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Beaufort-based travel journalists Lynn and Cele Seldon (www. seldonink.com) often cover culinary travel around the world, and Lowcountry Weekly recently lured them to write a monthly feature covering the local food scene. This will include articles about restaurants, chefs, food-focused stores, farms, farmers, farmers markets, and more. They welcome suggestions for topics.
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Bestselling Author Elizabeth Letts (A Perfect Horse and The Ride of Her Life) writes, “Every once in a while the Earth, and The Thief of Auschwitz. He is a two-time finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship. His first novel, Finn — the secret history of Huckleberry Finn’s father — was named an American Library Association Notable
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Berkeley County councilman Josh Whitley is not running for a fourth term.
Five days before the April 1 filing deadline, the Republican announced he would step aside at the end of the year after serving almost 10 years representing District 2, which predominantly includes Daniel Island and the Clements Ferry corridor.
“I have young kids, and I’ll have more time with them,” Whitley said.
Whitley made the statement after pulling into a parking lot off Interstate as he and his family were headed south to Florida.
“I have had people wishing me to change my mind. It really means a lot. But I’ll be in isney World. There will be no filing, he laughed.
Whitley said several factors influenced his decision not to run, including the notion “too many people stay in elected o ce for too long.”
Whitley’s first term in erkeley County began after winning a special election in
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“I have served for nearly a decade,” he said. “By not running again, it will allow someone else to energetically bring ideas to the service of our district.”
Two Republican candidates have filed for the District 2 seat. Daniel Island Neighborhood Association president Jarrod Brooks and Hanahan resident Timothy Sedgwick. No emocrats have filed for the seat.
The Republican and Democratic primaries for the bipartisan seat are scheduled for June 11, with the final election set for Tuesday, Nov.
I’ve fielded a number of phone calls from interested people, and a number of them would be very good,” he said.
Whitley stopped short of endorsing any potential candidates, but in the initial press release announcing the decision to step aside, said he would be “looking for someone” who would restrict “massive neighborhoods from developing until Berkeley County has time to develop road infrastructure.”
He also said he would support a candidate willing to fight developers who make closed door deals and refuse to allow the public a voice in their development agreements.”
Whitley led the county’s economic development and finance committee since 017 and points to the widening of Clements Ferry Road as one of his accomplishments.
“That was my priority, and we have lived up to that,” he said. “We are nearing the completion of Phase 2, so no question about it, that has had a tangible improvement of peoples’ quality of life, and I hear that from folks, and it’s gratifying to get the government to work positively.”
Whitley was among the county leaders who helped secure $100 million for road improvements in Berkeley County through a one cent sales tax referendum and federal funds. He also touted the efforts to lower Berkeley County’s tax millage calling it “the lowest tax millage in the state.”
“That’s an important aspect that I think we have gotten right,” he said.
Whitley said he has “zero plans” at this point regarding any additional political aspirations and said he will continue working as a lawyer on Daniel Island.
“I’m leaving county council with eight good friends – lifelong friends – and I’ll be working with them on projects in the future, I’m sure,” he said.
“I’m very fond of my colleagues. I leave with the highest esteem held for them.”
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business climate, workforce and support found in Oconee County and the state of South Carolina always brought us back home,” Adams said. “Dynamic Fluid Components appreciates the partnership we have enjoyed with the county and state, and we look forward to the bright future our expansion will have for both our company and the community.”
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The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) has been working with the company since January 2023 and recommended the following incentives:
• A 30-year fee in lieu of tax (FILOT) that will provide a reduced assessment rate from 10.5 percent to 6 percent on the project’s
• A 5-year special source revenue credit (SSRC) that will provide a credit of 40 percent annually against the FILOT payments
The project is expected to generate approximately $440,000 in property taxes over the first 10 years and $1,500,000 over 30 years, according to the agreement. The FILOT and SSRC represent an incentive of approximately $156,000 over the first 10 years and $410,000 over 30 years from the standard ad valorem taxes.
As part of the agreement, the new building will also become part of a joint industrial and business park between Oconee and Pickens counties. Since the property is in Oconee County, the county will bear 100 percent of the ex-
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Keaton, 10, and welcomed their older son Braden, a LA fashion designer, and daughter Ashelin, a law school student at the University of Miami, into a new home for the holidays.
“We wanted to have room for family and friends and to entertain,” David said. “Christmas was great, and then, for the Fourth of July, both our older children came home and we had about 30 relatives here,” Catherine added.
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“ e house passed its first test,” David said, explaining how Catherine’s mother and her two aunts set up storytelling in front of the family room fireplace and enthralled three generations with hours of tales about how they each fell in love, got married, and raised their“Wefamilies. were cooking upstairs and down. ( ere’s a full kitchen on the lake level.) It was perfect,” his wife added.
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While the high school sweethearts and Keaton live primarily on the entry level, the lake level is suited for large-scale entertaining. Off an expansive gathering area are two guest rooms, one with a large walk-in closet and each with nearby full baths. Just as French doors exit the upstairs bedrooms to the deck, similar doors lead from the lakeside guest rooms to a patio, grassy backyard and gentle slope to the dock. e lower level also features a media room, exercise room, second complete laundry and an ample size “garage” for storing “lake toys.”
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Returning to the entry level, David stops to note that many of his customers appreciate the expertise and preciseness his background in finish woodworking brings to their homes. Passing through an interior door he notes the use of “biscuits,” a corner molding technique designed to keep joints from pulling apart. Pride in his own workmanship (He sub- contracted, but oversaw the framing, plumb- ing, HVAC and electri- cal work in the home.) is evidenced as he notes the craftsmanship that went into the stairway, the crown moldings and the cabinetry.
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“For me, building a house goes beyond just looking good,” he said. But the Myus home does look good … very good. With an assist from Kent Deanhardt at Shipley’s Furniture Showcase & Interior Design, what the couple calls their “blended” decorating style has been achieved by pairing rustic architecture — with the occasional nod to a true farmhouse — with traditional elegant touches in the décor.
“My goal was to bring the outside inside using neutrals, shades of blue, gray, sand and weathered wood tones, along with natural stone,” Catherine said. e home’s front entry gives way to a family room that rises 20 feet to a vaulted Douglas Fir, tongue-and-groove ceiling. Across the room is a magnificent view of the lake that becomes even more expansive when large sliding doors retract into the wall, opening the entire center of the house to the lakeside expanse. e fireplace is a dominate feature as the room opens into a large kitchen and a dining area capable of comfortably seating eight people. Casual dining is enjoyed at
Keaton’s room is the best example of the home’s rustic design.
décor in Keaton’s room exemplifies the rustic charm of the home.
craftsmanship evidenced by the stairwell tells the story of David’s training as a finish woodworker.
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As for flat water kayaking, there are calm sections along the West Fork of the Chattooga River in Section II.
LAKES
Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are known for their pristine waters, and scenic mountain views. With over 300 miles of shoreline on Lake Keowee, and 90 miles on the more secluded Lake Jocassee,
parking spaces.
At the southern end of Oconee County, Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeast’s largest and most popular public recreation lakes, and often referred to as “the Great Lake of the South.”
Lake Tugalo is fed by the Chattooga (SC) and Tallulah (GA) Rivers. Backed up by the Tugalo dam, the lake is a peaceful spot and a great place for fishermen. If you raft
Foxwood Hills is a lakefront community of primary and vacation homes nestled in the northwest corner of Oconee County, SC, also known as the Golden Corner of the Upstate.
Foxwood Hills is located on Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our residents enjoy fishing, boating and hiking as well as community amenities such as pickleball, tennis, basketball, the lodge, restaurant, Olympic-size pool and lakeside pavilion. For additional information regarding property for sale, contact Susan Mangubat at 864-507-9478 or at info@Redhothomes.com.
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Oceanside Collegiate Academy.
It’s been a busy first year, but it’s been fun,” Costa said. “But we are asking a lot from our players. We’ve asked them to learn a new system and to raise their grades in
where he served as an assistant to Shilo Tisdale for the past two seasons.
He played for legendary coach Khouri, who logged 500 career victories at BE, and he replaced in the program. Easton Khouri one of four captains, and you tell by his skill level that he from a soccer family.
“Easton is an incredible player,” Costa said. “His technique is
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Summer in the Lowcountry is brutally hot. The combination of high temperature and high humidity makes fishing in the middle of the day uncomfortable. Sometimes, even dangerous.
So, in August, I will be doing most of my inshore fishing early in the morning. How early Before sunrise early.
In the dog days of summer, most inshore species actively feed just before sunrise. One of my favorite early morning feeders is jack crevalle. They are abundant in the harbor, large (between 20-30 pounds) and put up a tough fight. ack crevalle eat on the surface, attacking schools of menhaden and mullet with abandon. This makes them susceptible to top water lures. Large poppers are particularly effective.
lowfin with a 30 pound class spinning tackle and tied on Yozuri 3D poppers. It was still dark when we pulled away from the dock.
After a short run into the harbor, we stopped in an area where a shallow shelf drops off into deeper water. In the low light, we could see a school of menhaden swimming along the depth transition. Elliott cast a popper into the school and began a hard popping retrieve. There was a huge explosion as a big jack crevalle ate the lure. We were hooked up before sunrise.
The jack put up a good fight. It took Elliott several minutes to bring the fish to the boat. After a couple of quick pictures, Elliott took a few minutes to revive the fish before releasing it. ack crevalle are not good table fare. So, we always release them. Perhaps, that is why there are so many of them
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On Sunday, it was too rough to fish offshore.
So, Elliott my son , rody the amazing fish finding and stock trading dog and I decided to target jacks in the harbor. We loaded the Yel-
With jack crevalle checked off the list, I asked Elliott and Brody what they wanted to do next. oth exclaimed, let’s go to Wa e House before the crowd gets there. That sounded good to me.
Contact Captain Greg Peralta at captgregp@gmail.com or call (843) 224-0099.
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cci has a great menu of Italian cuisine and Mare Sol across the street on Main is the place for a fantastic flatiron steak. Its menu is diverse for both lunch and dinner. Mare Sol’s sister restaurant, C’Sons, shares the same kitchen but has a more elevated, American-style menu where the lamb porterhouse is a signature dish.
If it’s a quick lunch or early breakfast, the place to go is Charlie Joseph’s, where four generations have been serving up hot dogs and burgers for nine decades. e service is super as is the nostalgic décor. Slaw dogs, kraut dogs and cheeseburgers, you name it and Charlie Joseph’s has an option for you.
e Wild Leap Brew Co. and Nutwood Winery’s downtown restaurant are adjacent to the outdoor amphitheater at the end of town. Either venue offers a front row seat to anything happening in the entertainment venue.
If it’s a quick lunch or early breakfast, the place to go is Charlie Joseph’s, where four generations have been serving up hot dogs and burgers for nine decades.
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We at Fleet Feet Columbia strive to be a community resource. We want our community members to feel comfortable coming into the store and using us as a health resource. We want to partner with local organizations to help promote these goals as well. Health and wellness is at the center of what we do and we want to be your partner in that quest!
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I liked the clever Santa tagline and the cohesiveness of the Christmas graphics. All-around, great job!
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With so much on their dockets in relation to wedding planning, engaged couples can be forgiven if certain components garner less attention than others. The ceremony and reception are bound to stay on couples’ radar, but what about the time in between saying “I do” and cutting a rug on the reception room dance floor?
hors d’oeuvres. However, older guests or guests with small children will appreciate some seating. Couples need not ensure there’s a seat for each guest, but some strategically located high-tops and more traditional tables for guests with mobility issues can ensure anyone who needs to sit down can do so.
the reception hits full swing. It’s easy to overlook the cocktail hour when planning a weeding. However, some simple tips can ensure guests enjoy the time between the ceremony and reception.
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Cocktail hours are a great way to keep guests entertained between the ceremony and the reception. Many couples use this period to take their bridal party wedding photos, so offering guests a little food and some drinks during a cocktail hour can benefit everyone. Planning a cocktail hour is not a significant undertaking, but couples can keep a few pointers in mind as they plan this interim period between the ceremony and reception.
• Opt for an outdoor cocktail hour when possible. Couples tying the knot in spring, summer or fall at a venue with ample outdoor entertaining space can choose to host the cocktail hour outside. This reduces the likelihood that guests will feel cramped and it also sets a positive tone for the remainder of the evening. A balcony, patio or rooftop entertaining area can be great spaces for guests to mingle prior to the reception.
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• Offer seating. Cocktail hours tend be stand-up affairs where guests mingle with long-lost friends or relatives while enjoying some light
• Give guests something to do. If the cocktail hour will be a full hour or more, couples can consider ways to help guests pass the time. Some may be content to relax and chat with friends and family over a drink, but others may grow a little bored as the hour drags on. A photobooth or selfie station so couples can have a ready-made wedding album before the reception begins can be fun for guests. For less formal affairs, consider providing some popular outdoor games, like cornhole and bocce.
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money at restaurants, gas stations, lodging accommodations and local businesses countywide,” he said.
Visitor data shows the greatest number of travelers are coming from the Charleston area; but numerous people come from Charlotte, Atlanta, Columbia and the panhandle of Florida. is same data provides insight into who is coming, how long they are staying and what they are doing while here, which feeds additional marketing and economic growth.
City sponsored events, such as Jazz on the Alley, and venues such as the Walhalla Performing Arts Center attract day-trippers from Greenville and surrounding areas.
e most popular tourism destinations in Oconee County, Visit Oconee SC staffers note, are the waterfalls, lakes and rivers. Trails lead to 29 different waterfalls in Oconee County alone, and those trails are as beautiful as the falls themselves.
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“People are in such a rush to get to the waterfall, they fail to enjoy and experience the hike itself,” Sloan said. “ ere are so many different things to see on the way in and out, and each season brings a different element of experience to the same hike.”
Oconee County is home to four lakes — Hartwell, Jocassee, Keowee and Tugalo — and each swells with visitors, especially on the weekends, as the landings get full and boaters launch to enjoy a day on the water. Lake Jocassee is arguably the most popular with tourists as the shoreline is surrounded by forest and offers a different scenic setting throughout each season.
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Library is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Without having to make a trip to the library, the project’s mission is to build community, inspire readers and expand book access for all through a global network of volunteer led book exchange boxes, according to the LFL website. The organization’s influence has led to
over 100,000 Little Free Libraries in more than countries worldwide.
Inspired by the project, aniel Island residents Amira Cranor, ris
there’s no strict requirement turn the exact book, the LFL encourages borrowers to the collection with new literary treasures. And they are not just for parents are also encouraged drop off books their children longer using, giving other the chance to enjoy them.
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According to the WAA website, the goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education hibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories and interactive connections.
he foot e hibit is equipped with a 24-person screening room that showcas-
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es the different aspects of the WAA mission through video. o the front of the e hibit, there are three interactive computers to showcase locations, trucking supporters, and general wreath sponsorship questions. Also, in the front is an education wall of information on the different areas of WAA
and where the mission will be going in years to come. The purpose of the Mobile ducation hibit is to not only each the ne t generation about service and sacrifice, but to share stories of patriotism and love of country to communities around the United States.
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are Lt. Col. Richard Laughlin (JROTC), Richard Schneider (WAA ambassador), Johnny Garrett (principal), Amanda (assistant principal), CJ Kowalski (assistant principal) and Jonathan Dilworth (athletic director) at a Wreaths Across America High School.
Anti-climb prevention plates would also be installed on the bottom of each lattice leg of the tank.
curement notice, get some other quotes and then look at what we need to do to schedule this work.”
than further,” he said. “You’ll be hearing from us.”
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When an officer stated that he didn’t appreciate that language, Wilson reportedly replied: “I
reported the incident to him and county Sheriff Kenny Bamberg the same day. They also wrote a letter of complaint to Bamberg County Council.
told the newspaper she thought she was having a private conversation with her daughter, whom she was chastising for being disrespectful to the
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK
‘Paprika’ is ball of sweetness
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P aprika is this week's Adoptable Pet of the Week from the Barnwell County Animal Shelter.
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"Paprika is a female grey and white staffy terrier about two years old. She is friendly with other dogs and a ball of sweetness. Come by and meet her at BCAS.," said shelter manager Marlena Ray. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mail donations to 57 Wall St., Barnwell, S.C. 29812. Contact 803-259-1656 or animalshelter@barnwellsc.com.
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spring in Pendleton without the notes of a bagpipe drifting across the village green.
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The bagpipe processional — a nod to Pendleton’s sister city of Stornoway, Scotland — returns on Saturday to kick o the annual Spring Jubilee. Everyone is invited to join the 9:45 a.m. processional, which starts at Hunter’s Store, before winding across the town green to the stage.
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we can make our visitors happy at the same time.”
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The pandemic also had an effect on the art community itself, according to Bannister.
Once the final notes have faded, the juried art festival is o cially open to the public.
Event organizer Jordan Bannister said the festival is featuring approximately 80 artists, with media ranging from metal and woodwork to jewelry to painting and pottery.
The annual jubilee started out with less than 20 artists and has had as many as 120 in the years following, but Bannister said the organizers like to keep the show around 80 artists to keep it more manageable — but that doesn’t mean eventgoers will see the same vendors each year.
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“Post-COVID, we have a lot more applications of art vendors — names I don’t recognize, people who haven’t applied for the show before — because there is a big resurgence of people crafting,” she said. “I think the big impact on the art community, not based solely on our show, but on people having more time on their hands to develop their craft, and to become more skilled at something that they really love.
“It’s an interesting thing to see because we go for diversity, and we go for interesting, artistic applications,” she added. “Someone who has never seen this type of pottery, or who has never really considered photographing in this lighting or using this technology — they’re along the street sides together, and I think it’s really cool for their networking as well.”
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The 47th annual Pendleton Spring Jubilee will be held on the Pendleton Village Green from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
… We like to change judges and people who can get fresh eyes on it.”
Bannister added the festival gives its newer artists a taste of a di erent type of art show.
“We get hundreds of applications and so we kind of like to make it a little competitive still so that we can o er the absolute best for the show,” she said. “With our jury system, we jury di erently every year, so if you’ve participated in the past that doesn’t necessarily mean being able to join us every year.
“What’s kind of really exciting about those new vendors — I think we have about 12 first-timers with us, or maybe a first and second year — is that if you’re even still just considering doing art professionally or doing these kinds of shows, Jubilee is a whole di erent game than a lot of other festivals and fairs that
folks present at,” she said. When Bannister came on board six years ago, she wanted to “keep it pretty close to the vest” and keep the show dedicated to its intention of being a high-quality arts and crafts show.
“There’s just been a big influx in people who are willing to do artistic work and make that as their living instead of accounting or shoe sales or whatever,” she added.
The types of art applicants make has also made a shift.
“We’re seeing a lot more small jewelry crafters, people who are able to do these things maybe in their downtime,” Bannister said.
The live music lineup on Saturday includes Dave Donar, Cannon Cohen Trio and Conservation Theory. Sunday’s set features Jake Evans followed by Amongst the Trees. Food trucks will be onsite, and local nonprofits will have booths set up.
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However, she’s continued to modify and improve to make the festival experience better for everyone involved. Changes that came at height of the COVID-19 pandemic helped shape the way the festival has been organized in the years since. Booths have
“We have several artists who are nationally known, who are completely dedicated and have been for years to their art. And they’re competing and they’re distributing and showing alongside folks who are those first and second timers who are just getting used
Exchange Street will be closed and East Main Street will be closed between Mechanic and Broad streets. Roads will close today at 3 p.m. and reopen at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Free parking is available on Mechanic Street at the Tri-County Technical College parking lot. CATbus will provide shuttle service from the lot to the festival.
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Kendall Richard Williams, 44 651 South Union Road, Westminster Booking Date: 1/17/24
Kidnapping; to the delinquency minor Joshua Barron Holloway, 34104 Irene Circle, Greenville Booking Date: 1/17/24
Oconee County Sheriff Shoplifting <$2,000
Seneca City Police Public disorderly conduct; temporary custody order
EdgarCarlinMontgomery Jones, 31 2156 Black Oak Road, Sapphire, N.C. Booking Date: 1/18/24
JasonChristopher,Thurman45 No fixed address Booking Date: 1/17/24
Seneca City Police Trespass after notice
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Seneca City Police Trespass after notice
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West Union Police Public disorderly conduct; entering premises after warning
Corry Oneil Robertson, 25840 Sitton Mill Road, Seneca
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Lissa Frenkel, the CEO of the Gaillard Center, said she is excited to present this unique experience to Charleston once again this year from Nov. 18 through Dec. 23. “It feels like a secret bohemian space,” Frenkel said of the Spiegeltent, “so it’s a very place in which to experience you’re so close to the artist, to really interact with them scale level.”
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Ronald Brown stands alongside his daughters and grandchildren as he is sworn into the new Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees.
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County Library on Daniel Island. A group of retirees trickle in as Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” cries out from a smart speaker. As the song fades, someone mentions a Tony Bennett/Bill Evans album collaboration from 1975.
“Alexa, play ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco!’” Tim Boyle suddenly shouts.
As the longtime librarian and branch manager of Daniel Island Library, Boyle is not just a fan of books. His lifelong passion for music and ability to casually bellow any lyric that comes to mind led to the formation of The Infinite ukebox, a twice monthly discussion group for music lovers. Every second and fourth Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, Boyle leads the group in illuminating connections from all genres with the tap of his finger and a little help from technology.
“You get yourself a smart speaker and a Spotify account and you can listen to anything, anytime,” Boyle says, pointing to his prized device. It’s the Infinite ukebox and you don’t even have to put a quarter in it.”
The idea came to Boyle after chatting with library members about their shared appreciation for music.
The library already hosts well-populated book clubs and a writers group, but Boyle knew the community needed another outlet. y anuary of this year, oyle kicked off the first music discussion group with a bang, examining the day music died in the 1959 plane crash involving Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The ig opper .P. Richardson.
“We just go with what people are talking about,” Boyle explains. “It all depends on who shows up.”
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Philip Simmons High School coach Eric Bendig will welcome 130 players July 28 when hold their first practice of If you are looking for plots, angles to the preseason, there the most interesting angle 2023 season might just happen two players who are bidding important job, and that’s quarterback. Bendig said incumbent Orellana and challenger Max running “neck and neck” starting job. endig said he starter in time for the Berkeley boree when the Iron Horses erkeley Stags.
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“They have done a lot to put position to start. We’ll name it will be his team.
Orellana, a junior, passed and 17 touchdown passes sophomore, missed most of because of a broken collarbone. of the strongest arms in the has recovered 100 percent
Whoever wins the job will Horses a stable full of skilled running back, receiver, cornerback, er and safety positions are If you need proof, keep Stevenson. He’s the No. 3 according to 47sports.com force as a wide receiver and recently committed to play
The running game, which yards per game last fall, took Isaac Schimpf opted to transfer the IMG Academy in radenton, Markellis Asbury and will form a potent 1 punch. for 3 yards and eight T yards per carry in 0 . Williams 13 yards and six T s, averaging per carry.
The offense averaged just a game in 2022, and the defense only 1 points a contest.
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Wren squad that bowled over the Iron Horses, 3-0. The score wasn’t close as Wren posted a 25-12, 25-11, 25-12 decision at Dreher High School.
“We’re motivated to start the season,” said Watterworth, who has been coach since 017 when the school first fielded a varsity team.
“We have something to prove after last year. We’ve toughened up the schedule, playing tougher teams and playing in elite
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the Iron Horses played for all the marbles in Class AAA, but their bid for a first state championship eluded them again.
Nine players return from last year’s team, including five seniors. Eight freshmen could contend for spots on the varsity roster. The team held tryouts July 28.
Watterworth said he gets excited at the start of every season, and this year is no exception.
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e Westminster Music Centre is known for its Music on Main series, four shows with top-tier musicians from around the region. Executive director BJ Callahan said the array of fresh talent is one of the event’s “calling cards.”
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“Our niche a little bit is finding these really unique, original bands and supporting them and connecting them with our music-loving audience,” he said.
e shows bookend the outdoor music season, with a set of shows in the spring and another in the fall to fill Main Street with music.
e physical building — also on Main Street — that will soon house the music center is under renovation, with the demolition phase nearing its end. Callahan has revamped the center’s website so people can follow along with the project’s progress, as well as stay apprised of the newest musicians coming to town for Music on Main. Next door in Seneca, the live performance scene remains vibrant with a variety of shows at the Oconee Community eatre Along with a full season of traditional productions — including an annual showing of fan favorite, “A Christmas Story”— the nonprofit group has also expanded its repertoire to include onenight-only dinner theaters, comedy nights and even a little bit of magic.
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On the other side of the river, the Clemson Little eatre has been a staple since its inception in 1931. It used to hold performances in buildings in and around Clemson University campus before it made its home in the Pendleton Playhouse. e theater boasts a full season of plays, from classics to comedies to mysteries. It also serves as center stage for Clemson Area Youth eatre, which puts on shows
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to its pizzas, both Your Pie locations offer an assortment of salads, pastas and gelato. Also be sure to try out Joe’s NY Pizza, which now has three different locations where you can dine in, or perhaps pick up a pie to bring back home. Seneca, Clemson and now Central have their own slice of Joe’s NY Pizza. Joe’s touts “the best pizza in the south” and that even your most picky eater will leave the pizzeria satisfied. Choose from an array of appetizers, calzones and strombolis, sub sandwiches and of course — pizzas.
Looking for some Latin flavor? You won’t just get hearty Mexican food when you step into Papa Julio’s in downtown Seneca — you’ll get an experience. Colorful décor and festive background music turn this popular dinner spot into a party, no matter what time it is. Papa Julio’s serves a full menu of tacos, quesadillas, nachos and other traditional Mexican dishes.
For those looking for something lighter, try dipping into some chicken wings or peel-and-eat shrimp while you taste test the drink menu — and perhaps decide if the restaurant’s claim of having “the best margaritas” holds any water. In the mood to enjoy the nice weather? Take your chips and guacamole out to the front walk and settle into one of the tables for some al fresco dining.
If you’re looking for prime gameday eats — or any day — step on over to Clemson and visit Nick and Mike Bar and Grill e restaurant gets its name from its owners, 17-year-old Nick and 15-year-old Mike Foster.
e restaurant’s origin stems from their dad, Russell, an entrepreneur and a former football player who opened the restaurant last year to show his sons “how to build something” and help create a promising future for the two.
e trio crafted a menu that features tasty bar food selections like burgers and fries, onion rings, beef sliders and a Cajun grilled chicken sandwich. e menu also switches it up with a variety of pastas, steaks, sandwiches, brunch items and delectable desserts — and, according to Mike, the restaurant has the best wings around.
From top: Joe’s NY Pizza, Papa Julio’s, Nick and Mike Bar and Grill
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willbewell representedasboththeboys’and girls’teamsfromPhilipSimmons andBishopEnglandhighschools qualifiedforpostseasonaction. TheregularseasonwasscheduledtoconcludeFeb. andplayoffseedingsweren’tscheduledtobe naileddownuntilthefinaldayof regularseasonhoops. TheIronHorsegirlswontheRegion8-AAAchampionshipwhile theIronHorseboysareexpectedto
toanend.Wejusthavetoplayour game.Ilikeourchances.Wehave Robert(Watson)andourotherseniors.Wejusthavetowinathome togetthingsgoing. WatsonbecamethefourthIron Horseboytoreach1,000points. Healsosettheboys’singlegame recordwith3 pointsagainstSouth Florence.TheIronHorsegirlscouldhost atleasttwoplayoffgamesafter winningtheRegion AAAtitle.CoachDustinWilliams’squad begantheweekwithaneight-game winningstreakafteropeningthe seasonwithonlythreewinsinits first1 games. BishopEnglandbegantheweek withplayoffspotslockedup. ishopcoaches,PaulRuneyand reachryanGrevey,bothhadachanceto milestones. squad,Runey,whocoachesthegirls’ isjustonevictoryaway from 00careervictories.Hewill becomeonlythesecondgirls’ coachinstatehistorytoreach 00 wins.TheotherisAnneLong.
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BLUE RIDGE Arts Center, 111 E. South 2nd St., Seneca, is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
PICKENS COUNTY Museum of Art and History, corner of Highway 178 at 307 Johnson St., Pickens, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free, donations welcomed.
holidays and home football game days, 113 Hanover Circle, Clemson. hhtours@clemson.edu
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY’S Campbell Geology Museum: Geology and Paleontology Museum
Thousands of minerals, rocks and fossils on display. Free parking and admission Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 140 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC, 29634. clemson.edu/geomuseum
RETREAT ROSENWALD School Museum open for group and individual tours at 106 Pleasant Hill Circle, Westminster. Call (864) 903-0547
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FORT HILL: National Historic Landmark, located on Clemson University’s campus, is open for tours Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.noon and 1-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 2-4:30 p.m. Closed holidays and home football game days, 520 Fort Hill Street, Clemson. hisprop@clemson.edu
HANOVER HOUSE, located in the S.C. Botanical Garden, is open for tours Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 2-4:30 p.m. Closed
CLEMSON AREA African American Museum, 214 Butler St., Clemson, is open to the public Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. On display is Mirrored Hues: Seeing Self in the Colors Art Show and Rosenwald Schools in Pickens County Exhibition. (864) 654-2944
BERTHA LEE Strickland Cultural Museum, 208 W. South 2nd St., Seneca, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (864) 710-9994 or email blscmuseum@gmail.com. Like us on facebook: facebook.com/culturalmuseum.
THE BART Garrison Agricultural Museum, 120 History Lane, Pendleton, wo;; restart educational programs with story time, AG day, AG venture and more in October. For more information, call (864)
207-0705 or email ellen@crownofthecarolinas.org.
MUSEUM OF the Cherokee in South Carolina, 70 Short Street, Walhalla, is open Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Email: mcscinfo12@gmail.com Website: cherokeemuseumsc.org Instagram: cherokee_museum_sc Facebook: museumofthecherokee
SENECA’S BELL Gallery, “Once Upon A Time,” Seneca City Hall, 221 E. North 1st St. City’s history from founding in 1873-present Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed holidays. Thirty historic photos from Louise Matheson Bell’s 2005 book, “Seneca, Visions of Yesterday.” Stained glass windows by Robert Crenshaw, city memorabilia and metal sculptures. On S.C. National Heritage Corridor Arts Trail. (864) 885-2700 or (864) 882-8213.
ASHTABULA AND Woodburn Historic Homes open by reservation only. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for students, $3 for kids, and children under 5 are admitted free of charge. Ashtabula is on Highway 88, three miles east of Pendleton and Woodburn is on Highway 76, across from Tri-County Technical College. (864) 646-7249
CENTRAL RAILROAD Museum, 108 Werner St., Central, open every Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see models running. Visitors also welcome Thursdays 9 a.m. to
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CENTRAL HISTORY Museum & Gardens open Sundays 2-4 p.m. Garden open dawn to dusk. $2 adults, $1 children. House museum on National Register of Historic Places, 416 Church St., Central. Railroad model of Central in ‘30s.
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“General Store Museum,” Westminster, will be open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Admission is free, but a $3 dona-
tion is suggested. The museum displays a variety of contents from the historic England’s General Merchandise Store from throughout the 20th century, as well as artifacts related to Westminster and the surrounding areas.
OCONEE HISTORY Museum, Walhalla, open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (864) 638-2224
PICKENS COUNTY Museum of Art and History. Open Wednesday through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (864) 898-5963.
PATRIOTS’ HALL: Oconee Veterans Museum open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oconeeveteransmuseum.org
West Union to talk grant for possible park
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WEST UNION — West Union
Town Council will hold a special meeting today to talk about a $25,000 hometown economic development grant from the South Carolina Municipal Association.
West Union is applying for the grant to put toward funding for a future park on Main Street, Mayor Linda Oliver said. The town would be required to match 5 percent ($1,250) of the funds.
The deadline for the annually given grant is Sept. 29 and will be announced no later than Oct. 31.
ELVIS TRIBUTE with Jim Reiser Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at Eagles Nest Art Center, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem. Tickets can be purchased at eaglesnestartcenter.org.
Council’s ideas for the park have included a walking and fitness trail, a covered pavilion, parking for the community and food trucks during park hours and a space for events. Other suggestions included adding benches along the trail and securing a railroad car for a possible park theme because the property backs up to an old railroad bed.
Council has said it wants to research other grant avenues as additional sources of funding and doing the park in phases as those funds come in.
“Twenty-five thousand does not go as much as it did five years ago,” town attorney Mary McCormac said at council’s meeting last month. “Maybe the first phase could be ground prepara-
like they are being saved. The smaller two-story home has been moved to the edge of Garrison Street. I have taken pictures of the progress.
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West Union plans to discuss a $25,000 hometown economic development grant from the South Carolina Municipal Association.
tion. … The next (phase) will be the roof structure (pavilion) plus electricity if we could. Then the final couple of phases will be the fitness trail with the stations. … As you broke it down in phases, it would show that you’re thinking about your future costs.”
The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. today inside Town Hall at 1442 West Main St.
OTHER BUSINESS Council is expected to discuss a final reading of annexing Edwards Ford and first readings for the following:
• Annexation of tax map ID 176-0001-187
• Annexation of tax map ID 176-0001-230
• Annexation of tax map ID 176-001-220
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with some resulting in impacts to the nation. Hurricane Ian was a Category 5 storm and the most damaging to the U.S. that year. The USGS monitors potential impacts from a range of storms along all coastlines in the contiguous U.S. as well as Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. The correct answer is b, Ian.
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While all parts of a hurricane can be dangerous, winds are usually stronger on the right side based on the direction the storm is moving. That knowledge, combined with other insight, can help the USGS forecast potential impacts to coastlines such as where sand dunes could be eroded and inundated by storm tide and waves. Those forecasts are available through the USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal. The projections are created using detailed USGS data, including the shape and elevation of beaches, in combination with surge, wind, wave and other projections from the National Oceanic
Most existing records on hurricanes that are used to help forecast storms date back to 1851, which is just over 170 years ago. The USGS and partners are looking beyond that by several thousands of years. Knowing what has happened in the past gives insight on potential storm intensity and occurrence in the future. This research can help inform organizations developing climate and hurricane models as well as policy makers and managers as they prepare adaptation and mitigation plans to protect communities. The correct answer is c, See on
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