From Waste to Welcome: McCormick Garden Club Turns Recycled Plastic Into 8th Community Bench

MCCORMICK, SC — The historic Mims Community Center grounds feature a brand-new amenity today, thanks to a sustainable civic project spearheaded by the McCormick Garden Club. Through an ongoing partnership with the NexTrex Recycling Challenge, the club has successfully converted hundreds of pounds of loose household plastic film into a durable, weather-resistant outdoor park bench. The installation marks a double victory for McCormick County, simultaneously diverting soft plastic waste...

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Pickleball Really is a Big Dill at SLV

by Joe Locke Founder and President, SLV Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club May was another busy and exciting month for the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club and the SLV Pickleball Community. From the completion of our Men’s and Ladies Spring Ladder Leagues to our Recreation Center Open House to the Dedication of our new courts, there was something for everyone. And we still have ½ of the year left. Congrats to all our Women’s and Men’s Ladder League Medalists On...

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Outdoor Adventure Club Enjoys Night at the Ballpark

by ROSE TRACY On May 8, 2026 sixty two members of the Outdoor Adventure Club and their friends attended the Augusta Green Jackets minor league baseball game.  It was a perfect night for a ballgame with cool temperatures and clear skies.  The Green Jackets were honoring the donkeys of Stallings Island that evening, so they took the field in their special River Donkey uniforms.  Unfortunately, the home team lost 2 -0, but it was an exciting game as the pitcher for the opposing...

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Playground Pavilion hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Parking in the McCormick library lot, I could already hear the laughter of children. As I walked closer to the adjacent children’s playground; the joy and excitement grew even louder. Some children were painting, while others ran gleefully from one piece of playground equipment to another. The only lull in the day was as we all enjoyed an outdoor picnic; compliments of Library Director Paul Brown and his staff. But that didn’t last long as children quickly found a seat in front of...

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Catchin’ Up

by JANET BLOUIN Now That’s a BIG FISH!!! SLV Rod & Gun Club holds a year-long fishing contest among its members.  There are four categories in which fish may be entered.  At this point, it is most likely NO ONE is going to catch a larger catfish than Don Hain did on April 13.  After 1 hour and 20 minutes of fighting the fish, Don hauled in a 63.5 lb., 41” catfish!! Based on recently published records, this is the 2nd largest catfish caught on Lake Thurmond!&...

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