LakeFront Hartwell - September

75th Anniversary Continues for State Parks

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:35 UT

OCONEE, SC - Long before “staycations” entered the vocabulary, South Carolina’s state parks have been family favorites for folks looking to stay close to home while getting away from it all. And the early...

National Grandparents Day is September 7

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:01:00 UT

ATLANTA, GA - National Grandparents Day is officially September 7, yet every day can be special when spent with those you love. While finding activities that both 6-year-olds and 60-year-olds...

Plan and Prepare Now for Fall Dove Hunting

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:03:41 UT

COLUMBIA, SC - Now is the time to begin the planning and preparation of fields to attract doves during the upcoming season. The mourning dove is one of the most popular game species in the Southeast...

First Annual South Carolina Old 96 District Campground Cookoff

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:01:52 UT

CALHOUN FALLS, SC - Competitors from around the Southeast are invited to gather around the campfire for the first annual South Carolina Old 96 District Campground Cookoff to be held Sept. 19-21...

Southern Favorites Make For Tasty Travels in 2008

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:02:19 UT

SOUTH CAROLINA – Whether Upstate, in the coastal Lowcountry or somewhere in-between, South Carolina simmers with culinary treats for travelers...

Pigpen Falls Hike

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:01:58 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The Foothills Group, SC, Sierra Club will hike the 9.5 mile Chattooga River Trail-Burrell's Ford to Licklog and Pigpen Falls on Saturday, September 29, meeting at 9 a.m. at Ingles on S.C. 130/123. Hikers should bring lunch and water and dogs are welcome. The Chattooga is a wild, rushing river with crashing waterfalls, coves, and lush with mountain laurel. For more information, call Mark Williams, (864) 882-6511.

Fundraiser for Outdoor Dream Foundation

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:12:05 UT

ANDERSON, SC - A low country boil and BBQ will be held from 6-9:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 25, at the Anderson County Farmers Market (pictured) at 402 North Murray Avenue for The Outdoor Dream Foundation, which began in March, 2004, with the purpose of granting hunting, fishing and other outdoor dreams for young people 21 and under who have life-threatening illnesses.

Small Business Workshops

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:00:44 UT

BANKS COUNTY, GA - A workshop, "How to Start Your Own Business," will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 25, at the Banks County Chamber of Commerce. This is a free seminar co-sponsored by the Oakwood Sam’s Club.

National Public Lands Day on Lake Thurmond

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:02:49 UT

CLARKS HILL, SC - Trail work, fish attractors, lake shoreline cleanup, and bluebird boxes will be the focus of National Public Lands Day at Lake Thurmond on Saturday, September 29.

South Carolina Botanical Garden Events

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:02:06 UT

CLEMSON, SC - The South Carolina Botanical Garden offers monthly First Friday Nature Walks for adults as well as a wonderful variety of cultural and educational programs for children and families throughout the year.

'Don't Fall Behind' 5K

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:35:10 UT

ELBERTON, GA - The third annual EMH Wellness "Don't Fall Behind" 5K Walk/Run will be held Saturday, September 22. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the race will get under way at 9 starting at the EMH Wellness Center, 50 Laurel Drive in Elberton.

SCDNR Honors Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:00:53 UT

COLUMBIA, SC - The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will honor the Officers of the Year and announce this year’s statewide winner on Sept. 28. The awards banquet will be held at 1 p.m. at the Clarion Townhouse Hotel on 1615 Gervais Street in Columbia.

Doctors Care Hiking Series to Begin in Oconee

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:01:33 UT

OCONEE, SC - Doctors Care is sponsoring a series of hikes on the Palmetto Trail. Nine guided hikes are scheduled for autumn, winter, and spring, taking hikers from the mountains to the sea. Doctors Care wants to encourage South Carolinians to get outdoors and explore our state’s natural wonders, while becoming more fit.

Jesse Jackson to speak at Clemson

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:00:09 UT

CLEMSON, SC - The Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition will stop at Clemson University on the Voter Education Tour for Jobs, Peace and Justice at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the Hendrix Student Center (pictured) ballrooms.

Hartwell Lake Clean Up Continues

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:00:18 UT

HARTWELL, GA - The annual Hartwell Lake Clean Up Campaign is underway and volunteers are still needed to help pick up litter around the lake between now and September 30, National Public Lands Day.