A Longing For Pine Pollen
February 15, 2018
By Tom Poland Cold weather? Stay up North. My dash says it’s 48 degrees as I drive by a swamp, yet singing frogs drown out my heater fan. They…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018
Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 $38,560,195 $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018
Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 $38,560,195 $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Wordless News
February 9, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Eagles topple mighty Patriots to win first Super Bowl Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
February 9, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Eagles topple mighty Patriots to win first Super Bowl Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Quitting Time
February 9, 2018
By Tom Poland No guts, no glory they say, and it is true. If you’ve ever taken a job and realized right off it was a mistake but stayed…
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Quitting Time
February 9, 2018
By Tom Poland No guts, no glory they say, and it is true. If you’ve ever taken a job and realized right off it was a mistake but stayed…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Lucille!
February 9, 2018
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Lucille. Lucille is a 2-year-old, brown tabby. Lucille is a VERY sweet girl who likes to sit in your lap and cuddle. This loving…
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Why do we continue doing something when we know it’s not good for us?
February 9, 2018
By Brian Maynor We all have bad habits. It’s impossible to live and be human without having them, but have we ever stopped to think about why we keep…
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Why do we continue doing something when we know it’s not good for us?
February 9, 2018
By Brian Maynor We all have bad habits. It’s impossible to live and be human without having them, but have we ever stopped to think about why we keep…
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February is not just for romantic hearts: How to lower your risk of heart disease
February 9, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for roasted red pepper hummus February is Heart Month! Since 1964, the month February has been dedicated to raising awareness to…
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The Value of Creating a Meal Plan
February 7, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Creating a meal plan for the week is one of those things that will save you time, money and the frustration of not…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 5
February 5, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/02/2018 to 02/08/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 7 3,352…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 5
February 5, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/02/2018 to 02/08/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 7 3,352…
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FOOD JOURNAL APPS: Where technology meets healthy eating. Plus a recipe for Raspberry Mousse
February 2, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis So, anyone that knows me, knows how hard I have to work with technology and all that comes with it. I have a love/hate…
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Wordless News
February 2, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Researchers Discover ‘Anxiety Cells’ In The Brain Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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Wordless News
February 2, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Researchers Discover ‘Anxiety Cells’ In The Brain Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Boomer!
February 2, 2018. . . Boomer! (ID# A243214) Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Boomer. Boomer is a 7-year-old, male boxer mix. Boomer has done well with other dogs at the…
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What is Kombucha?
February 2, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Kombucha is fermented tea. Now don’t worry you aren’t fermenting it into alcohol but it falls somewhere in between vinegar and alcohol when…
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Across The Savannah
February 1, 2018
By Tom Poland The Hard Life That Was Sawmilling I have an antique oak dresser and a heartpine table. The wood is beautiful as you can see. Thanks to…
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Across The Savannah
February 1, 2018
By Tom Poland The Hard Life That Was Sawmilling I have an antique oak dresser and a heartpine table. The wood is beautiful as you can see. Thanks to…
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Are you up to the sticky note challenge?
February 1, 2018
By Brian Maynor Are you living the life you want or at least making progress towards it? Most of us have a vision of what we want our lives…
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Are you up to the sticky note challenge?
February 1, 2018
By Brian Maynor Are you living the life you want or at least making progress towards it? Most of us have a vision of what we want our lives…
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What Causes Migraine Headaches?
January 31, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…
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What Causes Migraine Headaches?
January 31, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…
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Thomas Epting selected as South Carolina Leadership in Law Honoree
January 29, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Partner Thomas W. Epting has been recognized by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as a “Leadership in Law” award winner. He will be honored at an awards…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 29
January 29, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/26/2018 to 02/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maze Runner: The Death Cure PG13 20th Century Fox…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 29
January 29, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/26/2018 to 02/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maze Runner: The Death Cure PG13 20th Century Fox…
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Get Your Gut Back on Track and Feel Better In the Process!
January 26, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Tis the season for an unhappy gut! Traveling, antibiotics, dining out and intense training are all triggers for GI issues. These “issues” may…
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Nothing Good Happens In A Strip Club
January 26, 2018
By Tom Poland Or Does It? Orlando 1982. Garry and I are sipping beers. “Where’s a good place to get shot,” he asks. “Shots?” “No, you know, shot,…
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Wordless News
January 26, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 12 camels disqualified from Saudi Arabia beauty pageant for using Botox Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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4 ways to rebound from being sick
January 24, 2018
By Brian Maynor “Experts are predicting the worst flu season in history,” according to CNBC, and it’s easy to see why when 46 states report widespread breakouts. That being…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 22
January 22, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/19/2018 to 01/25/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 5 3704…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Ranger!
January 19, 2018
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Ranger. Ranger is a 6-year-old, Australian shepherd/basset hound. He is very mellow, walks well on a leash and gets along with other dogs.…
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The Perfect Childhood…Maybe That’s Not What Kids Need At All
January 19, 2018
By Tammy Moshier The story goes something like this: When Martin Luther King, Jr, was a little boy, he had a group of neighborhood friends. One day…
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Whispered Prayer From Stall No. 1
January 19, 2018
By Tom Poland Life experiences fuel writing, which is a mysterious thing. Something happens and it sends your mind to places long forgotten. Writing’s beautiful. You startle yourself with…
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Wordless News
January 19, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Dolly Parton earns honors from Emmys, Guinness World Records Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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The key to sounding powerful without sounding aggressive
January 19, 2018
By Brian Maynor Words are powerful. They convey how we feel, our emotions and provide context, whether we’re speaking or writing, so it is important to choose them with…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 15
January 17, 2018
Week of 01/12/2018 to 01/18/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 4 3,849 $28,101,972 $291,312,604 2 The Post…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Wordless News
January 12, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: More Female Sea Turtles Born as Temperatures Rise Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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Are you a “wordie”? National Word Nerd Day was for you this week.
January 12, 2018
By Reba Hull Campbell Are you a “wordie”? National Word Nerd Day was for you this week. Wednesday was National Word Nerd day. This might not prompt the same…
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Johnny Jennings, The Good Samaritan
January 12, 2018
By Tom Poland Perhaps you’ve heard of Johnny Jennings. I had not but thanks to Beverley Laliberte I have now. She told me about the man that’s the last…
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4 common behaviors that hijack conversations
January 12, 2018
By Brian Maynor Have you ever started a conversation that ended in an argument? Of course you have; it happens to all of us. Having a conversation isn’t always…
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Count Color, Not Calories: Small steps to starting your healthy eating journey
January 12, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for slow-cooker Chili. Being mindful of what you are eat is one of the first steps to improving your eating habits.…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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