With a Shandon–area man’s confirmed, serious case of West Nile Virus and the discovery of a dead bird in the area also infected with the disease, city and county officials are getting serious about taking the steps they can to contain its spread. More...
The giraffe herd at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is 6 feet taller after the birth of a female calf.
The leggy little girl was born overnight and was standing and alert when the keepers entered the giraffe barn on the morning of August 15. At birth, the calf was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 119 pounds. Now, at 1 month, she is nearly 6 feet tall and 177 pounds. More...
For the fifth time, the Office of Veterans Affairs in Laurens County sponsored the annual Patriots’ Pride Parade held at noon, Saturday, Sept. 19. Following the parade through downtown Laurens, there was a luncheon sponsored by the City of Laurens and Mayor Sharon Brownlee. More...
According to its Web site, the Consumer Energy Alliance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization created to help expand the dialogue between the energy and consuming sectors to improve understanding of energy security, more effectively develop and use both renewable and oil and gas energy resources in an environmentally conscious manner, create sound energy policy, and maintain stable energy p More...
Mary Kay Martin Sample announces the engagement of her daughter Paige Hamlin Sample to Joshua Thomas Walters. The bride–elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Sample of Columbia and Greensboro, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Martin and the late Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sample, all of Columbia. More...
Amid the recent positive media hype about The Beatles Rock Band video game, let’s not forget their partnership also produced sentimental, poetic melodies, that endure as serene classical music. More...
On Friday, September 18, the Heathwood Hall Highlanders, led by Mac Whalen, defeated the Ben Lippen Falcons 24–10. Whalen was a one man wrecking crew for the Highlanders, scoring all three of Heathwood touchdowns. More...
Hundreds of students, parents, employees, and community members turned out in full force at Crayton Middle School Saturday, September 12 to celebrate the joy of reading at
Reading Rocks Our World,
the kick–off for the district’s new literacy initiative. More...
“Cyrano de Bergerac,” the legendary story of the long–nosed, hero for all seasons, will be the University of South Carolina Theatre SC’s debut production for 2009 – 10 running Sept. 25 – Oct. 4 in Longstreet Theatre. More...
With the upcoming annual Veterans Day, Americans throughout the United States pause to remember and pay tribute to patriots and wounded warriors for their valor and bravery in the line of duty.
Every year, the recognition is on or near Nov. 11. More...
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When we think of autumn plants for the garden, chrysanthemum, aster, calendula, autumn sedum, and goldenrod come to mind. However, one vine which stages a spectacular show in autumn should not be overlooked. More...
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