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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.
Vince Ford, Palmetto PALS and National Healthy Schools Award Winners Recognized for Achievements
Palmetto PALS (Partners Advancing the Lives of Students) were recently recognized for their support of Richland One schools in developing and implementing action plans to improve the health of students and staff.
Delegation gives Spartanburg $100K for Rail Trail park
Legislators awarded $100,000 to Spartanburg for its $1.14 million 7-acre park at the Mary Black Rail Trail between Union Street and Glendale Road.
10-Year Anniversary Spotlight: Beth Barry
Beth Barry, a founding member representing the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and ESMMSC’s second Board of Directors Chairman, can attest to ESMMSC’s growth and development.