Purple Martins returning to South Carolina
2023-02-18
In a sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds wereContinue Reading
SOUTH CAROLINA 7 ramping up for July 2023
2023-02-18
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing with new tracks being mapped out forContinue Reading
Gift connects Palmetto Trail from Columbia to the coast
2023-01-30
A grant from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation will enable the Palmetto Trail to build an additional 26 miles of trail toContinue Reading
McMaster cites importance of Office of Resilience
2023-01-12
Inaugural Speech recognizes Office as a result of S.C. Floodwater Commission findings By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, theContinue Reading
Incentives available for Envirothon
2023-01-08
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is offering incentives to boost participation in the S.C. Envirothon, a statewide natural resources competition for highContinue Reading
Ecuadorian Olympian and naturalist addresses USC students and military veterans
2022-12-02
Dr. Diego Quiroga Ferri discusses the famed Galapagos Islands with Dr. Tom Mullikin’sEcotourism class and others By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dr. Diego QuirogaContinue Reading
McMaster-Evette Campaign rally voters in Camden
2022-11-06
Tuesday evening stump speeches highlight Governor’s economic and environmental records By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. PamelaContinue Reading
Mullikin and SC7 recognized by the United States Congress
2022-10-06
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman commends smart reef installation efforts by SC7 and associated organizations WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) recognized and commendedContinue Reading
Congaree staff recognized for work in wilderness stewardship
2022-09-12
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 ParkContinue Reading
Chotty Trail spur connects Camden to the Palmetto Trail
2022-06-14
Namesake trail connector honors Mullikin family patriarch By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Chotty Trail connecter, a 3.5-mile spur running from the east bank ofContinue Reading
City leaders praise forthcoming South Carolina 7 expedition
2022-05-10
Four mayors, others, gather at Riverfront Canal Park to announce month-long trek across the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – TheContinue Reading