90 acres on Johns Island, once slated for development, to be protected forever
December 20, 2022Charleston County Aviation Authority and Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of a 90-acre site once threatened by development in the heart of Johns Island. The announcement comes after…
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South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks
December 14, 2022Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University
December 14, 2022
Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
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Stantec expands Environmental Services team in South Carolina
December 14, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Denise Bunte-Bisnett to its growing Environmental Services practice in Charleston. Denise Bunte-Bisnett, PE, PMP has joined Stantec’s Charleston office as…
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Berkeley County prepares for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole
November 9, 2022
County Under Tropical Storm Warning Berkeley County is under a Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the Eastern Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds…
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USGS forecasts Tropical Storm Nicole could significantly impact southeastern beaches
November 9, 2022
A new U.S. Geological Survey coastal change forecast predicts sandy beaches and dunes in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are likely to see significant impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole. USGS coastal…
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Conservation District awards 5 mini-grants for fall projects
November 7, 2022
Initiatives for County students involve food production, garden revitalization, animal habitat Students at five local education sites will receive hands-on environmental education this fall, thanks to financial support provided by…
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Sustain SC hires Policy Expert to lead Sustainability Study
November 7, 2022
Sustain SC welcomed Pam Martin as a Fellow on the organization’s growing team. This new role was created specifically for Martin, who will direct collaborative efforts around sustainable development goals…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation, Google provide matching $500,000 grants to ensure protection for Waites Island
November 3, 2022
The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, has joined Google in providing matching $500,000 grants that will go toward permanently protecting a portion of Waites Island from…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund
October 27, 2022
Waites Island focus of first conservation project Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean One Road at a Time
October 24, 2022
The Laurens County inmate litter crew cleaned up 35,920 pounds of trash this past month. As a result of their work, the following roads were cleaned: Riverfork Road (2 days)…
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Master Plan for Black River Park Network wins ASLA Award of Excellence for Analysis and Planning
October 19, 2022
The Black River Water Trail & Park Network Master Plan was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects with an Award of Excellence, one…
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General admission passes and special event tickets now on sale for SEWE 2023
October 17, 2022
Tickets are now available for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s 41st annual show, to be held February 17-19, 2023 in Charleston, SC After celebrating 40 years of wildlife art and the…
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Charleston’s residential compost program expands, adds new drop sites with regional partners
October 11, 2022
Charleston’s residential compost program is now serving more people. All residents in the Charleston region can take their food scraps to participating drop sites – for free – to be…
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Conservation Commission grant bridges gaps at Harbison State Forest
October 10, 2022Application period for funding to reopen Dec. 1 Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), volunteers with a local organization recently finished replacing four aging bridges…
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Mushrooms, an illuminated site-based installation coming to Hampton Park
October 9, 2022
More than 100 illuminated mushrooms will take over an area of Hampton Park from Nov. 5 through Dec. 11. This art display relaunches Art in the Park, a public art…
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Wingard’s Market hosts Tatanka Bison Tour
October 5, 2022
Wingard’s Market hosts its Tatanka Bison Ranch Tour, led by Wingard’s Naturalist Zach Steinhauser. The Tatanka Bison Tour takes place Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 pm in York, SC. Members…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts air quality program
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host an education session about local air quality. Panelists representing state and local organizations will discuss regulatory,…
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The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund announces its 2022 grant recipients
September 20, 2022
The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2022 grants. The projects funded this year will help conserve more than 3,000 acres and protect ecologically…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announces new fall event in Charleston
September 8, 2022
Tickets on sale now for ‘Flyways’, a new fall event hosted by SEWE and Ducks Unlimited, to be held October 15 at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed The Southeastern…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Congaree staff recognized for work in wilderness stewardship
August 29, 2022
Congaree National Park staff was recognized this week for their work in enhancing wilderness stewardship at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. by the National Park Service and its philanthropic partner…
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Where are the Venomous Snakes? An App Created by a Clemson Scientist Can Tell You
August 23, 2022
Recent Clemson University Ph.D. graduate Rhett Rautsaw wanted to explore whether the evolutionary theory of character displacement — when two species live in the same area and evolve to avoid…
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Rainbow International of Greenville SC celebrates Carter Borton’s 15 years of service with the company
August 15, 2022
Carter Borton recently celebrated 15 years of service with Rainbow International of Greenville SC. Carter joined the Rainbow Restoration team in 2007 as an outside sales representative and now has…
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Formosan subterranean termites confirmed in Aiken County
August 11, 2022
Local entomologists recently announced the discovery of Formosan termites for the first time in Aiken County. While subterranean termites are common in the Palmetto State, the Formosan subterranean termite species,…
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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art announces Kirsten Stolle: Only You Can Prevent A Forest
August 10, 2022
An exhibition interrogating the global influence of chemical companies on our food supply The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts announces the…
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Fire and Water Restoration Technician
August 3, 2022
[email protected] Rainbow International® of Upstate SC since 1999 has offered a great place for many wonderful people to work. Our work environment is friendly and team driven. We only want…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful to host Lakeside Litter Sweep Cleanup event on Lake Murray
August 2, 2022
Saturday, September 17th Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
August 2, 2022
South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness…
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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film Screening at Charleston Terrace Theatre
July 21, 2022
Zach Steinhauser partners with Charleston Audubon Society for a screening of Purple Haze: A Conservation Film, a documentary on one of the many wonders of South Carolina, the Purple Martins…
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SCPRT awards nearly $1.2M in federal grants to 11 trail projects across the state
July 20, 2022
Two trail projects along the Saluda River selected for federal grant funding The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce that 11 projects from…
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Kayaking on the Wateree River then a 3.5-mile hike
July 18, 2022
Central Electric Power Co-op CEO discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition ROB HOCHSTETLER, president and CEO of Central Electric Power Cooperative; Dr. Tom Mullikin; and other dignitaries and outdoor…
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City of Charleston deploys “Glutton” electric street vacuum to aid cleanup efforts in central business district
July 14, 2022
The city of Charleston is the first major city in the United States to deploy a “Glutton” electric street vacuum to assist the city’s Environmental Services Division cleanup efforts along…
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Clemson scientists join nationwide laboratory aimed at reducing phosphorous use
July 11, 2022
Scientists at Clemson University have joined a national research effort focused on developing solutions that will make the use of phosphorous — a finite element essential to food production —…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown
July 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
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OJRSA wants public input on Fair Play Area Sewer Basin Plan
July 11, 2022
SENECA, S.C. — The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) wants public feedback on the potential future of the Fair Play Area Sewer Basin. The OJRSA and Oconee County held…
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Experienced horticulturist Jim Martin joins Magnolia Plantation
July 6, 2022
Seasoned horticulturist Jim Martin has joined Magnolia Plantation & Gardens as director of horticulture. Martin has 35 years of experience in public horticulture and is a recognized leader and visionary…
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Mumford Industries Inc. announces Retrieve™ sustainable plastic sleeves to be distributed by Louis P. Batson Co.
June 28, 2022
Mumford industries Inc., a recycler of post-industrial plastics and manufacturer of Retrieve™ Sustainable Film products is pleased to announce an agreement with Louis P. Batson to distribute for Retrieve™ plastic…
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DHEC, SCDNR urge residents not to keep wild animals as pets
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) urge South Carolinians not to keep wild animals as pets. To protect people…
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Prime Time in the Parks teen program
June 20, 2022
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department are hosting 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth which began Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that…
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City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat
June 15, 2022
The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool on days when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. Misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the following locations: Misting Stations: Granby Park, 100 Catawba St. MLK Park, 2300 Greene St. Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel…
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Richland County environmentalists earn state honors
June 13, 2022
Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than…
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PCT LTD signs memorandum of understanding with international energy company providing cash infusion
June 10, 2022
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL). Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LeadGreen Energy Services Limited. LeadGreen Energy…
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An inside look at the heart of gorilla health
June 9, 2022
Medical Partnerships Enhance Care of Animals Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is advancing the specialized care of exotic animals through medical partnerships that enhance the well-being of many species that live…
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Nature Adventures participates in EPA roundtable on the importance of clean water protections in the Southeast
June 8, 2022
Matt Gamble, a Nature Adventures manager and guide, participated in a June 7 virtual roundtable hosted jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Cahaba Brewing Co. on the importance…
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Wingard’s Market offering boat rides to view purple martin spectacle on Lake Murray
June 8, 2022
Join Wingard’s Market Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser or Rick Crout for a pontoon tour of the largest purple martin roost in North America, here in Lake Murray. Zach…
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Duke Energy supports fellow first responders in South Carolina with more than $500,000 in grants to support emergency preparedness
June 2, 2022
Funding will support 34 nonprofits and government agencies from across the state Grants up to $20,000 will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning…
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Berkeley County publishes inaugural Hurricane Guide for 2022 Storm Season
June 2, 2022
Available in English and Spanish; Portuguese by 2023 Berkeley County has published its inaugural Hurricane Guide for the 2022 Storm Season. Available in both English and Spanish, the Hurricane Guide…
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Dorchester County’s 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
June 2, 2022
Join the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10am to 1pm for the 9th Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. The event will be held at the…
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