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Wild and Domestic Turkeys. Birds of Different Feathers.

Posted by on November 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

While sitting down to enjoy turkey during Thanksgiving, remember that although wild and domestic turkeys are genetically the same species, that’s about where the similarity ends. “The wild turkey in a sprint can outrun a galloping horse,” said Charles Ruth, Deer and Turkey Project supervisor for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Although it […]

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YOUR TURN: “Thanksgiving Turkey Wars, Politics, and The Main Thing” by Phil Noble

Posted by on November 29, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Many years ago as a small boy sitting at a crowded and noisy Thanksgiving dinner, I learned a valuable lesson about turkey, politics, and priorities. It is a lesson that our national and state politicians have yet to learn – and it’s hurting all of us. As with most families, Thanksgiving has always been a […]

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FROM THE DESK OF: Happy Thanksgiving, Mr. Williams.

Posted by on November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

BY: Taft Matney Preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, people are getting their thoughts organized. As soon as Halloween 2011 went in to the record books, people began posting to social media what they were thankful for. For some it was friends or family. For others it was work – making it another day in a rough […]

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