SC Life Features
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Reconstructing Reconstruction history at this one-of-a-kind national historical park in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Read more
Sep 1, 2024
Thomas Barnwell’s tabby tells a ‘wider story’ of Hilton Head
Thomas Barnwell’s tabby tells a “wider story” of Gullah roots on Hilton Head Island. Read more
Aug 1, 2024
Y’all aboard!
Ride the rails on the South Carolina Railroad Museum’s BBQ Dinner Train. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
Back on track
Tradition continues as the Elloree Trials makes a roaring comeback. Read more
Jun 1, 2024
On a mission
Military veterans and volunteers with the Celebrate Freedom Foundation promote aviation careers and STEM education. Read more
May 1, 2024
In pursuit of peach perfection
The peaches we know and love don’t just grow on trees. They need a lot of help from Clemson University’s Musser Fruit Research Center. Read more
Mar 1, 2024
Spring festivals and events
From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to the 59th running of the Elloree Trials, we’ve got it all in our roster of spring festivals and events. Read more
Mar 1, 2024
Putting South Carolina first
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives honor Sen. Thomas Alexander’s 40 years of public service and servant leadership. Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Brick by brick
Let your imagination and creativity run wild with the AFOLs (adult fans of Lego), who turn tiny plastic bricks into fascinating miniature worlds. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
Holiday happenings
Don’t miss a single minute of holiday festivals, events, concerts and light shows this season. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
The science of reading
South Carolina teachers are using powerful new techniques to help their students on the path to literacy. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
Black River Cypress Preserve
Join our writer and photographer as they explore a hidden corner of Lowcountry wilderness in the Black River Cypress Preserve. Read more
Jul 1, 2023
The waterfowl forger
Nobody carves a wooden duck decoy better than Tom Boozer. Join us on a visit to his humble wood shop in Yonges Island. Read more
Jun 1, 2023
Down in the mud
Harvesting sunken timber is a tough, dirty job, but one with unique rewards. Read more
May 31, 2023
St. George Rosenwald School
With a little help from S.C. electric cooperatives, restoration of South Carolina’s largest Rosenwald School enters the final phase. Read more
May 1, 2023
Back to school
Women returning to school to earn college degrees may now apply for financial assistance from the 2023 Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship program. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
Dance the night away
South Carolina’s faithful square dancers hit the floor to keep one of America’s oldest social traditions alive. Read more
Nov 1, 2022
John’s boys honor former ag teacher
South Carolina’s thriving agriculture economy wouldn’t be the same without the guiding hand of John Parris. Read more
Oct 1, 2022
Grinding it out
South Carolina grist mills keep the old stone-ground traditions alive with every bag of grits, flour and cornmeal. Read more
Sep 1, 2022
Restoring historic Jones Mill
Built in 1861 and abandoned in the 1950s, historic Jones Mill near Fountain Inn is getting a new lease on life, thanks to a $1.6 million restoration effort. Read more
Sep 1, 2022