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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Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation
October 27, 2023
With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…
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Riverbanks’ Destiny is in the Ocean
October 24, 2023
Partnerships Provide Hope For Green Sea Turtles To Flourish Head Start Program Continues to Go Swimmingly Two years ago, a green sea turtle hatched from a nest on the south…
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Embrace the Outdoors at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center Fall Festival
October 15, 2023
Get ready for a fun family-friendly adventure at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center Fall Festival, set to take place on November 11th from 10 am to 2 pm…
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Riverbanks shines a light on nature this holiday season
October 12, 2023
All-New Wild Lights Will Illuminate the Zoo and Shine Light on Conservation Imagine strolling under the stars with loved ones, sipping hot cocoa and coming across a glowing group of…
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Sustain SC welcomes Cynthia Davis as Senior Vice President and opens search for CEO
October 10, 2023
Sustain SC is proactively responding to the ever-increasing demands for the organization to facilitate the advancement of sustainability in South Carolina with key hires. Today, Sustain SC welcomes Dr. Cynthia…
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Unveiling Laurens County’s First Storm Drain Art Mural: A Splash for Awareness
October 7, 2023
In perfect alignment with Storm Water Awareness Week, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) marked the occasion for Laurens County as the first storm drain art mural was unveiled in the…
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Jen Howard, South Carolina Land Trust Network
October 3, 2023
Be a part of the SC Land Trust Networks Land Trust Days South Carolina’s land trusts have collectively protected more than a million acres in our state. The SC Land…
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Big steps for white rhino conservation
September 25, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Leads the Charge in Conservation of White Rhinos Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated World Rhino Day on September 22 by sharing the team’s groundbreaking work with…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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Local elementary school wins $20K learning garden grant
September 11, 2023Monarch Elementary School in Simpsonville won a $20,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to create a comprehensive, hands-on, interactive learning garden and classroom space. Trees, shrubs, and flowers will be planted to help create…
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Young entrepreneur breaks boundaries with Ecological Improvements’ exceptional achievements in 2023
September 11, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – The future of erosion control has a name, and it’s Jack Moran. At just 26 years old, the dynamic entrepreneur and founder of Ecological Improvements (Ei) has…
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Courtney Stonell Receives Keep South Carolina Beautiful Partnership Award at 2023 Litter Summit
September 10, 2023
Celebrating Two Years of Dedication to Litter Prevention and Environmental Stewardship In a resounding acknowledgment of her commitment to preserving South Carolina’s natural beauty, Courtney Stonell, the Laurens County Chamber’s…
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Zoo takes next steps toward river views + economic growth
September 7, 2023
Phase Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Bridge to the Wild Expansion Promises Extraordinary River Development Zoo takes next steps to increase economic impact in South Carolina Imagine visiting…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: Hot Weather Hatchings and More
September 6, 2023
2023 SUMMER RECAP: New Hatchlings and Successful Partnerships Soared This Summer at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Eager to experience the Columbia, South Carolina summer first-hand, several new friends emerged from…
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4-H’ers Win Regional Titles
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina 4-H Program has announced the winners of the 2023 4-H Small Garden Project. Two Laurens County 4-H members were regional winners for the Upstate of South Carolina.…
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Dominion Energy environmental grant application now open to nonprofit, educational organizations
August 29, 2023
Dominion Energy has opened the application window for eligible nonprofit and educational organizations to apply for environmental grants. The Environmental Education & Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy’s efforts to…
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Upcoming events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
August 23, 2023
*** 2023 CALENDAR UPDATE *** Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden UPCOMING EVENTS Riverbanks ZOOfari: Friday, September 29. Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks’…
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South Carolina Green Industry Association announces the details of the 20th Annual Fall Field Day
August 23, 2023The South Carolina Green Industry Association presents their 20th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Modern Turf, located at 5740 Peach Orchard Road in Dalzell, SC.…
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Laurens County Stands Out in SC DHCE 2022 Solid Waste Management Report
August 16, 2023
The results of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (SC DHEC) 2022 Solid Waste Management report are in, and Laurens County emerges as a true leader in…
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Emerger Strategies joins Climate Neutral’s service provider network
August 15, 2023
Emerger Strategies is delighted to join Climate Neutral’s service provider network, working alongside Climate Neutral to offer Sustainability Consulting Services to brands who want to become Climate Neutral Certified. We’re…
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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care
August 11, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield permanently protected, added to the Liberty Trail
August 7, 2023
The Hammond’s Store Battlefield most recent addition to statewide driving tour The South Carolina Battleground Trust announced the acquisition of the Hammond’s Store Battlefield near Clinton in Laurens County, South…
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Nearly a mile of Congaree River frontage permanently protected
August 7, 2023
Audubon South Carolina, Friends of Congaree Swamp, & Ducks Unlimited partner to acquire and protect Arant property overlooking Congaree National Park Audubon South Carolina, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Congaree…
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Blue Box Pools
August 1, 2023
Celebrate the fusion of luxury, innovation, and eco-friendliness with our Shipping Container Pool from Blue Box Pools. Crafted from high-quality, recycled shipping containers, this pool serves as a sustainable yet…
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Mayors meet mid-bridge over the Cooper River in SC7 destination event
July 27, 2023
Linked by the 2.5-mile Ravenel Bridge spanning the South Carolina Lowcountry’s historic Cooper River is the City of Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant from which their respective mayors…
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City of Charleston to host Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project information sessions
July 17, 2023
The city of Charleston, in partnership with Charleston County, the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Preservation Society of Charleston, will host a series of public information sessions throughout July and August to…
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Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina
July 17, 2023
Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…
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For Second Year in a Row SC7 Features Laurens County Trail During Month Long Expedition
July 17, 2023
Last week representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a team of military veterans joined South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of…
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Clemson Researchers Work to Develop Less-Immunogenic Wheat Varieties for Gluten-Sensitive Consumers
July 10, 2023
“The research we are conducting knows no boundaries and is applicable beyond borders,” saidSachin Rustgi, molecular breeder at Clemson University’s Pee Dee REC Gluten is a group of proteins found…
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New Chicks on the Block + Pledge to Go Plastic Free
July 10, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Challenges Community to a Plastic Free Summer Everyone Can Be Part of the Solution to Plastic Pollution Inspiring behavior changes, from watching wildlife in action to…
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National engineering firm Garver to create Water Design Center, add new office in Greenville
June 29, 2023
Firm emphasizes East Coast growth plans in adding approximately 100 new jobs downtown in “region ripe for sophisticated, custom solutions” Garver, a multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with…
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SC includes $10 million in new budget for the Saluda Grade Trail
June 22, 2023
The Saluda Grade Trail Conservancy (“the Conservancy”) is pleased to share that the South Carolina State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the…
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Wingard’s Market selected for June feature in National Publication
June 21, 2023
Wingard’s Market’s Backyard Nature Center and innovative gardening concepts has been selected for the June edition of Garden Center Magazine’s “Spotted” feature. Tucked inside the newly expanded Wingard’s Produce Center,…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates World Giraffe Day with a nod to outstanding animal care
June 21, 2023
Giraffes are a main draw at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and World Giraffe Day on June 21, provides a great reason to celebrate and talk about these magnificent animals and…
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