Rooter Man Plumbing sponsors Meggett Shootout charity fishing tournament

Rooter Man Plumbing is backing the Nov. 14 Meggett Shootout Trout Tournament in Meggett, South Carolina, as a bronze sponsor and sending plumber Trey Baker to compete. The event raises money for Lowcountry families and charitable groups while honoring the memory of Chris Wilson.

Why it matters: - The Meggett Shootout is built to raise money for Lowcountry families and organizations that provide outdoor experiences for children, including children facing illness or disabilities. - Rooter Man Plumbing’s support adds a local business sponsor to an event that ties community fundraising to a memorial tribute. - The tournament’s proceeds help expand aid beyond the Wilson family to additional families in need.

What happened: - Rooter Man Plumbing became a bronze sponsor of the 2026 Meggett Shootout Trout Tournament. - The charity fishing tournament is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, in Meggett, South Carolina. - Rooter Man Plumbing plumber Trey Baker will compete in the tournament on behalf of the company. - Rooter Man Plumbing is covering Baker’s registration for his first Meggett Shootout. - Baker said he grew up fishing and wanted to represent Rooter Man Plumbing in an event that gives back to the Lowcountry.

The details: - Meggett Shootout, Inc. organizes the tournament under the theme “Casting for a Cause.” - Organizers say the 2026 event continues support for the Wilson family while broadening help to other Lowcountry families in need. - Sponsorships, registrations, raffles, silent auction bids and donations support the event’s charitable mission. - The tournament honors Chris Wilson, a local heating and air business owner whose death brought friends and community members together in support of his loved ones. - Rooter Man Plumbing owner Nelson Huggins had a personal connection to Wilson through their work relationship. - Huggins said the company was glad to support an event that remembers Wilson and helps local families. - As a bronze sponsor, Rooter Man Plumbing will be recognized on tournament social media and sponsor banners at event activities. - The tournament will include competitive fishing, an awards celebration, raffles and other activities. - A captain’s meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. - Registration details, tournament rules and sponsor and donor information are available through the official event listing.

Between the lines: - The sponsorship gives Rooter Man Plumbing a visible role in a local charity event that blends community giving with business networking and public recognition. - Baker’s participation extends the company’s presence beyond financial support and gives the sponsorship a personal, employee-facing angle. - The Wilson tribute helps frame the tournament as both a fundraiser and a community memorial, which can deepen local participation.

What's next: - The tournament’s next major milestone is the captain’s meeting on Nov. 6. - The main event follows on Nov. 14 in Meggett. - Organizers are still seeking participation through registrations, sponsorships, raffle support, auction bids and donations. - Rooter Man Plumbing continues serving Charleston and surrounding Lowcountry communities under owner Nelson Huggins.

The bottom line: - Rooter Man Plumbing is using a local sponsorship to support a charity tournament, honor a community figure and put one of its plumbers on the water for the cause.