SC Stories
'Everything is art': A Greenville barber unlocks stories as he snips locks
Everyone has a story. And when a person sits in Keon Washington's barber chair, the storyteller begins his work.
May 1, 2026
A Columbia dance teacher moves people to 'express your humanity'
"Everybody is a dancer. If you have a body, you're dancing," says Martha Brim, a teacher for more than 40 years.
Apr 1, 2026
This South Carolina candy shop is sweet in every season
Step inside Pendleton Candy Company, and it doesn't take long to see: Just like the likeness of Willy Wonka that stands in one corner of the shop, the three-woman team behind this sweets store believes in pure imagination.
Mar 1, 2026
An Upstate performing group helps seniors dance past their doubt
The Anderson Senior Follies are not your average theater troupe. Looking for more than just talent—it takes an attitude willing to see something new in yourself—the Follies help South Carolina seniors find their rhythm, one brave step at a time.
Feb 1, 2026
From SC to Music City, musician Patrick Davis stays true to his roots
Singer, songwriter and storyteller—and the voice behind a popular Gamecock anthem—Patrick Davis will be the first to tell you his success started at home.
Jan 1, 2026
She’s a storyteller in bronze
In a studio outside of Camden, this sculptor shapes clay to tell the stories of the famous and not-so-famous that eventually stand in bronze across the state and country.
Nov 1, 2025
This man means to turn pig to pork and send it from farm to table
Marvin Ross and his Peculiar Pig Farm are making the most of his 12 acres, supplying restaurants in the Carolinas and Georgia.
Oct 1, 2025
She found her voice on ‘The Voice.’ Now SC student sets her sights on bigger stages
Grace-Miller Moody turned heads when she achieved the rare “four-chair turn” on the hit NBC singing show.
Sep 1, 2025
Fishing on a lunch break? This SC fly fishing guide drops lines in unexpected waters
He’s an Upstate fishing guide who keeps a compact rod under the driver’s seat of his car just in case he stumbles upon a good spot.
Aug 1, 2025
A food legend in the making? SC BBQ chef gains acclaim
South Carolina’s newest James Beard Award finalist draws lines for his barbecue every weekend. Chef Robbie Robinson dishes up a plate that’s worth the wait.
Jul 1, 2025
SC theater professor is living the dream on-screen
She grew up putting on plays in her grandmother’s house. Now enjoying her “second act,” Ursula O. Robinson has landed multiple roles with one of America’s best-known directors.
May 1, 2025
Azaleas, cowboys and art, oh my! Spring into SC festival season
Celebrate everything from agriculture to fine art—with plenty of good eats—from corner to corner of South Carolina this spring. Check out this schedule of local festivals.
Apr 1, 2025
Will the real cheese biscuit queen please stand up?
Cheese and family traditions—and a little bit of spice—are a royal recipe for Mary Martha Greene, a South Carolina lobbyist-turned-cookbook author.
Feb 1, 2025
Celebrating a century of memories
A 103-year-old Edisto Electric member once rode a bull to school to keep perfect attendance. She revisits memories at the restored St. George Rosenwald School.
Jan 1, 2025
Shedding light on a good cause
Florence’s Ross Shotts has “that house” during the holidays—the one with all the lights. Here’s how this South Carolina family puts on a display for a good cause.
Nov 1, 2024
Expert in his field
Rollen Chalmers is a leader in cultivating one of South Carolina’s signature crops.
Aug 1, 2024
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Cream of the crop dusters
Take to the air with agricultural pilot and Santee Electric Cooperative member Guy McClary.
Jul 1, 2024
Bird’s-eye view
Master falconer Glen Kansanback shares his love of wildlife and birds of prey.
Jun 1, 2024
Humming along
With more than 30 years of experience as a singer-songwriter, South Carolina’s own Danielle Howle is sharing her secrets with up-and-coming musicians.
May 1, 2024
