Girl Scouts learn about important issues that can impact their lives
Throughout the year, Girl Scout Troop 423 will take action related to several issues. They will learn about teen domestic violence, heart health, how to advocate for others as well as how to respond in emergency situations. During the month of October we tackled two issues impacting women and girls–breast cancer awareness and bullying prevention. Members started the month making the world a better place by completing...
Burry Bookstore to host critically acclaimed singer/songwriter
Burry Bookstore will host Radney Foster, for an evening of reading, singing, and signing of his new book/CD, For You to See the Stars. Radney Foster is a powerhouse talent that has helped shape the music scene over the last 40 years. He has written, performed, and collaborated with a wide array of artists throughout his career. He has written a number of chart topping hits that are easily recognizable including Godspeed performed by...
Duke Energy’s plan to strengthen South Carolina’s energy grid will create jobs
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Duke Energy is investing $3 billion over roughly the next 10 years in South Carolina to strengthen the energy grid and provide a major boost to the state’s economy for years to come. The program – Power/Forward Carolinas – will consist of upgrades that will harden the system against storms and outages, further protect it against cyberattacks and physical threats, help expand renewable energy, generate jobs and...
Friends of Revolutionary Rivers to meet Nov. 14
The Friends of Revolutionary Rivers (FOREVR) next meets November 14 at 6 pm at Lynches River County Park, as the group continues to increase stewardship and conservation of 60 miles of Lynches River designated as a National Recreation Trail. The public is invited to attend to show their support for FOREVR or learn more about the SC Revolutionary Rivers Trail. FOREVR is coordinated with help from the National Park Service through the...
Hood Temple named among South Carolina’s best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
The American Institute Of Legal Counsel has recognized attorney E. Hood Temple as 2017 10 Best Legal Counsel for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute Of Legal Counsel is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes a list of Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIOLC’s rigorous selection process, which is based on...