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Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
SC Peaches in the Park Night at “The Joe”
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Nothing’s more American than baseball, hotdogs, and Mom’s “peach” pie – made with Certified SC Grown peaches.
Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Monday, June 23, 2008
COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
SC Bald Eagle population continues to increase
Friday, June 20, 2008
DNR has been monitoring Bald Eagle populations in the state for 32 years and has documented some 228 nesting sites occupied within our borders. This is an astonishing increase over the 13 sites documented in 1977.
Drought Response Committee to meet June 30 in Columbia
Friday, June 20, 2008
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will convene the South Carolina Drought Response Committee on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Ramage Conference Center, 1001 Bluff Road, State Farmers Market in Columbia.
Sections of Catawba, Lynches Rivers designated "Scenic"
Friday, June 20, 2008
The South Carolina General Assembly has designated a 30-mile segment of the Catawba River and a 57-mile segment of the Lynches River as State Scenic Rivers. The legislation was signed on June 11, 2008, by Governor Mark Sanford.
Central Savannah River Area residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Thursday, June 19, 2008
COLUMBIA - Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
Commissioner Weathers greets Boys and Girls State delegates
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Hugh E. Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture greeted delegates from Boys State and Girls State during a ceremony held on the State Capitol’s north steps, June 13, 2008.
Watermelon field day to be held at Edisto REC
Thursday, June 19, 2008
A Watermelon Field Day will be held at the Edisto Research and Education Center located at 64 Research Road in Blackville, on July 10, 2008.
Summertime means more farm machinery on SC highways
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Hugh E. Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, urges drivers to use caution when driving near tractors and other large farm equipment on the highways around the state.
“Fish Smart, Eat Smart” campaign updated for 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
COLUMBIA – 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 S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2008
CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet June 20 in Charleston, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
Get your red! Buy Certified SC Grown tomatoes!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Have you had your “red” today? For years, nutritionists have encouraged us to put a rainbow of fruits and vegetables on our plates every day to stay healthy.
"Life's Better Outdoors" with renewed hunting, fishing license
Friday, May 23, 2008
It’s time for South Carolina hunters and anglers to purchase their 2008-2009 hunting and fishing licenses. Last season’s licenses expires June 30, 2008.