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Join the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Heritage Trust for a free guided tour of Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve as they conduct an archaeological survey of the property. The archaeological survey will take place from Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, through Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
All tours are guided by an archaeologist and will include experimental archaeology demonstrations. Tours are free and limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your spot. You can register for tours and reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
Green’s Shell Enclosure Heritage Preserve is located at 99 Squire Pope Road.
This preserve features an embankment made of shells with radiocarbon dating back to 1335 BCE. This embankment is predominantly made up of discarded shells and includes artifacts such as pottery that bear unique decorations. These pottery decorations include complicated paddle-stamped designs, incising, markings and appliques. Based on research from other similar sites, the Green’s Shell Enclosure likely provided defensive protection for a village, with walls, palisades and ditches. This site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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High schools in the Upstate counties of South Carolina know a thing or two about winning football state championships. Their counterparts in the Midlands and Pee Dee regions have experienced plenty of success lately as well. High schools in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, meanwhile, have some catching up to do.
That’s according to a review of S.C. High School League football state championship game data since the year 2000 in the Palmetto State.
The Pee Dee region, since 2000, produced the most championship appearances (86). The Upstate is No. 1 in state titles won (53).
A caveat for these findings: Schools were placed in one of the four geographic regions as defined by the S.C. government. Those are the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee or Lowcountry. Each region features 11 or 12 counties. The state government’s geographic Midlands region includes the Rock Hill and Aiken areas, and Horry and Georgetown counties are considered to be in the Pee Dee.
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The Hilton Head Island Airport has been awarded $300,000 via a competitive grant through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding is intended to modernize critical components of airport owned air traffic control towers.
The $300,000 investment will enable the airport to rehabilitate and upgrade essential building components, including the roof, carpet, HVAC systems, bathrooms, security system, exterior doors, lightning protection, and tower antennas. These upgrades will improve safety and functionality for airport staff and travelers alike, ensuring the facility continues to meet the needs of the growing Hilton Head Island community.
Hilton Head Island Airport is a vital asset for the region, connecting residents and visitors to destinations nationwide while supporting the local economy. This funding marks a significant step toward maintaining a safe, efficient, and modern facility to serve the Lowcountry.
"We’re thankful for this funding at the Hilton Head Island Airport. The project will improve the quality of the 'work life' at the Tower, which translates into continued excellent service for the flying public. The Tower staff deserves these upgrades," said Jon Rembold, Airports Director for Beaufort County.
The funding is part of a $20 million FAA initiative to modernize airport-owned air traffic control towers across the country. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law prioritizes investments in regional airports like Hilton Head Island, which support local economies, commercial and cargo flights, emergency services, and flight training.
For more information about the Hilton Head Island Airport please visit hiltonheadairport.com.
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