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The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has begun a three-year accreditation process to further strengthen its effectiveness and meet nationally recognized standards.In January, SCDNR began in the North American Wildlife … more
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at … more
COLUMBIA - The Palmetto Trail, the state's only cross-state trail system, and the Foothills Trail Conservancy have joined forces in a cooperative agreement to encourage Palmetto Trail hikers to take the Foothills Trail to increase their … more
CLARENDON COUNTY - Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bryan New is certain there will be plenty of bass to catch during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by SEVIIN. The Saluda angler is just not certain how he … more
Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources' annual series of measuring sessions. Each winter S.C. Department of Natural Resources … more
I remember seeing an article in The Sumter Item about the entire staff of a small newspaper in Clarendon County all quitting at the same time. The publisher of the paper vowed to continue. It was quite a shock that everyone left, but I was elated! I … more
Year 'round, month to month, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Carolina serves to support the landowners, farmers and ranchers of private lands in the state. Whether that land is passed from one generation to another or procured … more
STAFF REPORT The South Carolina Forestry Commission is asking residents to make a charitable contribution to the S.C. State Forests Fund when submitting their tax returns. According to a news release from the commission, taxpayers have the … more
The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Clarendon County on Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 20-25, for the second event of the 2024 season - the Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes.The six-day tournament, hosted by the Clarendon County … more
The Wilson Hall boys won the regular season region title with a win over Laurence Manning on Friday. Their goal on Tuesday? Finish the region off with a tournament title, too. The Barons faced off … more
The early arrival of West Nile Virus (WNV) to South Carolina resulted in the Jan. 22 euthanasia of a horse in Charleston County. The horse was not vaccinated and had no pasture mates. According to Clemson University animal health officials, the … more
It was a very cold morning, and I was out for a walk on our property. The sun was up, and the weeds and broom straw glistened in the early light. A big covey of quail thundered up from the ditch bank and sailed over the dog fennel toward the woods. … more
We have planted longleaf pines on a portion of our Sumter County property. The strip of pines is along both sides of a shared drive that leads to our new home and Ginger's sister Rhonda and husband Johnny's home. The pines are a year old now and are … more
S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct its annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey Feb. 16-19 in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count. The state natural resources agency is interested in the status and distribution of these … more
Last summer I made several trips to Marion County to look at a very large hunting club on the Big Pee Dee River. The club had advertised for some new members. I was interested but needed more information. An officer of the club sent me a map and a … more
The S.C. Drought Response Committee declared last Thursday the entire state is now drought free. Because of significant rainfall since mid-December, the committee removed the incipient drought status of 16 counties and the moderate drought status … more
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' "Report on Public Meetings Related to Wild Turkey Declines and Options for Future Management" will be made to the Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m., Room 308, … more
S.C. Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Wild Quail Management Seminar March 7-8 at the James W. Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area in Hampton County. The registration fee is $95 per person and includes meals, overnight … more
With a new year comes new trends, and the 2024 Pantone color of the year, "Peach Fuzz," will be dictating many of them. What does this have to do with your garden? Everything. The Pantone Color Institute has been governing worldwide color trends … more
It's cloudy and windy and cold outside, and there was a time when that didn't matter to me. I welcomed the cold. Cold weather and freezing temperatures would push the ducks down from the north. Winter rains would flood the swamps and sometimes even … more
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