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Nancy Wilson: Leader On And Off The Court
By: Jeff Walker |
 During her 27 years in coaching Wilson has posted many winning seasons and gained recognition taking the Cougars to several title championships and the Gamecocks to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Full Story |
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10% Shift Local Buy Campaign
By Jamee Haley |
 Charleston area non-profit group looks to aid local businesses in economic recession with 10% Shift Campaign; Regional news conference with local mayors slated for June 30, with a launch party slated for July 10. “The 10% Shift campaign is part of ‘stimulus plan’ for the Lowcountry,” says Jamee Haley, Executive Director of the Lowcountry Local First. Full Story |
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Greenbelt Projects: Application Opens for Rural and Urban Grants
By: Jennie Davis |
| Charleston County's Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan provides guidance for spending the greenbelt portion of the Transportation Sales Tax through both an Urban Grants Program and a Rural Grants Program. The purpose of these grants is to distribute the funding in an equitable manner for the conservation of greenspace in Charleston County. The application deadline for rural and urban greenbelt grant projects is Friday, July 31, 2009. Full Story |
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Tony The Peanut Man Inspires The LowCountry With Legumes and Song
By: Jeff Walker |
 His signature look and infectious banter make Tony the Peanut Man one of the most recognizable figures in the low country. For nearly two decades the man with the topless straw hat, bow tie, and tuxedo t-shirt has been amusing crowds at ball games and throughout the downtown business district.Full Story |
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'Free Online Summer Reading Resources
By Curtis R. Rogers |
Are you looking for creative summer reading ideas? The South Carolina State Library SchoolRooms staff recently created a host of summer reading resources for K-12 students statewide. These resources are focused on the “Be Creative @ Your Library” campaign and highlight many free online resources summer readers are sure to enjoy! Full Story |
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Carlos Salinas Award Nominations Sought
By Deborah Bode-Hinson |
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Nominations are open through June 30, 2009, for the Carlos Salinas award, which recognizes a S.C. dentist who serves patients with special health care needs, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced. The award is named for Carlos Salinas, DDM, in recognition of his commitment to assisting people with special needs. Full Story
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Neil Jordan's, Fine Dining & Fair Prices
By: Jeff Walker |
| Two phrases that most of the time don’t go together are fine dining and fair prices. They are usually as alien to each other as the north is to the south. But in the case of Neil Jordan’s Restaurant they seem to complement one another perfectly. The upscale steak and seafood eatery opened in late 2008 just north of Hwy 41 in the Market at Oakland off 17 North and has become a regular dining spot for many East Cooper residents. The restaurant is owned by none other than Neil Jordan and his partner Tracy Bartholemew. Full Story |
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Crushed Fine Wine Delights The Lowcountry
By: Jeff Walker |
| In a little over a year since they’ve opened Crushed Fine Wine has become one of the low country’s most talked about vintners. The quaint little wine shop conveniently located outside the I’ON community between Johnnie Dodds and Mathis Ferry in Shelmore Village Mount Pleasant has become a favorite especially for low country residents living east of the Cooper. Crushed Fine Wine is less ten minutes from downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, and the beaches. Full Story |
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Fish Smart, Eat Smart Campaign
By: Jody Only |
| Every year, DHEC determines which fish are safe to eat by sampling catches from rivers, lakes, creeks, estuaries, and the ocean. With mercury levels high in some fish this info helps residents determine what to keep or release back into the water. Full Story |
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School Officials Called Upon to Cut Spending
By: Matt Moore |
| Even as the drama of the stimulus/bailout fight in South Carolina fades from newspaper and blog headlines, public education officials continue to insist their budgets are dangerously tight and student instruction is suffering. Full Story |
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