Buying a new home is a big deal. For many homeowners, it's one of the most important decisions they ever make. When it comes to such a substantial choice, there are a lot of factors to consider, like:
- Q.What is the best size home for my family?
- Q.Which homes for sale near me are in my price range?
- Q.What is the best home floor plan for my needs?
- Q.What are my financing options?
Getting the answers to those questions can be hard but finding a trustworthy manufactured home company can be even more challenging. Sure, you could settle for a fly-by-night company or a shady mobile home dealer. But if you're like most folks, you want to work with a reliable company that has been in business for years. You need a team of professionals who can answer your questions, address your concerns, and sell you a quality home that will keep your family safe and sound.
The Ken-Co Homes Difference
Welcome to Ken-Co Homes Inc. - your premier choice for mobile home sales in Rimini, SC. Ken-Co Homes has been Lake City's go-to manufactured home since 1974. With several locations in South Carolina, we're the first choice for manufactured homes in the state. As longtime locals in the community, we pride ourselves on honesty, hard work, and running a manufactured home business that you can count on.
There's no secret sauce that makes Ken-Co Homes successful. We work hard, sell the finest Clayton, Destiny, Scotbilt, Homes, and treat our customers like we would like to be treated. That's why, when you meet our team for your home tour, you'll be treated with respect and greeted with a warm smile. Whether you have questions regarding financing or the fit and finish of a floorplan, we'll maintain that same level of kindness, courtesy, and honesty. That way, you know for sure that you have invested in a top-notch manufactured home that your family will love.
Unlike other manufactured home dealers, we have a full selection of Clayton Homes for sale with attractive floor plans to fit your unique lifestyle. When you choose Ken-Co Homes, you're also choosing:
The Lowest Price Guaranteed
We offer our valued customers a $500 guarantee that we will meet or beat ANY competitor who has a lower price on one of our homes with the same options. Don't believe us? Contact our office today!
Years of Experience
With decades of combined experience, our team has the tools and know-how to make your buying process smooth and stress-free.
Knowledgeable Staff
Buying a home can be challenging, especially with travel logistics and other factors at play. Our team can help answer any questions you have about buying a home and transporting it to a park or piece of private land.
Top-Tier Quality
When you buy from Ken-Co Homes, you're investing in a high-quality product that your family will love for years to come. With more than a dozen home choices, you're sure to find a new home that matches your lifestyle.
Real-Deal Support
We'll work with you one-on-one to ensure you get the home of your dreams. If you have questions or concerns once you move in, give us a call - we're here to help.
Hardworking Crews
We offer detail-oriented, experienced set-up crews that make living life in your new home easy and efficient.
Flexible Financing
At Ken-Co Homes, we offer flexible financing options to help make buying your dream home a reality.
Whether you're looking for a smaller two-bedroom manufactured home or a large, luxurious four-bedroom manufactured home, our friendly consultants are ready to help you build the home of your dreams.
Manufactured Homes vs. Mobile Homes: What's the Difference?
"Is there a difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home?" is one of the most common questions we get online and in person. Today, many people use mobile home and manufactured home interchangeably. That's understandable because both types of homes share similar features and benefits for homeowners. However, understanding the minor differences can be valuable when searching for a new place to call home.
What is a manufactured home?
Unlike site-built homes, manufactured homes are built in a factory. Once completed, they're shipped to a specific location where the homeowner will live. The term "manufactured home" refers to any factory-built home constructed after June 15, 1976. That date is when the HUD or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented guidelines centered around manufactured home construction.
HUD code requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a base frame with wheels with a minimum of 320 square feet.
Thanks to fast build times and lower material costs, manufactured homes for sale in Rimini, SC is often more cost-effective for home buyers. Compared to traditional site-built homes, many manufactured homes can be up to 35% less than more traditional houses.
What is a mobile home?
Any mobile homes built after June 15, 1976, are considered manufactured homes today, though many people use the term mobile home casually. In the past, these homes were used to travel and were more like the expensive RVs that people use today than true manufactured homes. Back then, mobile homes received a bad reputation due to poor build quality, but they've come a long way since that time. Today, mobile homes are safe, comfortable, and structurally sound, with many types of amenities and floor plans.
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Benefits of Buying a Manufactured Home
Manufactured homes are more popular in the U.S. than ever, and for good reason: prospective homeowners are looking for affordable, quality alternatives to traditional homes. That's especially true today, with inflation on the rise, necessitating more budget-friendly options for anyone who wants to put a roof over their heads.
If you're used to living in a traditional, site-built home, you may be wondering what the advantages are of buying a manufactured home. Here are just a few of the most common benefits of buying a manufactured home:
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Affordable Prices
When you boil it down to the basics, buying a new home is all about the money. One of the most attractive reasons for buying a manufactured home is that they are often much less expensive than traditional site-built homes. Today, manufactured housing is considered a crucial part of the housing shortage solution and a viable option with inflation rising. According to statistics, the average square-foot cost of a site-built home is $107, while the average price is only $49 in a manufactured home. Whether you're sticking to a strict budget or your finances have changed due to poor economic conditions, going manufactured might be your best choice.
Versatile Living Options
Owning a manufactured home gives the homeowner long-term living options. Because basic manufactured homes are usually very affordable, families with enough land can start with a small home and add additional units as their needs change. Manufactured homes are also great as starter homes, especially for families that plan on building a permanent structure on their land in the future. Though it could be logistically challenging, manufactured homes can also be moved to a different site if the initial one was on rented property.
Code-Mandated Structural Integrity
Manufactured homes have received a bad rap over the last few decades. In reality, most manufactured homes are purpose-built for longevity with structural integrity. Every manufactured home built today is subject to the HUD code adopted in 1976. This code is the only federally-mandated code in existence. It was designed to ensure that manufactured homes meet strict standards regarding fire safety, structural design, energy efficiency, transportation to home sites, and overall construction. All manufactured homes sold in the U.S. have a permanent red seal to confirm they meet HUD standards.
Quick Construction and Installation
When you buy a manufactured home, you may be able to move in faster than you would via traditional routes. Some manufactured homes are even move-in ready in less than 45 days. Compared to a traditional home, once a new manufactured home is built in the factory, buyers usually find that installation is a quick process. Once the manufactured home is delivered, utility work usually moves quickly, regardless of whether you're moving to a park or transporting your home to a piece of land. Before you know it, you're eating, sleeping, and enjoying life in your new manufactured home.
Better Energy Efficiency
When asked about the pros and cons, many buyers cite energy efficiency as one of the most significant benefits of owning a manufactured home. In general, manufactured housing is more energy efficient than traditional because HUD mandates ensure that homes have high energy efficiency ratings.
These ratings are achieved through upgraded insulation installation, on-demand water heaters, and energy-efficient windows. These upgrades often make entire manufactured homes Energy Star certified. It's no surprise that manufactured homes are 27% more efficient than they used to be with other additions like energy-saving appliances in kitchens and bathrooms.
Less Noise
If you've ever lived in an apartment complex before, chances are you heard sounds and noises through your walls that you never wanted to hear. If you hate hearing your neighbors and despise thin walls, looking for mobile home sales in Rimini, SC is a great idea. Why? Manufactured homes are typically built using separate modules, which reduces sound transference from room to room. When two or more modules are combined and insulated separately, buyers enjoy an even quieter, stronger home with less outside noise.
Debunking Common Manufactured Home Myths
If there's one disappointing aspect of manufactured homes, the stigma seems to surround them. Yes, mobile homes from 30 or more years ago aren't exactly marvels of construction and deserve to be criticized. However, modern manufactured homes are cut from a different cloth and are often every bit as safe and luxurious as site-built homes.
Here are some of the most common (and annoying) mobile home myths debunked:
Manufactured Homes Aren't Safe
Modern manufactured homes are factory-built homes crafted with quality materials that meet comprehensive federal construction and safety standards. These standards, called the "HUD Code," outline how the homes must be built, including safety guidelines. For example, manufactured home builders must take strict measures to ensure their homes are resistant to wind. In terms of hurricanes and tornados, having such measures in place can prevent a tragedy from happening.
The bottom line is that manufactured homes are plenty safe and provide a quality product to people who want a lower-cost option over traditional housing.
Manufactured Homes are Low-Quality Compared to Site-Built Homes
One of the most repeated myths surrounding manufactured homes is that they are in poor shape and have an overall poor quality. Today, many manufactured homes are built with quality materials and care. It's not unusual to find a manufactured home with luxurious amenities and features lie state-of-the-art kitchens, high-end appliances, and chic open floor plans. At Ken-Co Homes, we can provide you with a complete list of available upgrades and amenities for you to enjoy in your new home.
There Aren't Any Manufactured Homes Available
Perhaps it's due to their popularity and lower prices, but we often hear that it's hard to find manufactured homes for sale. As seasoned home dealers, we can say this is categorically false. Whether you head over to Google and search for "mobile homes near me in Rimini, SC," or simply head to Ken-Co Homes' website, you'll see plenty of homes to choose from. Contact our office today for a full list of our homes for sale!
Manufactured Homes Are Getting Too Expensive
When it comes to home prices in today's day and age, manufactured homes are among the most affordable options available.
That's because manufactured homes cost less to construct than site-built homes, with the average price costing $92K for new construction and $60K for a pre-owned manufactured home, according to recent data. The cost of a traditional home is much higher, with an average of $408K, according to Statista data from 2021. Even though manufactured home living costs change depending on the community, they're often much less expensive than their site-built cousins in the long run.
It's Not Safe to Live in a Manufactured Home Park
This myth parallels the stereotype that manufactured homes are cheap and poorly built. Unfortunately, many people still believe that living in a manufactured home community isn't safe. They think that the parks are run down and riddled with reprobates. In reality, many manufactured home parks mimic gated communities with 24-hour security and mandated quiet hours. Some manufactured home neighborhoods even offer community-wide amenities like spas and pools. If you're a fan of the gated community lifestyle but don't want to pay hundreds of thousands for a site-built home, a manufactured home community could be your best bet.
Open the Door to a Better Life with Ken-Co Homes Inc.
Are you giving serious thought to buying a manufactured home for sale in South Carolina? You're not alone - more than 365K people in the Palmetto State live in manufactured homes. At Ken-Co Homes Inc., we're not your average run-of-the-mill manufactured home dealer. We only do business with manufacturing partners committed to building top-quality products that our customers are proud to own.
If you're looking for modern amenities, energy-efficient appliances, unique floorplans, and homes constructed with quality materials, Ken-Co Homes is the company for you. Contact our office today to learn more about our beautiful Clayton homes for sale in Rimini, SC.
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Pattinaggio artistico a rotelle, diramata la lista dei convocati per i raduni tra certezze e new entry
Fabrizio Testahttps://www.oasport.it/2023/02/pattinaggio-artistico-a-rotelle-diramata-la-lista-dei-convocati-per-i-raduni-tra-certezze-e-new-entry/
Sarà un mese di fondamentale importanza per la Nazionale Italiana di pattinaggio artistico a rotelle, impegnata in questo febbraio nei primi raduni stagionali. Come sappiamo i nostri ragazzi si divideranno in tre sedi differenti, una per il singolo, una per le coppie e una per la danza.Il Commissario Tecnico Fabio Hollan ha ultimato la lunga lista dei convocati, chiamando a suo rapporto gli atleti di punta del nostro movimento, pronti a fare vedere davanti allo staff azzurro il proprio stato di...
Sarà un mese di fondamentale importanza per la Nazionale Italiana di pattinaggio artistico a rotelle, impegnata in questo febbraio nei primi raduni stagionali. Come sappiamo i nostri ragazzi si divideranno in tre sedi differenti, una per il singolo, una per le coppie e una per la danza.
Il Commissario Tecnico Fabio Hollan ha ultimato la lunga lista dei convocati, chiamando a suo rapporto gli atleti di punta del nostro movimento, pronti a fare vedere davanti allo staff azzurro il proprio stato di forma al fine di pianificare nel miglior modo possibile l’annata sportiva. Largo il parco dei protagonisti della massima categoria. Saranno attese infatti a Calenzano (18-19 febbraio) nel singolo femminile le nostre stelle Rebecca Tarlazzi e Giada Luppi, seguite tra le altre da Micol Zangoli, Greta Piccardo e Sofia Paronetto, quest’ultima convocata anche per la disciplina dell’inline insieme ad altre colleghe, compresa la detentrice del titolo Mondiale Junior Sofia Ciacia, appena entrata in campo Senior, Metka Kuk e Antonio Panfili.
In ambito maschile gli osservati speciali saranno profili come quello di Alessandro Liberatore, Marco Giustino, Danilo Gelao e Vincenzo Sarnatario. Attenzione anche al trittico composto da Kevin Bovara, Alex Chimetto e Jacopo Campoli, al primo impegno tra i Senior.
Pattinaggio artistico a rotelle: a febbraio si parte con i raduni nazionali. Il calendario
E a proposito di new entry nella massima categoria il già citato Jacopo Campoli affronterà il 25 e il 26 febbraio (Rimini) il primo raduno tra “i grandi” insieme alla partner Matilde Caputo con cui ha già conquistato l’oro iridato. Ai nastri di partenza ci saranno poi i nuovi leader della scena Alice Esposito-Federico Rossi e Micol Mills-Tommaso Cortini. Dalla lista diramata da Hollan si evince anche la formazione di una nuova coppia, formata da Giulia Locuratolo e Jacopo Russo.
Nello stesso weekend a pochi km da distanza da Rimini si svolgerà in quel Riccione anche il raduno della danza, dove si alterneranno tante coppie di prospetto, tre di queste di nuova formazione: stiamo parlando di Chiara De Luca-Mattia Qualizza, Linda Cantalini-Francesco Barletta e Nicholas Masiero-Martina Nuti. Previsto inoltre l’esordio tra i big dei bravissimi Gherardo Altieri De Grassi-Roberta Sasso oltre che la presenza dei solidi Caterina Artoni-Raul Allegranti e Ilaria Golluscio-Samuele Stasi. Praticamente tutti i danzatori citati saranno visionati anche nel Solo Dance insieme ad atleti come Asya Sofia Testoni (che dopo il ritiro di Giovanni Piccolantonio disputerà soltanto le gare individuali) e Giorgio Casella. Di seguito la lista completa dei convocati (categoria Senior)
RADUNI FEDERALI PATTINAGGIO ARTISTICO A ROTELLE. I CONVOCATI
INDIVIDUALE MASCHILE
Liberatore Alessandro –183 ASD Pol. Pontevecchio (BO) Giustino Marco Giuseppe – 3383 ASD Cassandra Bari (BA) Sarnataro Vincenzo – 3427 – Pol. Real Lions Gelao Danilo – 3383 ASD Cassandra Bari (BA) Topazio Marco Fabio – 3479 Skating Passion ASD P.S. (TO) Neri Lorenzo – 981 ASD Frascati Skating Club Bovara Kevin – 321 ASD Diavoli Verde Rosa Chimetto Alex – 112 Pol. Dil. Spinea Patt. Campoli Jacopo – 2414 ASD Imola Roller
INDIVIDUALE FEMMINILE
Tarlazzi Rebecca – 4332 TM Roller Academy ASD Luppi Giada – 3728 ASD Primavera dello Sport (FI) Zangoli Micol – 1142 ASD Pol. Rinascita Sport Life (RN) Paronetto Sofia – 1719 P.A. Musano Mills Micol – 782 Pol. Orizon Piccardo Greta – 021 A.S.D. HP Voltri Mele (GE) Rocco Giulia – 3326 ASD Scuola Patt. Art. Zelarino Ragosta Gabriella – 2873 Pattinatori Orsa Maggiore Mori Agnese – 290 ASD Circ. La Rosa
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Paronetto Sofia – 1719 Scuola di Patt. Art, musano ASD (TV) Kuk Metka – 182 ASD Società Sportiva Polet (TS) Mangiarano Alessia – 3972 ASD Christal Bilancioni Alessia – 821 Pol. Pietas Julia Panfili Antonio – 3974 Pattinaggio Art. In-line S. Marco ASD Martinello Elvis – 2555 ASD Skating Club Anguillara Meloni Francesco – 1000 Pol. Castellettese Ciacia Sofia – 1719 Scuola di Patt. Art. Musano ASD Vittuari Francesco – 198 Pol. Lame Barattoni Clara – 2438 S.C. Don Bosco Di Luzio Jennifer – 2134 Evolution S.D. Bianchi Rachele – 1924 Pattino Club La Spezia De Lazzari Sofia – 1719 Scuola di Patt. Art. Musano ASD
COPPIE D’ARTISTICO
1- Rossi Federico/Esposito Alice 1392 /1142 Pol.Funo BO/ASD Pol. Rinascita Sport Life 2- Cortini Tommaso/Millis Micol 1142/782 – ASD Pol. Rinascita Sport Life/ASD Pol. Orizon BO 3- Bozzini Alessandro/Piazzi Alice 938/183 – Pol.va Salsese/ASD Pol. Pontevecchio 4- Campoli Jacopo/Caputo Matilde 2414/4332 – ASD Imola Roller/ASD TM Roller Academy ASD 5- Chimetto Alex/Carta Laura 112 – Pol. Dil. Spinea Patt. 6- Di Punzio Andrea/Sartori Anna 1137 – Montecchio Precalcino 7*-Russo Jacopo/ Locuratolo Giulia 183/1142 – ASD Pol. Pontevecchio/ ASD Pol. Rinascita Sport Life
COPPIE DI DANZA
1- Allegranti Raul/Artoni Caterina 782 – A.S.D. Polisportiva Orizon (BO) 2- Stasi Samuele/Golluscio Ilaria 782 – A.S.D. Polisportiva Orizon (BO) 3- Gastaldi Vittorio/Siciliano Linda 3558 – ASD Bastia 4- Altieri De Grassi Gherardo/Sasso Roberta 167/264 – A.R. Finc. ASD (GO)/Invicta Skate ASD 5- *Masiero Nicholas/Nuti Martina 112/3895 – P.D. Spinea/ASD Skating Acc. 6- *Qualizza Mattia/De Luca Chiara 165/167 – Patt. Art. Pieris/A.R. Fincantieri 7- *Barletta Francesco/Cantalini Linda 3889 ASD Patt. Art. Romano
SOLO DANCE
Maschile
1- Qualizza Mattia – 165 Patt. Art. Pieris 2- Masiero Nicholas – 112 Pol.Dil. Spinea Patt 3- Casella Giorgio – 2438 S.C. Don Bosco 4- Allegranti Raul – 782 ASD P. Orizon 5- Loguercio Andrea – 3889 ASD Patt. Art. Romano 6- Barletta Francesco – 3889 ASD Patt. Art. Romano 7- Altieri De Grassi Gherardo – 167 A.R. Fincantieri ASD (GO)
Femminile
1- Testoni Asya Sofia – 831 U.P. Calderara ASD 2- Artoni Caterina – 782 ASD P. Orizon 3- Nuti Martina – 3895 ASD Skating Acc 4- Mazzini Sara – 3895 ASD Skating Acc 5- De Luca Chiara – 167 A.R. Fincantieri ASD (GO) 6- Parma Emily – 3595 Borghi Gonzaga 7- Sasso Roberta – 264 Invicta Skate ASD 8- Trevisan Giorgia – 3281 P.A. Azzanese
Foto: Raniero Corbelletti (per gentile concessione di FISR, Federazione Italiana Sport Rotellistici)
Serie C e dilettanti, i risultati di tutte le partite
ArezzoNotiziehttps://www.arezzonotizie.it/sport/calcio/serie-c-dilettanti-risultati-26-febbraio-2023.html
Il quadro completo degli incontri in calendario nel fine settimana. I lettori possono interagire con la nostra redazione inviando news, foto e risultati all'indirizzo email redazione@arezzonotizie.itSerie C girone B - 29° giornataSiena-Recanatese 1-1Alessandria-Vis Pesaro 2-2Ancona-V.Entella 0-3Montevarchi-Lucchese 0-0Fermana-Rimini 1-2Fiorenzuola-Cesena 0-0Imolese-Gubbio 1-1Olbia-Torres 3-1Pontedera-San Donato 2-4Reggiana-Carrarese 0-0...
Il quadro completo degli incontri in calendario nel fine settimana. I lettori possono interagire con la nostra redazione inviando news, foto e risultati all'indirizzo email redazione@arezzonotizie.it
Serie C girone B - 29° giornata
Siena-Recanatese 1-1
Alessandria-Vis Pesaro 2-2
Ancona-V.Entella 0-3
Montevarchi-Lucchese 0-0
Fermana-Rimini 1-2
Fiorenzuola-Cesena 0-0
Imolese-Gubbio 1-1
Olbia-Torres 3-1
Pontedera-San Donato 2-4
Reggiana-Carrarese 0-0
Serie D girone E - 25° giornata (ore 14.30)
Città di Castello-Tau Altopascio 1-3
Flaminia-Gavorrano 0-1
Ghiviborgo-Poggibonsi 4-2
Grosseto-Livorno 1-1
Montespaccato-Ostiamare 2-2
Ponsacco-Arezzo 0-1
Sangiovannese-Orvietana 3-0
Seravezza-Pianese 1-3
Terranuova-Trestina 1-2
Eccellenza girone B - 26° giornata (ore 14.30)
Castiglionese-Figline 0-2
Lastrigiana-Pontassieve 1-0
Porta Romana-Fortis Juventus 1-1
B.B.Anghiari-M.Valdarbia 0-1
Chiantigiana-Rondinella 0-0
Colligiana-Signa RINVIATA
Firenze Ovest-Prato 2000 4-0
Sinalunghese-Zenith Prato 2-0
Riposa: Nuova Foiano
Promozione girone D - 21° giornata (ore 14.30)
Sport Club Asta-Casentino Academy 2-1
Montagnano-Badesse 1-0
Pienza-M.M.Subbiano 1-1
San Quirico-Pratovecchio Stia 3-3
Sansovino-Alberoro 2-0
Torrenieri-Montalcino 1-1
Riposa: Lucignano
Prima categoria girone E - 22° giornata (ore 14.30)
Ambra-Bibbiena 2-3
Capolona Quarata-A.Galluzzo 0-1
Chianti Nord-Pestello 2-1
Fiesole-Cubino 4-0
Grassina-San Clemente 2-2
Pergine-Castelnuovese 1-1
Rassina-Vaggio Piandiscò 2-1
Settignanese-Incisa 0-0
Prima categoria girone F - 22° giornata (ore 14.30)
Amiata-Viciomaggio 2-1
Arezzo F.A.-Nuova Chiusi RINVIATA
A.Piazze-Torrita 0-2
Cortona Camucia-Ponte d'Arbia 1-1
Fonte Belverde-O.Sarteano 1-2
Pianella-Spoiano 1-1
Tegoleto-OlmoPonte 5-0
Valdichiana-U.Poliziana 3-1
Seconda categoria girone L - 22° giornata (ore 14.30)
Arno Castiglioni Laterina-San Marco La Sella 0-2
A.Levane-Cavriglia 0-2
Badia a Roti-Fulgor Castelfranco 0-1
Bettolle-Terontola RINVIATA
Fratticciola-Santa Firmina 0-1
Faellese-Fratta S.C. 2-0
Pieve al Toppo-Montemignaio 3-0
Stia-Guazzino 1-0
Terza categoria girone unico - 20° giornata (ore 14.30)
Badia Agnano-Pietraia 5-0
Fortis Arezzo-Bucine 1-2
Kerigma-A.Valdambra 1-0
Petrarca-Monsigliolo 0-3
Poppi-Monterchiese 3-0
Sangiustinese-Tregozzano RINVIATA
Tuscar-Montecchio 3-2
Weather Blog: The Great Snowstorm of ’73 - 48 Years Later
Mikel Hannah-Hardinghttps://www.wrdw.com/2021/02/11/weather-blog-the-great-snowstorm-of-73-48-years-later/
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’ve had some cold days so far this year in the CSRA and we’ve even seen brief snow in parts of Edgefield and Aiken counties back in the beginning of January (January 8th). February has consisted of some below and near average days but as of this week we saw a streak of above average high temperatures across the CSRA.Unfortunately, around this time back in 1973 the CSRA was experi...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’ve had some cold days so far this year in the CSRA and we’ve even seen brief snow in parts of Edgefield and Aiken counties back in the beginning of January (January 8th). February has consisted of some below and near average days but as of this week we saw a streak of above average high temperatures across the CSRA.
Unfortunately, around this time back in 1973 the CSRA was experiencing one of the strongest and most significant snowstorms ever seen across the region. Today actually marks the last day of The Great Snowstorm of ‘73.
Between February 9-11 in 1973, a giant snowstorm moved through the Southeast dumping over a foot of snow for most places in the CSRA.
Checkout these CSRA Snow Totals:
Augusta: 14″
Aiken: 15″
Waynesboro: 16″
Johnston: 14″
Saluda: 10″
From the National Weather Service in Columbia:
“The snow storm that crossed the Southeastern US from February 9th to February 11th, 1973, brought a record breaking snowfall to South Carolina. Snow fell for approximately 24 hours. The heaviest snowfall was 24 inches measured in Rimini. About 30,000 tourists were stranded on the state’s highways. 8 fatalities resulted. The snow was accompanied by strong winds and followed by severe cold. Drifts up to 8 feet were found in some locations. At least 200 buildings collapsed, as did thousands of awnings and carports. The property damage and road damage plus cost of snow removal and rescue operations were estimated at close to $30 million.”
From the National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC:
“One of the greatest snowstorms in Southeastern United States history occurred February 9-11, 1973. This storm dropped one to two feet of snow across a region that typically sees only an inch or two of snow per year. New all-time snowfall records were established in a number of locations including Rimini, SC with 24 inches; 18 inches in Darlington, SC; and 16.5 inches in Macon, GA. Snowfall in Wilmington, NC reached 12.5 inches with 7.1 inches recorded in Charleston, SC, both setting all-time records which were broken just 16 years later during the Christmas snowstorm of 1989. Measurable snow fell along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida and flurries were reported as far south as Lisbon and Clermont, Florida just outside of Orlando.”
A strong upper level trough combined with a strong area of low pressure off the Southeast coast to produce the record setting snow storm. Here’s a look back at the surface analysis map on February 10th, 1973:
Thankfully we are not forecasting a system of this magnitude across the region anytime soon. Be sure to keep it here with your News 12 NBC 26 Weather team for the latest updates on the local forecast.
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Record-Breaking Italian Disinfestando Event Held in Rimini, Italy
Frances McKimhttps://www.pctonline.com/Italian-pest-event-recap.aspx
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Editor’s note: More than 1,900 people attended Italian Disinfestando, an exhibition with an accompanying seminar program organized by Associazione Nazionale della Imprese di Disinfestestazione. The event was held March 8-9 at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Rimini. Frances McKim of UK Pest magazine filed the following report.
RIMINI, ITALY – Held over two sunny spring days, this set the tone for the warm and welcoming reception for all those who arrived to attend Disinfestando. The Palazzo dei Congressi is light and airy, with plenty of places to sit and hold meetings whilst enjoying suitable refreshments.
The event was certainly popular and exhibitor stands were busy for both days with visitors, the vast majority of whom were Italian practical pest controllers. Although there were more international delegates than seen at previous Disinfestando events, it is always an encouraging sight to witness that the bulk of the exhibition visitors came from their home market.
Likewise the exhibitors predominantly came from Italy too. In total there were 48 exhibitors. If the multinationals such as Syngenta, BASF and Bayer are discounted, there were only six non-Italian exhibitors and these were all European – from the UK, Spain, France and Hungary.
Commenting on the number of delegates, Sergio Urizio, ANID’s CEO, said: “Of the European events, we feel that Parasitec, when held in Paris, attracts the largest number of visitors, followed by ourselves and then PestEx in London.”
Another unique feature of this Italian event is not only are the majority of exhibitors Italian, but a very large number of these are privately owned family businesses that have been trading for many years. Good examples being Blue Line, INDIA, Colkim, GEA, OSD, Martignani ,Vebi and Zapi to name just some.
Celebrating ANID’s 20th anniversaryThis ‘family business approach’ is also mirrored in the servicing company membership of ANID. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, total membership now runs to around 300 – a somewhat greater number than the initial 40 members on day one.
At a special celebratory event held on the middle evening, commemorative certificates were presented to those companies who joined at the start and are still, to this day, still members – amazingly 30 in total. It is now a second generation of family managing these companies, but it is this family approach which undoubtedly leads to the warm and friendly atmosphere at these events. All credit should go to Sergio Urizio who had led ANID since its inception – but Sergio is far too modest to claim the limelight, as he puts the success down to the team of people who have worked alongside him throughout.
Focused international seminar sessionsOn day one, there was just one major seminar session billed as a round table on the implications of the Biocidal Product Regulation for anticoagulant rodenticides and, in particular the practice of permanent baiting. There had been a real effort on the part of the organisers, ANID, to attract an international audience so speakers ranged from across Europe.
Dr Elisa Capellán from regulatory consultants, Kaeltia Compliance Services provided an overview of the Spanish approach to permanent baiting as well as a summary of the Spanish system for mutual recognition of biocides. Andreas Beckmann from the German trade association, DSV, explained the German regulation governing permanent baiting. Dr Alan Buckle from the UK Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) had been invited to outline the UK’s approach but was unable to attend, but had provided a detailed summary, which was presented by ANID’s CEO, Sergio Urizio.
Speakers on the situation in Italy, not just relating to permanent baiting, but also to the use of anticoagulant rodenticides more generally and the changes that are on the horizon were: Dr Dario Capizzi from the Lazio region’s environment and natural systems department; Dr Pierpaolo Zambotto from the chemical industry association ASSOCASA providing the rodenticide manufacturers viewpoint; Dr Simone Martini, a research consultant; and Dr Ugo Gianchecchi, a professional pest control consultant. The session was chaired by Professor Pasquale Trematerra and the recently elected President of ANID, Marco Benedetti.
To summarize there were some similarities between the countries, but also some wide variation in the approach to permanent baiting – the practice of leaving rodenticide in bait stations for long periods as a means of preventing and/or monitoring for rodents, regardless of whether there is any evidence of recent rodent activity.
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Justine Wong-Orantes’ atypical path to becoming one of the best liberos in the world
Lisa Antonuccihttps://onherturf.nbcsports.com/2022/09/26/justine-wong-orantes-usa-volleyball-libero/
It’s been 20 years since the same nation held both the Olympic and world volleyball titles at the same time, but libero Justine Wong-Orantes is looking to help lead Team USA accomplish that very feat at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championships in the Netherlands and Poland. Competition began on Friday and the U.S. is currently 2-0 after group play wins against Kazakhstan and Canada.“We’re trying to win, for sure,” Wong-Orantes told On Her Turf. “I think, especially with ...
It’s been 20 years since the same nation held both the Olympic and world volleyball titles at the same time, but libero Justine Wong-Orantes is looking to help lead Team USA accomplish that very feat at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championships in the Netherlands and Poland. Competition began on Friday and the U.S. is currently 2-0 after group play wins against Kazakhstan and Canada.
“We’re trying to win, for sure,” Wong-Orantes told On Her Turf. “I think, especially with the new turn of the program and the new year of the quad, we just have a really nice blend of veterans and also newcomers on the team.”
The 14-woman roster for Team USA, which is ranked No. 1 in the world and won its first Olympic title last summer, features six players from that gold-medal-winning team. And while Wong-Orantes is among the 2021 U.S. Olympic team veterans, she’s still a relative newcomer to international play.
The Southern California native enjoyed a notable junior career – she was 12 when she became the youngest female to ever earn an AAA rating in beach volleyball – and was a standout collegian at Nebraska, where she was a member of the 2015 NCAA championship team. But Wong-Orantes followed a different path upon graduation, initially choosing not to go overseas to play professionally.
While she was first selected for the U.S. national team in 2016 and played a handful of international tournaments in the following years, it wasn’t until she started playing professionally in Germany in 2019 that she saw the potential to elevate her position on the roster. In particular, the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics gave her an additional year of overseas experience, which she calls “a blessing in disguise.”
“I just felt like I was still in that developmental stage,” she said. “And a whole year postponement allowed me to go overseas and really get all the touches, all the repetitions, and just kind of expose myself to international volleyball another year. So I was, in hindsight, pretty thankful for that COVID season because I got an extra year under my belt, and I think that just gave me a ton of confidence.”
Ahead of the Olympics, Wong-Orantes earned “best libero” honors at the 2021 FIVB Volleyball National League in Rimini, Italy, which helped secure her spot on the Olympic roster. In Tokyo, she followed up with another standout performance and was named best libero of the Olympic tournament.
As to how the Wong-Orantes transformed into one of the world’s top liberos, she points to her background as a beach volleyball player. She began competing at age 8, and her first partner was Sara Hughes, a star on the AVP Pro Tour who also won two NCAA titles with USC.
“I think having that background and just the court awareness that beach volleyball forces you to have allowed me to really have a good read on the game,” said Wong-Orantes. “I think that’s what makes a great libero is just reading and always being reactive towards the ball.”
Wong-Orantes also credits the assistance of mental coach Sue Enquist, a former UCLA softball coach and U.S. national team coach, who now helps teams work on their culture and relationships. Enquist began working with the U.S. volleyball team during the pandemic and has continued in her role ever since.
“We just worked on a lot of stuff within ourselves, within our program, how to communicate with each other off the court, and I think that honestly propelled us into such a high, high level with how we worked with each other, and then that transferred onto the court,” explained Wong-Orantes, who noted the team has Enquist on speed dial while at the World Championship. “I really commend Sue. I just really give a lot of praise to her because I think our culture was never bad, but I think [she] just transformed into a different level.”
Wong-Orantes said she and her U.S. teammates are on their toes for the world championships, which features twice as many teams (24) as the Olympics and a “more grueling” format.
“It’s going to be a long tournament, and I think we’re really going to need all 14 of us that are here. I’m pretty certain that, at any given moment, someone’s going to be called on and someone’s going to need to step up in big moments.”
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