Wragg Square renovation unveiled: A living tribute to community resilience and heritage
April 1, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston announced the completion of the 2024 renovation of Wragg Square, 342 Meeting St., marking its ascent to world-class park status. The transformation…
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Allergy Season is Upon Us: Battling the Pollen Invasion
March 20, 2024
As spring blooms and the weather warms, there’s a familiar sight that greets many of us: a fine yellow film covering cars, sidewalks, and seemingly everything in sight. This powdery…
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The Cross Hill Community Gears Up for Earth Day Clean-up: Join the Effort to Keep Laurens County Beautiful
March 19, 2024
The town of Cross Hill is set to do their part to “Keep Laurens County Beautiful,” and residents are rallying together for a clean-up effort scheduled for Earth Day. Spearheaded…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Provides Update on USS Yorktown Toxic Waste Cleanup
March 19, 2024
USS Yorktown Cleanup Full Steam Ahead Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by federal, state, and local leaders to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the USS Yorktown Environmental…
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Successful Lake Greenwood Cleanup Effort Reflects Community Commitment
March 11, 2024
In a display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, over 20 dedicated volunteers braved the rain on Saturday to participate in the cleanup of Riverfork Access and sections of Riverfork…
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Berkeley County creates Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission
March 11, 2024
To Steer Future County “Greenbelt” Projects At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and…
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Let the Hunt Begin for Riverbanks’ Anniversary Prizes
March 7, 2024
Discover Hidden Treasures: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Reveals Golden Opportunity for Fun Celebrate 50 Wild Years with Exclusive Prizes and Community Collaboration Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will mark 50 inspiring…
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Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup this Saturday
March 5, 2024
Join Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Affiliates for a Day of Action on March 9, 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), in collaboration with Greenwood…
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Casting Adventures: The South Carolina 4-H Fishing Project
March 2, 2024
The South Carolina 4-H Fishing Project invites youth aged 5-18 to embark on a journey into the world of fishing. This initiative provides an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors…
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City of Charleston and Charleston County Government expands composting program
February 27, 2024
The City of Charleston and Charleston County Government announced the expansion of their composting program, with the opening of six new compost drop-off sites scheduled for Friday, March 1st. These…
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Addison Homes wins 2023 HBASC Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Green Building
February 22, 2024Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received…
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Collaboration between Wingard’s Market and Riverbanks Zoo leads to exciting oppportunity with distinguished author
February 21, 2024
Wingard’s Market announced a new collaboration with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. On May 16, join us for a unique presentation by author and award-winning expert, Doug Tallamy. Tallamy’s presentation, A…
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Riverbanks’ new conservation efforts are for the birds
February 15, 2024
New Partnerships Allow for Avian Conservation to Soar Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has joined South Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) to prevent one of…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Upcoming events for Riverbanks’ 50th anniversary
February 4, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Approaches Major Milestone Celebrating 50 Years of Wildlife, Conservation and Family Fun Zoo’s Golden Anniversary Brings Golden Opportunities Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will mark a golden…
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‘Unicorn of the Sea’ rises from the deep in new exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
January 30, 2024
From its depiction in the 1500s as an angry sea monster to its portrayal as a unicorn of the sea and now as an icon of pop culture, the narwhal…
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OJRSA to launch engagement for the Central Basin Sewer Planning Study
January 30, 2024
The Oconee County Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has launched a community-wide study that is entering an engagement phase to provide key information to help plan future growth throughout the…
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Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
January 29, 2024
Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Local landscaping company, Heritage Landscape Services, received the 2024 Large Business of the Year award from…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
January 22, 2024
Marketing Minute by Shari King, NP Strategy Transparency is critical to the longevity of an organization. This week’s video shares the three pillars of a corporate sustainability report and…
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SC Green Industry Association Hosts Annual Conference & Trade Show
January 8, 2024
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 17 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and…
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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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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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