20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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Hemingway’s Pocket
July 17, 2024
By Tom Poland We give little thought to our pockets until one gets a hole in it. When it does, it becomes a liability. Well, what’s the history of…
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Cross Hill Mural Project Launches with Community Support
July 17, 2024
The Cross Hill community gathered last week to kick off an exciting new mural project that aims to bring a vibrant splash of color and history to the town. The…
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Upcountry History Museum to host Quilts of Valor Display
July 15, 2024
Quilts to be Awarded to Local Veterans in Special Ceremonies on July 20 What began as one mother’s dream when her son was deployed in Iraq in 2003 is now…
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Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution
July 14, 2024
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence.…
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The Summer Life Changed
July 11, 2024
By Tom Poland Why Do You Live Where You Do? April 18, 2024—Dickey Betts’s passing took me back to 1973, a very hard year for me. Betts and his…
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Tips for a Sober Summer: Enjoy All the Upstate Has to Offer Without Compromising Your Sobriety
July 11, 2024
Summer can be a daunting time for those in recovery or even those simply looking to drink less. In a culture where activities are often planned around alcohol, it can…
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Responding with grace and mercy
July 11, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I umpired little league baseball for two seasons. I have no idea why. I was really not a very good umpire. But one of…
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Monsoons, Dogs, & Drought
July 2, 2024
By Tom Poland A spring long ago … It rained and rained. And then it rained some more. The rain gauge brimmed and our yard turned quagmire. It rained…
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Enjoying the moment
July 2, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Recently I was driving up I-95 going up to Maryland. I remember talking to my wife at about 8:00 pm. I told her I was only…
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MPA Strategies selected as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. When announced,…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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Registration open for inaugural 803 Day activities
July 1, 2024
A celebration of all things 803, includes: a 5K Run/Walk, FREE festival, citywide scavenger hunt, group photo op, & $8.03 specials Show some Soda City love! Registration is now open…
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Clemson MBA fireworks on the Fourth returns to Unity Park
July 1, 2024
The largest fireworks show in the Upstate returns to Unity Park next Thursday, July 4. Attendees are advised to plan ahead, arrive early and enjoy a spectacular evening in the…
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Historic Columbia announces July 2024 events
July 1, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for July 2024. See the full list of July events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration is this weekend!
June 26, 2024
The 36th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will take place on Saturday, June 29 3,000 fireworks will light up the skies above Lake Murray in a patriotic display…
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Fly Down Hill
June 26, 2024
By Tom Poland I reached deep into my sense of place and reckoned the road ought to come out near Anthony Shoals Road, and it did. My parents drove…
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Reynolds Lake Oconee Sweepstakes now open; grand-prize winner will win dream getaway for golf, more
June 26, 2024
Includes Golf, Club Fitting, Clinic, Accommodations; Entries Accepted Through Aug. 29 It’s back! The annual Reynolds Lake Oconee Sweepstakes is now open, with the once-in-a-lifetime grand prize of a five-day, four-night experience…
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Historic Columbia Executive Director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
June 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion…
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Finding the scotch tape
June 26, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Every once in a while there’s a semi-conversation that goes on in our household along the lines of what you’re going to read in the next…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024
New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
June 25, 2024
FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 | 2 PM & 7 PM | @KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Buy My Tickets Tix starting at $30 We will be…
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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Healthy: Prisma Health gives tips to keep you safe all season long
June 20, 2024
Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…
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Celebrating the smaller victories
June 19, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Sometimes in life, I feel like we miss out on celebrating some of the smaller victories. And some of the smaller victories really are not that…
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Remembering Cale Yarborough
June 19, 2024
By Tom Poland The breaking news alert held just 29 words. “Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR great, dies at 84. Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Mr. Yarborough won…
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Experience Columbia announces digital version of Reconstruction Trail
June 19, 2024
Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction Era…
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Comedian Nate Jackson announces second leg of “Super Funny World Tour,” stopping in Columbia
June 18, 2024
Nate Jackson has just announced the second leg of his 2024 tour – the Super Funny World Tour. The comedian will bring his tour to Columbia, SC on October 11,…
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Stumpy’s Hatchet House celebrates grand re-opening at Judson Mill District
June 18, 2024
Event features food, games, giveaways, merchandise and more Stumpy’s Hatchet House, the nation’s original axe-throwing and entertainment destination, will celebrate its grand re-opening at the Judson Mill District on June 22 from…
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Major Regrets of the Dying
June 18, 2024
By Mike DuBose Who among us doesn’t have regrets in life? Haven’t we all travelled down appealing journeys with enthusiasm that unexpectedly turned into tragedies? And, made stupid decisions, experienced…
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A New Backroad Magazine
June 13, 2024
By Tom Poland Backroad Portfolio You cannot raise your ancestors from their grave, but you can appreciate how they lived. Just take a backroad deep into the countryside and…
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The “and” principle
June 13, 2024
By Jeff Becraft This week I was talking to someone and they told me about the “and” principle. I was talking to them about how sometimes certain situations or…
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Free lecture on POWs in Vietnam to be presented at Richland Library – June 28
June 10, 2024
The first U.S. military pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in Vietnam was naval aviator Everett Alvarez Jr. It happened on Aug. 5, 1964. He would endure eight…
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Judson Mill District to host free summer movie series for families
June 10, 2024
Movies at the Mill launches June 14 in West Courtyard The revitalized Judson Mill District launches its community event series “Movies at the Mill,” a free outdoor gathering on the…
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First Taste of Blackstrap Molasses
June 5, 2024
By Tom Poland Mid 1950s, early morning on the farm, it was. Rivers of gold ran down the stack of pancakes on the old oak table. Butter pooled higher…
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Live genuine lives
June 5, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Something happened that was very special at Our Place of Hope yesterday. During our morning meeting, unprompted, one member opened up about some of the fears…
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Thankful in the midst of changes
May 30, 2024
By Jeff Becraft When we first moved to where we live now 30 years ago, there were all kinds of trees between the interstate and where our neighborhood was.…
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Broomstraw Brooms
May 30, 2024
By Tom Poland I call it broomstraw. Others broomsedge. Whatever you call it, it doesn’t kill my memories of my grandmother’s homemade brooms. About a yardstick long, they stood in…
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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings innovative art attraction to Broadway at the Beach beginning June 21
May 29, 2024
Tickets for This Acclaimed Event On-Sale Now Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, is set to open at Broadway at the Beach beginning Friday, June…
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge ranked SC’s best spot for outdoor workouts, according to poll
May 28, 2024
3,000 fitness enthusiasts polled on the best outdoor workout spots in America. Congaree National Park, Hopkins and Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet were other top choices. Infographic showing the best 150 scenic…
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Friday Night Laser Lights returns to the State Museum this summer
May 23, 2024
Including new shows featuring music from Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac and more The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular “Friday Night Laser Lights”…
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Building a house
May 23, 2024
By Jeff Becraft It takes time to build a house. It is a process. And each step is extremely important. You start out by preparing the land and preparing…
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When the Border Boys Were Young
May 22, 2024
By Tom Poland Before the photos, Robert Clark had been photographing architecture for ten years. I had been writing scripts for documentaries. Much earlier, during a teaching stint, I…
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Season for Reflection
May 22, 2024
By Reba Hull Campbell As a milestone anniversary of my high school graduation hits this year, old photographs I recently unearthed prompted some reflection over the many life lessons…
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Relic Room to be closed to general admission for four months
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed to general admission for four months, starting June 3. It will still be available to…
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Relic Room to be open on Memorial Day, with admission free for veterans
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum normally closes every Monday, but will be open on Memorial Day. And on that day, admission will be…
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Implementing a pre-call
May 16, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Recently I was speaking at a camp and the song leader brought up a scenario that I had forgotten about. I had called him one day while…
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Panel will tell about treating the wounded in Vietnam on Memorial Day Weekend
May 15, 2024
The television show “M*A*S*H” made Americans somewhat more conscious of the role of the Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, decades after the fact. The average civilian knows far…
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Cicadas’ Rise & Fall
May 14, 2024
By Tom Poland A spring or summer day isn’t quite Southern without singing cicadas and it seems our annual cicadas love the heat of day come summer, singing best during…
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Inaugural Tour of Tea event on Wednesday, May 22
May 13, 2024
Every Sip Tells a Story In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Five Points Association is proud to partner with Fit Columbia and the South…
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