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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April 14, 2022
Get to know Clean Water Director Erika Hollis through a few rapid-fire questions.
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April 7, 2022
We were honored to be selected as the local nonprofit beneficiary of the Fairway Subaru Share the Love Event last year — but we were even more blown away this week when they shared the results of that holiday season campaign with us.
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March 23, 2022
We recently toured Anderson Regional Joint Water System’s (ARJWS) Hartwell Lake Filter Plant in Anderson— and we want to take you along for a behind-the-scenes virtual tour!
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March 7, 2022
Our Clean Water team offers a deep dive on a key aspect of our work to safeguard the Upstate's water resources.
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February 28, 2022
Conservation easement landowner Chad Culbertson discusses his innovative approach that combines income generation with native grass restoration.
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February 18, 2022
The sixth-generation steward and matriarch of Soapstone Baptist Church, Mable Owens Clarke has spent decades protecting and preserving the history, beauty, and legacy of the historic church, schoolhouse, cemetery, and grounds.
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Michael Coleman | February 7, 2022
Directly engaging with Upstate SC's elected officials is the most effective way to ensure your concerns on conservation, energy, and other issues in your area are heard. Here are some best practices for contacting state and county elected officials in South Carolina.
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