New Brew for the Zoo
May 7, 2024
CELEBRATING A COLLABORATION WITH A CHEERS TO CONSERVATION Riverbanks Zoo and Garden leaders and Peak Drift founders will announce a pint-sized partnership that will go a long way toward conservation.…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy’s picnic for the parks draws 400 attendees, raising $40,000 for parks
May 6, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy marked its 17th birthday with a resounding success at the Picnic for the Parks event held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Rose Pavilion in…
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In South Carolina, Every Season is Tick Season: What You Need to Know
April 29, 2024
Ticks are a persistent issue for residents of South Carolina, with the risk of encountering these troublesome pests lasting all year round. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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Governor McMaster celebrates at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
April 24, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster will join Zoo leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. In anticipation of the upcoming Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day (May 1, 2024)…
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City purchases land to preserve as open space
April 23, 2024
By regulating site plans and strategically purchasing vacant land and rights of way throughout the City of Greenville, connectivity will improve with trails and bikeways. Open space is undeveloped land…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is turning 50
April 22, 2024
Join Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Birthday Celebration Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a premiere tourist destination in the Midlands of South Carolina, will commemorate 50 inspiring years of wildlife conservation on…
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SC State Parks retail stores are ditching single-use plastic water bottles and bags
April 22, 2024
In celebration of Earth Day, the South Carolina State Park Service is proud to announce a transition away from selling single-use plastic water bottles and using plastic shopping bags in…
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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential
April 17, 2024
Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…
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LCWSC’s Commitment to Water Quality: The Importance of Line Flushing
April 15, 2024
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) emphasizes the critical role of line flushing in ensuring clean and reliable water for residents. Line flushing, a proactive maintenance practice, involves…
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Peerless Environmental steps up radon mitigation in Upstate South Carolina amid new health concerns
April 12, 2024
New studies link radon exposure to increased health risks, prompting expanded services. In response to recent studies highlighting serious health risks associated with radon, Peerless Environmental is stepping up its…
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Mark Your Calendar for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Signature Events
April 12, 2024
2024 RIVERBANKS CALENDAR UPDATE Wild Adventures Abound at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden: Friday, April 19: 7pm-9:30pm. Now in its 21st year, the 2024 Wine…
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Team Up to Clean Up with Keep Laurens County Beautiful
April 7, 2024
This month citizens of Laurens County are coming together to celebrate Earth Day by participating in various community cleanups throughout the area. Residents are encouraged to join in the fun…
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CSU Researchers Predicting Well Above-Average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
April 4, 2024
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are forecasting an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes in their initial outlook released Thursday. This forecast,…
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Wragg Square renovation unveiled: A living tribute to community resilience and heritage
April 1, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston announced the completion of the 2024 renovation of Wragg Square, 342 Meeting St., marking its ascent to world-class park status. The transformation…
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Allergy Season is Upon Us: Battling the Pollen Invasion
March 20, 2024
As spring blooms and the weather warms, there’s a familiar sight that greets many of us: a fine yellow film covering cars, sidewalks, and seemingly everything in sight. This powdery…
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The Cross Hill Community Gears Up for Earth Day Clean-up: Join the Effort to Keep Laurens County Beautiful
March 19, 2024
The town of Cross Hill is set to do their part to “Keep Laurens County Beautiful,” and residents are rallying together for a clean-up effort scheduled for Earth Day. Spearheaded…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Provides Update on USS Yorktown Toxic Waste Cleanup
March 19, 2024
USS Yorktown Cleanup Full Steam Ahead Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by federal, state, and local leaders to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the USS Yorktown Environmental…
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Successful Lake Greenwood Cleanup Effort Reflects Community Commitment
March 11, 2024
In a display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, over 20 dedicated volunteers braved the rain on Saturday to participate in the cleanup of Riverfork Access and sections of Riverfork…
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Berkeley County creates Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission
March 11, 2024
To Steer Future County “Greenbelt” Projects At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and…
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Let the Hunt Begin for Riverbanks’ Anniversary Prizes
March 7, 2024
Discover Hidden Treasures: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Reveals Golden Opportunity for Fun Celebrate 50 Wild Years with Exclusive Prizes and Community Collaboration Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will mark 50 inspiring…
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Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup this Saturday
March 5, 2024
Join Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Affiliates for a Day of Action on March 9, 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), in collaboration with Greenwood…
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Casting Adventures: The South Carolina 4-H Fishing Project
March 2, 2024
The South Carolina 4-H Fishing Project invites youth aged 5-18 to embark on a journey into the world of fishing. This initiative provides an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors…
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City of Charleston and Charleston County Government expands composting program
February 27, 2024
The City of Charleston and Charleston County Government announced the expansion of their composting program, with the opening of six new compost drop-off sites scheduled for Friday, March 1st. These…
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Addison Homes wins 2023 HBASC Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Green Building
February 22, 2024Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received…
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Collaboration between Wingard’s Market and Riverbanks Zoo leads to exciting oppportunity with distinguished author
February 21, 2024
Wingard’s Market announced a new collaboration with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. On May 16, join us for a unique presentation by author and award-winning expert, Doug Tallamy. Tallamy’s presentation, A…
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Riverbanks’ new conservation efforts are for the birds
February 15, 2024
New Partnerships Allow for Avian Conservation to Soar Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has joined South Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) to prevent one of…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Upcoming events for Riverbanks’ 50th anniversary
February 4, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Approaches Major Milestone Celebrating 50 Years of Wildlife, Conservation and Family Fun Zoo’s Golden Anniversary Brings Golden Opportunities Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will mark a golden…
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‘Unicorn of the Sea’ rises from the deep in new exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
January 30, 2024
From its depiction in the 1500s as an angry sea monster to its portrayal as a unicorn of the sea and now as an icon of pop culture, the narwhal…
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OJRSA to launch engagement for the Central Basin Sewer Planning Study
January 30, 2024
The Oconee County Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has launched a community-wide study that is entering an engagement phase to provide key information to help plan future growth throughout the…
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Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
January 29, 2024
Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Local landscaping company, Heritage Landscape Services, received the 2024 Large Business of the Year award from…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
January 22, 2024
Marketing Minute by Shari King, NP Strategy Transparency is critical to the longevity of an organization. This week’s video shares the three pillars of a corporate sustainability report and…
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SC Green Industry Association Hosts Annual Conference & Trade Show
January 8, 2024
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 17 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and…
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Free Fridays return to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
January 4, 2024
Free Fridays: Every Friday in January and February 2024. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties can receive free daily admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden every Friday during the months…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden moving forward with Bridge to the Wild
December 14, 2023
County Councils Approve Next Steps for Transformation of Top-Ranked Zoo Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is grateful to Richland and Lexington County Councils and the citizens of the Midlands for their…
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Leadership Series – George Bailey, Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc.
December 14, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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City of Clinton Celebrates Storm Drain Art Contest Winners and Promotes Environmental Awareness
December 13, 2023
In a recent Clinton City Council Meeting, the City of Clinton, in collaboration with Keep Laurens County Beautiful, recognized the winners and finalists of the Storm Drain Mural Art Contest.…
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School District Five digital integration specialist honored by SC Farm Bureau
December 11, 2023
A Lexington-Richland School District Five digital integration specialist has been selected to receive the 2023 Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award from SC Farm Bureau. Heather Reitenga received the award…
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The wait is over at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
December 5, 2023
Riverbanks Receives an Early Present Most Anticipated Aquarium Resident Makes It Home for the Holidays It is officially December and while many children are ready to celebrate a sleigh pulled…
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Aging Animals thrive at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
November 30, 2023
Riverbanks Shines a Light on Aging Animal Care Longer Lives for Animals Means Innovative Approaches to Ailments While Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is buzzing with excitement about the all-new Wild…
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City of Charleston to host pre-proposal meeting for Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project
November 30, 2023
The city of Charleston will hold a pre-proposal meeting regarding the recently released Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project Request for Proposal (RFP) at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in…
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Erik Fromm joins Waccamaw Community Foundation board of directors
November 30, 2023
Erik Fromm has been elected to the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s board of directors. WCF board president Rick Elliott said, “We are excited to welcome Erik to the WCF Board of Directors. His…
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Columbia College hosts Columbia Fire Department
November 14, 2023
On November 8 and 9, 2023, Columbia College hosted the Columbia Fire Department for their semi-annual Search and Rescue Training. Earlier this year, Columbia College announced several capital projects, including…
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New Aurora planetarium show & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D light up the State Museum this Holiday Season
November 10, 2023
Plus, kick off the holidays and explore the museum after-hours during its Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Nov. 30 This holiday season, guests are invited to explore the beauty of the…
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Emerger Strategies is now Climate Neural Certified
November 2, 2023
Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps companies measure and improve their sustainability performance, is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. Emerger Strategies joins the growing…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy and PowerPlant SC collaborate to offer four free tree giveaway events to increase urban tree canopy and manage flooding and urban heat
November 2, 2023
Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Duke Energy’s PowerPlant SC initiative and with input from Charleston Tree Experts, announced a series of four tree giveaways set to take root this…
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Michael and Jude Shuman: KLCB Community Champions
October 31, 2023
The Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Community Champion Award celebrates its 3rd quarter honorees, Michael and Jude Shuman, for their extraordinary dedication to environmental preservation in the Boyds Mill Dam…
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City Office of Sustainability, regional partners to offer free pumpkin composting options
October 31, 2023
In an effort to promote environmentally-friendly practices throughout the holiday season, the city of Charleston Office of Sustainability and its regional partners are providing a number of free pumpkin composting…
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Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina
October 30, 2023
Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…
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