Andy Cooney to return to Walhalla Civic Auditorium
Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
The Walhalla Civic Auditorium is excited to announce the signing of Irish American superstar, Andy Cooney, for his 2009 Christmas show. Andy will be in Walhalla on Friday, Dec. 11, just three days after performing before a sold out audience at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Read More |
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So good, you’ll feel like you were there
Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
So good, you’ll feel like you were there
Instead of taking a trip to the low country or high into the mountains, stay local and let the work of two talented photographers make you feel like you were the one behind the lens.
Mark McInnis and Carl Ackerman have been experimenting with photography for nearly 20 years, capturing some of the most compelling photos in and around the Palmetto state. From wildlife to landscapes to sports, the twosome has spent countless hours in the field, working to top their own personal best. Read More |
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2010 Chorus officers installed
Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Officers of the Board of Directors of the Golden Corner Barbershop Chorus were installed at the annual meeting recently in Seneca. Read More |
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Going to a wedding is great fun
Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Six Mile Elementary announces the marriage of the letters Q and U. These two letters were joined in marriage recently in Mrs. Crum’s K5 classroom. The students read a book titled "The Wedding of Q & U" by Denise Dillon-Hreha, looked at words with QU in them and even enjoyed wedding cake. Read More |
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Kiwanis applauds these 'Terrific Kids'
Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Fair-Oak Elementary School announces Kiwanis Terrific Kids for the month of October. From left, front row, are: first-grade students Katie Blackwell, Rachel Richardson, Michael Wood and Tyler Nichols; second row, second-grade students. Skye McCall, Braden Bowen, Paige Joost and Jenna Peters; third row, third-grade students, Ashlin Deatherage, Krissy Deatherage, Jamie Henderson, Riley Lepere, Kayleigh Shepard and Ryan Sewell . Read More |
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Keeping kids safe online
Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
For anyone with children or teenagers in the house, it’s no surprise that being online is the in thing to do. According to research studies conducted by The Nielson Company, approximately 16 million U.S. children ages two to 11 are active online. This shows an 18 percent increase over the past five years, while the overall Internet population only increased usage by 10 percent. Furthermore,
the amount of time children spend online is 63 percent higher than just five years ago. Read More |
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Veteran's Day celebrated at Ravenel School
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Students at Ravenel Elementary School celebrated Veteran’s Day by honoring veterans with a breakfast and special news show. Students attended an assembly where veterans' names were read and viewed a slideshow made of pictures that veterans had sent in. Pictured are Cub Scouts leading the pledge at the assembly. Read More |
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Veterans honored at Edwards Middle School
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Katie Story, seventh-grader at Edwards Middle School, welcomes her grandfather, Vietnam veteran Dr. Allen Dunn, along with classmate Trenton Brown. Nearly 50 veterans joined the students and faculty at Edwards for a celebration of music and remembrance on Veter Read More |
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Patriots' Hall president addresses Salem Lions
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Charles Brickett, right, President of Patriots' Hall Association, receives a warm thank you from Lions President Mike Chengrian following his presentation on the Oconee Veterans Museum to the Salem Lions Club at its Veterans Day meeting. Read More |
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Seasonal depression: Our moods can fade with the light
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Before we fell back into an extra hour of sleep, the long summer days were perfect for getaway trips and family barbecues.
So, it’s no wonder, that when the days shorten up and the night sky welcomes us as we leave work, people spend less time outside and more time within the confines of the home.
And with this change, comes what doctors refer to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Read More |
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Mountainview Medical Imaging celebrates a decade of caring
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Mountainview Medical Imaging (MMI) is celebrating its 10th year in business.
MMI is a privately owned outpatient facility that offers patients highly developed imaging techniques used in the medical field today. Read More |
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Oconee Medical Center announces Employee of the Month for November
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Oconee Medical Center announced Steve Blackwell is Employee of the Month for November. Blackwell has been employed as a security guard at the hospital since August 2006.
A nurse in the Emergency Department who regularly has very positive experiences working with him nominated him. However, this time, the nurse commended Blackwell for the compassionate way he recently treated a young patient and his father. Read More |
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Code Academy students make rounds at Clemson
Published Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
The junior class at Code Academy recently had an up-close-and-personal opportunity to make the study of Earth science more relevant.
The group’s study of rocks, minerals, fossils and bones took a hands-on turn as the class visited the Bob Campbell Geology Museum and the Botanical Gardens at Clemson University. Read More |
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Winter greetings from the Squash Family
Published Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
With winter knocking at the door, no food rings in the end of fall and the beginning of winter like the much-adored winter squash family. Available in an array of autumn colors, delicate flavors as well as fun shapes and sizes, their presence in grocery stores is a candid reminder of the family gatherings that surround the fast-approaching holiday season. Read More |
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