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Earth Talk

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:32 UT

Dear EarthTalk: Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues? -- Bettina E., New York, NY
Getting a little sunshine is important for helping our bodies generate Vitamin D, an important supplement...

Freshwater Fishing Trends

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:13:43 UT

Freshwater fishing trends are provided by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. For South Carolina freshwater fish regulations visit the SCDNR website. Freshwater fishing trends for the week of May 12, 2008 follows...

Agencies Warn About Underage Prom, Graduation Drinking

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:01:40 UT

Keeping South Carolina’s young people safe during the annual “prom and graduation party season” requires cooperative planning and action by educators, parents, community agencies, concerned...

Public's Help Sought in Identifying Banks Crossing Bank Robber

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:03:12 UT

BANKS CROSSING– The GBI and the Banks County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who held up the Northeast Georgia Bank at Banks Crossing on Highway 441...

Water Efficiency Workshop

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:01:45 UT

ATLANTA, GA - Anyone who wants to learn how to turn water efficiency into a financially sound investment should attend a water efficiency workshop May 21-22 at the Georgia International Convention...

SCDHEC Releases Report on Health of South Carolina’s Public and Environment

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:00:09 UT

COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control released its annual report on the health of the public and the environment in South Carolina on May 8, 2008. “The title of...

Harvesting Rain Theme of Workshop.

Sun, 11 May 2008 16:01:06 UT

WATKINSVILLE, GA - The Rain Harvesting Workshop and Accreditation Program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, Ga. The training is a part...

SCDNR Courtesy Boating Inspections Set During Memorial Day Weekend

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:00:33 UT

In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy...

Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:00:26 UT

ANDERSON, SC - The Meals on Wheels Benefit Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Dirty Old Men's Club, will be on Wednesday, May 21, at Pine Lake Golf Course. A putting contest will begin at 9 a.m....

Memorial Day Water Safety Class

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:01:34 UT

ANDERSON, SC - In preparation for Memorial Day, Anderson County's emergency services will conduct safety classes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Portman Marina, Saturday, May 17. Classes will cover...

Clemson University Lands a Keeper

Phillip Gentry — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:17:47 UT

Reprinted with permission from upstatetoday.com

By PHILLIP GENTRY
CLEMSON, SC - The latest addition to the Clemson University Football coaching staff has two top priorities for this season. The first is working with Coach Tommy Bowden and the rest of the staff...

Composting Can Conserve Water

April Sorrow — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:01:33 UT

ATHENS, GA - Composting not only saves water in landscapes and gardens, it creates plant food from trash, says a University of Georgia expert. “Incorporating finished compost mulch into vegetable...

Governor Perdue Signs Dogfighting Legislation

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:04:43 UT

ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 301 May 6, 2008, making dogfighting a felony in Georgia. “I am pleased today to make it clear that dogfighting is an activity that...

S.C. Welcome Centers Celebrate National Tourism Week

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:27 UT

COLUMBIA, SC – Tasty treats, local crafts, hot deals and more await visitors to South Carolina’s nine Welcome Centers this year during National Tourism Week. National Tourism Week was established...

Level Four Drought Response Continues For Most of North Georgia

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:01:31 UT

ATLANTA, GA - With extreme drought conditions stretching across the northern third of Georgia and a forecast for a dry summer, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced that level four outdoor watering restrictions...