County employees put stamp on environmental education
November 10, 2021
A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…
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AVANTech, LLC expanding operations in Richland County
November 10, 2021
More than $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment solutions provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The more than…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU Team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021
XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led…
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Clemson University recognizes outstanding leadership in conservation during annual awards, lecture series
November 9, 2021
Each year, the Clemson University Institute for Parks honors outstanding figures in the field of environmental conservation during the George B. Hartzog Jr. Awards and Lecture Series. Recently, leaders in park and…
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Former U.S. Congressman to Discuss Climate Change at PC on Nov. 10
November 3, 2021
Former United States Congressman and staunch conservative will discuss free enterprise solutions to climate change during a Nov. 10 event at Presbyterian College. Bob Inglis, the executive director of republicEn.org,…
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Sustain SC honors Boeing, SC Ports, Volvo Cars with inaugural Excellence in Mitigation Award
October 28, 2021
Sustain SC today honored three South Carolina organizations with the inaugural Excellence in Mitigation award, recognizing their efforts to bring economic development to our state while maintaining a positive conservation…
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Laurens County Farmer Wins Award at Sunbelt Ag Expo
October 21, 2021
Farming is big business in Laurens County. Farmers take great pride in the work they do and the quality of the products they produce. This year at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag…
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Duke Energy commits nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural resources
October 6, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state. “We are committed…
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PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County
October 5, 2021
$11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Congaree Land Trust to host author Billy Cate at Half-Moon Outfitters
September 23, 2021
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) will host a book sale and signing featuring noted conservationist and farmer Billy Cate on Thursday, October 7. The event will be held at Half-Moon Outfitters…
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Palmetto announces newest appointment to Board of Directors – City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
September 21, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing platform technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced the appointment of the Honorable Francis Suarez, Mayor of the City of Miami, to…
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300 acres permanently protected in northern Greenville County
September 21, 2021Regional conservation organization Upstate Forever announces the protection of 300 acres in northern Greenville County in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). The property,…
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City of Charleston Low Battery Seawall Project to receive statewide honor at tonight’s City Council meeting
September 14, 2021At tonight’s meeting of Charleston City Council, which will take place virtually at 5 p.m., the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers will present the city…
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Leaders gather to discuss events targeting disastrous flooding in S.C.
September 1, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. An organizationally diverse gathering of state leaders led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Tom Mullikin held a solutions-seeking, event-planning, flood-mitigation session at the Palmetto Club in…
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Palmetto Trail welcomes new Palmetto Conservation Corps Program Director
August 31, 2021Catie Hutchison likes to hike and travel. Her new role as the Program Director for the Palmetto Conservation Corps will have her traveling throughout the state as she supervises work…
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Aligning Your Values with Your Investments
August 30, 2021
by Bailey O. Davis There are so many ways to help people, organizations, and causes that are special to you. You may donate your time by volunteering in your community.…
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Wingard’s Market donates plants for new Habitat for Humanity homes
August 30, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is now working hand-in-hand with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. The Lexington garden center is donating plants, flowers, and additional…
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PALMETTO PRIDE and SC7 clear nearly 2,300 pounds of trash in July
August 20, 2021
Second year of statewide anti-litter partnership between both organizations By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PALMETTO PRIDE, South Carolina’s premier anti-litter task force, announced its clean-up numbers for trash pick-up during…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation hires new Director of Education
August 12, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired BeBe Dalton Harrison as the organization’s new Director of Education. Harrison brings a passion for teaching others about the outdoors and our…
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PalmettoPride presents 2021 Leaders Against Litter awards
August 9, 2021PalmettoPride presented the 2021 Leaders Against Litter awards at the South Carolina Association of Counties annual meeting. The Leaders Against Litter awards honor elected officials who seek to change the…
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Stantec hires veteran coastal engineer to bolster Coastal and Marine practice
August 5, 2021
Leading global design firm Stantec has strengthened its ability to deliver coastal, marine, and resiliency solutions with the addition of Chris Mack, PE, MBA, PMP, D.CE. Mack will serve as…
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S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State
August 4, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…
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MEDAL OF HONOR recipient named IRONMAN
August 4, 2021
Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston of Mount Pleasant, S.C., recognized for service By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), received Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) coveted IRONMAN…
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Clinton Canopy Creates Curbside Appeal
July 27, 2021
Downtown Clinton curbside appeal received a facelift recently when volunteers with Clinton Canopy went to work. The refresh of small flower beds in the downtown area was completed thanks to…
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Wingard’s Market featured in Garden & Gun Magazine online
July 26, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center’s Zach Steinhauser, along with Captain Kenny Hardee, recently set sail on one of its daily purple martin tours with special…
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Statewide expedition celebrates seven natural wonders of the Palmetto State
July 22, 2021
SC7 participants list reads like a who’s who of celebrated South Carolinians By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several years ago when global expedition leader and future S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair…
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DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert
July 21, 2021
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 with PALMETTO PRIDE
July 17, 2021
Palmetto Pride Executive Director Sarah Lyles talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…
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Statewide expedition celebrates military veterans at Savage Craft Aleworks
July 17, 2021Event followed hike along the Congaree River Throngs of Midlands-area participants with the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition, a statewide trek from the mountains to the sea, gathered Thurs. evening,…
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Laurens County Delegation Stands with Keep Laurens County Clean
July 15, 2021
BREAKING NEWS! Two members of the Laurens County Delegation (Gilliam and Jones) attended a meeting on Tuesday night organized by local residents and members of Keep Laurens County Clean. At that…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean – Update on Possible Wastewater Evaporation Facility
July 14, 2021
The news broke here on the BUZZ Monday that there is a permit pending with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) for a hauled wastewater receiving…
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Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine
July 14, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…
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SCWF Wild Summer Nights Online Auction
July 12, 2021
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Annual Wild Summer Nights Online Auction to Support Conservation and Education Programming Begins July 15, 2021 The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN touring Blackstock Battlefield
July 12, 2021
Statewide SC7 expedition getting exclusive tour of Blackstock Battlefield Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin is leading the second annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across South Carolina in order to…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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Clinton Canopy – Beautifying Clinton One Alleyway at a Time
June 14, 2021
About two years ago, members of Clinton Canopy approached Bob Link with TNB investments to ask if they could “beautify” the alleyway behind the business on Pitts Street. Link loved…
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Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow Across Laurens County
June 14, 2021
Laurens County Council, the City of Clinton, City of Fountain Inn, and City of Laurens, in partnership with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office…
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Wingard’s Market offering boat tours for unique nature experience
June 11, 2021
Lake Murray is known throughout the state as an incredible destination for families to explore the outdoors. One of the most exciting adventures is to witness the Purple Martin roost…
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PalmettoPride announces new Board Members
June 7, 2021
PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, announces three new members to their Board of Directors: Ladson Fishburne, Colleton County, Appointed by Gov. McMaster Allison Harvey, Town of Clover, Appointed by the…
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Global Eco Adventures to commemorate WORLD OCEAN DAY
June 3, 2021
Environmental non-profit to host beach cleanup By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will host SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL CLEANUP in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as part of GEA’s ongoing series of…
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Mast Store hosts Land Trust Day on June 5
May 31, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
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Smith named IRONMAN
May 27, 2021
Military analyst-writer earns high praise and award from adventure group By Alex Junes-Ward Military expert W. Thomas Smith Jr. was honored for his life’s work and leadership by Global Eco…
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Global Expedition leader recognized by military support group
May 27, 2021
By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, SCSG, was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF) for his leadership in both planning and directing POWERPLANTSC and his…
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BACK YOUR WATER campaign promotes clean, vibrant waterways in S.C.
May 19, 2021
Two South Carolina nonprofit organizations – the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) and Global Eco Adventures (GEA) – are teaming up in a new conservation campaign to help…
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State lawmakers praise smart river technologies
May 19, 2021S.C. Floodwater Commission concept developed by Coastal Carolina University By Alex Junes-Ward HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The S.C. Floodwater Commission’s SMART RIVER TASK FORCE and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) have…
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Coastal Carolina University to unveil Smart River Research program
May 14, 2021
Coastal Carolina University’s Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies will unveil its new Smart River Research program, Mon., May 17 at the Osprey Marina in Horry County.…
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Meridian Waste acquires Eco Waste Services
May 11, 2021
Expands South Carolina Footprint with Additional New Hauling Facility and Expanded Construction Site Services Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, announced today it closed on the purchase…
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POWERPLANTSC ‘After Action’ Q&A
May 6, 2021
Five Questions for S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin By Alex Junes-Ward Less than two weeks after the statewide tree-planting effort, POWERPLANTSC, in which some 3.4-million loblolly pine tree seeds…
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