Georgia Employers Challenged to Offer Alternative Commutes

ATLANTA, GA – With gas prices at near record highs, Governor Sonny Perdue today challenged state agencies and businesses to continue to expand commute alternative programs...
Jun 30, 2008

Clemson Concrete Canoe Team Places in National Competition

CLEMSON, SC - The Clemson University Concrete Canoe team paddled into seventh place at this year’s 21st annual American Society of Civil Engineers' Concrete Canoe Competition in Montreal, Canada....
Jun 30, 2008

Man Drowns in Lake Keowee

PICKENS, SC - Mario Aguelar Commacho, a Mexican who was living with friends in Pickens County, has been identified as the man who drowned while swimming in a cove known as War Path...
Jun 29, 2008

Homeland Park July 4th Celebration

ANDERSON, SC - The Homeland Park Fire Department will throw a July 4th celebration from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the fire station at 3299 South Main St. Bar-b-que plates will be available for $7. The Reservoir...
Jun 29, 2008

National Grandparents Day is September 7

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...
Jun 29, 2008

Earth Talk

Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental pros and cons of corn-based plastic as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic? -- Laura McInnes, Glasgow, Scotland
Polylactic acid (PLA), a plastic substitute made from fermented plant starch (usually corn) is quickly
Jun 29, 2008

Dead Fish Found Near Beaver Dam Creek

TOWNVILLE, SC - Thousands of fish have been found dead in the Beaver Dam Creek area, according to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, which, along with other water officials, is investigating...
Jun 28, 2008

"Fish Smart, Eat Smart"

COLUMBIA, SC - South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or should be released because of possible contamination, the...
Jun 28, 2008

Currahee Club Teams Up With Ireland's Adare Manor

TOCCOA, GA - Currahee Club, the award-winning private golf community located on Lake Hartwell in the north Georgia mountains, now has a sibling on "the old sod." Consistently named as...
Jun 28, 2008

SC Sending Financial Relief to State and Local Agencies

COLUMBIA, SC - State and local agencies that are dealing with the high cost of fuel and tight budgets will get some help from the Budget and Control Board beginning July 1. The Board’s Insurance Reserve Fund will issue a one-time, $20 million...
Jun 27, 2008

Camp Success G.I.R.L.S. Opens Registration to Area Students

PENDLETON, SC - The Silver Crescent Foundation is teaming up with Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton to host Camp Success G.I.R.L.S., an educational and engaging program that fosters interest in science and engineering among...
Jun 27, 2008

Alternative Energy Research to Get Boost with Major Gift

CLEMSON, SC - The College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University has received a $1.1 million gift from Samuel and Patricia Deal earmarked for research for alternative energy sources. The announcement came at the 2008 Major...
Jun 27, 2008

"Live Free Live Loud" Concert

ANDERSON, SC - "Live Free Live Loud," a concert to benefit Anderson Interfaith Ministries, Haven of Rest, and the Anderson Crisis Pregnancy Center, will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 28...
Jun 26, 2008

SCDNR Courtesy Boating Inspections Set During July 4 Weekend

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings in an effort to keep state waterways safe during...
Jun 26, 2008

2008 Junior Sailing Camp

ANDERSON, SC - The Western Carolina Sailing Club will conduct the 2008 Junior Sailing/Racing camp in July. This year’s four-day camp will be held July 12-13 and 19-20 from 8:30 a.m...
Jun 26, 2008