SC Stories
In his element
For an avid outdoorsman like Scott Poore, running the state’s only fish hatchery dedicated to producing trout is the perfect job. Read more
And the winner is …
Chosen to represent South Carolina electric cooperatives at a national youth leadership training program, Travis Johnson is well on his way to a bright future. Read more
Making music
Berkeley Electric Cooperative member Arthur England has a knack for making sweet-sounding guitars from almost anything, including Krispy Kreme doughnut boxes. Read more
The shark whisperer
Meet the Palmetto Electric Cooperative member who’s setting new records for hooking fearsome great white sharks. Read more
Better living through farming
Dr. Dan Fox, a member of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, explores the connection between sustainable agriculture and a healthier lifestyle. Read more
Grace under fire
Learn why parents can’t say enough nice things about Darlington County Public School bus driver Bernadine Reed. Read more
The storyteller
Whether she’s on television, on stage or painting colorful portraits in her studio, Natalie Daise always has a story to share. Read more
Establishing a rhythm
Retired educator Betty McDaniel is preserving traditional Appalachian music one student at a time. Read more
Man of musical talents
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative member Josh Johnson masters the art of old-time music on banjo and fiddle. Read more
A winning team
Lucas Croft and his dog Belle played fetch with a Frisbee for a long time before a friend told him that it was an actual sport with clubs and tournaments and a following of fellow dog lovers that stretched around the world. Read more
Driving passion
Laurens Electric Cooperative member Paul Ianuario shares his love of rare and vintage automobiles. Read more
Treasures of the heart
When prized possessions go into the drink, scuba diver Cory Devereau is there to find and return them. Read more
Carved in stone
Granite sculptor Clint Button stays true to the roots of his rare profession. Read more
Mother hen
Brittney Miller, the owner and operator of the nation’s oldest quail producer, carries on a proud family tradition at Manchester Farms. Read more
Bubbling up
Learn how a simple act of kindness led to a new charity in Greenville—and more than 4.4 million YouTube views in a single week. Read more
Smart Moves
Kira Adkins is bypassing the traditional college experience to make history at the Medical University of South Carolina. Read more
Guardian of the rivers
For Congaree Riverkeeper Bill Stangler, protecting Columbia’s waterways is more than just a job. Read more
School Champion
See why Chapin High School’s Akil Ross was named 2018 National Principal of the Year. Read more
Defying gravity
Greenville native Sandi Morris sets her sights high as a world‑class track-and-field athlete. Read more
