National Trails Day Celebration Planned at Millers Fork Trail
May 5, 2021
National Trails Day on the first Saturday in June recognizes all the incredible benefits federal, state and local trails provide for recreation and exposure nature. Laurens County has no shortage…
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Kiawah River drives record-breaking first quarter, surpasses 2020 sales
May 5, 2021Kiawah River, a new waterfront community near Charleston, S.C., and the region’s first agrihood, experienced record-breaking first-quarter sales in 2021. The community reported 49 homes and homesites sold or under…
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PCT LTD conveys current status of OTC QB uplisting efforts
May 4, 2021LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD reports that its application to have its common stock quoted on OTC Markets, “QB” level, has been declined due to OTC’s requirements for PCTL…
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City of Clinton Announces Community Clean-Up Weeks
May 3, 2021
The City of Clinton is encouraging residents within the city limits to participate in a two week clean up. The community clean-up will take place May 14 – May 31st.…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson, 19-State Petition Urges Supreme Court to Limit EPA Authority, Protect Jobs
May 3, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is part of a 19-state coalition that on Thursday sent a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to take…
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USACE pilot project to begin around Folly Beach
April 29, 2021The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District will soon begin a pilot project along the northeast end of Folly Beach. This new approach will take sand from the Folly…
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South Carolina publishers named environmental champions
April 27, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The husband-wife publishing team of Alan and Cheryl Cooper were named environmental champions during the morning kickoff event for POWERPLANTSC’s statewide tree-planting initiative, Thurs. –…
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Senior RCSD officers join POWERPLANTSC for statewide event at Governor’s Mansion
April 23, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A top-level contingent from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department joined POWERPLANTSC officials and Governor Henry McMaster for the kickoff to a statewide tree-planting iniative, Thurs.,…
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SC environmental group, Power Plant SC, to plant 3 million tree seeds on Earth Day 2021
April 22, 2021
South Carolina Floodwater Commission leading multi-agency environmental effort The South Carolina Floodwater Commission is launching an ambitious effort to plant 3 million tree seeds – assisted by citizens, students, churches,…
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DHEC strives to make Earth Day a yearlong commitment in South Carolina
April 21, 2021
With COVID-19 still a major threat to public health, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolina residents to find safe ways to take…
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Senior Duke Energy official to receive GEA’s highest award
April 20, 2021
By Alex Junes-Ward Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – executive vice president and chief legal officer for Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy – will be presented the Global Eco Adventures (GEA) Lifetime Achievement…
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Friends of the Reedy River seeking to activate citizen scientists from Travelers Rest to Greenwood
April 19, 2021
Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) has been actively monitoring water quality and ecological habitat throughout the Reedy River watershed for two years. More assistance is needed to collect citizen…
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Non Profit Minute – Ethel Bunch, Sustain SC
April 19, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Girl Scouts and PalmettoPride announce statewide litter prevention campaign kickoff planned for Earth Day 2021
April 19, 2021
Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2021. The four-day campaign will kick off on Earth Day with a press event…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 12, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 9, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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Litter Prevention Week
April 8, 2021
LITTER CONTROL WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT APRIL 12-18, 2021 WHAT: The Office of the Governor, SC Department of Public Safety and PalmettoPride will host a press event at the State House to…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces new sustainability program
April 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has announced a new sustainability program, in partnership with Univar Solutions, for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation, becoming the first tournament…
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Clemson University partnering with POWERPLANTSC
April 2, 2021
Clemson University President Dr. Jim Clements announced a partnership with POWERPLANTSC, which is preparing for what officials say will be a record 3.3-plus million loblolly pine tree seeds planted across…
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Check out Gardening Equipment with a Richland Library Card
March 21, 2021
The official start to spring is almost here, and Richland Library is getting ready for the growing season by adding new equipment to our Library of Things. There are plenty…
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Quality Business Solutions celebrates 20 years in business through service
March 16, 2021
Quality Business Solutions, Inc. (QBS), a leader in outsourced payroll, human resources and employee benefits, is heading out into the Travelers Rest, S.C. community this Friday, March 19th to kick-off…
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National Smithsonian traveling exhibition now open in City of Westminster
March 12, 2021The City of Westminster has been selected as the only upstate stop for displaying the SC Humanities “Water/Ways” Exhibit. The Exhibit is now open at the Historic Westminster Train Depot,…
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City awarded HUD CDBG-MIT grant to alleviate flooding in medical district
March 11, 2021
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the city of Charleston was awarded $10 million from the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation Program to construct the Medical District Drainage Tunnel…
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Laurens County Development Corporation – Cleaning Up Laurens County One Bag at a Time
March 11, 2021
There has been a huge increase in litter scattered across the state in recent weeks and months. But why is that? It’s reportedly due to an increase in the amount…
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Sustain SC launches to connect commerce and conservation
March 9, 2021
Economic Development Driven Organization Will Convene Stakeholders Around Sustainability The Board of Directors of Sustain SC announced the launch today of the organization with a mission to connect the sustainability…
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Trees are a natural defense against rising floodwater threat across S.C.
March 8, 2021POWERPLANTSC tree planting event to aid in far reaching effort By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Trees are a critically important, life-sustaining component of our global environment. Trees provide oxygen. They…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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Conservation grants support local schools’ environmental projects
February 25, 2021
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD), which aims to promote the wise use of soil, water and other resources, has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support environmental…
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South Carolina Boy Scouts partnering with POWERPLANTSC
February 23, 2021
Scouting BSA to help plant 3.2 million trees across the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Six Scouting BSA (Boy Scouts of America) councils from across South Carolina have…
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Upstate Forever announces recipients of the 2021 ForeverGreen Awards
February 18, 2021
Upstate Forever announced the recipients of the 2021 ForeverGreen Awards. Since 2002, the ForeverGreen Awards have honored individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in fields related to conservation…
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Monthly Sweeps cleaning S.C. rivers and streams
February 12, 2021
SWEEPS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA is a partnership between the S.C. Aquarium, the S.C. Floodwater Commission, and SC7 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the…
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PalmettoPride’s new State Constable to aid state law enforcement
February 3, 2021
PalmettoPride announces that Scott Morgan, Enforcement Program Manager, has become a South Carolina State Constable, adding to the Enforcement Program area for litter prevention. By becoming a Constable, Morgan will…
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A Conversation with Tom Mullikin, SC Floodwater Commission
January 25, 2021
South Carolina faces an environmental challenge of the utmost urgency. Frequent flooding from rains, storms, hurricanes and tides threatens our people, our property and our way of life. To identify…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 18, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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South Carolina to set record with 3.2 million trees planted
January 14, 2021
S.C. Floodwater Commission is directing the project By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin is about to set yet…
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Laurens County Clean Up Continues
December 16, 2020
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce for a community cleanup day in the Wattsville area on Saturday, January 9th at Eastside Baptist…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation completes nesting box grant with Duke Energy, restoring precious habitat for wood ducks in the Catawba-Wateree Watershed
December 16, 2020
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has completed a nesting box restoration project with funds from a generous grant with Duke Energy’s Habitat Enhancement Program, along with partnerships with SCDNR,…
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Science and engineering firm SynTerra hires consultant Scott Smith
December 7, 2020
SynTerra Corporation, a science and engineering firm, has hired Scott Smith as a Senior Consultant. SynTerra cited Smith’s vast experience helping businesses comply with environmental regulations and health and safety…
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Curiosity Corner: Yes, sometimes lakes stink. It’s normal
December 7, 2020
Question: This fall the lake in our development had a foul odor. What causes this? (Asked by a concerned, anonymous lake dweller, of Greenwood, S.C.) Reply: Most likely, it is…
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New Jersey government awards CompuCom a Class D electronic waste recycling permit
November 18, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – CompuCom, a managed services provider and wholly owned subsidiary of The ODP Corporation announced that it has been awarded a Class D Permit (Universal Waste) for…
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Reedy Falls Group sets up shop at Endeavor
November 16, 2020
Move into coworking community opens new channels and unleashes creativity Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that Reedy Falls Group, a…
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McClellanville land placed in conservation easement
November 11, 2020
About 22 acres in McClellanville will be permanently protected after the owners opted to grant a conservation easement to the Lowcountry Land Trust. Known as Taylor’s Farm, the Pinckney Street…
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Special ops veterans building reefs to protect U.S. coastlines
November 5, 2020
Veterans continue serving with a new life-building mission and renewed purpose By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MIAMI, FLORIDA: South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin joined several fellow military veterans…
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Curiosity Corner: What are wasps good for?
November 5, 2020
Question: With no honey and no pollination, what are wasps good for? (Asked by a wasp-annoyed column reader.) Reply: Must be no love for wasps! I’m not fond of them…
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Congaree Land Trust announces collaborative conservation of 5,620 acres
October 29, 2020Four Conservation Easements Permanently Protect Richland County’s Natural and Scenic Lands Over 5,600 acres east of Fort Jackson Military Base and south of McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Richland…
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Richland County names conservation Teacher of the Year
October 28, 2020Meadowfield Elementary instructor engages pre-kindergarteners with passion for gardening Jamison Browder, a pre-kindergarten educator who has secured several grants for campus gardening projects, has been named the County’s Conservation Teacher…
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Community invited to Arbor Day ceremony
October 21, 2020
The community is invited to join the City of Clinton for their annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Street Park. Social distancing protocols…
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Phase 1 of Smart Reef System installed off S.C. coast
October 21, 2020
Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University will generate offshore and marine information in real time PHASE ONE of a sensor-laden “smart [ocean] reef” system capable of gathering…
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Science and engineering firm SynTerra acquires Duncklee & Dunham
October 18, 2020
SynTerra Corporation, a science and engineering firm, announced that it has acquired Duncklee & Dunham of Cary, NC. The acquisition gives SynTerra its ninth office across five Southeastern states and…
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