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Community
Pebble Creek Residents Oppose Proposed Development
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- By Terry M. Thacker
Residents of Pebble Creek, a golfing community off of Stallings Road in Taylors, are up in arms about a proposed development in their community.
The owner of the Pebble Creek golf course is in contract to sell over ten acres of the course, specifically the driving range, to a local developer.
Greencity Development, which is headquartered in Greer, wants to build 80 homes in a mixed-use development. Greencity is currently pursuing a rezoning request.
Piedmont Women's Center has opened a new clinic in Powdersville
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- By Press Release
Piedmont Women’s Center officially opened the doors of their third clinic location in the Powdersville/Piedmont area of the Upstate on May 13th, 2024. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the new facility on July 3rd at 10:00 a.m.. The new medical facility provides essential women’s health services to this community free of charge.
World Population Review reports a 10.95% poverty rate in the Powdersville area. United Way of Pickens and Anderson reports that while wages have increased in the Pickens/Anderson areas, they have not kept pace with the cost of living. Therefore, more families and individuals are struggling to meet every day needs.
Children of the Confederacy® Placing Crosses on Confederate Graves
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- By Henry Timrod 654, Children of the Confederacy
Henry Timrod 654 Children of the Confederacy® participated in a ceremony at Nazareth Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Twenty-six Confederate Iron Crosses were placed on Confederate graves in this historic cemetery. The children participated in music, prayers, pledges, chimes, and the unveiling of the crosses. It was a beautiful ceremony that honored these men who fought for our freedom.
MADD South Carolina Recognizes Outstanding DUI Enforcement and Community Partner Efforts
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- By Press Release
COLUMBIA, SC, – On Friday night, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held its third annual South Carolina law enforcement recognition dinner, Driven to Protect and Serve, presenting “MADDY” awards to officers and community partners across the state for excellence in their field. The event comes as South Carolina drunk driving fatalities are up 72% from 2019 to 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 474 lives lost was the second worst year on record for the state.
“MADD deeply values our longstanding relationship with the law enforcement community, which plays a vital role in preventing impaired driving and underage drinking,” said MADD’s Regional Executive Director, Steven Burritt. “Impaired driving is a crime that impacts people from all walks of life, and it is a privilege to honor the officers and agencies who go above and beyond to help end these senseless tragedies.”
Daughters of 1812 Holds Their May Meeting at Post 214
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- By Tony A. Dunn
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 held their May meeting at The American Legion Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214 located at 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd. Founded in 1892, the National Society United States Daughter of 1812 is a non-profit, non-political women's service organization headquartered in Washington, DC.
Henry Timrod 654 Children of the Confederacy® Holds Rechartering Ceremony
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- By Press Release
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, the children of Henry Timrod 654, Children of the Confederacy ® held a Rechartering Ceremony. More than one hundred people gathered in the Old Cashville School House that dates back to 1930.
New officers were sworn in and new member certificates were given. Mr. Hampton Chumley sang his song “Calm the Waters”. Miss Georgia Grey Chumley sang the state song of South Carolina, “Carolina” which was written by Henry Timrod. Mr. Ray McNeely sang “Dixie” and John Andrew and Elizabeth Lanford sang a variety of Southern and patriotic songs. Mr. Kirk Lyons shared a historical bugle with the children. Mrs. Lisa Cook did a program on leadership and entertained the children with a bag full of goodies. Mrs. Tammy Chumley, Director of Henry Timrod CofC, officiated. The 16th Regiment Color Guard posted the colors. Refreshments were served and a good time was had by all. Thank you to the ladies of Oliver E Edwards 1998 UDC for sponsoring these children.
Sea Turtle Stranding Season Begins for the South Carolina Aquarium
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- By Press Release
Earth Month Brings Seven New Patients to the Aquarium
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The South Carolina Aquarium has seen a significant uptick in admissions in the last couple of weeks, with seven sea turtle patients requiring medical attention in this short period of time.
“Our sea turtle stranding season has definitely started strong! These past two weeks have been a whirlwind, with seven sea turtles admitted in rapid succession and each needing individualized treatments and care,” says Sea Turtle Care Center™ manager Melissa Ranly. “It’s clear that sea turtles have arrived along the South Carolina coast and are facing some unforgiving impacts out there. And it’s fitting this is all happening during Earth Month, a poignant reminder on the intrinsic link between water, wildlife and wild places and our role in the world, too. We’re ready and waiting to welcome more sea turtles into our care and offer them all the support we can, and grateful for the community backing us every step of the way.”
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