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went from $900 to fill up to $1,500 to fill up. So, that money is going to be passed on in consumer goods costs, because the truckers aren’t going eat it.

“That’s just part of it,” he added. “Supply chain issues are a big part of it. Coming out of COVID with supply and demand, we have a higher demand for certain things … like computer chips, and then

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it,” Duncan said. “So we’re going to see the Fed (Federal Reserve) raise rates to kind of slow inflation, and we’re just in a sticky wicket right now because of the Biden administration’s policies.”

Duncan’s office sent a news release on Tuesday calling inflation “Bidenflation.”

“Americans are paying more for virtually every-

thing because of Joe Biden’s reckless spending to fund his radical agenda,” he said in the release. “This inflation rate is unsustainable and is essentially increased taxation on all Americans. “Wages are not keeping pace with inflation, which puts Americans in a difficult place financially as they struggle to keep food on the table and gas in their cars,” Duncan added. “This is not transitory, Putin’s price hike or the result of corporate greed, as the Biden administration has claimed. Make no mistake — this is Bidenflation. I will continue fighting back against Joe Biden’s radical spending proposals that will only

exacerbate this economic crisis. This is destructive to our economy, and Americans cannot afford a Joe Biden presidency.”

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The Journal, Seneca

Melissa Bradley and Larry Davidson and M.H. Frank

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Pickens County Courier

Do you have a hankering for a big, juicy cheeseburger or  licking chicken wings? Looking for that special gift for your granddaughter’s graduation or your nephew’s birthday? Need someone to put a new roof on your house or take care of that leaky faucet? 

ing any of these decisions or more and wondering where to go, who would you ask for advice? Your friends, family and neighbors — right?

If the answer is yes, look no further. This special section provides insight from fellow local residents about which

yourself in. From painting and electrical work to buying

Emily Wright and Megan Thomas/Thomas Realty

vice and pest control to grabbing breakfast or a milkshake.

The businesses in this section are the best of what Pickens County has to offer. And these are not just our recommendations — they are YOUR choices. Over two weeks of balloting, thousands of Pickens County Courier readers took the time out of their days to vote for their favorite businesses. That customer loyalty is a testament to the quality of these local businesses and their dedication to serving Pickens County.

As a business locally owned and operated by Pickens County natives, the Courier knows just how amazing the people of our community are, and we cannot thank you enough for getting involved and letting your voice be heard in the third annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

We also want to thank and congratulate our local busi-

work and dedication to caring for your customers has not gone unnoticed, and you deserve all the recognition you receive!

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bridge and culvert maintenance — which was $4.8 million. Brock said the money comes from designated millage for both road maintenance ($1.13 million) and a capital fund for bridges and culverts ($625,000) and general fund allocations ($2.9 million).

“I do believe it’s adequately funded for the resources we have,” she said.

Brock said a full map showing residents which roads fall to the state or county for maintenance is expected to be available by the end of the week. She also recommended prioritizing a list of state-maintained roadways crafted by the Transportation Committee for submission to the South Carolina Depart-

years and came in at this salary, this is where the expectation should be,’” she said.

Brock did say workers were calculating potential

Councilman Paul Cain there are potential grants available to help with the project. Three councilmen agreed expanding the

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The Journal, Seneca

Melissa Bradley and JD Donald and Sandifer Funeral

Home

has the family in their hands. Clean and informative.

Judges’ Comments: Very elegant, family friendly. Picture holding the family in their palms shows that the

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The People-Sentinel

Jana Schroeder and Adam’s Garden Center & Gift Shop

to 1923. It is owned and operated by the McCormick family. Hatching eggs, organic compost and bio-fertilizer are the major commodities produced on the farm today.

“Sustainable environmental practices are

humbleacresorganics. com.

Humble Acres Organic Compost started as a way to use chicken poop from the family’s chicken houses. Owner Tim McCormick began to study composting and soon

manure, a source of nitrogen.

“You really have to have a recipe like a cake,” said Tim.

The McCormicks revamped their recipe to include more carbon sources, such as coffee

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Karie Amos and Becky Stevens and Swift Appliance

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The Journal, Seneca

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster Banner Elk, NC Ride down a 3,300-foot-long coaster in a self-operated cart. One lap is five-minutes, and speeds range from walking pace to 27 mph. Recover from the adventure in the coffeeshop. Taste locally baked goods and honey, drink coffee, hot chocolate and apple cider. (Review age and height requirements for the coaster.) wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com, 828.898.7866

Wine & Beer Passport Yadkin Valley, NC Find your favorite beer, spirit or wine at one of three breweries, one distillery and 14 wineries now through March 27. Purchase a Passport for the season and receive one tasting at each location. yadkinvalleync. com/guides/winter-beer-wine-passport

Lights at NC Arboretum Asheville, NC Treat the family to this elaborate winter lights show from now through Jan. 1. Lights, exhibits, music and hot cocoa make it a memorable evening. ncarboretum.org/winter-lights, 828.665.2492

Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville McConnells, SC

Light up the holidays for the annual Christmas Candlelight Tours on Dec. 4 and 11, between 3 and 9 p.m. Historic interpreters portray how people in the Carolina Piedmont celebrated the holiday in 1852. Expect Father Christmas, a brass band and make-and-take activities. Reserve tickets online at ales.chmuseums.org. n

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Charleston City Paper

Hollie Anderson and Dela O’Callaghan and Charleston Aqua Park

Judges’ Comments: Love this ad! Great composition and easy to read. It is eye-catching and screams fun.

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Charleston City Paper

Andy Brack and Dela O’Callaghan and Hay Tire Pros

Judges’ Comments: Clean and very eye-catching. Excellent choice of art. I’m certain it jumps right o the page.

Box 93, Easley, SC 29641, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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Pickens County Courier Emily Wright and

to 8.5 percent in March — the highest rate since 1981.

“If you think about an 18-wheeler — that’s a 300-gallon (fuel) tank, and if you go from $3 a gallon to $5 a gallon, you went from $900 to fill up to $1,500 to fill up. So, that money is going to be passed on in consumer goods costs, because the truckers aren’t going eat it.

cern about President Joe Biden’s response to the inflation numbers.

“That’s just part of it,” he added. “Supply chain issues are a big part of it. Coming out of COVID with supply and demand, we have a higher demand for certain things … like computer chips, and then

“There’s some things that the Biden administration could do, and I don’t believe they’re rectifying it,” Duncan said. “So we’re going to see the Fed (Federal Reserve) raise rates to kind of slow inflation, and we’re just in a sticky wicket right now because of the Biden administration’s policies.”

Duncan’s office sent a news release on Tuesday calling inflation “Bidenflation.”

in the release. “This inflation rate is unsustainable and is essentially increased taxation on all Americans.

“Americans are paying more for virtually every-

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The Journal, Seneca

Melissa Bradley and Larry Davidson and M.H. Frank

& Holistic Health Care! For every $5 donation to Wild Hearts Equine Therapy during the month of April, will earn you one entry into our GRAND PRIZE drawing!

“Wages are not keeping pace with inflation, which puts Americans in a difficult place financially as they struggle to keep food on the table and gas in their cars,” Duncan added. “This is not transitory, Putin’s price hike or the result of corporate greed, as the Biden administration has claimed. Make no mistake — this is Bidenflation. I will continue fighting back against Joe Biden’s radical spending proposals that will only

Americans cannot afford a Joe Biden presidency.” ncannada@upstatetoday.com (864) 973-6680

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The Lancaster News

Ashley Johnson and Genelles

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tail contest

Al week at participating bars take a punch cardand try “sweet tea” brews for the 2021 Sweet Tea Cocktail Contest. Sponsored by the Summerville Chamber, Firefly Distillery and other businesses To participate, pick up a punch card from the Summerville Visitor’s Center orprint one from visitsummerville.com. Also available at participating bars.

„ Wednesday, Sept. 15: Jazz on the Square, 6 p.m.

Summerville Orchestra Jazz Ensemble performsa free jazz concert on Hutchinson Square The orchestra promises to play “all your favorite jazz hits and maybea few surprises” on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SummervilleOrchestra.

„ Thursday, Sept. 16 Sweetest Third Thursday EVER 5:30 p.m.

Part of the town of Summerville’s monthly Third Thursdays, for three hours Hutchinson Square on Main Streetwill fill with loca entertainment, craft vendors and artisans Local shops and restaurants have extended hours.

opening ofits SPARK exhibition, which includes art fromloca youth and adults inan exhibition that will run through Oct. 30 The 2021 theme is Identity Fo more nformation on the exhibition, visit www.publicworksartcenter org/s/stories/spark-exhibition.

„ Friday, Sept. 17: Sweetest Silent Disco, 7 p.m.

Four hours of entertainment featuring hits from the ‘80s ‘90s and 2000s— but it’s up to you which to listen to depending onwhich set of headphones you choose to wear This fun music event is sponsored by Quiet Kingz Headphone Events and Summerville Dream For moreinformation on silent discosand Quiet Kingz visit www.thedancedoctors.com.

„ Saturday, Sept. 18 Summerville

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The Summerville Journal Scene

Tisa M. Little and Badd Kitty

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Pickens County Courier

Emily Wright and Porter’s Produce

Honorable mention: Premiere Carpet Cleaners get Fresh, Local, Produce and more

Thanks For Voting Us Best Fresh Produce!

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Pickens County Courier

Emily Wright and Shuckin’ Shack

Oyster Bar

BEST ELECTRICIAN

Eddie Roach

Honorable mention: Yeary Electrical, Little’s Electric

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Honorable mention: Guy Roo ng,

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The participants pledged $50,000 for charity. The tournament matched the funds raised from the event with another $50,000.

Tournament Director Bob Moran opened the tournament by talking about the significance of the event for the tennis community. “This is really important to us as a tournament and

“Tennis Plays for Peace” charity pro-am raised

it’s really important to the players,” he said, then giving a special shoutout to Ben Navarro.

“You’ve seen the facilities and the investment Ben and the family are making in this event.

As soon as I said, ‘Hey I want to do something for Ukraine relief,’ it was a real easy ask. Ben was 100 percent supportive.”

The club level players were thrilled to be

for

playing alongside the women and helping support the Ukrainian people. Lowcountry local Pam Marino had a great time competing in the WTA event.

“In tennis, we have fun amongst our rivals,” Marino said. “Today, we all came together for the benefit of Ukraine.”

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tennis pro, Louis Skpowski, was excited to come out to support a worthy cause and have some fun as well. His wife, Toni, and daughter, Soleil, came to the event to cheer him on as he made a difference doing what he loves. Louis credited the community as an important part of making the pro-am happen.

“This is what makes the Lowcountry, Daniel Island, and Charleston happy, I love it,” Louis

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Melissa Bradley and Larry Davidson and Papa Julio’s

Judges’ Comments: Best of a very competitive category. Nice work providing an attention grabbing ad for a local establishment.

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Kristin Byars and Christina Bailey and Charleston Beer Works

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From the countless lights that glitter above its Anson Street entrance to the chandeliers and star-shaped fixtures that hang from the dining room ceiling, Anson is always a sight to behold. And with chef Shaun Connolly running the kitchen, the fine dining establishment continues to turn out dishes that expand the mind and delight the senses all at the same time.

Take, for example, what is quickly becoming one of Anson’s most in-demand items, even though it’s not on the regular dinner menu: the bone-in veal parmesan, which seems miles away from classic seafood dishes and Southern standards, and yet somehow fits right in under a Midwest-born chef who found his way in the Chicago culinary scene before moving to Charleston.

“The name is recognizable, the dish is wine-friendly, and the portion and presentation is impressive,” Connolly said. And indeed, after being coated in house-made breadcrumbs and covered in slow-cooked pomodoro, then topped with bu alo mozzarella and Parmigiana Reggiano cheeses and fresh basil, it’s a

wonder to behold on the plate. The veal is butterflied, tenderized and seasoned, Connolly added, flash-fried after being breaded, and then baked for five minutes once the sauce and cheese is applied.

Veal parmesan was almost certainly brought to Charleston by the thousands of Italian immigrants who arrived in the Holy City around the turn of the 19th century. Once in America, they found meat to be far more easily accessible and less expensive than it was back home. Eggplant, once the focus of the dish in the old country, was replaced by chicken and veal. It was only a matter of time before Charleston’s fine dining establishments took that same concept and elevated it, as Anson does today.

At Anson, the bone is left in the veal parmesan to enhance the flavor, moisture and presentation, according to Connolly. And the secret is getting out: the restaurant’s bone-in veal parmesan is “very popular,” Connolly said, to the point where it’s being o ered as a special almost daily. All those lights at Anson are now shining down on a culinary classic that’s been transformed into something exciting and new.

In its thoughtful approach to local ingredients, Anson Restaurant, has always taken the best of what historic Charleston’s seasons have to offer & crafted them into innovative turns on traditional Southern cuisine.

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The Voice of Blythewood

Ashley Ghere and Town of Blythewood

instead of resources being allocated out of state. It seems to us that it became more about the dollar than the mission.

You cannot put a dollar value on a soul, a calling, a path to maturity in Christ, or the

I have only one voice, but I say, “What a waste of millions of CP dollars! And if you let me vote, I will vote to keep it open as I have spent many years there and have

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The Sumter Item

Janel Strieter and Mark Pekuri

Summerton,

Saturday, October 9, 2021

South Carolina

Judges’ Comments: I love the photos in the back of the ad with the duck on top. I love that you put title down the side instead across the top. The ad was very clean and eye pleasing.

Saturday, Oct. 9th

Summerton Duckfest Festival 2021 Activities

Fall Open Team Bass Tournament

Sat. Sept. 25 at John C. Land Landing

$5,000 guaranteed 1st place!

Duck Calling Contest

Saturday, Oct. 9th Downtown Sumter

The winner will go onto compete in the World Duck Calling Championship in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Ashley Smith and Dela O’Callaghan Judges’ Comments:

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The Journal, Seneca

of every variety, write detailed lesson plans, get observed often, do duties, give up planning time for meetings, and often must take a second job. Teachers complain about not being able to teach what

Melissa Bradley and Larry Davidson and Keowee Brewing Company classroom,

Willie says: Thank you for sharing your opinions, information on this issue and support of teachers. Just like I am running your views, I also run views of folks who disagree with you. If any teachWillie, The busy election season is here with the last days of registration in time for the General Election in November and with absentee voting in October. So, it’s a good time to thank the peo-

Janel Strieter and Mark Pekuri and Archway Academy

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The Post and Courier Dean Bryant

Judges’ Comments: Great photo, really grabs attention. The use of white space balances the block of text and the Partner Success logo balances nicely with the pop out quote and logo.

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“It doesn’t feel like you’re doing business. It feels like you’re just talking to a friend.” at is how Booze Pops’ Woody Norris feels about partnering with e Post and Courier for his advertising needs.

roughout the years, e Post and Courier has witnessed Booze Pops explosive growth. Partnering in digital ads, print ads, events, and local promotional initiatives. e proof comes directly from the patrons.

Booze Pops has partnered with e Post and Courier for events and projects like Steeplechase of Charleston, Charleston’s Choice, Veterans Day, My Charleston, and College of Charleston’s 250 anniversary celebration. e Post and Courier’s experienced team can work with your business to nd the opportunities that best align with your core values. We o er a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help your business succeed. Our multi-media account executives will tailor your plan based on your marketing needs. Contact us today.

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Address: P. O. Box 9, Pickens, SC 29671

Date of Death: 04/01/2011 August 31 and September 7, 14

Estate: Halstead Bowden Powell, Jr. Case Number: 2011ES3900464

Personal Representative: Jeanne P. White and Mary P. Lundgren

Address: 722 Shefwood Drive, Easley, SC 29642 and 18 Trustee Lane, Chilmark, MA 02535

Attorney, if applicable: Robert M. White Address: Post Office Box 10132, Greenville, SC 29603

Date of Death: 06/21/2011 August 31 and September 7, 14

Estate: Winnie K. Brezeale Case Number: 2010ES3900303

Personal Representative: Richard Douglas Brezeale Address: 660 Little Eastatoe Rd., Sunset, SC 29685 Attorney, if applicable: Kenneth D. Acker Address: P.O. Box 9, Pickens, SC 29671 Date of Death: 08/22/2009 August 31 and September 7, 14

Estate: Smith G. Hendricks, Jr. Case Number: 2011ES3900491

Personal Representative: Smith Griffin Hendricks, III Address: 213 Holly Bush Road, Easley, SC 29640 Attorney, if applicable: L. Lesesne Hendricks, Jr. Address: P.O. Box 665, Easley, SC 29641 Date of Death: 07/12/2011 August 31 and September 7, 14

Estate: William Charles Steele Case Number: 2011ES3900025-2

Personal Representative: Gary William Steele Address: 426 Old Shirley Road, Central, SC 29630 Attorney, if applicable: N/A Date of Death: 01/10/2011 August 31 and September 7, 14

Estate: Alvin Stanley Kelley

In honor of Pickens County’s veterans, the Pickens County Veterans Affairs Office held events last week. On Saturdayn area veterans were treated to a meal, and on Sunday there was a veterans parade in downtown Liberty and a patriotic show at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center. Top: Liberty High School JROTC members prepare to the lead the parade. Above left: Melanie Ginn of the county VA office gives a gift to veteran Richard Laughlin. Above right: Martha and Jerry Laughlin enjoy the parade with Claire and Jerry Carroll. Below: A young man riding in the parade salutes the American flag. Right: the Liberty JROTC march under Old Glory.

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Charleston City Paper

Roadside Blooms is a funky ower, plant and crystal shop in Park Circle. When designing owers for about 80 weddings and elopements a year, Roadside Blooms owner and creative director Toni Reale knows it’s sometimes di cult to pour your creative heart into every piece. She gave City Paper her list of songs that remind her of young love and hold a nostalgic place in her heart — just what she needs to hear to be reminded of the sweet roller coaster journey couples are about to embark on. The following ve songs help her infuse tenderness into each of her designs:

“Simple Song” - The Shins

“This Must Be The Place” - Talking Heads

“Wedding Song” - Bob Dylan

“Mystifies Me” - Son Volt

“All I Want” - Joni Mitchell

Hollie Anderson and Dela O’Callaghan and Smoke N Brew

Singer-songwriter Meredith Foster grew up surrounded by music.

“We had more guitars than people at our house,” Foster said. “I think the guitar-toperson ratio is probably like 5-to-1.”

Hailing from St. Louis, Foster grew up with a blues musician father and rockenthusiast mother. She began singing at the Americana musician Meredith Foster

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Pickens County Courier

Emily Wright and

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Judges’ Comments: Creative wording. Pretty colors in the ad.

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broke out over the shooting of a Black ma n, Jacob Blake, by a wh ite Kenosha police of ficer.

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chaos in the st reets, “t he on ly person who killed anyone is the defendant, Kyle Rittenhouse.”

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The fi rst witness was Domini ck Bl ac k,wh o wa s da ti ng

Ri tt en ho us e’s si st er at th e ti me . Bl ac k fa ce s cha rges he bought therif le for Rittenhouse mont hsbe fore the shooti ngs be caus e the te en wa s notold enough to ow n one at the time.

Black testifiedthathe and Rittenhou se went to downtown Kenosha to help protec ta ca r dealersh ip af ter vehicles were burned the night before. Black

“W hen we consider the reasonableness of the defendant’s ac tions, I ask you to keep th is in mind,” Binger said, af ter explaining to the jury that a claim of self-defense can beva lid only if Ritten hou se reasonably believed he was using deadly force to prevent im mi nent deat h or great bodily harm.

tenhouse as the vict im, saying Huber was “t the head from the skateboard Ritt en hou se Ga ige Gros sk tester from We a gun in his ha toward Ritten

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The prosecutor sa id that it is not know n exactly what words were said, but it is clear that Ritten house st ar teda conf ront ation thatled Joseph Rosenbaum to beg in chasing Ritten house across a park ing lot.

Th e de fe ns against the notio hou se wa s an to Kenosha by right-wing so ards said Ritten ties to Kenosha there and Ritten Kenosha Coun and had see what was happ

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Robert Combs and Harold’s Cabin

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The Island News

Hope Falls and Frank’s Spirits and Wine

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Judges’ Comments: Great use of color and fonts. Very compelling even without an image.

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The Journal, Seneca

Melissa Bradley and City of Seneca

get the crackers!

Willie, I really like your column. The question I have is what is the project that was going on along Sheep Farm Road? Thank you. Willie says: That project is a pumping station for the sewer since “stuff” doesn’t run uphill. Now all that we need along Sheep Farm Road is have to write again and explain to me what you’re talking about. According to the salary sheet the newspaper received from the county, the average salary at the quarry is more than $38,000 a year, plus really good benefits. There was no one as low as you say on the sheet. As far as your griping that “government owned business competing

The privately owned ones are concentrated almost entirely in middle- and high-income areas. This is in line with findings of studies showing that privatization typically takes place in wealthier places.

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Charleston City Paper

Kristin Byars and Dela O’Callaghan

and Thailicious

Judges’ Comments: The food photo really stands out. It has an impact to the eye.

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Charleston City Paper

Cris Temples and Dela O’Callaghan and Nucor

Judges’ Comments: There were some great ads submitted in this category. What made this one stand out as the best was the creative use of color paired with the hard hats in the photo. Great ad!

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game. Following are the new rule changes:

High School

High school football has one rule change for 2021. The rule concerns blocking below the waist. Blocking below the waist is only allowed in the free blocking zone – a 6 x 8 zone centered on where the ball is snapped, put in play.

Previously, blocking below the waist was permitted in this zone when all players involved in the blocking are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap, the contact is in the zone and the ball is in the zone. The rule change this year requires that the contact must be immediate and the initial action after the snap. A lineman may not take a step back at the snap and block low. He can take a step forward, or make a lateral step as he lowers his

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The Lancaster News

Ashley Johnson and Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority

37-year veteran of calling high school football and has worked college football games for 26 years.

torso to initiate the block. If contact is not made by the completion of the second step, the block is illegal.

College

The main rules changes in college football focus on overtime play.

This year, beginning with the second extra period, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a two-point try. Previously this started with the third extra period in OT.

Also in overtime, beginning with the third extra period, a team’s possession series will be one play for a

has been extended to the 20-yard line. Previously, the team area and coaching box was between the two 25-yard lines. It was extended last year between the two 15 yard lines to allow more room due to COVID 19.

For live ball fouls that include loss of down and occur during the last play of a quarter, whether or not to extend the period is now at the option of the offended team. Previously they did not have this option and if the penalty included loss of down, the period was ended.

For example, team A is leading by a point and has the ball on its own 20, fourth down and five with six seconds left in the game. The quarterback takes the snap, drops straight back and throws a pass far downfield way beyond the closest receiver. This is intentional grounding, but time runs out during the down. Previously,

have the ball on team A’s 20, first down and 10.

A review process has been established for questionable game action regarding feigning injuries. Feigning an injury for any reason is unethical. An injured player must be given full protection under the rules. Feigning an injury is unsportsmanlike and contrary to the spirit of the rules. For questionable game action, a school or conference has the option to consult the National Coordinator of Football Officials who would then facilitate a video review. After the review, the National Coordinator will communicate any findings with the director of athletics at the institution for further action.

This is the most wonderful time of the year. Here’s hoping your favorite team has a safe and successful year. Enjoy the season.

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Ashley Ghere

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Charleston Jewish Federation, College of Charleston Jewish Studies and The Post and Courier

Judges’ Comments: Great work on what can only be termed a very emotional subject matter/topic. Hopefully, this was shared with history classes at both the high school and college levels. Great job!

Turning Memory into Strength

the Holocaust

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Lowcountry Weekly

Je Evans, Amanda Hanna and Betty Davis

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Robert Combs and Bubba’s Biscuit

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Stephen Massar

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The Sumter Item

Janel Strieter and Devin McDonald and Morris College

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Janel Strieter and Devin McDonald and Hines Furniture and Bedding Co.

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Janel Strieter and Mark Pekuri and Bank of Clarendon

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Pete Barend, Cheryl Gurney and Beth Campbell

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...I feel like this is my goal, this is my purpose, this is what I’m here for. So, I put everything into it and I’m building this relationship with the community.

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Charleston City Paper

Andy Brack, Samantha Connors and Dela O’Callaghan

Learn to crab sustainably with Tia Clark

Charleston native Tia Clark, who grew up in downtown Charleston, never planned to start her own crabbing business, but after she discovered a passion for the ocean and crabbing in 2017, her venture took off.

Thanks to a Facebook page created by a friend, Clark started to receive inquiries about teaching people to crab. In July 2018, she put her business on Airbnb experiences. “By November 2018, Airbnb was flying me out to San Francisco because they told me I had one of the top four experiences in their worldwide market,” she said. “It was a whirlwind.”

Now she gets more bookings on her own website, CasualCrabbingWithTia. com. And interest in her business is only growing. In the last nine months, her story has been covered by People and Forbes magazines, in addition to being included in a video by Southwest Airlines.

Clark’s land-based crabbing excursions last about two and a half hours, during which she teaches people multiple ways to crab and how to throw a cast net. Crabbing With Tia books outings for visitors, locals, corporate groups and school students.

But to Clark, the venture is more than just a business. It’s a way to connect with the community, educate people about South Carolina’s landscape, and implement sustainable fishing and crabbing practices. Clark also works with the state Department of Natural Resources and South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement to help rebuild crab and oyster habitats.

“It’s really transformed now,” she said. “At first was nervous about what was doing, but now feel like this is my goal, this is my purpose, this is what I’m here for. So, I put everything into it and I’m building this relationship with the community.”

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