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New approach to old tradition: Maple producers adapt to changing environment Russell Lampron of Red Roof Maples in Loudon looks at his hydrometer as the steam rises from his evaporator as he boiled sap at his farm operation on Saturday, March 13,2021. Lampron is retiring after this maple season. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff Three different grades of syrup sit on the window sill of the Red Roof Maple in Loudon on Saturday. Richard Anthony kicks in wood to put into his father-in-law’s evapo...

Lowcountry school districts set staff vaccination plans Jasper County Sun Times South Carolina teachers became eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations Monday as the state entered Phase 1b of its distribution plan. Public schools in Jasper and Beaufort counties said they are developing plans to make vaccine appointments available to their employees. The Jasper County School District said staff will soon have the opportunity to schedule their first vaccinations. Superintendent Rechel Anderson said the...

Bedford State Police are assisting the Broad Top Township supervisors in an investigation into the fraudulent manufacturing and cashing of checks totaling $7,500. The matter headed the agenda of this

Jasper County School District delays in-person classes until Feb. 3 Jasper County Sun Times The Jasper County School District has decided to delay its return to a hybrid in-person and remote learning model until Feb. 3. Spokesperson Travis Washington said the district will continue with online-only classes for two extra weeks because of an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county. The district originally planned to resume in-person classes Jan. 20 for students who selected the hybrid model. “Ne...