1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (413+ words) South Carolinians looking for ways to get outdoors this spring will have several opportunities in April as'Palmetto Conservation Foundation'celebrates'Earth Month'with a series of events across the state. The organization, which manages the statewide'Palmetto Trail, has scheduled hikes, bird walks and…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (108+ words) Strong winds damage Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater in Blythewood'Cola Daily Strong winds from a cold front that passed through the Midlands on Thursday morning caused heavy damage to the roof of the Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood....

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (301+ words) March is Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina, and state and federal fire crews are planning burns at several South Carolina State Parks. These burns will reduce hazardous forest fuels that cause wildfires and improve habitat conditions for wildlife…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (122+ words) A 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Midlands February 26 (image via South Carolina Emergency Management Division). An earthquake rattled the Midlands shortly after noon Thursday. According to the United States Geological Service (USGS), the magnitude 3.0 quake's epicenter was near the Dreher Shoals…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (120+ words) The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that a light magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded Friday evening approximately 3 to 4.5 miles west-southwest of Irmo. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that a light magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded Friday evening approximately 3 to 4.5 miles west-southwest…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (494+ words) Lexington County's Solid Waste Management Department is preparing for one of its busiest'and most confusing'times of year. From disposing of Christmas trees to handling a surge of packaging and cooking oil, Director Lee McIntyre says the goal is simple: help…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (497+ words) As the holiday season arrives, Lexington County's Solid Waste Management Department is preparing for one of its busiest'and most confusing'times of year. From disposing of Christmas trees to handling a surge of packaging and cooking oil, Director Lee McIntyre says…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (325+ words) The City of Columbia has been selected as one of three South Carolina communities to participate in Trees4SC!, a new statewide community forestry initiative led by the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC ... It's time to let it grow.The City of Columbia…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (240+ words) The registration deadline for the annual Lake Sweep/River Sweep is this Friday, September 6. The event is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) with help from over 30 event partners including PalmettoPride, Dominion Energy, Lexington County Solid Waste Management, and…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (178+ words) A new solar farm is coming to Eastover. Pontiac Solar LLC has announced plans to invest $112.4 million to develop a tract along Pine Thicket Road for the 75-megawatt installation. When it's completed, the farm is expected to produce enough energy…...