Environment

Warm spring weather will mean early crops in SC

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 8:56am

Warm spring weather will mean early crops in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The warm winter and spring weather this year is bringing earlier harvests for crops in South Carolina.

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Now accepting applications for Earth Day Education awards

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 9:03am

Now accepting applications for Earth Day Education awards

In honor of Earth Day 2012, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) are offering a series of conservation-themed awards to Richland County students, teachers, and administrators.

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Shaw seeks public input on environmental program

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 1:55pm

Shaw seeks public input on environmental program

Shaw Air Force Base is seeking public feedback regarding its environmental program.

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"Alternative Agribusiness Strategies" topic for the Quarterly SC Ag Council Meeting

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 9:15am

The quarterly meeting of the South Carolina Ag Council is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the S.C. Farm Bureau, 724 Knox Abbot Drive, Cayce, S.C. The meeting will focus on "Alternative Agribusiness Strategies" using unique and sustainable concepts like polyculture and permaculture.

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Appliance rebate program expected to help residents save money

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 11:32am

Appliance rebate program expected to help residents save money

South Carolina residents planning to purchase new, ENERGY STAR qualified appliances will be eligible to receive rebates ranging from $50 to $100 starting Friday, January, 27, 2012 ending Sunday, February 5, 2012 through the state’s remaining portion of the appliance rebate stimulus program.

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National Forest trails in SC closing for season

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, January 2nd, 2012, 11:25am

National Forest trails in SC closing for season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - As the new year begins, the National Forest Service is closing three off-road vehicle trails in the Sumter National Forest in the western part of South Carolina.

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Utility customers purchase over 1 million energy efficient CFL bulbs

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, December 26th, 2011, 8:28am

Utility customers purchase over 1 million energy efficient CFL bulbs

SCE&G’s ENERGY STAR® Lighting Program continues to provide energy efficient savings as more than 1 million compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have been purchased in 2011. The program is currently offering consumers instant discounts of up to $3 per bulb at participating retailers throughout SCE&G’s service territory.

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