SC Life Features
A legacy of service
Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE) celebrates 40 years of empowering co-op communities. Read more
Thriving on the homefront
Blythewood’s Big Red Barn Retreat offers a place of healing for veterans and first responders fighting back against post-traumatic stress. Read more
Down on the farm
Need a family-friendly activity to keep the kids entertained this summer? Consider a visit to a South Carolina farm where tours, events and festivals educate and entertain. Read more
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
The 2021 Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. Learn what to do before, after and during violent storms with these resources. Read more
A taste of the Lowcountry
Enjoy this tasting menu of South Carolina’s signature coastal cuisine and learn the stories behind some of your favorite meals. Read more
Grow your own veggies
Satisfy your taste for fresh, homegrown produce this summer with advice from expert gardener Joe Lamp’l. Read more
On the trail to success
AmeriCorps members pitch in to maintain South Carolina’s cross-state Palmetto Trail while gaining career and life skills. Read more
What happens now?
Co-ops seek to protect utility consumers as the General Assembly debates what to do about Santee Cooper. Read more
En garde!
Fencing is a great way to enjoy a little swashbuckling adventure and get a workout at the same time. Follow along as our intrepid writer picks up a blade for the very first time. Read more
Behind the scenes at PuckerButt Pepper Co.
The devilish Carolina Reaper super-hot pepper is a “gift from God” that changed everything for Fort Mill’s “Smokin’” Ed Currie. Read more
Harvest Hope answers the call
South Carolina’s largest food bank responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and record demand for services with an army of volunteers. Read more
Holy superheroes, Batman!
Voyage through the multiverse of Soda City Comic Con, where the fantasy worlds of graphic novels, science fiction movies, video games, anime and role-playing games all happily collide. Superhero costume optional, but highly encouraged. Read more
Rolling thunder
For antique motorcycle fans from across the Southeast, all roads lead to Chesnee. Read more
Riding to the rescue
Abused, abandoned and neglected horses find a loving home and renewed faith in humans at Equine Rescue of Aiken. Read more
Saving Jamestown
One Pee Dee family keeps a 150-year-old legacy of freedom and self-sufficiency alive with Celebrate Jamestown. Read more
Making science fun
See how Carolyn Zheng, a fifth grader at Gold Hill Elementary School in Fort Mill, won the 2020 Children’s Book Challenge. Read more
Fellowship of the ring
Independent wrestling has a hold on passionate fans and performers. Read more
10 tips for finding lifelong bliss with a shelter dog
Your new best friend may be waiting for you at the local animal shelter. Here’s how to find a perfect match. Read more
Pet Project Photo Challenge
In a recent issue, we challenged the readers of South Carolina Living to share photos of their “fur babies.” Here are just a few of our favorites. Read more