Scholarships available Jazz Combo Camp!
June 2, 2023
The Charleston Jazz Academy is offering four weeks of Jazz Combo Camp in June and July. The camps are a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to hone their skills and learn from…
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Drumming Up White Feathery Memories
June 2, 2023
By Tom Poland Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.” To be accurate, we drove over the Silas…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art announces new board of directors members
June 1, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its board of directors and two member emeriti. Joining the…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Highway 61 Revisited
May 25, 2023
By Tom Poland From 22,000 miles high, a satellite dropped an uncanny merging of highway and music into my path. XM Radio played the comedic ACME siren whistle that…
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Google announces South Carolina winner of 15th annual Doodle for Google contest
May 18, 2023
The annual Doodle for Google contest returns for the 15th year to showcase student artwork from around the country. Today, Google is thrilled to announce South Carolina’s Haniyah Simone Robinson…
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Memories Of Zebco Reels & Red Wrigglers
May 17, 2023
By Tom Poland I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s…
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Behind The Lens
May 10, 2023
By Tom Poland Thirty-seven years ago I wrote “Worth The Wait,” a feature on photographing wildlife. South Carolina Wildlife magazine photographers Ted Borg, Robert Clark, and Phillip Jones gave…
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We’re Sending You To …
May 3, 2023
By Tom Poland In the 1960s my father visited the Central State Hospital in Georgia. He may have gone to visit a relative. I recall a heated family gathering…
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Berkeley County, SC Sheriff and Retired SC Constable shed light on Historic Criminal Investigations within Berkeley County in New Book
May 3, 2023
Law and Lawlessness: Historic Cases of Corruption and Murder by Sheriff S. Duane Lewis and Constable Daniel J. Crooks ISBN: Hardcover: 979-8-8229-0300-5 Paperback: 979-8-8229-0301-2 eBook: 979-8-8229-0303-6 Publication Date: Available now on…
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New York Life Foundation contributes $750K to International African American Museum
May 3, 2023
Latest grant brings total donation from the foundation to $1M The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s…
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All-new ‘American Jukebox 2’ celebrates the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s
May 2, 2023
Twenty of the country’s most talented performers will bring hits from the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, and many more to the Charleston Music Hall for one spectacular…
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The Charleston Jazz Festival saw record-breaking attendance
April 27, 2023
The 2023 Charleston Jazz Festival was a resounding success, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artists including Samara Joy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dianne Reeves, Matt White & Friends, Oscar…
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The Joy Of Scholarships
April 26, 2023
By Tom Poland After high school I hoped to land a scholarship to play football. I played first unit on the junior varsity team and started three years on the…
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Spoleto reprises sweeping Locals’ Weekend offers for Charleston-area residents
April 20, 2023
Promo-code will be distributed Friday via email for the sale, valid April 22 to April 23 only What: Spoleto Festival USA is offering Charleston-area residents exclusive ticket discounts across its entire…
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EVENT: Spring Artisan Market at The Waterfront Daniel Island / May 20
April 20, 2023
Join the Waterfront Daniel Island on May 20 for a spring artisan market. See additional details below. WHAT: Spring Artisan Market at The Waterfront Daniel Island WHEN: Saturday, May 20…
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The Home Place
April 19, 2023
By Tom Poland It’s a scene Normal Rockwell would have liked. We see an old hand-dug well, a corncrib, and an outhouse. A fine old cedar leans back as…
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The Charleston Jazz Festival opens April 20th
April 14, 2023
The highly anticipated 8th annual Charleston Jazz Festival is returning to the Lowcountry this April 20–23. Presented by the Medical University of South Carolina with partners Garden & Gun Magazine…
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The Green Of Winter
April 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Pine pollen yellows my deck, but the green of winter colors my thoughts. Two things I like about winter. One, winter’s cold bones lay the land…
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International African American Museum sets spring and early summer programming
April 11, 2023
Latest slate of events and online exhibitions supplement ongoing in-person and virtual engagement ahead of Museum’s June opening The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set a series of additional…
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Thirty Years—The Mountains To The Sea
April 6, 2023
By Tom Poland I remember the year well. 1984. It was my first year working as a staff writer for South Carolina Wildlife. I had just spent six years…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces additions, change to team
April 5, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomed to its team two new program directors who are tasked with serving South Carolina’s individual artists (#SCartists) and facilitating arts initiatives in rural communities.…
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Announcement of artist commissioned to paint official city portrait of long-serving Clerk of Council Vanessa Turner Maybank
March 30, 2023
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Councilmember Keith Waring as they announce the artist who has been commissioned to paint the official city portrait of Vanessa Turner Maybank, the…
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A Walk In Winter Woods
March 29, 2023
By Tom Poland I like boardwalks. Those that take you through protected natural areas. Several come to mind. The lovely boardwalk at Woods Bay takes you 1,150 feet through…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces artistic director for MOJA Arts Festival
March 24, 2023
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and members of City Council announced Charlton Singleton as artistic director for MOJA Arts Festival. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in City…
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We Need Tree Scholars
March 23, 2023
By Tom Poland The January-February 2023 issue of South Carolina Wildlife magazine ran my story on Edgefield County’s Curryton Magnolia. The old tree’s close to being a state record magnolia…
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A Writer’s Moon Tide Memories
March 16, 2023
By Tom Poland It seems like yesterday though it was forty-five years. I took a job as a scriptwriter-cinematographer with the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department. I…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of two new members to Board of Trustees
March 14, 2023Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, announced the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Joining the board are Catherine-Alexa “C.A.” Spivey Rountree and Julian “Jay” J.…
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The fifth annual MUSC Septima P. Clark Poetry Contest is accepting submissions from students across the state
March 9, 2023
The awards ceremony and reception to feature Lowcountry cuisine, poetry readings from finalists and a keynote address by Chris Singleton We are pleased to announce the fifth annual MUSC Septima…
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Gullah Geechee chef and gospel singer to receive 2023 Folk Heritage Awards
March 8, 2023
For 2023, the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards will be presented by the General Assembly to honor a Gullah Geechee chef and a gospel singer whose talents keep the…
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A Story Of Music, Trees, And Family
March 8, 2023
By Two Sons Of The American South On a January day in 2019 I met Chuck Leavell in Georgia’s geographic center. We met to write a magazine cover story.…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds
March 7, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…
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Cyberwoven wins three ADDYs at the 2023 AAF Midlands Awards Gala
March 6, 2023
Cyberwoven, a full-service brand, marketing, and web agency, announces its win of three American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards (ADDYs) at this year’s AAF Midlands Awards Gala. The agency won for…
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Devotion At An Abandoned Home Place
February 28, 2023
By Tom Poland No matter how long, no matter how often you travel a road, it’ll surprise you. I’ve driven Highway 378 into Georgia for not quite fifty years.…
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Early summer date set for opening of International African American Museum
February 28, 2023
Opening to coincide with the observance of Juneteenth The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set Tuesday, June 27, 2023, as the date that the long-awaited museum will open to…
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Rivers I Cross
February 24, 2023
By Tom Poland Rivers make me say things out loud. As I drive alone over a river I often say its name. In fact, some rivers’ names beg to…
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The Word Merchant Highway
February 16, 2023
By Tom Poland Upon taking a writing position long ago, the boss of bosses shot me a sideways look, “So, you’re a word merchant.” Clever, I thought, but as…
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Krystal Klear Productions will host a cultural heritage event to celebrate Black History Month
February 15, 2023
Krystal Klear Productions will be hosting the Black History Soul Meet and Eat on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Azalea Drive Church of Christ (3950 Azalea Drive,…
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SC Arts Advocacy Week is February 13-17
February 14, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Alliance (SCAA) is hosting SC Arts Advocacy Week, February 13-17. The annual event brings arts practitioners and supporters together to celebrate the universal impact of the…
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The Forsaken Land
February 10, 2023
By Tom Poland Kudzu covered its outbuildings. The farm was lonesome so I turned around and stopped to visit it. Right off I saw a dusty mule collar hanging…
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The Colors Of Childhood
February 2, 2023
By Tom Poland I haven’t seen the old homeplace in a while. Not my homeplace, mind you, my childhood friend’s. That would be Sweetie Boy, he of the sweet…
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The Bygone Era Of Refinement
January 27, 2023
By Tom Poland Previous eras impress me. When I tour historic homes, for instance, the refined lifestyle their owners enjoyed stands in marked contrast to lifestyles today. The presence…
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IAAM to host programming events for public in anticipation of grand opening
January 26, 2023
International African American Museum Launches Virtual and In-Person Programming Ahead of Opening Starting in February, the Museum will regularly host events that honor the lives and legacies of African Americans…
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Charleston Metro Chamber unveils art installation to commemorate 250 years
January 26, 2023This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Charleston Metro Chamber. The Chamber has been convening businesses, governments, civic organizations and citizens to collectively respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, and most…
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How Edgar Allan Poe Became the Darling of the Maligned and Misunderstood
January 19, 2023
By Scott Peeples, English Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of English, College of Charleston Edgar Allan Poe, who would have turned 214 years old on Jan. 19,…
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Fear Of Flying
January 19, 2023
By Tom Poland It’s a good thing titles cannot be copyrighted. With apologies to Erica Jong, I title this self-confessional column, “Far of Flying.” I cannot say I fear…
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IAAM receives $1M donation from Texas family in honor of Congressman Clyburn
January 18, 2023
International African American Museum Gallery to Honor Congressman James E. Clyburn Following a $1M donation by a Texas-based couple, the museum’s Carolina Gold Gallery is set to honor the South Carolina Congressman The…
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The Dignified Mule
January 12, 2023
By Tom Poland Like Halley’s Comet, I’m predictable. I come around to the same subject matter every so often. When I do, it’s because something triggered memories. A few…
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The Lost Art Of Making Do
January 5, 2023
By Tom Poland He was twenty-six when the Great Depression arrived, thirty-six when it ended. A decade of doing without taught him something about survival. “Keep something seven years…
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City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Homegoing: A Juried Exhibition
December 12, 2022
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Homegoing: A Juried Exhibition, on view through January 29, 2023 at City Gallery and at the Cox Gallery at the Avery…
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