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What can one person do about increased greenhouse gases?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a number of suggestions about things you can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Most are much easier than attempting to wrangle 160 nations into agreeing to an international climate change … more
Scottish Fair
In her opening remarks at the Scottish Country Fair last weekend, Sumter County Museum Director Katherine Richardson noted that "the purpose of the festival is to educate." There were plenty of educational opportunities, but it was all made … more
Weblinks (Global Warming)
There's a ton of information about global warming on the Internet. Here are a few choices: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/climatechange National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Global Warming frequently asked … more
AROUND TOWN
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will offer free income tax assistance and electronic filing for all taxpayers with low to middle incomes (special attention to those age 60 and older) 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through April 16, with … more
Local Boy Scout Council raising funds to continue its operations
Have you ever earned a merit badge? Do you know the five signs of a heart attack forward and backward? Can you tie a lash around two pieces of wood that's strong enough to maintain an adult's weight? Do you know what a lash is? Scouting should be … more
Whose fault is it if the planet isn't healthy?
Global warming: Some people believe it's nothing but media hype from fringe liberals. Others are sure it's the beginning of the end of the world. To many people (perhaps even most), it's definitely a problem — but it's not something they'll worry … more
Downing-Vaughn
MOUNT PLEASANT — Mary Townsend Downing of Mount Pleasant and Charles Eric Vaughn of Sumter were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the I'On Creek Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Downing of … more
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Students' 'Corridor of Shame' photographs at Patriot Hall
" But What About Us? Student Photographs from the Corridor of Shame," a traveling photography exhibit that identifies the substandard conditions of South Carolina's rural schools through the eyes and words of the students themselves, will be on … more
Global Warming
The basics of the greenhouse effect are easy to understand: Gases in the atmosphere trap heat radiating off the Earth into space, thereby insulating the planet and rendering it habitable. The system has worked for hundreds of thousands of years … more
Stilwell-Turner
COLUMBIA — Katie Lane Stilwell and Brandon Marshall Turner were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Riverbanks Botanical Gardens. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Stilwell, and the granddaughter of … more
McCants-Witherspoon
Mr. and Mrs. Leon McCants announce the engagement of their daughter, Niesha S. McCants, to Derrick A. Witherspoon, son of Cleveland and Dorothy Witherspoon, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Deacon and Mrs. Frank McCants and … more
No matter where you live, it's Happy Huntigowk Day, Poisson d'Avril, April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day, a time for pulling harmless pranks on gullible victims, is universally popular. These hoaxes range from subtle stunts pulled on unknowing victims by family and friends to false stories being spread by media organizations in print, … more
Seals-Purvis
MYRTLE BEACH — Callie Annette Seals and Lawrence James Purvis Jr., both of Murrell's Inlet, were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kim Seals … more
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Cultural festival set
Morris College presents its annual fine arts festival April 2 through 5 with a variety of events that include art, music, dance, drama, storytelling and more. All events are free and open to the public and will be presented at various locations on … more
University exhibitions emphasize talent of local artists
University of South Carolina Sumter galleries offer two exhibits as unlike as night and day, yet they both emphasize the diversity of local artists. Works by Elaine Smith-Lentine and Sam Fiorini will remain at the campus until April 30, 2007, giving … more
It's good to have Friends
When I was a child, the suburban community where I grew up was still close to nature. A large stream flowed nearby, wild muscadines grew in undeveloped lots, and thickets housed birds' nests and rabbit holes. Nowadays, many families must make … more
Take it one plant at a time for fun garden cleanup
Gardening can be so much fun this time of year. The key to making it fun is to pace yourself – starting soon and doing a little at a time, rather than waiting and then being inundated with too much to do all at once. Some ideas:   If you … more
Lawn to garden conversion can mean less work
NEW MARKET, Va. – There can be splendor in the grass of a well-managed yard. Pride and prestige, too, for the exacting property owners. Turf-covered lawns promote cooling through evaporation, reduce erosion and absorb carbon dioxide, one of the … more
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