Six communities participated in the Let’s Go! South Carolina initiative, implementing strategies across multiple sectors to increase access to healthy foods and physical activity, and have had a huge impact on community health.
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VIDEO: Columbia’s Vending Food Service Policy
Learn about the City of Columbia’s comprehensive Healthy Vending and Food Service Policy!
ESMMSC Elects New Board Chairman and Three New Board Members
Eat Smart, Move More South Carolina announced the election of the new board of directors chairman and three new members. New Board Chairman Jen Wright succeeds Erika Kirby, whose term as chairman ended in 2017 but continues to serve as a board member.
State Plan Aims to Improve Rural Health
The SC Rural Health Action Plan contains 5 areas of focus, 15 recommendations, and 50+ action steps, intended to spur progress over the next 3-5 years.
Two Positions Open; Apply Today
Do you want to have a positive impact on South Carolina’s communities? Join our team!
Charleston Moves Awarded East Coast Greenway Mini-Grant
Charleston Moves will use funds to focus on “People First on the West Ashley Greenway.”
City of Newberry Gets Wheelchair-Accessible Swings
The special needs community in Newberry can now play at the park with the addition of ADA-accessible swings.
Kirby Named New BCBSSC Foundation Executive Director
Erika Kirby,who served as the Board Chair for Eat Smart Move More South Carolina (ESMMSC), and served as one of the organization’s founding members advances into executive director role at the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation.
Sweet Gum Trail is Open to Public
Tall Longleaf pines stood silent guard as the first official hikers took to the Sweet Gum Trail in Camden on Tuesday afternoon. About 50 people participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official opening of the 2/3-mile trail that now connects Scott and Woodward parks.