Rogue Squirrel
September 19, 2024
By Tom Poland For two summers now I have battled a rogue squirrel, and the score is squirrel 100, Tom zero. He raids my “go to” hummingbird feeder, and…
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Angels Charge Ministry celebrates 10th anniversary with 2nd annual Second Chance Supper On Tuesday, October 1, 2024!
September 19, 2024
The public is invited to be a part of a significant milestone- Angels Charge Ministry’s 10th anniversary celebration with their 2nd annual Second Chance Supper. This event, scheduled for Tuesday,…
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Beating the odds
September 18, 2024
By Jeff Becraft There have been several emails I’ve sent out about my Dad and here comes another one. As I have said, my Dad is 98 now and…
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Celebrate Black History and Culture on September 21 at Jubilee Festival
September 17, 2024
Historic Columbia invites the community to experience the rich heritage and vibrant culture at the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture. The event will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024,…
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The freedom of forgiveness
September 12, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Just yesterday, I was reviewing a document and I discovered that there was a major error in it. The problem is, it had already been sent…
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A Helping Hand
September 12, 2024
By Tom Poland Hampton Wildlife Fund Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships When I read about the recent Hampton Fund scholarships, the words of conservationist and writer Aldo Leopold and a thought came…
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Ducklinks app launches in Greenville with focus on delivering child-friendly activities for parents
September 11, 2024
Ducklinks, an AI- driven, web-based application with mobile-accessibility, launched transforming the way parents locate events and activities for their children. Ducklinks uses a proprietary matching algorithm to curate and deliver…
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With tourism on the rise, ECSC celebrates Convention Center’s 20th anniversary
September 11, 2024
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the Destination Marketing Organization for the Columbia region, announced new tourism statistics that show tourism to the region has increased to 16.4 million visitors in 2023,…
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Come to Richland Library to hear about Wade Hampton’s Great Beefsteak Raid
September 10, 2024
Confederate soldiers were always short of supplies, but in September 1864 things were worse than ever. Besieged in Petersburg, Va., the Army of Northern Virginia was facing starvation. Robert E.…
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Wake Up Call Aboard The Pamela Sue
September 5, 2024
By Tom Poland Shrimping Down McClellanville Way I got up at 4:30 a.m. to go to two Carolina bays in the Francis Marion National Forest. Hours later I left pitcher…
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Margin
September 5, 2024
By Jeff Becraft If you look at a piece of notebook paper, you’ll see on most pieces the blue lines, which is where we’re supposed to write, and then…
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Community comes together for 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to support local hero battling rare cancer
August 29, 2024
Coming Together for Hope: Fundraising Event Aims to Ease Medical Burdens On September 21st, 2024, Calvary Chapel Lexington will host a special 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to raise…
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Judson Mill District adding 181 loft apartments
August 28, 2024
$60 million project completes historic revitalization of Judson Mill District The Judson Mill District announced the transformation of the remaining two historic buildings known as the Jenny and Westervelt into…
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Night spiders
August 21, 2024
By Jeff Becraft There are these things we call night spiders. I don’t know what their official scientific name or zoological name or biological name is. We just simply…
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Robert Ariail, Cartoonist
August 21, 2024
By Tom Poland In the beginning, there was the urge to draw—and inspiration, Saturday morning cartoons. “I’d drawn since I was a boy, spending hours with crayons, pencils, manila…
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The Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia’s Main Street
August 21, 2024
The Jam Room Music Festival (JRMF) returns to Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, October 26. Presented by the Jam Room Foundation, with support from the City of Columbia and Richland…
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SC Sculptor Charles Pate unveils groundbreaking statue honoring Judge Tanya A. Gee
August 20, 2024
South Carolina sculptor Charles Pate made history with the unveiling of a groundbreaking statue honoring the late Judge Tanya A. Gee at a dedication ceremony held at the West Columbia…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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Our Long Lost Prairie
August 16, 2024
By Tom Poland As I stood near rattlesnake master, a plant of the prairie, bison thundered across the prairie with a great sweep of fire raging behind them, seemingly…
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Billfish: Catch & Release
August 15, 2024
By Tom Poland Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…
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No reserve, no retreat, no regrets
August 15, 2024
By Jeff Becraft This week, my Dad developed the beginnings of aspirated pneumonia. I was already planning on coming to see him, but that phone call caused me to…
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Restaurant Week Upstate begins THIS Thursday!
August 12, 2024
The tastiest time of the year is almost here! Beginning Thursday, August 15, join us as the top restaurants in Upstate South Carolina show off their culinary skills during this…
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Laurens County Mourns the Loss of Local Legend Robin Morse
August 8, 2024
Laurens County is grieving the loss of a beloved man, Robin Eric Morse, who passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 71. A man whose life…
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A Coquina Sunrise
August 8, 2024
By Tom Poland And Carnivorous Plants At first I thought men had poured cement onto the beach. Protection against an encroaching sea, I figured. The waves had scoured it…
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He interrupted me!
August 8, 2024
By Ken Gasque There are four rules that are the key to success. We made a poster to illustrate these rules called “The Four Rules of Success.” You will…
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State Museum closed Thursday due to inclement weather
August 8, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Thursday, August 8th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will be monitoring…
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Love and faithfulness
August 7, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Love and faithfulness… the two go together. In fact, it is almost impossible to have the one without the other. Just think about the movies that…
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Lecture at Richland Library on Aug. 16 to tell of ‘The Unpronounceable Patriot’
August 5, 2024
The longest battle of the American Revolution happened in South Carolina. That was the Siege of Ninety-Six. One Patriot played a large role in that episode: Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Who? You…
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City of Cayce announces line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest
August 2, 2024
The City of Cayce is excited to announce the live music line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest! The popular live music festival will return to Cayce on October 5, from 12 pm –…
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No Damsel In Distress
August 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Late May, I made one last effort to see the rare rocky shoals spider lilies before they play out. Rain and high water had deviled the…
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Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness: A new era of total well-being
July 29, 2024
Dr. Mark Luckie and Jessica Luckie, a dynamic husband and wife duo, are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness. This exciting venture marks the merger of…
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Misperceptions
July 24, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Sometimes things are not as they appear. The other day I was at a stoplight and I was behind a smaller-sized SUV. It had smoked windows in…
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NEAT Bourbon Bar announces expansion into Greer’s thriving downtown
July 23, 2024
Whiskey lovers rejoice! This fall, NEAT Bourbon Bar, Greenville’s first true bourbon bar, is expanding into the heart of Downtown Greer. Located at 108 E Poinsett Street Ext, this will…
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Daddy Had A Worm Farm
July 22, 2024
By Tom Poland The towns sounded distant, not as miles go, but as memories. Hazlehurst, McRae, Baxley, Soperton, Alma, and Tifton. Tifton meant trouble. I was studying a map…
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From Idea to Execution: Building a Sustainable Oasis in the Galapagos
July 19, 2024
By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD EDITOR’S NOTE: This following excerpt is part of an article appearing in the July 2024 edition of CONSERVATION magazine. Small developing nations and islands have…
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Inspiring others
July 18, 2024
By Jeff Becraft The other day at Our Place of Hope, someone threw out a question about what’s one thing lately you’ve done to improve your life. One person…
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20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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Hemingway’s Pocket
July 17, 2024
By Tom Poland We give little thought to our pockets until one gets a hole in it. When it does, it becomes a liability. Well, what’s the history of…
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Cross Hill Mural Project Launches with Community Support
July 17, 2024
The Cross Hill community gathered last week to kick off an exciting new mural project that aims to bring a vibrant splash of color and history to the town. The…
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Upcountry History Museum to host Quilts of Valor Display
July 15, 2024
Quilts to be Awarded to Local Veterans in Special Ceremonies on July 20 What began as one mother’s dream when her son was deployed in Iraq in 2003 is now…
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Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution
July 14, 2024
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence.…
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The Summer Life Changed
July 11, 2024
By Tom Poland Why Do You Live Where You Do? April 18, 2024—Dickey Betts’s passing took me back to 1973, a very hard year for me. Betts and his…
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Tips for a Sober Summer: Enjoy All the Upstate Has to Offer Without Compromising Your Sobriety
July 11, 2024
Summer can be a daunting time for those in recovery or even those simply looking to drink less. In a culture where activities are often planned around alcohol, it can…
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Responding with grace and mercy
July 11, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I umpired little league baseball for two seasons. I have no idea why. I was really not a very good umpire. But one of…
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Monsoons, Dogs, & Drought
July 2, 2024
By Tom Poland A spring long ago … It rained and rained. And then it rained some more. The rain gauge brimmed and our yard turned quagmire. It rained…
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Enjoying the moment
July 2, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Recently I was driving up I-95 going up to Maryland. I remember talking to my wife at about 8:00 pm. I told her I was only…
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MPA Strategies selected as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. When announced,…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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Registration open for inaugural 803 Day activities
July 1, 2024
A celebration of all things 803, includes: a 5K Run/Walk, FREE festival, citywide scavenger hunt, group photo op, & $8.03 specials Show some Soda City love! Registration is now open…
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Clemson MBA fireworks on the Fourth returns to Unity Park
July 1, 2024
The largest fireworks show in the Upstate returns to Unity Park next Thursday, July 4. Attendees are advised to plan ahead, arrive early and enjoy a spectacular evening in the…
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