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Beware of roofing repair scams

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 7:52am

If your home’s roof has recently been damaged in a storm, or if a repair contractor tells you it has, be very cautious. Otherwise, you might fall victim to a roofing scam.

According to the National Weather Service, there have been over 3,500 severe storms (hail, tornado, and wind) already this year. As storm season continues, The South Carolina Insurance News Service offers advice on how to protect yourself against repair scams and subpar work.

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Want a free BLT?

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Saturday, June 1st, 2013, 8:18am

The State Farmers Market is offering the community free BLT sandwiches this weekend.

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Labor officials discussing rules with SC farmers

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 8:47am

Labor officials discussing rules with SC farmers

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Meeting scheduled for spring growers

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 3:48pm

A spring growers meeting to discuss compliance with labor rules and regulations is set for May 14 at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. The meeting is at 9 a.m. at the Phillips Market Center.

Representatives from the United State Department of Labor will present information important to farmers and growers and the operations they run. The meeting is open to all growers, labor industry professionals and agribusiness industry representatives. The session will include a question and answer time.

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2013 SC Waste Pesticide Recovery Collection Dates & Locations Set

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 11:22am

2013 SC Waste Pesticide Recovery Collection Dates & Locations Set

The dates and locations are set for the 2013 SC Waste Pesticide Recovery Program. Based on surveys, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has established seven locations across the state making it easy for South Carolina farmers, foresters, nurserymen, golf course operators, and custom applicators to safely dispose of old, outdated, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. The goal of the program is to increase proper management and disposal of unwanted pesticides

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Midlands Plant, Flower Festival begins April 18

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 8:38am

Midlands Plant, Flower Festival begins April 18

Head out to the Midlands Plant & Flower Festival this weekend for a great selection of Certified SC Grown plants, flowers and specialty food products. Thousands are expected for the festival that starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday (April 18-21) at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia.

Festival Hours

Thursday-Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12-5 p.m.

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New Date for S.C. Market Ready Workshop for SC Growers

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 11:19am

New Date for S.C. Market Ready Workshop for SC Growers

The S.C. Market Ready workshop for farmers, growers, and food producers is a program for businesses in South Carolina that want to sell to local restaurants and grocers. The next S.C. Market Ready workshop is April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Phillips Market Center at the State Farmers Market, 3501 Charleston Highway, West Columbia.

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