What To Do If You Haven’t Found Your Passion

  April 6, 2017

By Brian Maynor   I love motivating people to live their dreams, but some people struggle with discovering their passion and defining their dreams. It is more common with people…

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Wordless News

  March 31, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…

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Wordless News

  March 31, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…

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Recipe of the Month: Gluten-Free Veggie Quiche

  March 30, 2017

By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern   Picture this: it’s another crazy weekday morning.  After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on…

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Who Doesn’t Want More Passion In Their Life?

  March 30, 2017

By Brian Maynor     Finding something you’re passionate about makes your life just open up and everything is possible, which is great, especially if you can earn a living…

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Black Bean Brownies

  March 30, 2017

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   These flourless brownies are a healthy alternative to a popular treat. 1 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed 1/3 Cup Unsweetened cocoa…

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My First Walmart Experience

  March 24, 2017

By Tom Poland    How many of you remember the first time you stepped into a Walmart? If you go to Walmart regularly, you’ve probably forgotten the wonder you felt…

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Have We Forgotten How To Be Brave?

  March 24, 2017

By Brian Maynor   As children we run headfirst into the world, full of bravery and courage; tackling obstacles without a second thought and picking ourselves up and brushing off…

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Have We Forgotten How To Be Brave?

  March 24, 2017

By Brian Maynor   As children we run headfirst into the world, full of bravery and courage; tackling obstacles without a second thought and picking ourselves up and brushing off…

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Remembering Sam*

  March 17, 2017

By Tom Poland    Author, Friend, Family Man Not quite a year ago thunderstorms shook The South Carolina Midlands. For those who mark calendars, they rumbled through April Fool’s Day…

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Remembering Sam*

  March 17, 2017

By Tom Poland    Author, Friend, Family Man Not quite a year ago thunderstorms shook The South Carolina Midlands. For those who mark calendars, they rumbled through April Fool’s Day…

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Releasing The Need To Be Perfect

  March 10, 2017

By Brian Maynor   When I was a child my mother always pushed me to do my best, and somewhere along the way that morphed into the drive to be…

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Releasing The Need To Be Perfect

  March 10, 2017

By Brian Maynor   When I was a child my mother always pushed me to do my best, and somewhere along the way that morphed into the drive to be…

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Wordless News

  March 10, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: International Women’s Day events: How the world will stand with women       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…

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Wordless News

  March 10, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: International Women’s Day events: How the world will stand with women       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…

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Key West, Florida: Our New Hawaii!

  March 10, 2017

By Mike DuBose and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose   We have been to the Hawaiian Islands, our favorite vacation spot, about 30 times. Each of the islands has its…

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The Sound of Falling Water

  March 10, 2017

  By Tom Poland  From a fountain comes the glassy crash of falling water, a sound older than mankind. The water, purling, gurgling, and splashing, pulls you toward it, and…

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What are the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes?

  March 10, 2017

  By Sarah Roof, Elite Nutrition and Performance Intern University of South Carolina Honors College–Exercise Science Certified Personal Trainer   Because diabetes patients have reduced sensitivity to insulin or no…

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Wordless News

  March 3, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Antarctica temperature hit 63.5 degrees, sets new record high temperature       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…

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Wordless News

  March 3, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Antarctica temperature hit 63.5 degrees, sets new record high temperature       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…

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Can we just quit life and join the band?

  March 2, 2017

By Reba Hull Campbell   The place was hopping when we peeked out from the stage door. The mosh pit was packed with anxious fans waiting for the performers to…

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Recipe of the Month: Olive Oil Granola

  March 2, 2017

By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance   A few years back at my bridal shower, one of the activities my maid…

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Celebrated Decoy Carvers

  March 2, 2017

By Tom Poland; photos by Tom Poland   The Caines Family, Genuine Folk Artists As I turned off Highway 17 onto West Virginia Road, snowy mountains and the blue-green Kanawha…

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How To Actually Enjoy The Weekend

  March 2, 2017

By Brian Maynor   March is here, and with it comes spring weather, pollen and the irresistible urge to be outside in spite of it. While our winter was pretty…

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How To Actually Enjoy The Weekend

  March 2, 2017

By Brian Maynor   March is here, and with it comes spring weather, pollen and the irresistible urge to be outside in spite of it. While our winter was pretty…

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Wordless News

  February 24, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…

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Wordless News

  February 24, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…

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Bonded by the Boot

  February 24, 2017

By Amy Coward   She pulled up beside me as I was getting out of my car, struggling with my orthopedic boot. “I’ve been there!” she yelled from her car…

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Building a Personal Board of Directors

  February 22, 2017

By Brian Maynor   This is an ingenious way to adapt a business concept for personal application. As a member of a few Boards, I was intimately familiar with the…

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Building a Personal Board of Directors

  February 22, 2017

By Brian Maynor   This is an ingenious way to adapt a business concept for personal application. As a member of a few Boards, I was intimately familiar with the…

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Wordless News

  February 17, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: India’s Largest Dairy Brand Prepares To Market An Acquired Taste: Camel Milk       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…

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Wordless News

  February 17, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: India’s Largest Dairy Brand Prepares To Market An Acquired Taste: Camel Milk       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…

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Arcadia Plantation’s Surprising Connection

  February 16, 2017

  By Tom Poland   A fine Southern mansion complete with its own bowling alley? ’Tis true. A glimpse of the wealth and majesty that came with the era of…

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Arcadia Plantation’s Surprising Connection

  February 16, 2017

  By Tom Poland   A fine Southern mansion complete with its own bowling alley? ’Tis true. A glimpse of the wealth and majesty that came with the era of…

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Stop Wishing For More Time

  February 16, 2017

By Brian Maynor   We all do it; wishing we had more time. Whether it’s a work or on the weekends, there never seems to be enough time to get…

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Stop Wishing For More Time

  February 16, 2017

By Brian Maynor   We all do it; wishing we had more time. Whether it’s a work or on the weekends, there never seems to be enough time to get…

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