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Briefs: BlueCross BlueShield accepted into early retirement coverage
Columbia-based BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina was among four S.C. employers that have been accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program which provides interim health coverage for people 55 and older, federal officials said.Lake City Community Planner for Sept. 1 Beginning today, the Dr. John M. Thomason Public Library in Olanta will change operating hours for Tuesdays and Thursdays. The new hours for those two days will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bi-Lo program benefits local organizations: Over 100 organizations in the Anderson area will share in more than $32,000 through Bi-Lo Charities’ “boostersplus” program, which gives Bi-Lo shoppers the opportunity to select community organizations to receive a portion of the proceeds from their purchases.
Indicted SC Sen. candidate Greene brings bizarre candidacy to York Tonight, the curious of York County get the chance to see and listen to Alvin Greene in person. Greene, who is under indictment for allegedly showing computer porn to a University of South Carolina coed, is the surprise Democratic Party's nominee for U.S. Senate.
Rescuers Searching For Missing Hiker In Oconee State Park Oconee County Rescue is searching near the North Carolina-South Carolina state line after receiving a report of a man missing in Oconee State Park.
Once Again, Obama Implores Senate Republicans to ‘Drop the Blockade’ *With his 10-day vacation in Martha’s Vineyard now history, President Obama is back at the White House ready to get back to work. In a brief speech on Monday about the U.S. economy, he said that his administration is planning to kick-start things econonic with several quick measures: Extending tax cuts for the middle-class, redoubling [...]
Teachers of the year named for Anderson, Pickens school districts Every year, to kick off the start of the school year, the Anderson County and Pickens County school districts announce their teachers of the year
When temps fall, kudzu critters invade People living near kudzu patches could face six-legged home invaders this year when temperatures drop and an Asian insect known as the kudzu bug comes looking for a place to snuggle up and get warm.
Missing Oconee State Hiker Found The hiker has been found, according to rescue officials.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident in Oconee County A motorcyclist was airlifted to Greenville Hospital System this morning after a one-vehicle accident in Oconee County.