Hope from ashes
October 9, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Last week, I talked about how hard Black Mountain Home for Children in NC was hit by Hurricane Helene. Right after that, a person who used…
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The Countdown Is On!
October 8, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest event, is gearing up for its highly anticipated return Oct. 9-20, bringing 12 days of live entertainment, mouthwatering food and unforgettable experiences to…
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Chili 5K Trail Run and Walk set for Nov. 2 at Laurel Hill County Park
October 8, 2024
New Kids Dash added this year! Charleston County Parks hosts the Chili 5K trail run and walk at beautiful Laurel Hill County Park, on Saturday, Nov. 2. Registration is open…
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Try something new at Everything Outdoor Fest
October 7, 2024
What you need to know for weekend fest Nov. 2-3 Everything Outdoor Fest, a two-day showcase of the Southeast’s most popular outdoor activities, invites the community outside Saturday, Nov. 2,…
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Helping in devastating times
October 3, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Just a little over a week ago, I was driving through Asheville with a friend named Johnny, heading to do a retreat with Black Mountain Home…
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The American Bass Anglers 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship on Lake Murray is postponed and rescheduled on May 5-9, 2025
October 2, 2024
American Bass Anglers (ABA) and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced the postponement of the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally scheduled for October 6-11, due to the…
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Historic Columbia announces October 2024 events
October 2, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for October 2024. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Hurricanes, A Personal History
September 30, 2024
By Tom Poland Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If…
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Blink Book Review: “The Devil at His Elbow” by Valerie Bauerlein
September 26, 2024
By Reba Hull Campbell Like many people, I decided to do no more reading about, listening to or watching anything about the Murdaugh case once the trial ended in March…
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Remembering Ken Burger
September 26, 2024
By Tom Poland “Don’t forget to be happy. It’s the only measurement of success that really counts.” – Ken Burger I wish I had known Ken Burger for more…
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True leadership
September 26, 2024
By Jeff Becraft We had a luncheon yesterday at Our Place of Hope with Sheriff Lott as our featured speaker. It was a great event. We had several community…
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Five Points announces naming contest for new permanent art installation to be officially unveiled at JerryFest
September 23, 2024
The latest permanent art installation by artist, Clark Ellefson to be unveiled at JerryFest in Five Points on October 6 The Five Points Association announced that their newest permanent art…
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JerryFest 2024… Celebrating ten years in Five Points!
September 23, 2024
A free outdoor concert held annually in Five Points will feature regional music acts on two stages, artisan vendors, a Lil’ Hippie Corner and more. JerryFest, a FREE outdoor concert…
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Celebrate Black History and culture on September 21 at Jubilee Festival
September 19, 2024
WHAT: Jubilee is a FREE community festival where attendees can explore a diverse marketplace featuring local vendors, and delicious food and beverages at the food court; dive deeper into local…
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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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