Is the dark side of our personality holding us back?
September 20, 2017
By Brian Maynor Some of us think our personalities are our best quality, but did you know that every positive trait has an equally dark trait and that…
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September 15, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Wordless News
September 15, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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It’s time time for a detox, but not a physical one
September 15, 2017
By Brian Maynor When I hear the word ‘detox’ the first thing that pops into my mind is ‘green juice’, which literally makes me turn green, but that’s not…
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It’s time time for a detox, but not a physical one
September 15, 2017
By Brian Maynor When I hear the word ‘detox’ the first thing that pops into my mind is ‘green juice’, which literally makes me turn green, but that’s not…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile
September 15, 2017
By Tom Poland If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…
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Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile
September 15, 2017
By Tom Poland If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…
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Southern food CAN be healthy: Chicken and Rice
September 15, 2017By Kay MacInnis I thought I would share one of the recipes from our recent Providence Cooks! class. The class was about making Southern food healthy. This can be…
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5 Things Food Manufacturers Do Not Want You To Know
September 15, 2017
. By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer . . Food corporations and manufacturers all have one common goal: To get as much money from…
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Wordless News
September 7, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Trump Moves to End DACA and Calls on Congress to Act Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Wordless News
September 7, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Trump Moves to End DACA and Calls on Congress to Act Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Oh Baby
September 7, 2017
By Amy Coward If you’re a parent, you’ve likely had a few “what the heck?” moments along the way. Maybe not. Maybe all of your parenting experiences are like…
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The Long Way Home
September 7, 2017
By Tom Poland Labor Day I reached the end of the road, the end of writing about traveling back roads. I estimate I drove over 10,000 miles deliberately avoiding…
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3 steps to be more assertive
September 7, 2017
By Brian Maynor I hate conflict. In fact, I use to run from it, and that often means enduring or witnessing rude, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior from others. In…
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3 steps to be more assertive
September 7, 2017
By Brian Maynor I hate conflict. In fact, I use to run from it, and that often means enduring or witnessing rude, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior from others. In…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Quick, easy and healthy: Summer Squash and White Bean Sauté
September 7, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for something easy and quick at the end of your busy day while getting back into the fall routine? This is a great way to…
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Flooded with Support
September 7, 2017
By Tammy Moshier Not by choice, but I have become somewhat of an expert on storm survival. Texans have Harvey. Floridians will have Irma. My daughter and I had…
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Flooded with Support
September 7, 2017
By Tammy Moshier Not by choice, but I have become somewhat of an expert on storm survival. Texans have Harvey. Floridians will have Irma. My daughter and I had…
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Wordless News
September 1, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life Wordless News is a project by illustrator…
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Wordless News
September 1, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life Wordless News is a project by illustrator…
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Why power naps live up to their hype
September 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor As a child I hated taking naps, but that didn’t get me out of them every Sunday after lunch. Little did I know my mom was…
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Why power naps live up to their hype
September 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor As a child I hated taking naps, but that didn’t get me out of them every Sunday after lunch. Little did I know my mom was…
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Blackout
September 1, 2017
By Tom Poland Now and then an intriguing topic crosses my path one time too many. That’s when I know I need to look into it. Such is the…
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Blackout
September 1, 2017
By Tom Poland Now and then an intriguing topic crosses my path one time too many. That’s when I know I need to look into it. Such is the…
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Are salads healthier? That depends: Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
August 31, 2017By Kay MacInnis Are salads really a healthy way to go? They can be! But making sure of that requires more thought than it used to. Decades…
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Right This Very Minute
August 31, 2017
By Tammy Moshier I remember my first day of 7th grade like it was yesterday. I came home from school and announced that I was certain that I…
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How to Stop Annoying Telemarketers, Scammers, and Robocalls
August 29, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Telemarketers, scam artists, and automated “robocalls” are a growing frustration for many Americans. How many times have you seen an unfamiliar number pop…
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How to Stop Annoying Telemarketers, Scammers, and Robocalls
August 29, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Telemarketers, scam artists, and automated “robocalls” are a growing frustration for many Americans. How many times have you seen an unfamiliar number pop…
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Wordless News
August 25, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Deceased New York woman leaves $300,000 to two cats Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Alcohol and performance
August 25, 2017
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Alcohol and performance- does one have an effect on the other? That is the question! Let’s think…
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The importance of praising ourselves every day
August 25, 2017
By Brian Maynor Looking inward for praise, acceptance and appreciation is not something that comes as second nature to most of us, and that’s because as children we are…
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The importance of praising ourselves every day
August 25, 2017
By Brian Maynor Looking inward for praise, acceptance and appreciation is not something that comes as second nature to most of us, and that’s because as children we are…
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From A Back Road to Backwaters
August 25, 2017
By Tom Poland Dateline Georgetown County, SC, Aug. 15, 2017—Not quite a year later I return to South Island Road and Carolina backwaters. The destination? The Tom Yawkey Center’s…
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From A Back Road to Backwaters
August 25, 2017
By Tom Poland Dateline Georgetown County, SC, Aug. 15, 2017—Not quite a year later I return to South Island Road and Carolina backwaters. The destination? The Tom Yawkey Center’s…
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Hamsters on a Wheel
August 25, 2017
By Amy Coward I often go to the gym at lunch like a lot of people do. There’s one about a block from my office so I don’t have…
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Modify your favorites to make them more healthy: Chicken Burger
August 24, 2017By Kay MacInnis It’s official, according to WalletHub’s analysts: Columbia, S.C., is ranked number 9 of the 10 most overweight cities. The analysts compared 100 of the most populated…
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Wordless News
August 18, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Trump Defends ‘Beauty’ Of Confederate Memorials Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday…
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Wordless News
August 18, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Trump Defends ‘Beauty’ Of Confederate Memorials Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday…
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Down By The Catawba River
August 18, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving north on US 21 toward a “very small town,” I watch the land change. Hills rise into view. Large rocks protrude from the ground. Boulders.…
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Down By The Catawba River
August 18, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving north on US 21 toward a “very small town,” I watch the land change. Hills rise into view. Large rocks protrude from the ground. Boulders.…
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We are all a little narcissistic
August 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about a narcissist, our first thought might be someone who is self-absorbed, loving themselves above all others and expecting everyone else to…
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We are all a little narcissistic
August 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about a narcissist, our first thought might be someone who is self-absorbed, loving themselves above all others and expecting everyone else to…
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When it’s too hot even to think about food: Infused Water
August 18, 2017By Kay MacInnis It’s too hot even to think about food! But we need to think about staying well hydrated during these sweltering days. The best way to do that…
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Grand Cayman Island: A Tropical Paradise
August 18, 2017By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Grand Cayman Island contains serene, relaxing beaches, with beautiful, crystal-clear water mimicking our favorite travel destination, Hawaii…but without the jet lag! Located…
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Grand Cayman Island: A Tropical Paradise
August 18, 2017By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Grand Cayman Island contains serene, relaxing beaches, with beautiful, crystal-clear water mimicking our favorite travel destination, Hawaii…but without the jet lag! Located…
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Southern Women Terrify Me.
July 27, 2017By Jillian Owens “Can we talk?” she said with a buttermilk-thick accent and a molasses-sweet smile that didn’t reach her eyes—closing my office door. I don’t think this can…
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The Importance of Being a Positive Role Model in Health and Wellness
July 27, 2017
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD I had a very sad experience yesterday that reminded me of the power of being a positive role model. A 6 year…
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Searching For Promised Land
July 27, 2017
By Tom Poland I saw it on a map and decided to see it in person. Promised Land. I was about to head out on an expedition of sorts.…
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Searching For Promised Land
July 27, 2017
By Tom Poland I saw it on a map and decided to see it in person. Promised Land. I was about to head out on an expedition of sorts.…
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Wordless News
July 27, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 3, 2, 1 … Bake Off! The Mission To Make Bread In Space Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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