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Tips on Protecting Portable Devices

Tips on Protecting Portable Devices

Many computer users, especially those who travel for business, rely on laptops and PDAs because they are small and easily transported. But while these characteristics make them popular and convenient, they also make them an ideal target for thieves.... (Continue reading)

Seneca looking forward to less crime in 2010

Seneca looking forward to less crime in 2010

As the “new sheriff” in town, John Covington knew going into his first full year as Seneca’s police chief there was an environment conducive to violence in the Seneca area. Most heavily populated cities expected a “spike” in crime in... (Continue reading)

Tips to Lighten Up Those Comfort Foods This Holiday Season

Tips to Lighten Up Those Comfort Foods This Holiday Season

Everyone has one. A special dish that brings back fond childhood memories—chicken pies, pinto beans and cornbread, or macaroni and cheese. Comfort foods are usually warm and hearty and give us a warm fuzzy feeling. They actually trigger the... (Continue reading)

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Safety First! Tips for Fire Prevention During the Holidays

Safety First! Tips for Fire Prevention During the Holidays

Festive decorations are hallmarks of the holiday season, but according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), they also play a role in many U.S. home fires during this time of year. Fires involving Christmas trees, decorative lights, as... (Continue reading)

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School and Business Closings Due To Weather

School and Business Closings Due To Weather

BUSINESS DaVita Dialysis – Rutherford Co. 2 Hr Delay – No Buses on Icy Roads Mohawk Industries – Landrum Plant Closed Haywood Community College Closed Virginia College No Evening Classes Pelham Road Baptist Dismissing 2 Hours Early Restoration Child Development Center Dismiss at 430PM Small Impressions... (Continue reading)

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Stuff the Turkey, Not the Dog: 10 Things to Hide from Your Pet this Thanksgiving

Stuff the Turkey, Not the Dog: 10 Things to Hide from Your Pet this Thanksgiving

We all know how hard it can be to resist those begging eyes and that furry face you can deny nothing on any given day, and on Thanksgiving – with the fragrant smell of that really rich dinner swimming... (Continue reading)

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H1N1 Immunizations Clinics for Students (K3 – 5th Grade)

H1N1 Immunizations Clinics for Students (K3 - 5th Grade)

Five After-School Clinics Scheduled Beginning on Tuesday, November 10, free H1N1 flu vaccine is being made available to GCS K3 – 5th grade students through a cooperative effort between the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the School District.... (Continue reading)

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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu

The flu is a serious contagious disease, and we recommend a yearly seasonal flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu. Pregnant women, young children and their caregivers, and those with pre-existing medical conditions... (Continue reading)

Upcoming Construction on I-385

Upcoming Construction on I-385

The I-385 corridor that leads to I-26, connecting Greenville with Columbia and the coastal regions, will receive a series of upgrades starting at the intersection of I-26 and working north to I-85. The flyover bridge on northbound I-26 will... (Continue reading)

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Motorists Need to Watch for Deer on State Roads

Motorists Need to Watch for Deer on State Roads

Motorists throughout the state need to be constantly aware of roaming white-tailed deer, according to a state deer biologist. Despite a persistent rumor, neither the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nor any other state agency will compensate motorists... (Continue reading)

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