Smokefree SC

03/13/2026

Check out this great event our partners have planned at SC State University!

Come out to this free event! Free food, free music, and amazing poetry! The first 25 people to enter will receive a gift card! To attend, you must RSVP at the link below.
https://www.savingblacklives.org/poetry-contest-south-carolina

If you would like to COMPETE as a POET for a cash prize, you can register using one of the links below. There are two categories for high schoolers and adults. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes are $750, $500, and $250. We are giving away $3,000 in prizes and raffling a $100 gift card!!! Students and alumni from SC State University, Claflin University, Voorhees University, and Denmark Technical College are especially invited to compete. See you there. 🤩

High School Poets
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSednfHH0Jzsi2S6mrWGiNlMIzV-fxRV7V1niAdycxBRkRC9TQ/viewform

Adult Poets
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScouRzACKVLJ429CCQe_bFFS_W4nt9ZyNfOqECHuDpsbLsutQ/viewform

03/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
NI****NE AFFECTS KIDNEYS TOO!

Most people think about lungs and heart health — but ni****ne also harms your kidneys.

Here’s how:
🩸 Raises blood pressure
🔒 Narrows blood vessels
⚠️ Reduces blood flow to the kidneys
📉 Increases risk for Chronic Kidney Disease

Your kidneys work 24/7 to filter waste and keep your body balanced. Ni****ne makes that job harder — and over time, the damage can add up.

Protect your body from the inside out.
Choose ni****ne-free.

Your journey to a healthier you can start today. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE tools and support to help you quit.

02/24/2026

Time: 10:00 AM
Topics:
"State of To***co Control South Carolina 2026"
- AND -
“National Partners Update from ACS CAN, AHA, and ALA”

Speaker:
Danna Thompson
Director GA, NC, SC, Advocacy & Public Policy, American Lung Association

Please visit http://www.smokefreesc.org/to***copartnersroundtable
to register and learn about the current status of to***co prevention and control at the state and federal level.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-C-vWWopSgeC4imynfRlrw #/registration

02/23/2026

We’re excited to share that our upcoming Summit is going to be packed with powerful conversations!

This is one you won’t want to miss.

✨ Mark your calendar.
✨ Invite someone.
✨ Come ready to learn and connect.

STAY TUNED — more details coming soon!

02/20/2026

For decades, to***co companies have disproportionately targeted Black communities with menthol products — contributing to higher rates of addiction and preventable disease.

Ni****ne prevention is about protecting our youth. It’s about ensuring every community has the opportunity to live a healthy, addiction-free life.

Honoring Black history also means protecting Black futures. 💛

****neFree

02/17/2026

The new year is a powerful time to let go of what no longer serves you — including ni****ne. Quitting (or choosing never to start) is more than a resolution.

It’s an investment in your future, your mental clarity, and your freedom.

New year. Clear mind. Strong future. ✨

****neFree

1-800-Quit-Now

02/16/2026

Presidents Day celebrates freedom and independence.
Ni****ne addiction takes that freedom away.

This year, declare your freedom from ni****ne.
****ne

1-800-Quit-Now

02/11/2026

Thank you to the Stop the Violence Coalition Spartanburg for inviting us to the “End the Cycle of Gun Violence” Conference.

It was great to speak with parents and students about the dangers of va**ng and smoking — and how the choices we make today shape a healthier, safer future.

Ni****ne affects the brain systems responsible for impulse control, emotional regulation, and stress response — all critical for safe, thoughtful decision-making. When we address addiction, we are also strengthening young people’s ability to manage emotions, handle conflict, and make healthier choices.

Free quitting resources are available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW!

Want to bring a V**e Talk to your school or youth group? Send us a message — we’d love to connect!

02/09/2026

Our partners across the state are testifying tomorrow against a bill that Big To***co is trying to pass through the SC General Assembly. It would lower the price of certain to***co products. Please help us tell our elected officials that to***co products should be taxed equally.

This bill is simply a way for the to***co industry to protect their bottom line: addict people with cheap products and keep them addicted. Click the link in the comments to send an automated message to your elected officials in SC.

02/09/2026

Our partners across the state are testifying tomorrow against a bill that Big To***co is trying to pass through the SC General Assembly. It would lower the price of certain to***co products. Please help us tell our elected officials that to***co products should be taxed equally.

This bill is simply a way for the to***co industry to protect their bottom line: addict people with cheap products and keep them addicted. Click the link below to send an automated message to your elected officials in SC:

All to***co products, including heated to***co products, are unsafe. Big To***co is at it again, trying to reduce the tax on some to***co products. Contact your SC lawmakers today to tell them to protect our kids.

01/26/2026

This weather is no joke—stay warm, stay safe, and don’t forget to take care of yourself.

Skip the ni****ne, breathe a little easier, and choose what helps your body through the cold.
Small choices, big care.

Free quitting resources are available by calling
1-800-QUIT-NOW!

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is about equality, justice, and service to others — including supporting healthier, ni****ne-free lives for us and our communities.