BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–When most six-year-old children celebrate their big day, it’s not uncommon for them to ask and expect toys, games and, of course, cake–but not Merritt Payne. When Merritt and her family discussed her wishes for her upcoming 7th birthday, she had just one: to celebrate her birthday for a cause and in lieu of gifts she would collect donations. As […]
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Horse rescue group forced to move or shut down
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Since 2010, H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue has made it its mission to rescue horses near death, neglected and abused, and it is the only organization of its kind in Berkeley County dedicated to saving these precious creatures. “We take in horses in all stages. Some of them don’t look like they’re emaciated or underweight, but they may have medical […]
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