SC Life Features
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
Give me that old time religion
Faith in God and more than 220 years of tradition make the annual camp meetings at Indian Field Methodist Campground a true spiritual retreat. Read more
Sep 1, 2022
A passion for teaching
Meet the five finalists for 2023 South Carolina Teacher of the Year honors and learn how they set high standards for classroom education. Read more
Aug 1, 2022
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
Hurricane Ian reminded us that the 2022 storm season isn't over yet. It runs through Nov. 30. Learn what to do before, during and after violent storms with these resources. Read more
Jul 1, 2022
The beautiful game
Professional soccer finds a home and a passionate fan base in Charleston. Read more
Jul 1, 2022
The cowboy way
Rembert’s Black Cowboy Festival celebrates 25 years of equestrian fun for all as it sets the record straight on the history of the American west. Read more
May 1, 2022
Let freedom ring
Camden and Kershaw County celebrate South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
Standing tall
The Battle of Camden made Gen. Baron Johann de Kalb a hero of the revolution. See how his legacy lives on in Camden today. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
The Liberty Trail
Explore more than 30 of South Carolina’s preserved American Revolution battlefields with a new app. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
Taking root
Incubator farming offers fellowship, wellness and a whole lot of fresh food. Read more
Jan 1, 2022
Sneed named South Carolina’s Mr. Football for 2021
Hilton Head Island linebacker Jaylen Sneed was named South Carolina’s Mr. Football during halftime of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl, North vs. South, on Saturday in Myrtle Beach. Read more
Dec 11, 2021
Local kids score shopping spree with prep all-stars
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl players team up to help Horry County children fulfill their wish lists. Read more
Dec 9, 2021
Place Names
From Ninety Six to Possum Kingdom, explore the origins of 10 South Carolina place names you’ve always wondered about. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
Battle buddies
Clemson University students team up with Battle Buddies Carolinas to train service dogs for veterans. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
The best seats in the house
Rock Hill’s Kounter restaurant writes a delicious new chapter in S.C. civil rights history. See how the lunch counter at the former McCrory’s Five & Dime has been restored and transformed. Read more
Oct 1, 2021
