Toxoplasmosis, a one-celled parasite found in many meats, can occur in South Carolina deer, but venison is not the only source of the disease, says a state Department of Natural Resources deer biologist. “Many people concerned about eating venison, or deer meat, have called the department asking about the likelihood of exposure to toxoplasmosis,” said […]
The NWTF reports: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2012 NWTF Southeast Regional Calling Championship that was to take place Oct. 13 at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds in Augusta, Ga., has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For questions or information about other upcoming calling contests in your area, contact […]
The Jesse C. Lynch American Legion Post 71 of North Augusta will host the 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club. The day’s activities will start with a 10:00am registration and will include a Luncheon followed by a 12:30pm Shotgun start. The tournament is a 4-person, Captain’s […]
Strom Thurmond 41, Airport 6 Wardlaw Academy 52, Cathedral Academy 32 Fox Creek 48, North 12 — Batesburg-Leesville 38, Ninety Six 20 McCormick 41, Southside 7 North Augusta 44, Lexington 6 Saluda 31, Mid-Carolina 12 Greenwood 47, Woodmont 7 Dutch Fork 56, South Aiken 3 White Knoll 28, Aiken 27 Swansea 41, Midland Valley 0 […]
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. – The Jeffrey Vaden Chavis Golf Tournament will be held Thurs., Oct. 11, at the Ponderosa Country Club, 190 Durango Drive. This special event is held annually in memory of fallen firefighter Jeff Chavis. Mr. Chavis was a Lexington County Firefighter who died in 2001 while battling a structure fire. The Chavis Family and Event […]
Strom Thurmond 56, Brookland-Cayce 10 Wardlaw Academy 36, Greenwood Christian 22 Williston-Elko 48, Fox Creek 7 — Newberry 23, Saluda 7 Blythewood 49, Aiken 7 Abbeville 35, Batesburg-Leesville 7
So Why is the Topic Still So Murky? By Tiffani Ireland – As previously reported by The Advertiser in our Aug. 22, 2012 edition, the law regarding deer baiting in South Carolina received clarification earlier in the year with an opinion issued by the SC Attorney General’s Office. In that Jan. 8, 2012 opinion, Attorney […]
and How it Led to the Current Controversy By Tiffaani Ireland – The current tide of confusion regarding deer baiting in South Carolina leads one to ponder how did we get to this? Specifically, one might ask how can baiting for deer be legal in one SC county but illegal in another? The matter […]
Pfc. Brian M. Welch of Gray Court was awarded the title of statewide S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife officer of the year for 2012 during ceremonies held Sept. 21 in Columbia. Four other officers were also honored for their dedication in protecting the state’s natural resources through enforcement, education, special investigations, intelligence and […]
DNR issues the following statement to clarify the law on hunting deer over bait and to help guide the public in the upcoming deer season. Recent decisions by a Greenwood County magistrate and the state Attorney General’s Office have overturned the long standing prohibition against hunting deer over bait on private lands in the Upstate. […]