The state’s new SCDNR Director is leading the way in galvanizing enthusiasm and partnering-participation in cleanup efforts around South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the near-seven weeks since Dr. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin assumed the reigns as director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR),Continue Reading
Columbia Green and the City of Columbia’s Forestry and Beautification Division have planted 1,290 trees through their Beat the Heat partnership in just six months— a goal originally projected to take five years. Initially funded by a USDA grant administered through the Arbor Day Foundation with support from the InflationContinue Reading
Construction is underway at Congaree National Park to replace aging sections of the park’s iconic boardwalk. Contractors from McGary Construction began work on January 6, focusing on sections B, D, and F, which have surpassed their intended service life. The project is expected to take approximately 18 months, with completionContinue Reading
Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago, I wrote a piece, UNASSAILABLE GREATNESS, about a man whose remarkably exceptional career has not only been one for the books, but has only beenContinue Reading
The City of Columbia recently shared an update on the ongoing repair and recovery of the Columbia Canal. The announcement was made at a press conference on October 4 at Edventure Children’s Museum, with a view of the Canal and the City’s Hydroelectric Generating Station. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann expressedContinue Reading
The Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department is inviting nominations for its 2024 Treasured Tree Program through November 1. This program aims to highlight and recognize trees of special significance in the Midlands area, while promoting the importance and benefits of trees to the local community. Trees located on both publicContinue Reading
Ninety Six National Historic Site will hold its Archeology Day on August 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. This free, family-friendly event offers a range of activities and demonstrations outside the Logan Log House. Visitors can explore the rich human history of the site through engaging experiences like aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s (SCWF) highly anticipated three-day online auction, Wild Summer Nights, starts on July 19. Participants can place their bids by visiting SCWF.givesmart.com. Bidding concludes on July 21 at 8 p.m. This year’s auction boasts an impressive array of items, including hunting and fishing trips, exclusive vacationContinue Reading
Grab your rod and reel, cane pole, or fly rod and a bag to pick up litter—it’s time to go Plishing! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites everyone to join their Plishing Challenge again this summer. Plishing, a blend of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp,” meaning litter pick up,Continue Reading
How a 70-year-old Marine officer from Columbia, S.C. proves the Marine Corps still builds men By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD America’s Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress ordered that two battalions of Marines be raised for combatant service aboard ship, as Naval landing forces,Continue Reading