Services Lake Waccamaw provides fire, rescue, and police protection, as well as water, sewer, and sanitation services. Genesis Cable Communications provides cable TV service to Lake Waccamaw and the surrounding area. Medical Lake Waccamaw Medical Clinic is a private medical office with laboratory facilities. The doctors are affiliated with Columbus County Hospital. Industry Existing industry consists of Council Tool Company and Top Tobacco Company.
Churches There are numerous churches within the area.
State Park Current facilities include a picnic area with tables and grills, a pier, hiking trails, bathroom facilities, phone service and a new visitor's center. Cultural Resources Housed in the circa 1900 former Atlantic Coast Line depot is the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum. The museum collections include historic photographs, diaries, historical departments, and natural history specimens of the lake and surrounding environments. The Rube McCray Memorial Library offers excellent facilities and learning resources as well.