BASF ECMS equips fifth apprenticeship program cohort for manufacturing success
December 23, 2024BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) celebrated completion of the fifth cohort of apprentices from its North American Apprenticeship Development Program on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The program is…
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I-85 sewer expansion in Oconee gets approval to operate
December 23, 2024An infrastructure project 45 years in the making got approved Thursday afternoon. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services gave final approval to the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA)…
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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission maintains National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
December 17, 2024
Distinction recognizes quality of operation, management and service to the community The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was recently recognized for its re-accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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$8.5M Greenbelt funds awarded to land trust projects
December 12, 2024Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the designation of $8,556,750 from the Charleston County Greenbelt Program to support eight transformative conservation projects that will safeguard cultural heritage, enhance public access to green spaces,…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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Peerless Environmental welcomes former professional athlete as Service Manager
December 9, 2024
Peerless Environmental announced the addition of Andrew Faulkner as its new Service Manager. With a unique background as a former professional baseball player and a proven leader, Faulkner brings a…
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Wild Lights at Riverbanks nationally ranked
December 8, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Wild Lights as One of the Top 10 Best Zoo Lights in the Country Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has been named one of the top…
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Enviro Sculpture Unveiling and Arbor Day Tree Planting Set for December 6
December 4, 2024
Laurens County residents are invited to a meaningful community celebration this week! The Enviro Sculpture Unveiling and Arbor Day Tree Planting event will take place on Wednesday, December 6, from…
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Courtney Stonell with KLCB Honored with SCRWA Source Water Steward of the Year Award
November 25, 2024
Courtney Stonell, the Affiliate Coordinator for Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), has been honored with the Source Water Steward of the Year Award by the South Carolina Rural Water Association…
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LCWSC: Driving Growth and Infrastructure Expansion to Build a Stronger Laurens County
November 23, 2024
As you drive through Laurens County, you might wonder about the pipes, equipment, and land clearing yousee along the way. These are signs that LCWSC is growing and expanding to…
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Sensory-friendly evening at Riverbanks
November 22, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is enhancing its commitment to inclusivity by hosting its first-ever sensory-friendly night during the second annual Wild Lights event. In collaboration with the South Carolina Department…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new ‘Recycle Here SC’ phone app to make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 14, 2024
The new “Recycle Here SC” mobile phone app will be officially launched Nov. 15 as an innovative way to make recycling easier in South Carolina. The free mobile phone app…
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Storm debris collection update
November 12, 2024
City contractors completed the first pass of storm debris pickup. They’re on their second pass now and will begin stump-splitting this week. Since Hurricane Helene, crews have: Collected more than…
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SCDES recognizes thirteen South Carolina schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
November 7, 2024
Thirteen South Carolina schools were recently awarded grants to support the education of the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced today. The “Champions…
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The Jasper honored with National Association of Landscape Professionals Award of Excellence
November 5, 2024
The Beach Company announced its downtown Charleston community, The Jasper, has been recognized with a prestigious award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Pleasant Places, Inc., the landscape partner…
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The City of Charleston celebrates sustainability with pumpkin composting events
October 30, 2024
The City of Charleston’s Department of Resilience and Sustainability is offering free ways for you to compost your pumpkins. In 2023, over 2.5 tons of pumpkins were composted instead of…
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SCDES announces recipients of DERA grant funding to support clean air projects
October 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has announced the winners of this year’s grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel…
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Riverbanks spreads its wings with a new arrival
October 28, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Egg-Citing News A Hatching 12 Years in the Making Delights Zoo Staff Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is flying high after a new chick has emerged…
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BASF ECMS’s Kirkland named to Science Board
October 24, 2024
The Spartanburg Science Center inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits, live animals and programs that excite, engage, and educate. Learn more at www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org. Kirkland holds both a bachelor’s degree…
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Town Council adopts 2024 Repetitive Loss Area Analysis to help property owners mitigate future flood risks
October 24, 2024
The Hilton Head Island Town Council emphasized the importance of educating residents on managing flood risks by adopting the 2024 Repetitive Loss Area Analysis at its regular meeting on Tuesday.…
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BASF ECMS site in Converse celebrates fifth anniversary
October 18, 2024
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) employees and leadership in Converse recently celebrated the site’s fifth anniversary. During a cake-cutting ceremony, Mark Wright, Vice President of Precious Metal Refining…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Starlight Yoga under the Holiday Lights at James Island County Park!
October 17, 2024
Charleston County Parks’ popular Starlight Yoga series returns for the last installment of the year – under the glow of the holiday lights at James Island County Park, on Monday, Nov.…
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SCDES hosts first Environmental Justice PREP meeting with community partners, plans impactful use of $1 million EPA grant funding
October 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) welcomed community partners from around the state to the first EJ Strong PREP meeting, which is a new Environmental…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley Demosthenes, Lowcountry Land Trust
October 17, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Palmetto Park Jam featuring Idlewild Revival set for Oct. 13
October 10, 2024
Palmetto Park Jam is back this fall with the sounds of the Allman Brothers! This live music event at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Sunday, October 13 will…
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Richland County emphasizes guidelines for disposal of organic storm debris
October 8, 2024
Many Richland County residents continue to deal with fallen trees, tree limbs and yard debris left in the path of Hurricane Helene. The County’s Public Works Department has been diligent…
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Chili 5K Trail Run and Walk set for Nov. 2 at Laurel Hill County Park
October 8, 2024
New Kids Dash added this year! Charleston County Parks hosts the Chili 5K trail run and walk at beautiful Laurel Hill County Park, on Saturday, Nov. 2. Registration is open…
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Try something new at Everything Outdoor Fest
October 7, 2024
What you need to know for weekend fest Nov. 2-3 Everything Outdoor Fest, a two-day showcase of the Southeast’s most popular outdoor activities, invites the community outside Saturday, Nov. 2,…
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Columbia Green and City of Columbia host October 19 luncheon for Beat the Heat – plant a tree program
October 7, 2024
Columbia Green, in partnership with the City of Columbia, announced a special luncheon and educational event on October 19, 2024, at 11:30 AM as part of the “Beat the Heat”…
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Riverbanks Calendar Update
October 3, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is rolling out the red carpet for their fall and winter events lineups featuring new adult-oriented programs, family-friendly Halloween fun, and a dazzling experience at Wild…
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Historic Rutledge Tomb protected by Lowcountry Land Trust and Phillips Community Association, transforms into community park in Phillips
October 3, 2024
Lowcountry Land Trust, the nonprofit dedicated to protecting Lowcountry land and water forever, in partnership with the Phillips Community Association and its residents, is proud to announce the protection of…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Charleston County Parks hosts a new Fall Family Festival in Hollywood Oct. 19
September 19, 2024
Charleston County Parks is hosting its first ever Fall Family Festival in Hollywood! Join the fun at this free event held at the West County Aquatic Center and Hollywood Town…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith appoints new Sustainable Design Leader
September 19, 2024
Jenny Heim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, has been elevated to the role of Sustainable Design Leader for McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Since joining MPS two years ago,…
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Dorchester County Council approves affiliate membership in South Carolina Land Trust Network
September 17, 2024
Dorchester County Council announced that it has unanimously approved the county’s request to become an affiliate member of the South Carolina Land Trust Network. This partnership will further Dorchester County’s…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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Palmetto Park Jam featuring Idlewild Revival set for Oct. 13
September 5, 2024
Palmetto Park Jam is back this fall with the sounds of the Allman Brothers! This live music event at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Sunday, October 13 will…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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Charleston County Parks acquires 19-acre property in Hollywood on Wallace Creek
August 28, 2024
Charleston County Parks has acquired the 19-acre Sea Island Small Farmers Cooperative property on Wallace Creek, a site of historical and cultural significance. The property, linked to the 1739 Stono…
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Dreher High Botany Club awarded $4,320 microgrant from City of Columbia through Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
August 23, 2024
Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide…
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Armyworm Invasion Hits Laurens County: What You Need to Know
August 20, 2024
The Extension Service has been receiving reports of Fall Armyworms South Carolina for some time. Recently we began seeing them in Laurens County in forage and hay crops, just last…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024
Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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Gray Court Community Cleanup Set for September 14th in Honor of World Cleanup Day
August 14, 2024
Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) and Gray Court council members are inviting the community to participate in the Gray Court Community Cleanup on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The event, scheduled…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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South Carolina Aquarium JuLionfish Festival returns on July 26
July 18, 2024
Celebration After Months of Hunting Invasive Lionfish Includes Live Music, Food and Drink The JuLionfish Festival returns for its third year on Friday, July 26, for an all-inclusive, 21+ event…
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