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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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New Development Director, Harley Carpenter, Begins with SCWF

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, December 12th, 2011, 9:18am
New Development Director, Harley Carpenter, Begins with SCWF

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired Harley Carpenter, an experienced fundraiser, to support the organization’s efforts to conserve South Carolina’s invaluable wildlife and natural resources.

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How cool are your holiday lights?

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, 3:28pm
How cool are your holiday lights?

Enter the WIS Holiday Lights contest today! 

We want to see your holiday lights display.  Whether you light your home or business for the holidays each year, spread some cheer by sharing your creations with others!  Upload your holiday light show video or photos and you could win some great prizes.

We're looking for entries that show just how far you go to celebrate the holidays!  We'll be showcasing many of the videos and photos on WIS during the contest.  Don't be a Grinch – get those videos & photos upload

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Military personnel offered free admission to zoo on Veterans Day

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, 11:40am
Military personnel offered free admission to zoo on Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will offer free admission to all military personnel on Friday, November 11.

In order to receive free admission, military personnel will be asked to show their military ID card at either the Zoo or Garden entrance.

“This is just a small token of our appreciation to the fine men and women who have served or are currently serving our country,” said Satch Krantz, executive director of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

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Zoo attendance exceeds one million visitors for the second time

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, September 9th, 2011, 4:02pm
Zoo attendance exceeds one million visitors for the second time

For the second time, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce another successful year.

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DHEC: Rabid fox steals hat, bites man’s foot

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 1:56pm
DHEC: Rabid fox steals hat, bites man’s foot

Two Sumter County men are under the care of a physician after one man was bitten on the foot by a rabid fox that tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said on Tuesday.

According to Sue Ferguson of DHEC's Bureau of Environmental Health, the incident began on June 17 in the Rembert area, when a fox came to drink out of a swimming pool that was occupied with several people.

Ferguson said that the fox came back to the pool later and stole a man’s hat. When the man attempted to retrieve his hat, the fox bit the man on his foot.

The next day the same fox attacked a backhoe on the same property. A man shot the fox and removed its’ head for testing, which was positive for rabies, she added.

Ferguson said, the two men are currently undergoing the preventive inoculations.

According to Ferguson, anyone bitten, scratched or otherwise exposed to the saliva of a rabid animal must seek medical attention immediately.

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