SC Stories

Renaissance man » | May 2013

Whatever Benjamin B. "Bernie" Dunlap decides to do after he steps down from his current job as president of Wofford College, you can be sure of one thing - it won't be boring.

By MARC RAPPORT
Catch of the day » | April 2013

Even at age 73, An Mathis Springs—aka the Crab Cake Lady of Murrells Inlet—shows no sign of slowing down.

By HASTINGS HENSEL
Doing as Romans did » | March 2013

South Carolina's top Roman reenactor explains how Christian faith and a love of history combine into one interesting hobby.

By DIANE VETO PARHAM
Exploring the past » | February 2013

Joseph McGill Jr. is on a personal quest to identify and preserve former slave quarters—and the stories they tell about our past.

By KEITH PHILLIPS | Photo by MIC SMITH
Confident beauty » | November 2012

Ali Rogers wears the crown of Miss South Carolina with pride - just don't ask her to wear pink.

By DIANE VETO PARHAM
Market warrior » | October 2012

Greenville native Miller Gaffney gets competitive on a new PBS reality show that is shaking up the antiques world.
Uncommon threads » | September 2012

He’s the “tailor to the all-stars,” but Jonathan Smith’s greatest achievement has nothing to do with sports or fine menswear.

By WALTER ALLREAD
The peach doctor » | August 2012

Life's a peach for Clemson University professor Desmond Layne.

By MARGARET BURANEN
Game on » | July 2012

LPGA golfer Kristy McPherson has a serious competitive streak.

By HASTINGS HENSEL
The jazz man » | June 2012

As conductor of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charlton Singleton is hitting all the right notes.

By MARK QUINN
The pipes are calling » | May 2012

Professional bagpipe player Peggy Leonard celebrates her Celtic heritage in musical fashion. Watch her perform in an exclusive video.

By GINA CARBONE
Hog heaven » | April 2012

According to pitmaster Rodney Scott, there are two key ingredients in great barbecue—love, and a lot of hard work.

By MARK QUINN
In the winner’s circle » | March 2012

Thoroughbred owner Cot Campbell has won a few and lost a few in his time, but he always comes out smiling.

By MARK QUINN
Following the flood » | February 2012

An Upstate college professor discovers the wild side of South Carolina on an 11-day canoe trip from Spartanburg to the Atlantic Ocean.

By SHANDI STEVENSON | Photo by MILTON MORRIS
Singing her heart out » | January 2012

This down-home Upstate girl is a rising musical talent in Nashville. WEB EXTRA: Watch her music video "Holding Out for a Hero."

By TRICIA DESPRES | Photos by MILTON MORRIS
Art imitates life » | November 2011

Meet the teen behind the T-shirt and the creator of Good Boy Roy -- yes, there's a story behind the name -- who wants to become a professional cartoonist.

By S. KIM HENSON
Blazing a trail » | October 2011

Cowboy poet? Yep. And a rising star in the field, too. Steve Porter, who won a National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo, shares one of his poems in an exclusive web video.

By APRIL A. MORRIS
Rescuing reptiles » | September 2011

There's no health-care crisis for South Carolina's injured sea turtles, thanks to marine biologist Kelly Thorvalson.

By KRISTI EATON
Recipe for success » | August 2011

Kim Nelson's 15 minutes of fame turned out to be the key ingredient in the launch of her made-from-scratch cake business. VIDEO WEB EXTRA: Kim's secret to the perfect red velvet cake.

By SHANDI STEVENSON
Model citizen » | July 2011

Dan Dowdey never outgrew his childhood fascination with model railroading. Now he's working with them for a living.

By TUT UNDERWOOD