Big Changes for SC7 Expedition 2024
2024-02-18
Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7)Continue Reading
From paradise to paraíso and back
2024-01-16
By Tom Mullikin I recently departed one paradise, the beautiful Palmetto State, to visit another, the famed Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Over the last twelve years,Continue Reading
South Carolina Trail Towns project putting Palmetto State municipalities on the map
2023-11-16
Trail Town designations launched by the S.C. National Heritage Corridor Last summer, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, officials with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor andContinue Reading
Global expedition leader receives South Carolina Chamber’s prestigious military award
2023-11-16
Mullikin honored for distinguished federal and state military service By Christopher D. Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin, S.C. State Guard (SCSG), theContinue Reading
South Carolina leader receives high honor from elite Texas martial arts association
2023-10-12
Global expedition leader named Native Texan Black Belt By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, global expedition leader, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater CommissionContinue Reading
Columbia offers Early Bird Walk every Wednesday
2023-10-03
The Columbia Park Ranger Program will be holding an Early Bird Walk every Wednesday from 7 am – 8 am. Participants will be able toContinue Reading
Mullikin named Board Chair of Carolina Cup Racing Association
2023-09-19
Appointment announced day before his appointment to S.C. Conservation Bank By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, founding chair of the gubernatorially established S.C.Continue Reading
Midlands martial arts leaders meet at Halls
2023-09-07
The three discuss forthcoming expedition to Ecuador and next year’s SC7 By Alex Junes-Ward Global Expedition Leader Dr. Tom Mullikin; Col. (Ret.) Steve Vitali, USMC;Continue Reading
SC7 After Action Report
2023-08-16
Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nearly three weeks ago, TomContinue Reading
S.C. Floodwater Commission chairman addresses Conservative Climate Foundation
2023-08-04
Dr. Mullikin discusses conservative approach to climate change By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, South Carolina’s renowned global expedition leader and chair ofContinue Reading
Zoo partners to rehome trafficked turtles
2023-08-02
In 2019, more than 200 illegally obtained eastern box turtles were confiscated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SCDNR partnered with theContinue Reading