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Black bears are roaming in the Upstate, sightings reported: What to know, how to stay safe
Last year, there were 450 black bear sightings in the region, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Safety Alert: Rise in black bear sightings
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Black bear sightings are not just happening in the mountains, they’re happening all over the Upstate and along the coast. The South Carolina Department of Natural ...
Presidents vs. governors, venomous snakes: Down in Alabama
Back in 1965, 60 years ago, it was President Lyndon Johnson pulling rank on Gov. George Wallace to deploy the guard to protect demonstrators during a Selma-to-Montgomery march over voting rights for ...
A copperhead bit you in SC and there’s no cell phone service. Here’s what to do to survive
The copperhead is the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. The other five types of venomous snakes in the state ...
Already spanning over 10,000 acres, this Myrtle Beach-area nature preserve is expanding. Here's how.
South Carolina's Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve by Myrtle Beach recently grew over 350 acres. The reserve is known for its ...
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Meet the Snake Species Living in the Ohio River Basin
There are a number of snake species you might encounter in the Ohio River, depending on where you are exploring.
How do you treat a copperhead snake bite? UNC & Duke doctors explain what to do
The first thing medical professionals at Duke Health do when a patient arrives with a copperhead bite is ensure they’re stable — breathing properly and not in shock — and reassure them that copperhead ...