Meeting scheduled for spring growers

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 3:48pm

A spring growers meeting to discuss compliance with labor rules and regulations is set for May 14 at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. The meeting is at 9 a.m. at the Phillips Market Center.

Representatives from the United State Department of Labor will present information important to farmers and growers and the operations they run. The meeting is open to all growers, labor industry professionals and agribusiness industry representatives. The session will include a question and answer time.

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Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 7:00am

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DEA’s sixth pill take back event yields fruitful results in SC

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Friday, May 10th, 2013, 7:53am

DEA’s sixth pill take back event yields fruitful results in SC

South Carolinians participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, April 27, 2013, turned in 4,701 pounds of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This exceeded the last take back total in September, 2012, which was 3,539 pounds.

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"Give OUT Day" Aims To Raise Money for LGBTQ Community

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:20pm

"Give OUT Day" Aims To Raise Money for LGBTQ Community

On May 9th four non-profit organizations in South Carolina that work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations joined together to participate in the 1st national Give OUT Day for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer community (LGBTQ).

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SC lawmakers to discuss extended credit monitoring

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 9:04am

SC lawmakers to discuss extended credit monitoring

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South Carolina State Museum announces "Between the Springmaid Sheets" exhibit

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Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:08am

South Carolina State Museum announces "Between the Springmaid Sheets" exhibit

The South Carolina State Museum’s new art exhibit Between the Springmaid Sheets will be the occasion for an afternoon of fun activity on Saturday, May 18.

The action begins at 3 p.m. with a gallery tour of the exhibit, which uses art to chronicle the rise of Springs Cotton Mills as a major player in textile industry after World War II. The company’s good fortunes were chiefly due to the marketing savvy of Col.

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State Transport Police Names Top Employees For 2012

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:07am

State Transport Police Names Top Employees For 2012

The South Carolina State Transport Police held a ceremony today to recognize its top employees for 2012. The State Transport Police is a division of SCDPS and is responsible for the enforcement and administration of state and federal laws governing commercial motor vehicles.

The awards honor STP employees throughout the state for outstanding achievement. The awards are based on employees’ performance in areas such as enforcement, commercial motor vehicle safety, out-of-service violations and overall work ethic.

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