As the states’ human population increases, and more people move to the country increasing commuting traffic, so does deer-vehicle collisions.
Tag: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Off-Duty SCDNR Officer Saves Passengers from Burning Car
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A SCDNR officer based in Berkeley County is being called a hero after rushing to the aid of several passengers in a burning car. Sgt. Thomas Spann was off-duty and in his personal vehicle when he came up on a car accident on Muddville Road near the community of Pineville on July 9th, according to the South Carolina […]
Goose Creek Fishing Rodeo Set For Nov. 12; Sponsorships Available
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Sponsorships are available for the City of Goose Creek Recreation Department’s Therapeutic Fishing Rodeo. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Municipal Center. Sponsorship opportunities include $250 (Event Sponsor) and $100 (Event Patron). For more information, contact Lucas West at (843) 569-4242 ext. 5289, or at [email protected]. […]
Youth Coon Hunts To Be Hosted Throughout South Carolina
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the S.C. Coon Hunters Association are hosting a series of nine youth coon hunts around the state starting in October and ending in February. The hunts will serve as regional qualifying events for the State Championship Youth Hunt and are designed to teach ethics and sportsmanship through low-intensity competitive events. The top […]
Goose Creek Youth Fishing Rodeo Draws A Crowd
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The 2016 Youth Fishing Rodeo took place under perfect conditions at the lake behind the Goose Creek Municipal Center on May 14. The free event was co-sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Other sponsors were the City of Goose Creek, the Berkeley County Legislative Delegation and the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund. Below are photos […]
Youth Fishing Rodeo May 14th in Goose Creek
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Registration is underway for a Youth Fishing Rodeo at the lake behind the Goose Creek Municipal Center. The free event, co-sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. All kids age 16 and under are invited to take part. Bait will be provided, but participants […]
Francis Marion National Forest Becoming a Magnet for Illegal Dumping
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Francis Marion National Forest is becoming the home to more than just trees and animals. Illegal dumping is also moving in and not everyone is happy about it. “It’s very discouraging,” said Quenton Wright told Live 5 News recently. “It makes me sad to see that somebody just blatantly comes out here and dumps like this in […]
Berkeley County DNR Officer Named ‘Outstanding Officer’ For 2015
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sgt. Freddie Earhart with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was recently selected as one of the agency’s outstanding officers for 2015. Earhart, who hails from Moncks Corner, works in Region 4 which represents Horry, Georgetown, Berkeley, Hampton, Charleston, Beaufort, Colleton, Dorchester and Jasper counties. Along with this honor, Earhart was selected as a candidate for the statewide honor of’ ‘Officer […]
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