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South Carolina non-farm unemployment numbers at the lake.
Orangeburg, 10.6%. Calhoun, 8.0%. Clarendon, 10.7 %. Sumter, 9.2%. South Carolina, 4.3%. US, 4.0%. Source: SCDEWF.
Florence’s Pee Dee Outdoor Classic.
Equipment and advice and guide services. July 25, 26 and 27 at Florence Convention Center.
Charleston’s Celebration of the Sweetgrass Art.
July 26 in Memorial Waterfront Park.
Morning Glory greets the day.
This photo taken along 301 between Manning and Turbeville.
Foraged Food. Chanterelles are golden-colored mushrooms that are a favorite SC chefs and foragers. These types of mushrooms have a trumpet-like shape with gill-like ridges on the underside of the fungi. They have a fruit aroma with a light nutty flavor. Usually spotted in the forest.
Clean the mushrooms first and then sauté on medium heat with butter or olive oil and a slight taste of garlic or shallot.
69th Annual Beaufort Water Festival
July 11-20. Beaufort. Parades. Races. Games. Food. Pageant. Music.
Phish in Concert
North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Canter July 11-13.
Charleston’s Caribbean Jerk Festival.
At the Charleston Navy Yard. July 19th.
Summerton Crab Dip
1 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. 1tsp of horseradish. 1 cup of white crab meat. 4 tsp. French salad dressing. 1/2 cup of finely grated Cheddar cheese. 1tsp. fresh lemon juice. Dash of Salt.
Mix all of the ingredients and let set; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Garnish with green onion or basil. Serve with crackers.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
At Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre. July 19, 20, 26, 27.
Junior SOS at North Myrtle Beach.
July 15-20.
Holly Hill’s Brett Gardner
Gardner played high school baseball at Holly Hill Academy and walked on at the College of Charleston in 2001. In 2005 he was drafted in the third round by the New York Yankees. He played through their minor league system arriving at the major league club in 2008, where he wore pinstripes though 2021. During his career he earned an All-Star recognition and a World Series ring. He and his wife have parented two sons, one of whom has recently passed.
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Steaks, Bourbon and Provisions in Santee.
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From the SC Department of Agriculture.
Summer at the lake Chilled Melon Soup.
3/4 cup of orange juice. 1 cup of plain yogurt. 1 medium cantaloupe peeled, seeded and cubed. 1tabspoon of honey. 1/4 teaspoon of salt. 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. A sprig of mint.
Place orange juice, yogurt and cantaloupe in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. Add honey, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate at least one hour. Garnish with a sprig mint.
Eutaw Springs Shrimp and Grits.
1 lb. medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined. 3 cups of water. 1 cup of whipping cream. 1 tsp. of salt. 1/4 cup of butter. 1 cup of quick cook grits, uncooked. 1 cup of sharp cheese shredded. 2 garlic cloves minced. black pepper.
Bring 3 cup of water, whipping cream, butter and salt to a boil. Add the grits whisking constantly for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, cheese and garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes until heated thoroughly. Serve with toasted French bread.
Before there was a lake there was a British fort.
On the Clarendon side of the lake and across from about where the Santee State Park sits was Fort Watson, a British fortress protecting supplies dispatched from Charlestown to Camden. Maham’s Tower, served General Francis Marion’s men as they fired down on Fort Watson, causing its surrender and thus breaking the supply line.
Travel 301 South from Summerton until you reach the Santee Wildlife Refuge on the right. Turn right and you are on the way to the tower.
New rules for golf carts.
The SC government now has new rules for children and others driving golf carts. A young driver must be at least 16 years if age and have a valid driver’s license. There must be a registration certificate and proof of insurance with the vehicle. Each passenger younger than 12 years of age must wear a seat belt. Seat belts may be obtained from Walmart and Amazon and routinely may be installed by the cart sellers. Carts cannot operate on the street where speed limits exceed 35 mph and must be within 4 miles of the residence where the vehicle is registered. Golf carts may only be operated in daylight hours and municipalities may add to these restrictions.
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Alshon Jeffery.
Played high school basketball and football for Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews before playing football for USC Gamecocks for three seasons. There he was a first team All American. He was selected in the second round by Chicago, playing for of the Bears between 2012 thru 2016 and then 2017 thru 2020 for Philadelphia. He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles.
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Tips for catch and release fishermen.
SCDNR recommends minimizing the amount of time that fish are out of the water. Always support a fish’s body horizontally to avoid injury to the fish. Finally, use wet hands and a rubber-coated net to protect a fish's slime coat.
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Holly Hill’s Adrian Dingle.
Dingle played high school football at Roberts High School (now Holly Hill Roberts) in Holly Hill. He then played under scholarship at Clemson University where his 23 sacks for loss ranks third in school history. He was drafted in the fifth round by the San Diego Chargers of the NFL where he played for two seasons. He passed away in Winthrop, MA in November of 2022 at the age of 45.
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If you catch one take a picture and then kill it. Send the photo and date taken to SCDNR.
This is the Asian Snakehead Fish, an invasive predator air-breathing fish that kills native lake and river wildlife. Known for its long dorsal fin in can survive also in ditches. SCDNR says it is not welcome here.
German producer of fiber board used in housing and automotive preparing for Alcolu area manufacturing plant.
Homanit’s three hundred new jobs after $25M investment to produce wood composite substitute for distribution in the US.
John Landon Black Foundation
The John Landon Black Foundation is a Manning based non-profit organization created to honor the memory of John Landon Black, who passed away from an accidental drug overdose at 25-years-old.
Restoring the beauty of your home.
There are about 100,000 alligators in South Carolina.
SCDNR says never feed alligators. It’s illegal in most states. Do not approach them. Alligators do not know the difference between pets and their natural prey. Avoid swimming in areas with dense vegetation. Alligators hide in vegetation in and around the water. Only swim during daylight hours. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.
2024 grades are in for state’s public high schools. Source is the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee. Here are the results.
Statewide, of all high schools
49 schools are Unsatisfactory
186 are Below Average
477 are Average
317 are Good
232 are Excellent
Manning High 58 Average
East Clarendon 54 Average
Scott’s Branch 55 Average
Calhoun County 58 Average
Lake Marion 41 Below Average
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Author Julia Mood Peterkin
was a writer residing on a plantation in Fort Motte. She was a graduate of Converse College and a Pulitzer Prize winning author. Her works were controversial in that she faithfully included dialect spoken by African American workers on the plantation. She passed in 1961.
State considers taxation change.
Moving through the South Carolina legislature is a measure to reduce taxes on boats from 10.5 to 5.25 creating a loss of state revenues which counties believe will increase taxes on the balance of taxpayers as revenues must be replaced. It is unlikely the measure will clear both houses as we are near the end of the legislative year but will remain as a consideration for the next session.
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Brigadier General Francis Marion’s Resting Place.
Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion’s plantation is under water. When the lake was formed his plantation, where he and his wife were buried was to be flooded to become part of the lake. Their burial was moved to higher ground and memorialized by the South Carolina PRT and may be visited without charge just off Highway 45 on Francis Marion Avenue near Pineville.
Goat Island Easy Apple Salad.
1 small can of crushed pineapple, drained. 2 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar. 1 Tbsp. of flour. 1 egg, beaten. 1/2 cup of sugar. 1 8-oz container of Cool Whip. 8 large apples, chopped. 1 can of chopped nuts. 1/2 can of coconut (optional). 1 can of raisons (optional).
Combine pineapple, vinegar, flour. flour, egg and sugar. Cook until thick, stirring as it thickens. Let cool. Add Cool Whip. Then add apples and nuts and coconuts and raisins.
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Vance Cheese Cookies.
4 cups of finely grated cheese. 4 cups of plain flour sifted. 3 and 1/4 sticks or margarine. 2 tablespoons of salt. 2 and 1/4 tablespoons of red pepper.
Mix all ingredients and roll into a long log. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Slice and place a pecan on top of each piece, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Yields about 10 dozen. Perfect for snacking at the lake.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in Santee all day long.
The I. P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium.
On the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg the locale is a reservoir for African American art and history and a comfortable location for viewing the heavenly bodies. Begun in 1980 under the leadership of internationally known artist Dr. Leo Twiggs, who was born in St. Stephen, the museum is well worth the time and trip.
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Ferguson Landing Sausage and Beans
1 pkg. of Jimmy Dean Sausage. 1 chopped onion. 1/2 chopped bell pepper. 1 large can of Bush Baked Beans. 1/3 cup of brown sugar.
Brown the sausage and drain the grease. Ad the rest of the ingredients and simmer, stirring often. The longer it cooks the better it tastes.
Welcome to Fairway Woods.
Welcome to Fairway Woods at Wyboo, located within the master-planned community of Deercreek, on Wyboo's 18-hole golf course and just minutes from Lake Marion. Lake Marion, the largest lake in South Carolina, is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful, waterfront lifestyle. Known for its expansive beauty, abundant wildlife, and world-class fishing, Lake Marion offers endless recreational opportunities, including boating, kayaking, hiking, and golf. The lake’s central location provides easy access to major highways, making it convenient to reach cities like Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach while still enjoying the tranquility of lakeside living.
Endangered Species in South Carolina
Gopher Tortoises are protected in South Carolina primarily for their role as habitat builders burrowing long underground trenches used by such other endangered creatures as the Eastern indigo snake, striped newts and gopher frogs for protection from predators, winter nesting and summer heat avoidance. The tortoises are losing their habitat due to land development.
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Bird Flu in South Carolina
There have been no reports of Bird Flu in South Carolina, but caution is good advice, especially in an area where ducks and geese migrate. A primary method of transference is within flocks. When cleaning ducks and game birds use surgical gloves and keep feathers and other parts safely deposited as ducks may have the milder case and not show signs of the virus. Report dead or unhealthy birds to SCDNR. Also, be aware that such other animals as pet birds, cows, chickens, cats and rats may be contaminated if they have been in contact with the feces or other bodily fluids of infected birds. But the good news is transference to humans is a very low risk. Still, cook fowl to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Shoney’s in Manning
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Short Nosed Sturgeon Remain Endangered.
Native to the Santee and Pee Dee Rivers, these fish are in larvae form in salt water but return to the rivers to mature and live. Though the fish is making a comeback it remains endangered, primarily to loss of habitat.
Jack’s Creek Sloppy Joes
2 lbs. ground beef cooked and drained. 1/3 cup of vinegar. 2.3 cup of water. 1/3 cup of brown sugar. 1/2 tsp. of chili powder. 1 cup of catsup. 3 tbsp. onion chopped. 3 tbsp. mustard. 1tbsp. flour.
Brown meat in skillet. In a small pan mix the other ingredients and cook until tender. Pour over the meat and simmer for one hour. Serve on a bun with cole slaw or baked beans.
Leave the little deer alone.
Each Spring and Summer SCDNR receives calls from residents who have found a fawn alone asleep in the woods. The callers believe the fawn has been deserted and they try to rescue it. SCDR responds that setting aside a fawn is a natural habit of the doe while she looks for food and new bedding. She will return to the fawn periodically for feeding and other care. Human involvement with the fawn often causes the mother to abandon the fawn. Better to stay away from the newborn fawn.
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Angel’s Landing.
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Copperhead season in South Carolina.
The state’s most common venomous snake is moving around in the warm weather preferring place where it blends such as wooded areas, home gardens and the edge of housing. They are looking for a meal of rodents, frogs, lizards and insects. Keeping your yard free of downed leaves and uncut grass discourages the snakes to find another place to lurk. Spray with vinegar and ammonia but do not combine these homemade repellents. Pick one and spray it around areas of your yard, garden or house. Also, you can plant snake-repelling marigolds, allium, lemongrass, mother-in-law’s tongue, garlic, wormwood, basil and yellow alder.
This is the Eastern Kingsnake. Don’t kill it. It will eat Copperheads.
Lt. Col. David duBose Gaillard
He grew up along the lake, between Clarendon and Sumter County, but before there was a lake. He was graduated from The United States Military Academy at West Point in 1884 with an engineering degree. He is perhaps best known for his engineering leadership in the construction of the Panama Canal, which many consider an engineering marvel. He died from a brain tumor before the canal opened. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetary.
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Third Water Sweet Potato Casserole
3 cups of mashed cook sweet potatoes. 2 eggs. 1 cup of sugar. 1 stick of margarine. 1/4 cup of milk. 1 tsp. of vanilla.
Mash potatoes well. Melt the margarine. Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Spray a baking dish with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes. Cover with mini marshmallows and brown. Enjoy.
Wisdom Players – Encounters in a Park in Heaven
Francis Marion Performing Arts Center in Florence. June 21 at 3:00 PM,
Beard Auto Sales. in Orangeburg.
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Richardson Cemetary
Go south from Summerton on 301 and turn right on Liberty Hill Road. Just past Liberty Hill AME Church turn left on Old River Road and stay on the road several miles until the Wildlife Education Center is on the right. (8444 Old River Road.) Turn to the left to visit the Richardson Cemetary, where rests American Revolutionary General Richard Richardson, South Carolina Governor James Burchell Richardson (1802-1804) and Governor John Peter Richardson (1840-42), founder of The Citadel.
Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville
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Attorney John Price in Santee.
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Clarendon County’s 1% school district tax add-on ends on June 30.
According to state tax officials, retailers should cease charging the additional 1 % tax. The state sales and use tax will remain at 6% and with the Clarendon County added option tax will again be 7% of sale, reduced from 8%.
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Chapel Creek Artichoke Dip
2 cans of artichoke hearts, chopped. 2 cans of chopped green chilies. 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. Grated Chedder cheese.
Mix the ingredients together and place in a casserole dish. Top with the cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with toast squares.
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Stumphole Broccoli Cornbread.
One-half cup margarine melted. One medium or large onion finely chopped. Ten ounces of broccoli finely chopped. Four eggs beaten. Six ounces of cottage cheese. One tsp. of salt. One 8 and 1/2 box of muffin mix.
Combine all of the ingredients except muffin mix. Mix well. Stir in muffin mix. Pour batter into greased 13x9 baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for thirty minutes. Serves 8 to 12.
