SC Life Features
Explore the American Revolution across South Carolina
As our nation celebrates 250 years, dive into the significant role South Carolina played in the war for independence by visiting sites where history comes alive.
Jan 1, 2026
Apply now for electric co-ops’ college scholarship for women
Learn how South Carolina’s co-ops help women achieve their goals of returning to college.
Jan 1, 2026
Once endangered, these Marsh Tackies now walk the beaches of Daufuskie Island
They are descendants of horses brought to the barrier islands in the 1500s and have been brought back by an island breeder. Now you can ride the beaches on Marsh Tackies.
Nov 1, 2025
Friday night lights still burn bright in rural SC football towns
Follow the flag onto the field, catch the school record mounted on a front yard fence and cheer on the hometown team as we discover heart and soul of three communities across the state: the local team that brings the community together.
Oct 1, 2025
Ditch the interstate and plan a rural road trip to discover hidden SC gems
Think you’ve seen it all in South Carolina? Think again! We’ve planned three easy day-trip itineraries to help you discover new-to-you treasures and pleasures along our state’s back roads.
Sep 1, 2025
How to ‘harvest happiness’ at the South Carolina State Fair
Steak on a stick? Check. Duck slide and pig races? Double check. Giant pumpkins and a giant rocket? Check aaaaand check. That’s right, it’s almost fair time.
Sep 1, 2025
A misunderstood gem, SC’s Congaree is America’s best ‘worst’ national park
Don your bug spray, adjust your expectations and open your mind to the rare beauty of Congaree National Park right here in our own backyard.
Aug 1, 2025
‘Inspiring’: SC students take on nation’s capital thanks to co-ops
Each summer, South Carolina electric cooperatives sponsor dozens of high schoolers on a trip to Washington, D.C. This year’s trip was extra sweet for one student.
Jul 11, 2025
Comforting meat-and-three restaurants keep welcoming us back to the table
Community is the lifeblood of hearty meat-and-three restaurants that stand the test of time—and taste—across South Carolina. Join us as we visit three local comfort-food icons in the Upstate, Midlands and Pee Dee.
Jul 1, 2025
More than a hobby, beekeeping in SC ensures the hive of life continues thriving
With bees disappearing at alarming rates, growing the pollinator population is critical to sustaining life as we know it. Get a taste of the sweet and necessary buzz of beekeeping with SC’s Macri Honey Bee Farm.
Jun 1, 2025
SC’s Twin Creeks farm is a special place where lavender and memories grow
Michelle Ducworth planted Twin Creeks Lavender Farm after her father’s death, following in the footsteps of generations before her. Now, the farm is a testament to family legacy and a memory-making place for new generations.
May 1, 2025
Unusual SC place names unlock passwords to the past
What’s in a name? Journey to learn the history behind some of South Carolina’s most intriguing place names.
Apr 1, 2025
SC’s tiny Lake City blooms with ArtFields festival
Art—and the investments of hometown billionaire Darla Moore—became a springboard to a brighter future for this small South Carolina town. This April, Lake City’s ArtFields competition and festival returns for its 13th edition.
Apr 1, 2025
From young to old, pickleball proves to be a sport for all
Meet a young pickleball professional and a seasoned amateur, two of the diverse South Carolina faces of a sport that has something to offer for many people.
Mar 1, 2025
In a pickle(ball): A beginner’s first lesson in the country’s fastest-growing sport
Pickleball’s soaring popularity comes from its accessibility. Almost anyone can pick it up, and almost anyone can play and have fun, almost immediately.
Mar 1, 2025
Jim Clyburn earns SC co-ops’ highest honor for service to rural South Carolina
Over six decades of public service, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn has proved himself a workhorse in Washington, D.C., who gets things done for the people of his home state.
Feb 1, 2025
Go tell it on the mountain: A Revolutionary SC story takes the stage
Go backstage with the “Liberty Mountain” theater drama that tells the story of the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
Jan 1, 2025
Traditions take root at SC Christmas tree farms
Three family farms with electric cooperative connections work year-round to make sure families make memories for years to come.
Nov 1, 2024
Anyone’s Game
A tailgate game goes pro—and South Carolina is at the center of the cornhole universe.
Oct 1, 2024
Where 5,000 heard the news
Reconstructing Reconstruction history at this one-of-a-kind national historical park in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Sep 1, 2024
