South Carolina deer hunters, keep an eye on your mailbox: Deer tags should be arriving soon.Deer hunters who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit, combination license or sportsman license, which will be valid on Aug. 15, … more

If you haven't applied yet, time is running out to apply for the public alligator lottery.A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply. A randomized computer drawing based on a preference point system will determine the selection of … more

Grab your rod and reel, cane pole or fly rod and a bag to pick up litter, and let's go Plishing! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation invites you to join our Plishing Challenge again this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase … more

Two Sumter agribusinesses were among 12 South Carolina businesses awarded grants by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship … more

When biologist Christy Hand first came to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in 2011, she had never heard of the black rail; almost no one in South Carolina had. Understanding the rare, disappearing marsh bird quickly became one … more

If you like to cook, odds are you're painfully aware of the price of herbs at the supermarket. But for the cost of a 1- or 2-ounce plastic clamshell packet, you can buy a plant that will produce aromatic herbs for your kitchen all summer long - and … more

STAFF REPORT The Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District will have one district commissioner position on the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election ballot. Conservation district commissioners are non-salaried officials. The election of … more

PROSPERITY, S.C. — Despite the gloomy weather, Monday brought bright prospects for Patrick Walters , who leveraged the opportunity to inflict a straight-up South Carolina smackdown en … more

Fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden are a delicious and affordable addition to your dinner table, but what if you don't have the yard space for garden beds? Fortunately, there are many ways to grow fresh produce in small spaces - even if … more

South Carolina’s sea turtle nesting season has begun a couple days earlier than normal with a loggerhead nest reported in Garden City. Trained volunteers (South Carolina Department of … more