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S.C. BlueCross Foundation Awards Millions in Grants

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:23 UT

COLUMBIA, SC - The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has made grant awards totaling more than $8.6 million to-date in 2008 to community groups serving health care...

Georgia’s Watermelon Crop Sweet, Smaller

Allie Byrd — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:01:46 UT

ATHENS, GA - Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, cookouts and, often, big slices of ripe, juicy watermelon. Georgia’s melon crop is sweet but smaller this year. Prices will be slightly...

MV Developments Announces New Lakefront Community

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:19 UT

HARTWELL, GA - MV Developments, an Atlanta based real estate development group, announced the opening of the first gated lakefront community at Lake Russell in Hart County, GA. Called Savannah...

Water Conservation Urged As Drought Conditions Worsen

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:13 UT

ATLANTA, GA - The Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) today recognized the level of drought preparedness accomplished in north Georgia communities over the...

4th of July Gorge Floor Hike

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:16 UT

TALLULAH, GA - Start off the Fourth of July with a bang by going on a ranger-led hike to Sliding Rock at Tallulah Gorge State Park. Hikes will leave from the Interpretive Center at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m....

Anderson Fire Officials Discourage Fireworks

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:23:56 UT

ANDERSON, SC - Due to an ongoing drought, in which five upstate counties were upgraded to extreme this week, Anderson County fire officials are discouraging people from using fireworks in their...

Confederate Encampment at Hart State Park

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:02:34 UT

HARTWELL, GA - A Confederate reenactment will take place August 2-3 at Hart State Park. Watch weaponry, drilling and marching while learning about uniforms and equipment from the Civil War...

21st Century Community Learning Centers Awards

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:01:48 UT

COLUMBIA, SC – Forty-seven 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants totaling more than $7 million have been awarded to schools, churches and community organizations statewide....

SC Forestry Commission Urges Safer Burns

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:01:57 UT

COLUMBIA, SC - South Carolina Forestry Commission personnel have observed a number of wildfires originating during seasonal wheat field burn-offs. SCFC recognizes the importance of this...

Georgia Slips Into Deeper Drought

David Stooksbury — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:03:51 UT

ATHENS, GA - With June temperatures routinely hitting the 90s and little rain so far this summer, drought conditions have worsened across Georgia. Conditions in the western half of south and middle...

Ready Georgia: "Get Ready for Summer Threats"

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:52 UT

Summer in Georgia is certainly here. Temperatures are high, kids are out of school and many are planning to enjoy some well-deserved vacation time. But it isn’t always fun in the sun...

Georgia Revenue Department Uncovers Two Nationwide Check Scams

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:01:04 UT

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Revenue has uncovered two nationwide check scams that involve fake DOR checks and incorrect banking information. In the first scam, individuals receive...

Oconee, Pickens Counties Upgraded to Extreme Drought

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:15 UT

PICKENS, SC - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources convened the South Carolina Drought Response Committee on June 30, 2008 in Columbia and moved five counties to extreme...

Water-Saving Tips

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:15 UT

ANDERSON, SC - There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you. The City of Anderson and Electric City Utilities offers these water-saving tips. Check back every week for more...

Freshwater Fishing Trends

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:02:01 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 June 30, 2008...