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Representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a 12-man team of military veterans will join the South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of the famed Enoree Passage in Laurens County for a trail repair event Monday, July 10, followed by a hike and recognition of all participants on Tuesday, July 11.

The military veterans are part of Project Evergreen, an initiative of Global Eco Adventures (GEA) which has partnered with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor (National Park Service) for the fourth-annual SC7 Expedition across South Carolina from the mountains to the sea.

“Project Evergreen engages and provides former U.S. military special operators an opportunity to retrain and utilize their special skillsets – skills like SCUBA diving, remote wilderness distance-hiking, and land navigation – developed and honed during prior military experience,” says Dr. Tom Mullikin, SC7 leader and chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission. “We are bringing veterans into this fight and essentially waging war on a changing climate. The expansion of Project Evergreen into SC7 is an enormous resource to South Carolina communities, and it will give veterans an opportunity to continue their passion for serving.”

Veterans and others have been making their way across the northwestern mountains and foothills of the S.C. backcountry since Saturday July 1 when they braved the whitewater rapids of the Chattooga River before navigating the backwoods, trails, and waterfalls of the Upstate then turning south toward Laurens and ultimately south-southeast toward the Midlands.

On Monday on the Enoree Passage (at Beaver Pond on Duncan Creek), Project Evergreen will conduct a workday event repairing and replacing broken or rotting deckboard and curbing along the passage’s boardwalk.

The location for the July 10 workday event is the dead-end of Rail Lane in Clinton, S.C., 29325. Parking is available at the end of the road.

“At the end of the trail on July 11 we will celebrate the work of these local veterans as well as those from Palmetto Trail team and Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department,” says Michelle McCollum, logistics officer with SC7 and president of the S.C. National Heritage Corridor.

The July 11 starting point for the designated four-mile-stretch of the 36-mile Enoree passage begins at the Brickhouse Road Trailhead located at 49 Brickhouse Road, Whitmire, S.C. 29178.

The month-long SC7 Expedition across South Carolina parallels much of the famed Palmetto Trail showcasing the state’s seven natural wonders and creating a greater awareness of S.C.’s sterling natural resources and how to protect them. Litter sweeps, river cleanups and other environmental cleanups, and trail repairs are taking place along the way.

The seven designated wonders of South Carolina include Sassafras Mountain; the Jocassee Gorges; the Chattooga River; the Congaree National Forest; the Edisto River; the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Basin (universally referred to as the ACE Basin); and Bull Island-Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge: “Each one a unique geographical treasure,” Mullikin adds.

Duke Energy is the presenting sponsor for this year’s SC7 Expedition. Also partnering with SC7 is the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of South Carolina who are the named health and wellness sponsors for 2023. The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SCPRT) is SC7’s Ecotourism sponsor.

For more information about SC7, visit southcarolina7.com.

WHITMIRE — Located in the Town of Whitmire is the Enoree Station (Sumter National Forest) of the U.S. Forest Service on Newberry Highway. While many may already know about this hidden jewel in Whitmire, they may not know the history of the location that spans multiple major U.S. historic events.

Chris Prince, a local Whitmire historian, researched the area for his unpublished book, “Whitmire History.” All of the information you are about to learn is thanks to his diligent research.

In September of 1934, it was announced that two Civilian Conservation Corps camps would be located on Enoree — one of those camps was located six miles south of Whitmire, near Indian Creek. This camp became Camp F-6 (George B. Cromer Camp), this is where the Enoree Station is now located. This information was provided from “The Whitmire News” (Sept. 27, 1934).

Per the article, the men were transferred from camps, at that time, located in Georgia. They had a quota of about 200 men (with an additional group of Army officers and forestry service employees in charge).

According to “The Whitmire News” (Oct. 11, 1934), Lieut. H. W. Hightower was in charge of the camps. The camps formally opened in January 1935, per “The Whitmire News” (Jan. 24, 1935).

According to Prince, the Whitmire camp also produced a paper called “The Indian Creek News.”

On October 6, 1937, the camp in Whitmire was closed and the men from Camp F-10, in Clinton, were brought to Whitmire. The camp out of Clinton, known as Co. 4465, was formed of Black men, according to the Annual of District I, Fourth Corps Area. Civilian Conservation Corps. 1936 Direct Advertising Company, Baton Rouge, LA.

According to “The Newberry Observer” (Jan. 7, 1938), when the camp initially closed, 100 of the men were transferred to Camp S.C. S-7, just below Newberry at Ebenezer. Fifteen of the men were transferred to California.

Although the camp closed, an article in “The Newberry Observer” (April 11, 1939) referred to an open house that would be held at the camp on April 16, 1939, at this time it was most likely occupied by Co. 4465.

On May 4, 1945, a P.O.W. Camp near Whitmire was activated at the location of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp, according to records from the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.

This research from Prince shows that a large number of prisoners were used for the construction of the camp, including a mess hall and living quarters. Most of the prisoners were used to cut timber locally.

A description is also given from an inspection report of the International Y.M.C.A. It states: “The prisoners of war are all working in pulpwood and are in the woods. Chaplain service is assured by Pastor Schindler, at Greenwood. A new day room built in logs was contributed by the contractors. The football field is not yet completed. Very little programs on account of the season. Movies once a week, outdoors. Classes in English only. Books are scarce. Our gramo. service is functioning very well. Several musical instruments, but no regular.”

According to Prince, many locals would visit the prisoners and communicate they best they could through the fence.

One story Prince mentioned was that of Dot Jackson (later Fowler) who gave one prisoner a picture of herself. Later, when she went back, he had painted a large portrait of her and presented it to her. It was signed A. Händel 1945 P.O.W Whitmire.

Per his research, at least one other P.O.W. name is known from this camp. In a cemetery at Ft. Gordon in Georgia, there is a P.O.W. section of prisoners from South Carolina and Georgia. A Major Karl Heinz Werner, physician, age 33, who was captured in Tunisia on May 9, 1942, died from suicide at the Whitmire Camp on Feb. 4, 1946.

The camp closed on May 15, 1946, according to Judy Ledford Wyatt Master’s Thesis “United States Policy Toward German Prisoners of War and Its Applications in South Carolina,” (University of South Carolina, 1985).

After the P.O.W. Camp closed, this became the Enoree District Ranger Station of the Sumter National Forest.

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If you’re looking for some fun events and activities to get in the fall spirit, look no further than the Old 96 District of South Carolina. With the cooler temps and changing colors, we’ll set the fall scene for you to get away with your family, friends, or special someone. Mark your calendars with these upcoming events and start planning your fall getaway to the Old 96 District today!

Stewart Farms in Enoree, SC is the perfect place to kick off fall with your family! Enjoy a wagon ride, corn maze—and don’t forget to take home a mum and a few pumpkins and gourds from this treasured Laurens County attraction. During select weekends in October, you can even take your turn through their (family-friendly) haunted corn maze and a nighttime wagon ride! Their 2022 fall season is all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays September 24-October 30,2022.

September 30-October 1, 2022 is Squealin on the Square in Laurens, SC. Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BBQ festival and make a weekend of it to hit all the vendors and enjoy all Laurens has to offer.

Fall Farm Nights at Hickory Hill Farm are back for their 13th year of wagon rides, corn mazes, live music, and food trucks—every Tuesday night in October right here in Edgefield, SC! See their full schedule of performers and delicious eats on their website.

Abbeville, SC is the place you want to be the third weekend of October for the 2022 Hogs and Hens Festival. Come out and enjoy the enchanting downtown of Abbeville while shopping a great selection of craft vendors, enjoying live music, and feasting on the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi!

Looking for a good ghost story this Halloween? Spookiness around the Old 96 District of South Carolina is not just a Halloween thing… it’s a year-round phenomenon. With so many local historic sites dating back to before even the Revolutionary War, the Old 96 District has quite a number of reported haunts. Read some of our favorite Old 96 District Ghost Stories and if you’re feeling brave, visit Old Creek Road in Laurens, SC and let us know if you see the famous white apparition!

With all of these fun fall happenings and more, you’ll want to make a weekend out of your fall getaway to the Old 96 District by staying at one of our beautiful bed and breakfasts. Or, for those more adventurous, check out our many campgrounds!

Have you visited Stewart Farms in Enoree, SC? This family-owned farm has an off-the-vine u-pick pumpkin patch in the fall that is charming and so much fun! The farm is perfect for a family outing because of the number of family-friendly activities there are to enjoy! We ventured off to Enoree, SC to explore the pumpkin patch, enjoy a hay ride through the woods, and get lost in a corn maze to see just how much fun you can fit into a day at Stewart Farms!

Stewart Farms is located in Enoree, SC, about 40 minutes from downtown Greenville. Once you arrive, you will pass the market to your right. The market store is where you will pay for the activities you participated in or for the pumpkins you picked. However, you pay when you are leaving the farm, not before. An attendant will give you a sheet of paper with all the activities available down on the farm, and they will be marked off as you go through your day. Some tips before you arrive include:

When you walk up to the pumpkin patch, you will be greeted by an attendant who will offer a wagon and sheers to cut your pumpkin off the vine with. Take the wagon! You will need it for the pumpkin collecting you are about to embark on, and it makes things so much easier. The farm has pumpkins of varying shapes and sizes located throughout dozens of rows, so you can choose what works for your fall decor or Halloween decorating ideas. If the rows near the entrance are a little lackluster, head to the back of the patch where there are usually more pumpkins available.

Pumpkins cost $0.60 per lb. Once you’re finished picking your pumpkins, the attendant will weigh your pumpkins and mark your slip of paper to turn into the farm market for payment, and you can haul your pumpkins to your car using the wagon. Remember, do not cut a pumpkin off the vine if you do not plan to buy it. Also, be mindful of the vines when cutting yours off. Keep the patch happy so everyone can enjoy it. The patch closes at dark, so make sure you arrive in time to explore it!

Ready to get lost in the corn? The Stewart Farms corn maze is a welcome challenge for families to enjoy together. The 2022 maize can be challenging, so make sure you allot enough time to enjoy it. If you have young children, we definitely recommend taking a stroller or personal wagon through the maze, those little legs will get tired. It costs $8.00 for ages 6 and older to go through the 2022 “Old Blue” Corn Maze.

The wagon ride through Stewart Farms is charming, making it one of our favorite activities. The wagon is tractor led and pulls a large trailer with seats and gates. The majority of the wagon ride is through the woods, where you can look for fall decorations, Halloween displays, and old farm equipment while taking in the earthy smells, leaves changing color, and cooler weather. The wait to get on the wagon can take some time on busy days, but most of the line forms in the shade and the ride itself is worth it! The wagon ride takes about 25 minutes to complete, so make sure your kids take a snack and bathroom break beforehand. The wagon ride costs $5 per person and is free for children 2 and under.

If you’re looking for some spooky activities to go along with your trip to Stewart Farms, then make sure to go in the evening! The farm offers several nights in October where you can take a Nightime Wagon Ride or explore the Big Boo Haunted Maize. The wagon ride ventures through the woods where you will see lit jack-o-lanterns and spooky Halloween scenes and decorations. The Big Boo Haunted Maize is family-friendly, but it does get a little creepy in the maize at night so it is only recommended for ages 6 and older. The night activities begin at sundown and go on until 10 pm (gates close at 9, farm closes at 10).

Stewart Farms has a small section of farm animals that your kids will love visiting. The goats are the most interactive, and the attendant will give your kids some hay to feed them through their enclosure. There are also ducks, pigs, and a cow to meet.

Located at the center of the farm is the courtyard. There are snowcones for purchase from Brain Freeze and a concessions truck that sells food, sweet treats, drinks, and more. There are also 12 shaded picnic tables to enjoy your food at, or you can snag one of the standing shaded tables as well. The courtyard is the perfect place to rest and let your kids get their energy out and run around the field. There are also several photo opportunity spots lined along the cornfields. The Bee Barn is also located in the courtyard, and is a fascinating way to watch the bees maintain their hive!

Unlike some places where you pay beforehand, Stewart Farms has you enjoy the farm activities before paying. Once you leave the activity area and drive out of the parking lot, you will head back to the market store you pass when you first entered. Remember to stop, park, and pay! This is where you will pay for the pumpkins you purchased, and any other activities you engaged in down on the farm. You can also stock up on local goods, home decor, and seasonal flowers at the market before you leave the farm.

The season runs from September 24th – October 30th

Have you visited Stewart Farms?

Stewart Farms6600 Highway 92, Enoree 864.969.7270

Want more fall fun? Check out our Fall Guide to Greenville | Pumpkin Patches in Greenville | Corn Mazes in Greenville

ENOREE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An investigation is underway after officials were called to cleanup a train derailment in Enoree Monday afternoon.

First responders said the train cars came off the tracks, but officials has since cleared the scene that happened near Highway 221.

CSX Transportation were also called to the scene.

Officials are still working to learn the cause of the incident.

Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more.

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With the ongoing drought, please use extreme caution and avoid any burning. Click here to follow burn bans. Even after the rain, burn bans will stay in place. We need anywhere from 3-12″+ of rain to end the drought.

SATURDAY: Cloudy overnight with steady showers after 1am. Total rainfall 0.25-50″. Dense fog likely where any light breeze lets up. Lows into upper 40s to around 50.

SUNDAY: Cloudy and cool to start the day. Spotty showers or drizzle, mostly across the northern Valley and into West Virginia before 10am. Temperatures into the 40s and quite foggy. Use caution is traveling for the morning, fog will take some time to mix out and be locally dense. Another very mild day with afternoon highs in the low 60s. Mostly cloudy into the afternoon with limited sunshine.

Breezy late day into the evening, gusts to 25 mph for the Valley and West Virginia at times, stronger on the ridges. Alleghenies increasing to 25-35 mph during the evening. Mostly cloudy during for the evening. Temperatures into the 50s, slowly dropping ahead of our next front and very windy. Partly cloudy overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s, staying windy. Gusts for most to 30 mph, Alleghenies gusting to 50 mph overnight.

MONDAY: A chilly start with temperatures into the 40s and partly to mostly cloudy early. Staying cool with a mix of sun and clouds for the day. Highs in the low 50s, upper 40s into the mountains. Windy early with stronger gusts along the ridges and into the Alleghenies. Alleghenies gusting to 40 mph at times. Wind letting up toward late day and evening but still breezy. Watching for a few stray late day showers but most stay dry with the front passing through.

Partly cloudy into the evening and still breezy with a stray shower. Temperatures dropping into the 40s. Partly to mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low to mid 30s and breeze letting up. Patchy drizzle or few snow showers into West Virginia. Snow showers along the Allegheny Mountains. Light accumulation possible overnight.

TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy early and cool with temperatures into the 40s. Partly cloudy and chilly for the day. Still watching for a few rain or snow showers into West Virginia with more snow showers along the Alleghenies throughout the day. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50. West Virginia locations likely into the low to mid 40s. Mostly cloudy into the evening and cold. Temperatures dropping into the 30s. Plenty of clouds overnight ahead of our next system which may bring a few rain or snow showers. Allegheny snow showers likely overnight. Minor accumulation possible. Check back for details. Cold with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.

WEDNESDAY: A cold morning with temperatures into the 30s and mostly cloudy. Watching for our next system that may bring a few rain or snow showers throughout the day but moisture will be limited outside of the mountains. Allegheny snow showers are more likely through midday. Highs into the low to mid 40s and windy. Partly cloudy into the evening and cold. Temperatures into the 30s. Partly to mostly cloudy overnight and cold. Lows into the upper 20s to low 30s. Low spots mid 20s.

THURSDAY: A cold morning with temperatures in the 30s and plenty of clouds. Decreasing clouds for the day and becoming mostly sunny by late day. Highs in the mid 40s. Mostly clear into the evening and cold with temperatures dropping into the 30s. Very cold overnight and increasing clouds. Lows in the low to mid 20s.

FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy early and cold. Temperatures rising into the 30s. Partly cloudy for the day and warmer. Highs into the low to mid 50s. More clouds into the evening and cool with temperatures into the 40s. Partly cloudy overnight and chilly. Lows into the mid 30s.

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