It is a great day to look up
November 9, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I already had today’s email written… but that was until my experience this morning. This morning I went to the memorial service for Bob Hudson. There…
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Have Fireflies Left Us?
November 9, 2023
By Tom Poland Among sedges and along tree lines, across lawns and fields they’ll soon cease blinking. Maybe they’ve already ended their nights of miraculous lights. The experts say they…
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Wingard’s Market kicks off Christmas Season with their annual Holiday Soiree
November 9, 2023
The festive holiday extravaganza will feature a host of local vendors and specials for shoppers! Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country, will host their…
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Coming Full Circle
November 2, 2023
By Tom Poland I felt like I’d been tied to the whipping post. I was as low as the proverbial snake’s belly. May 30 a tornado destroyed my Athens,…
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Not in Kansas anymore
November 2, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Recently, I started a new Facebook page in order to post weekly devotionals. I am not a big social media person. In fact, I made a…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2023 events
November 2, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for November 2023. See the full list of November events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Upcountry History Museum showcases holiday classic with behind-the-scenes close-ups
October 31, 2023
It’s a holiday classic that almost didn’t make it from book to screen but for a friendship forged during World War II. In its Southeastern debut, “A Very Grinchy Christmas,”…
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Braised & Glazed and House of Brews offer unique Romanian dinner and beer pairing for Charleston Beer Week
October 30, 2023
Braised & Glazed, a local food truck, and House of Brews, a local bar, beer garden and craft beer collective, are offering a unique and authentic Romanian dinner and beer…
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Catching Up With Lou Miller
October 26, 2023
By Tom Poland No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…
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Are you sure it’s not you?
October 25, 2023
By Jeff Becraft There was no article last week… my wife and I went on an epic trip to see grandkids in Texas and the second part of that…
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Robin Waites announces plans to retire from Historic Columbia in June 2024
October 24, 2023
After two decades of service to Historic Columbia (HC), Robin Waites has announced plans to retire from her role as executive director in June 2024. Waites started her tenure at…
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Relic Room hosts 32nd SCMMS Toy Soldier Show – Oct 28
October 24, 2023
On Saturday, October 28, the S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum will again host the South Carolina Military Miniature Society’s Annual Toy Soldier Show. This is the SCMMS’ 32nd…
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Taking a breath of gratitude
October 19, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Panic, fear and worry were only a few of the emotions I felt on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-September when my mother had a second…
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When the pieces don’t fit together
October 18, 2023
By Jeff Becraft The below conversation actually took place in our household one night. I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth to get ready for bed. There…
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Learning Along The Estuary
October 18, 2023
By Tom Poland The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland. There, they ride a traditional bus…
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Charleston Wine + Food announces 2024 schedule
October 17, 2023
Tickets on Sale Beginning October 19th 100+ Events, March 6-10, 2024 The Charleston Wine + Food (CHSWF) has announced the 2024 Festival on-sale date as October 19, 2023 at 11…
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Waterfall Country
October 12, 2023
By Tom Poland Several hikes proved easy. One proved tougher than nails. By the time we made it to the third waterfall of the day, an idea had firmly…
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Residents of South Bay at Mount Pleasant senior living community walk, bike and swim for LOWVELO fundraiser
October 12, 2023
LOWVELO participants and staff from South Bay at Mount Pleasant left-right: Lynn Bagnal, Carol Pauken, Phyllis Ray, George and Rena Frasciello, Patricia Goodman, Eileen Smith, Robert Epley, Lou Ruch, Sean Davis (executive…
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Vietnam exhibit receives award from South Carolina Federation of Museums
October 12, 2023
The South Carolina Federation of Museums has given the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum its Award of Achievement for “A War With No Front Lines: South Carolina…
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Haupfear Photography
October 11, 2023
Local photographer, born and raised in SC. A photography profession that began in the midst of a pandemic in 2020. Specialize in landscapes, historic buildings/ landmarks, and family portraits.
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The Nick and SC Pride to present Paris is Burning
October 10, 2023
The Nick and South Carolina Pride Movement (SC Pride) will present Paris Is Burning as part of The Nick’s Pride Night celebration on October 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Both…
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Rivers Edge Golf Club named Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Course Of The Year
October 10, 2023
Rivers Edge Golf Club, an acclaimed Arnold Palmer design, has been named 2023 Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association (MBAGCOA). The dedication…
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Keep swinging
October 5, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Over the years (especially growing up), I accumulated a few trophies. I know some are in a closet in my parents’ basement and I have no…
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Steak Competition on Lake Murray turned up the heat for National Television
October 5, 2023
BAMA-Q TV’s “Grilling on the Lake” steak cookoff took place at the Lexington Lake Murray Dam Public Park, September 29-30, 2023. The event was hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
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Oktoberfestivities in Lake Murray Country
October 5, 2023
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, is a lively celebration of Bavarian culture with giant beer tents, traditional music, and delicious food. It’s all about enjoying Bavarian beer and a festive atmosphere…
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The Miraculous Green Lizard
October 5, 2023
By Tom Poland We call it a lizard, except it’s not. It’s an anole, and it can re-grow its tail, “regenerate” in the words of scientists. Think about that.…
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From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina
October 5, 2023
As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina,…
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Tour de Plantersville, Georgetown Wooden Boat Show headline loaded event lineup along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast
October 5, 2023
As autumn descends upon South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, it brings with it an array of exciting events that showcase the region’s vibrant offerings. From the arts to eco activities and…
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The Cayce Police Department announces events for the 4-Day National Faith & Blue Initiative
October 5, 2023
In conjunction with National Crime Prevention Month, the Cayce Police Department will kick the weekend off by hosting the following events to celebrate the national Faith & Blue initiative beginning…
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The Nick and National Organization for Women (NOW) Columbia, SC Chapter to present Bella! This Woman’s Place Is in the House
October 5, 2023
The Nick and National Organization for Women (NOW) Columbia, SC Chapter will present Bella! This Woman’s Place Is in the House, as part of The Nick’s ReelTalk Docuseries, on October…
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Historic Columbia announces October 2023 Events
October 3, 2023
Historic Columbia announces programming and events for October 2023. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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U.S. Marines and a football game in WWII
October 3, 2023Few Americans today remember the then-famous Mosquito Bowl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Perhaps one of the most fascinating football games in the history of the sport is the one-time…
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The Ruins Of Chappels
September 28, 2023
By Tom Poland Highway 34. It’s my route east to places like Ninety-Six, Abbeville, and Greenwood. When I drive Highway 34, I’m in my element—the back roads, but some…
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BEATS Barre Studio cuts ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on new Gervais Street studio
September 28, 2023
Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…
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It just takes effort
September 28, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Every year at our Leadership Weekend during my Youth Corps era, we showed a video clip. It is an NFL films video clip. It is about…
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Cuisine, Concerts, Culture take center stage in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, South Carolina
September 27, 2023
The food scene in the Capital City/Lake Murray region is extraordinary, and so are the arts, culture and events. Photo credits: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board With accolades like…
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The Air Collision Time Forgot
September 21, 2023
By Tom Poland I visit forgotten churches more than the church I call my own. I feel a haunting at an unfrequented church, a poignant peaceful feeling. I see…
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Leadership in action
September 21, 2023
By Jeff Becraft The other week, I was contacted by Tanya Matthews. I had mentioned Tanya before in a Friday email probably about a year ago. Tanya worked with…
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City of Cayce announces fun & flavorful food and beverage vendors for Cayce Fall Fest
September 19, 2023
The City of Cayce is excited to announce an exciting array of authentic, delicious, as well as several locally-owned, food and drink vendors for Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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Outdoor Men Of Letters
September 14, 2023
By Tom Poland Being a native Georgian, I didn’t grow up reading South Carolina writers. Nor do I recall reading Georgia writers, but I read a lot. Hemmed in…
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Hear the artist explain his work that hangs in the Relic Room’s Vietnam exhibit
September 14, 2023
On a wall just as you leave the Relic Room’s new Vietnam exhibit, you’ll see something you might not fully understand at once: a work of art – part painting,…
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Taking down the wallpaper
September 14, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I would be the one who did not want us to take down the wallpaper. I had taken down wallpaper once before in my whole life…
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Blink Book Review #12: History Repeating Itself? Three podcasts and a book, “Against the Tide by Harriet Keyserling”
September 14, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Anyone who is or was a legislator, lobbyist, page, staffer or reporter would immensely enjoy this week’s book and the podcast episodes. Maybe it’s my age…
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2023 SC Gingerbread Competition and Exhibition
September 8, 2023
NoMa Warehouse and Davis Architecture are excited to present the 2023 South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibition. The inaugural event will take place November 30-Dec 2, 2023 at NoMa…
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A Scrape In The Sand
September 7, 2023
By Tom Poland Sand washes away. Memories last forever. The year was 1982. That would have been South Carolina Wildlife magazines 28th anniversary. I worked in film then and…
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Speaker to tell about her experiences as a Red Cross worker in Vietnam – Sept. 22
September 6, 2023
When Peyton Wooldridge graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1968, she had a job teaching 3rd grade waiting for her. But a letter from her school friend Caroline in Vietnam…
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Blink Book Review #11: “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano
September 6, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano is the sweeping story of a large chaotic family in the late ‘70s – early ‘80s with more than its…
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Free lecture to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Relic Room – Sept. 15
September 6, 2023
On Friday, Sept. 15, the United States will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor Americans who were either prisoners of war or went missing in action, particularly during the…
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Historic Columbia announces September 2023 events
September 5, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for September 2023. See the full list of September events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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