SC Life Features
Festivals and events
Get into the holiday spirit with twinkling lights, a beloved rummage sale and a cast of Sci-Fi villains. Read more
Saving sea turtles
Patrol the Isle of Palms with the Island Turtle Team, a cadre of dedicated citizen scientists who ensure hatchling sea turtles have a fighting chance at survival. Read more
Fantasy land
Step into the imaginative world of the Mythical & Medieval Fest in Myrtle Beach, the state’s largest Renaissance fair. Read more
Hooked on fly fishing
Spend a day on the Chattooga River in pursuit of natural beauty, the perfect cast and maybe—just maybe—a trout or two. Read more
Stocking up on trout
Take a tour of the Walhalla Fish Hatchery, the DNR facility that keeps Upcountry lakes and rivers stocked with ready-to-catch rainbow, brown and brook trout. Read more
A gift to Fort Jackson
A Midlands nonprofit organization is building a 5-acre monument park to honor the soldiers and drill sergeants of Fort Jackson. Learn how you can help. Read more
Festivals and events
See what’s in store this month as festival season kicks into high gear with a celebration of classic cars, tributes to the men and women of our armed forces, and a special gathering of young-adult fiction writers and their fans. Read more
Seven must-see stops on scenic Hwy. 11
Our Fall & Winter Travel Guide leads you to be the best roadside attractions and local color on on the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway. Read more
More Hwy. 11 roadside attractions
Need more reasons to travel the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway this fall? Here are five classic attractions. Read more
Dr. Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers
Beaufort’s celebrated choir spreads the gospel of Gullah music near and far. Read more
Albino Skunk Music Festival
Celebrate the tie-dyed groovy vibes of South Carolina’s eclectic Albino Skunk music festivals. Read more
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
Hurricane season is here. Use these tips and resources to prepare for any storms that might come our way. Read more
Sold!
Explore the organized chaos of farm equipment auctions where anything and everything is up for sale. Read more
Global explorers
From its home port in Charleston, the NOAA research ship Ronald H. Brown sails the world to explore the ocean depths. Read more
Car vs. utility pole
May is electrical safety month. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when an automobile accident brings down live power lines. Read more
This might shock you
Viewed nearly 3 million times, this fun and informative video from Puget Sound Energy demonstrates what to do when there’s an accident involving electric power lines. Read more
Walking in Pat’s footsteps
Celebrate the enduring legacy of writer Pat Conroy, South Carolina’s beloved ‘prince of scribes.’ Read more
Pay it forward
Horry Electric Cooperative pays tribute to lineman Kevin Gore with a $25,000 scholarship endowment at Horry-Georgetown Technical College to help train future utility workers. Read more
Top competition
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a cooperative lineworker, don’t miss the S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo March 15–16 in Florence. Read more
Kids in the kitchen
Four aspiring chefs from Greenville County Schools’ culinary arts programs step up to the plate for the Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown, and the results are delicious. Read more
