SC Life Features
Festivals and events
Start the new year off right with musical performances that run from the inventive bluegrass of Chatham County Line (pictured) to some of the nation’s top classical musicians. Read more
Riding the rails
Two men, one engine and more freight than you can count. Ride along with the crew of the Greenville & Western Railway, one of the state’s thriving short line railroads. Read more
Apply now for 2020 WIRE scholarships
Women returning to school to earn college degrees may now apply for financial assistance from the 2020 Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship program. Read more
A chat with Cassandra King Conroy
In Tell Me a Story: My Life with Pat Conroy, the woman he called “King Ray” looks back at her life with a natural-born storyteller. Read more
Festivals and events
Light up the holiday season with Christmas parades, drive-through light shows and plenty of other year-end festivals in the month of December. Happy holidays! Read more
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
