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Carfree commuting advice from a local expert

Carfree commuting advice from a local expert
May 20, 2022

In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, Mary McGowan — aka "rebelwithoutacar" — answers your burning questions about carfree commuting.

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Meet the Team: Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Swails

Meet the Team: Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Swails
May 18, 2022

Get to know Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Swails through a few rapid-fire questions.

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Driven to Connect: Alix Pedraza

Driven to Connect: Alix Pedraza
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, SCDNR Diversity Outreach Manager Alix Pedraza reflects on her journey towards a career involved in protecting natural places and why she is driven to expand access to outdoor recreation areas to underrepresented audiences.

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Driven to Advocate: Sandy Hanebrink

Driven to Advocate: Sandy Hanebrink
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Touch the Future Executive Director Sandy Hanebrink discusses her journey as a person with disabilities and advocates for expanded access to our region's treasured natural areas.

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Driven to Heal: Mac Curry

Driven to Heal: Mac Curry
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Mercedes "Mac" Curry — founder of PAWS Animal Wildlife Sanctuary in Laurens County — shares how she became interested in wildlife rehabilitation and what it means to be good stewards of the Earth.

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Driven to Preserve: Mable Owens Clarke

Driven to Preserve: Mable Owens Clarke
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Mable Owens Clarke tells the inspirational story of Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County and how she has worked to preserve its history.

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Driven to Comfort: Diane Gluck

Driven to Comfort: Diane Gluck
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Cancer Survivors Park Alliance Founder Diane Gluck reflects on how this impactful greenspace in Greenville came to be.

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Driven to Lead: Ruth Littlejohn

Driven to Lead: Ruth Littlejohn
May 11, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Spartanburg City Councilwoman Ruth Littlejohn shares her memories of growing up in Spartanburg, how she has watched the Southside community change over the decades, and why it's important to work together to make the City of Spartanburg remain vibrant and equitable in the decades to come.

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