Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Managing Editor David Abbott recounts his recent trip to Florence, South Carolina to visit Carter Brothers Logging. The name of the company is Carter Bros. Logging, but that could be a bit misleading. Indeed there are quite a few in this bunch with the last name Carter, including a few brothers, but only one who has his name on the paperwork. Mitchell Carter, 46, says he’s the only one “tied up as the owner,” but his brothers Robert, Elton, Billy and Steve Carter, son Jacob Carter, nephews Hank and Dale Carter, and cousin Randy Carter are all on the crew. Another cousin, David Carter, is a contract trucker who sometimes hauls for Mitchell’s crew. In addition, several of his other kin also own separate logging outfits in the area. Family is clearly the heart of the company. Unfortunately the family’s heart was broken last year when it suffered its greatest hardship.

Featured Story: “Family Strong”

Written By: David Abbott
Company: Carter Brothers Logging
Location: Florence, South Carolina
SLT Issue: April 2016

Check out other featured articles in the April 2016 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine’s April 2016 issue features Bryson City, North Carolina’s Kirkland’s Logging, Inc., Selmer, Tennessee’s Greg King Logging, Fitzgerald, Georgia’s Mark & Kason Lott Timber, Inc., Florence, South Carolina’s Carter Brothers Logging, and Gloster, Mississippi’s Amite BioEnergy, owned by Drax Biomass. A special article highlights Folkston, Georgia’s Big John Trailers and their steady growth since 1974. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new products and equipment, and logging business tips.