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Why I Love Living in McCormick, SC

Spring in South Carolina is one of those enchanting times that come around year after year and always amazes anyone who lives here. Why, because of all the flowering trees, vines and bushes that seem to know the perfect time to intoxicate all of us with their fragrance and beauty. Take for instance the Wysteria plant. Cultivated species include Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), native to Japan and the hardiest member of the genus; American wisteria (W. frutescens), native to the southeastern United […] 

Do Birds Perch on One Leg

Birds will often stand on one foot to minimize heat loss. Some birds with fleshy feet, such as doves, have relatively short legs and can hunker down so their warm belly is pressed against their feet while perched, but accipiter’s, such as this young Cooper’s Hawk, have longer legs that make this far more difficult. These birds will often hold one foot inside their belly feathers to minimize heat loss, and often switch back and […] 

Outdoor Adventure Club Kayak Outing on Little River Saturday, November 2

 The Outdoor Adventure Club will be going for a kayak paddle on Little River Saturday, November 2.  We will be putting in at the Boat Ramp located on Highway 28.  The directions to this boat ramp are provided below.              We will put in at 10:00 am, so please be at the boat ramp by that time.  You may sign up for this event in the black book at the Recreation Center.  Please sign up […] 

Outdoor Adventure Club Kayak Outing on Little River Saturday, November 2

  The Outdoor Adventure Club will be going for a kayak paddle on Little River Saturday, November 2.  We will be putting in at the Boat Ramp located on Highway 28.  The directions to this boat ramp are provided below. We will put in at 10:00 am, so please be at the boat ramp by that time.  You may sign up for this event in the black book at the Recreation Center.  Please sign up […] 

Updated Header Oct. 3, 2019 All-time antler records update now available!

The complete listing of South Carolina’s antler records is now available to the public online. The South Carolina white-tailed deer Antler Records Program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 7,469 sets of antlers (7,167 typical and 302 non-typical) have been officially entered into the list, according to Charles Ruth, Big Game Program Coordinator for SCDNR. Initially, measuring sessions were only conducted a few times each spring but, since 1987 antler […] 

Am-Pro PGA Championship Tournament

Am-Pro PGA Championship 18-Hole Tournament Where: Monticello Golf Course When: Sunday, May19th, rain or shine Sign-up for this tournament at the Monticello Pro Shop prior to May 10th Tournament Play: Individual Stroke Play. Each golfer must have a GHIN handicap to participate in the prize money. Each golfer’s NET score will be used. Guests or players without a GHIN handicap can golf but not compete for prize money. Golfers pay for their own golf fees […] 

Annual Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament

  Ladies, mark your calendars and land the partner you want. Annual Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament Format: Modified Chapman Alternate Shot Tara Golf Course Saturday, March 23 Shotgun Start at 10:00am SLV Members Only Two-person teams comprised of one man and one woman from differing addresses. Rules & Prizes This is a flighted handicapped event (60% of the lower handicap + 40% of the higher handicap) with a cost of $5 per person toward prizes. […] 

Moonlight Kayaking

 

Pete Nico for SLV Board.

Meet Pete Nico: Hello SLV Neighbor, My name is Pete Nico and I am running for a seat on your SLV Board. My vision for SLV is simple: Make SLV the shining jewel on the South Carolina freshwater coast, buildinga “Gotta Live Here” destination and experience. I bring an attitude of “let’s try it” that is key to seizing opportunities to move forward. Why Pete Nico? I bring a new attitude and a fresh approach. […] 

Tapas At The River Grill 4/7/17

Join Us for Fridays @4 and Tapas Join us for Fridays @ 4 from 4-7 p.m. this Friday at the River Grille as the Food & Beverage team prepares a wonderful new tapas menu (see below). Reservations are not needed for Fridays @ 4 and tapas. Regular menu also will be served during this time.   Plan to stay for dinner? Please call 391-4163 for reservations. ABOUT TAPAS The serving of tapas is designed to […] 

2017 Benderdinker Kayak Event

2017 Benderdinker Kayak Event in Augusta              The Annual Benderdinker at Betty’s Branch in Augusta will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  The Outdoor Adventure Club usually has a group of people who attend this wonderful event each year.  This year they will stage the kayaks/vessels in the same way they did last year in 1/2 hour intervals with the first departure at 10am and the final group at 12pm on Saturday morning.  Keep in […] 

Great American Back Yard Bird Watch Results

2017 GBBC Summary March 3, 2017 By Marshall Iliff and Pat Leonard Another Great Backyard Bird Count is in the books, and thanks to participants from around the world, it was the biggest count in its 20-year history. Bird watchers set a new high bar for number of checklists submitted and total number of species reported. Whether longtime contributors or first-timers, many expressed their enjoyment of the experience. Downy Woodpecker by Shelia Rudesill, North Carolina, […] 

Spring Fling

Saturday, March 18 7-10pm SLV Recreation Center Hors d’oeuvres, cash/member charge bar Live music & dancing with Rhonda McDaniel Tickets: $20.00 Tickets sales begin Thursday, March 2 at 2pm at RC Deadline to purchase tickets March 13    

Halloween Monster Bash

 

Beach Party & Sunset Cruise

RSVP for the beach party by Wednesday August 24 to Marianne Chalifour at Muchali4@gmail.com Beach Party & Sunset Cruise The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will host a Savannah Lakes Village Community Beach Party at 6 p.m. Monday, August 29 at the SLV beach. There will be a low-country boil and a sunset cruise to Mystery Margarita Beach. You are encouraged to wear your Hawaiian shirt or skirt. Come by car or boat. Low-country […]