Savannah Valley District

Navigating the Dry Spell: Drought Impacts and Water Conservation

MOLLY JONES, REGIONAL WATER RESOURCES AGENT When the South Carolina Drought Response Committee updates the state’s status, it is more important than ever for Palmetto State residents to understand how drought impacts their daily lives and what they can do to protect our shared water resources. Navigating drought conditions in South Carolina requires an understanding […]

Celebrating Wild at Webb Camp

Covering Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale Counties Wild at Webb 2026 Wild at Webb 2026 provided youth ages 9-13 with an exciting week of outdoor adventure, learning, and personal growth. Held Monday, June 8th through Friday, June 12th, the camp offered participants a variety of hands-on experiences designed to build skills, confidence, and appreciation for the […]

Look on the Sunny Side: The Nutritional Benefits of Eggs

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent For generations, eggs have been a staple of the American breakfast. Whether scrambled, boiled, poached, or sunny side up, eggs are affordable, versatile, and packed with important nutrients that support health. As nutrition science continues to evolve, eggs remain one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods — offering a […]

Beginner-Friendly Native Plants

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES If you’ve been curious about adding native plants to your yard but aren’t sure where to start, Clemson Extension’s new Home and Garden Information Center factsheet, Beginner-Friendly Native Plants for South Carolina’s Coastal Plain, is a great first step. Native plants are species that […]