Tony Pope - State Farm Agent

06/01/2026

What a great start to June! Anthony Pope and I were able to visit with my friend and mentor Jim Killen - State Farm Insurance Agent as he celebrates 50 years serving his community in York SC. Jimmy is a Georgetown SC native, a star football player for the Winyah High Gators and University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

It was great to visit with Jimmy, his wife Vicki, his son Jay Killen - State Farm Insurance Agent and daughter Elizabeth Miles who is a member of our team. We also had the chance to catch up with another State Farm Agent with Georgetown roots, Jack Cherry - State Farm Insurance Agent!

Georgetown ties to State Farm are strong. Winyah High School produced a dozen or more State Farm agents serving various communities in SC and NC.

Agents like Jimmy blazed a trail for State Farm agents everywhere. I’m honored to be his friend and proud of all that he has accomplished!

06/01/2026

When you want information or services from the SCDMV, start with our website: dmv.sc.gov. Other sites may offer incorrect information or even compromise your data.

The sc.gov domain lets you know that it's official.

For transactions that can be completed right from your computer, visit the site's DMV Online Services tab.

06/01/2026

It's the end of SC Hurricane Preparedness Month. For comprehensive information regarding hurricane preparedness and resources for SC, check out SCEMD's Hurricane Guide at www.hurricane.sc.

06/01/2026

Today is the start of Atlantic hurricane season... please read that in an unenthusiastic voice! For the second half of the year (June 1st - November 30th), y'all have to deal with me telling you to buy beef jerky for your emergency kit and talk to your family about your evacuation zone.

EXCITING STUFF!

Below is the list of names that will be used this year. There is a name on this list that is near and dear to my heart... so hopefully that storm behaves whenever it ends up forming. If you share a name with one of this year's storms, make sure to have a heart-to-heart with the atmosphere so it stays out to sea!

The good news...there is currently no tropical activity forecast in the Atlantic over the next 7 days. This gives you plenty of time to talk to your family about creating an emergency plan and building an emergency kit!

Confused about what all of that means?!?!? Come on down to the Dorchester County Hurricane Expo and Family Fun Day this Saturday, 6/6, at Ashley River Park from 10 AM - 1 PM to meet tons of local organizations (including US National Weather Service Charleston SC) and learn all things hurricane preparedness! I mean, we have a helicopter landing during the event this year... ya have to come!

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bheu4TLJE/

Our first comment-section prompt of the new year... If you could get rid of hurricane season and replace it with a different “season” of your choice, what would you choose?

Have a great start to your week!

06/01/2026

We only have one Team Member Birthday in June, so join me in wishing Carrie a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and her best year yet!

05/30/2026

Are you an adult seeing us post so much about camps WISHING we had some fun for y'all, too? Well don't worry, because we've got another exciting round of Adult CO-ED Softball planned for this summer! 🥎

Join us on Wednesday nights at Gahagan Park for another exciting draft league. Both novice and experienced players are welcome to step up to the plate and enjoy an evening of play and good sportsmanship.

Games are on Wednesday nights, 7pm to 9:30pm at Gahagan Park. You can join the fun today by signing up here: https://secure.rec1.com/SC/summerville-sc/catalog/index/67073c8509b5e88b71f7d85aadb4e0db?filter=c2VhcmNoPWFkdWx0JTIwc29mdGJhbGw=

05/30/2026

Proud supporter of the Charleston Duck Race!

05/28/2026

Big thanks to Berkeley County Councilman Tommy Newell for your efforts to secure funding to repair and pave this road behind our Summerville office! Thanks for all that you do for our community!

05/28/2026

Before you take your boat out, it's essential to conduct proper maintenance to help keep your boat performing optimally. Review this boat maintenance checklist to help you get started.

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Take care of your boat before hitting the water this season. Prepare for a safe summer on the water with these essential boat maintenance tips.