks don’t always notice,” Wally adds. “Over the month of February, we gain about 50 minutes of daylight. Might not sound like much, but you feel it. Evenings last a little longer. The sun hangs around just enough to lift your spirits.”

“Before long, jackets turn into flannels. Flannels turn into short sleeves. You don’t mind stayin’ down by the river a little longer. The birds get louder. The days stretch out. And fishing starts feelin’ less like endurance and more like enjoyment.”

Wally laughs softly. “I always say winter reminds you to slow down — but spring reminds you why you love bein’ outside in the first place.”

He lifts his mug and looks toward the water. “So if you’re feelin’ tired of the cold, hang in there. The light’s comin’ back, the river’s startin’ to wake up… and around Conway, that usually means spring’s just around the bend.”

Snow In Conway 👀❄️“Well now,” Wally says, rockin’ easy on his front porch overlooking the river - coffee mug warming his...
02/01/2026

Snow In Conway 👀❄️

“Well now,” Wally says, rockin’ easy on his front porch overlooking the river - coffee mug warming his hands, “I’ve seen a lot of winters come and go around Conway… but I can tell you plain as day — snow like this still makes me stop and stare.”

“Folks are talkin’ this morning about these five inches we just got — and rightly so. That’s rare for around here. But truth be told, this ain’t the first time Conway’s been caught by surprise.”

Wally smiles and nods. “I remember Christmas of 1989 clear as yesterday. We woke up to nearly a foot of snow in places — more than most of us had ever seen in our lives. Roads were quiet, kids were sleddin’ on anything that sloped even a little, and the whole town just slowed down together.”

He chuckles. “Back then, we didn’t have smartphones or social media — just neighbors callin’ one another, folks steppin’ out on their porches, and everybody sayin’, ‘Can you believe this?’”

“Then just last January, here comes another big one. And now here we are again — snow on the riverbanks, white on the trees, and folks makin’ memories whether they planned on it or not.”

Wally looks out toward the Waccamaw. “That’s the thing about snow in Conway. It doesn’t happen often — but when it does, it stitches itself into your memory. You remember where you were, who you were with, and how quiet everything felt.”

He lifts his mug with a grin. “So if you’re wonderin’ what’s goin’ on… I reckon it’s just Conway remindin’ us that even after all these years, it can still surprise us.”

“Well hey there, Conway — Waccamaw Wally here, settlin’ in for a cold night ahead. With that Cold Weather Advisory runni...
01/26/2026

“Well hey there, Conway — Waccamaw Wally here, settlin’ in for a cold night ahead. With that Cold Weather Advisory runnin’ from 10 o’clock tonight through 9 in the mornin’, it’s one of those evenings where you go on and put an extra log on the fire and make sure everything’s buttoned up tight. When I was growin’ up, nights like this meant Mama would close off a few rooms, Daddy would tend the fireplace before bed, and there was always a pot of coffee or somethin’ warm sittin’ on the stove just in case somebody woke up chilly. We didn’t worry much — we just planned ahead. That’s still good advice tonight. Bring the pets inside, check on your neighbors if you can, and don’t be shy about another blanket or two. It’s one of those ‘slow down, stay warm, and enjoy the quiet’ kind of nights. I’ll be keepin’ warm right here with my coffee, and we’ll all thaw out together once the sun comes up.”

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