Purchase a DNR Wildlife License Plate and Make a Difference

Funds from the sale of both nongame wildlife license plates in Georgia benefit the Wildlife Conservation Fund. This fund is managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife...
Jun 16, 2008

SWU Alum is Oconee County Teacher of the Year

OCONEE - Southern Wesleyan University alumna Jenni Pipkin Clay was recently named Teacher of the Year for the School District of Oconee County. Clay, who is a 2003 Early Childhood Education...
Jun 15, 2008

No Excuse Not to Wear a Life Jacket on the Water

COLUMBIA, SC - This year is shaping up to be a deadly one on South Carolina waters. As of mid-June this year there have been 13 boating fatalities. This compares to a total of 16 boating fatalities...
Jun 15, 2008

Garden Club Started in Pendleton

PENDLETON, SC - The Pendleton Garden Club was started recently and has begun several beautification projects, including a butterfly garden at the Pendleton Library and renovation of the Renaissance...
Jun 15, 2008

Boil Water Advisory Cancelled

ANDERSON, SC - A boil water advisory was cancelled Saturday, June 14, 2008, in the McClain Lake Subdivision, one mile from the Anderson County-owned boatramp on Lakewood Lane. The advisory...
Jun 14, 2008

Cagle: New Charter Systems a Milestone for Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle applauded the decision today by the State Board of Education to approve Decatur City, Gainesville City and Marietta City School Systems as Georgia’s...
Jun 14, 2008

Cromer man drowns in Lake Hartwell

HARTWELL, GA - Timothy Wilson, 24, of Cromer, GA, was swimming at Watsadler Campground when he disappeared around 3 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2008, according to reports. His body was found...
Jun 14, 2008

Clemson Youth Learning Institute Summer Camps Set to Begin

CLEMSON, SC - Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute (YLI) is ready to welcome young campers from South Carolina and beyond. This year YLI will host kids from all 46 counties in South Carolina...
Jun 14, 2008

2008 Get Outdoors Proclamation

SAVANNAH, GA - Governor Sonny Perdue announced the GO Georgia program on Monday, June 2 at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah, and declared by proclamation that June is “Georgia Great...
Jun 14, 2008

Central Man Found in Lake Hartwell

OCONEE COUNTY - Christopher Allen Orr, 22, of 110 Tabor Street, Central, was found by Oconee County rescue workers about 10 p.m. on June 12, according to reports. He disappered early...
Jun 13, 2008

THC Levels in Marijuana Increases, Report states

WASHINGTON, DC – June 12, 2008, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) released the latest analysis from the University of Mississippi’s...
Jun 13, 2008

Crisis Risk Management - B.E.A.S. Project

ANDERSON, SC - Chip Sturgis with Anderson County Emergency Services will faciliate a workshop "Crisis Risk Management--B.E.A.S. Project " from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday, June 25...
Jun 13, 2008

Drought spreads to S. Ga.; Conditions may worsen

ATHENS, GA - If dry conditions persist, Georgia is in for a very hot summer. If the drought intensifies, temperatures across the mountains could reach into the middle to upper 90s while the piedmont...
Jun 13, 2008

Skipper Saver Class in July

SALEM, SC - The Golden Corner Lakes Sail and Power Squadron Sail and Power Boating will give a Skipper Saver class from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Keowee Key Activity Center...
Jun 12, 2008

Wild Animals Don't Make Good Pets

COLUMBIA, SC - Development is encroaching more and more into areas that used to be solely animals' habitats, so it is likely that we will encounter more wild animals crossing "our" property, tempting...
Jun 12, 2008