Celebrate Mother Nature at Brookgreen Gardens’ Earth Day Festival
April 7, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens will host its annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18, offering families a day of environmental education and outdoor “Party for the Planet” festivities. The event runs…
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Wiregrass Archaeological Consulting joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood
April 6, 2026
Local architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood is expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of Wiregrass Archeological Consulting. Founded by Justin Stickler, M.S., RPA, in 2007 in Dothan,…
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National Weather Service encourages preparedness through #SafePlaceSelfie campaign
April 2, 2026
As extreme weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are calling on the public to participate in the annual…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Spring Calendar 2026
April 1, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Gears Up for Exciting Spring Events This spring, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites visitors to make the most of longer days with a lineup of events…
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SCDES launches enhanced tools to address abandoned and derelict vessels along South Carolina coast
March 31, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) has announced the launch of new and improved tools to address abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across coastal…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees support local home repair initiative
March 30, 2026
Volunteer Project in the Midlands Strengthens Community Safety and Access A team of South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) employees recently volunteered during a two-day community service project in partnership with…
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Nature meets prosperity: South Carolina unveils Black River State Park
March 26, 2026
South Carolina’s 50th State Park promises to be a shining example of how conservation and economic prosperity can coexist, reconnecting people to nature and each other. Today, the South Carolina…
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SC Electric Cooperatives Move to Shield Residents from Big-Tech Energy Costs
March 25, 2026
As data centers continue to plant roots across South Carolina — bringing jobs, investment, and enormous appetites for electricity — the state’s electric cooperatives are making it official: Palmetto State…
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SC Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately
March 24, 2026
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors…
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Brookgreen Gardens still has openings for its nature-inspired spring break camps for students
March 24, 2026
If you’re a busy parent who hasn’t made plans yet for your child’s upcoming spring break, Brookgreen Gardens has a solution for you! There are still openings available for its…
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Volunteer-Led Beautification Projects Strengthen Community Pride Across the Golden Strip
March 17, 2026
Volunteer groups in Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn are playing an increasingly visible role in maintaining and improving shared public spaces. Recent neighborhood cleanup initiatives have drawn strong participation from…
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19th Annual Race for the Inlet 5k Fun Run scheduled for April 4
March 17, 2026
Murrells Inlet 2020 will host their 19th Annual Race for the Inlet 5k on Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 8:00 am at Morse Park. Both runners and walkers of all…
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Songbird Nursery opens retail garden center in Georgetown
March 17, 2026
Songbird Nursery, a plant nursery focused on pollinator-friendly gardening, is opening its retail location to the public in Georgetown as the spring growing season begins. Owned by Destiny Hetz, the…
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GCSD and HGTC announce closings due to severe weather threat
March 16, 2026
Both Georgetown County School District and Horry-Georgetown Technical College announced closures due to the threat of severe weather. All Georgetown County School District schools and offices will be closed on…
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Brookgreen Gardens to host 6th Annual Spring Wine Festival in April
March 10, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens will host its 6th Annual Spring Wine Festival in the Gardens on Saturday, April 25, offering an afternoon of tastings and live entertainment set against the backdrop of…
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Georgetown County recognizes Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14
March 9, 2026
Georgetown County Emergency Management will join the S.C. Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in observing Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week,…
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Georgetown harbor cleanup reaches substantial completion
March 9, 2026
The Georgetown harbor is cleaner and safer thanks to a major collaborative cleanup that removed nearly two dozen abandoned and derelict vessels from its waters. Some had been there for…
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Blue Granite Water Company hosted customers at drop-in event at Lexington Tennis Complex
March 9, 2026
Blue Granite Water Company hosted a customer drop-in at the Lexington Tennis Complex on March 4. The first of these events this year, customer drop-ins provide an excellent opportunity for…
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Lowcountry Land Trust permanently protects Holmes Tract, strengthening a growing conservation corridor on Johns Island
March 3, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to conserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, announced the permanent protection of the Holmes Tract, an impactful, six-acre property on…
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Clemson Professor Stefanie Whitmore to lead “Tuesdays With…” discussion on impact of microplastics
March 2, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library’s monthly lecture series Tuesdays With… continues on March 17 at 10 am with a timely presentation by Stefanie Whitmire, Assistant Professor, Baruch Institute of Coastal…
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Cohn Construction completes Rio Tinto’s gold mine closure facility
February 26, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed a new 10,200 SF office and warehouse facility for RioTinto in Ridgeway, South Carolina. Designed to support the mine closure efforts required by environmental regulations, the…
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Blue Granite announces Bruce Haas as Director of Operations for Midlands region
February 25, 2026
Blue Granite Water Company announced that Bruce Haas has been named Director of Operations for its Midlands region, reinforcing the company’s continued commitment to reliable, compliant, and safe water and…
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Blue Granite Water Company announces regional leadership appointments in the Upstate and Rock Hill
February 25, 2026
Danny Smith Named Area Manager for Anderson and Simpsonville, Mike Davis Promoted to Director of Operations Blue Granite Water Company announced key leadership appointments that reinforce its commitment to improving…
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Congaree Land Trust presents 9th annual signature event – Game & Garden Soirée
February 24, 2026
Join Congaree Land Trust for the 9th Annual Game & Garden Soirée on Wednesday, April 1st from 6pm to 9pm. As one of the organization’s signature fundraising events, this highly…
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HGTC and SCDNR launch coastal restoration partnership with community oyster roast
February 22, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) officially launched a new environmental partnership between its Wildlife Society Chapter and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) on Friday, Feb. 20. The collaboration,…
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Tiny Travelers Returning: Hummingbird Migration Approaches the Golden Strip
February 22, 2026
The buzz of spring is nearly upon us as the Upstate prepares for the arrival of its smallest and most energetic seasonal visitors. As of late February 2026, the ruby-throated…
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Upstate Forever Protects Over 1,200 Acres in Laurens County, Including One of Its Largest Conservation Projects
February 21, 2026
Laurens County is home to two of the nine properties recently placed under permanent conservation by Upstate Forever, preserving significant working lands and forest resources as part of a broader…
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Upstate Forever announces 2,100+ recently conserved acres
February 19, 2026In the final months of 2025, local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties: Anderson,…
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A Measured Start: Mayor’s Forum focuses on real issues facing Georgetown
February 18, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher For residents looking for high drama or theatrics at the Winyah Auditorium last Thursday, the inaugural Mayor’s Forum did not live up to that threshold, which…
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G3 Engineering & Surveying celebrates 15th anniversary with launch of scholarship program supporting future industry leaders
February 18, 2026
G3 Engineering & Surveying proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, marking a milestone in the firm’s growth, service, and commitment to the Southeastern United States. To commemorate this significant…
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Swamp Rabbit Trail Expansion into Fountain Inn Breaks Ground
February 12, 2026
A long-anticipated connection is officially moving forward as construction begins on a new section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail extending deeper into the Golden Strip. The expansion will link portions…
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Tuesdays with… at the Georgetown Library features presentation on Brookgreen Gardens
February 11, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library are welcoming Robin Salmon, Vice President of Art and Historical Collections and Curator of Sculpture at Brookgreen Gardens, as their featured guest speaker this…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces nature-inspired spring break camps for students
February 11, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens has opened registration for its 2026 Spring Break Camp series, offering students from kindergarten through sixth grade an immersive experience in the intersection of art and nature. The…
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Come say farewell to Riverbanks’ brothers
February 9, 2026
Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s young gorillas, Moyo and ZaKota, are preparing for a big move. Born at Riverbanks in 2018, the pair will relocate to Dallas Zoo in…
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S.C. Environmental Awareness Award presented to ‘Save Our Saluda’ President Melanie Ruhlman
February 5, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and participating state agencies proudly announce Melanie Ruhlman, president of “Save Our Saluda”, as the recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Environmental Awareness…
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Emerger Strategies partners with Ecolytics to help fly fishing and outdoor brands achieve credible sustainability data and B Corp readiness
February 4, 2026
Emerger Strategies, a sustainability solutions provider serving fishing and outdoor brands, announced a strategic partnership with Ecolytics, a sustainability data and impact management platform. The partnership expands Emerger Strategies’ capabilities…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces closure due to winter weather
January 30, 2026
Due to the forecasted snow and potentially unsafe driving conditions, Brookgreen Gardens will be closed January 31 and February 1. Citing the safety of their guests, staff, and community…
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Draft 2026 aquatic plant management plan available for public review and comments
January 29, 2026
The public is invited to review and provide comments on the draft 2026 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan, which outlines how native and non-native aquatic plants should be best…
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Sustain SC welcomes new board member and announces executive committee updates
January 29, 2026
Sustain SC announced updates to its Board of Directors, including the addition of a new board member and leadership changes to the Executive Committee that will support the organization’s purpose…
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Waccamaw Library to screen documentary on purple martins in South Carolina
January 26, 2026
Film Is Part of 2026 SC Hammock Coast Birding Festival This movie is definitely “for the birds”! As part of the fourth annual SC Hammock Coast Birding Festival, the Waccamaw…
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Critical gap along Savannah River corridor protected forever
January 20, 2026Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of the Garnett Tract, a 664-acre property located on the Hampton/Jasper county line. With road frontage along both SC Highway 119 and U.S.…
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Riverbanks roars into 2026 with new lions, Free Fridays, and can’t-miss events
January 13, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events…
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Heritage launches landscaping giveaway to support local nonprofits in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville
January 13, 2026
Three Nonprofits to Receive a Full Year of Professional Landscaping Services Heritage, a leading provider of commercial landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, announced today the launch of a new…
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Georgetown County implements outdooring burning ban – UPDATE
January 11, 2026
Effective of January 12, Georgetown County has lifted the outdoor burning ban thanks to improved fire weather conditions. However, residents are still encouraged to exercise caution if conducting outdoor burning,…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees continue strong tradition of community service in 2025
January 6, 2026
Team Members Dedicate 730 Volunteer Hours Supporting Families, Schools, Community Organizations, and Environmental Stewardship Across South Carolina Giving back to the communities it serves remains a core part of South…
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Echoes & Insights – The Bounty of the Land: Natural Wonders & Trails of Laurens County
December 29, 2025
DECEMBER 2025 COLUMN Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Readers are invited to journey through the history of Laurens County, uncovering the stories, places, and people that have shaped…
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GOAT program celebrates record-breaking year, prepares for 2026
December 12, 2025
Georgetown County’s Outdoor Adventure Trails program, better known as GOAT, closed out its second year with strong participation and mileage totals. Parks and Recreation staff said the program’s second full…
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HGTC Forestry and Wildlife Students Awarded Georgetown Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarships
December 12, 2025
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is pleased to announce that five (5) Forestry and Wildlife Management students have been awarded $500 scholarships from the Georgetown Soil & Water Conservation District. The…
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Partners establish future county park along the Ashley River
December 11, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust and Dorchester County Government announced the permanent protection of the Barry Tract, a 67-acre property along the historic Ashley River Road National Scenic Byway. The Land Trust has officially…
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Upstate Forever’s land trust attains fourth national accreditation; announces nearly 450 acres in new conservation easements
December 9, 2025
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever recently announced two updates related to its land trust. First, the organization recently attained its fourth accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, which recognizes land trusts…
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