SC Stories
Round and round
See how Darren Janesky turned an over-the-top birthday surprise for his kids into a thriving career in the amusement rides business. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
The mascot keeper
For Coastal Carolina superfan Melissa Stalvey, keeping up with the university’s rooster mascot is a labor of love. Read more
Mar 1, 2024
Dive right in
Learn what it takes to manage the miniature ocean known as the Great Ocean Tank at the South Carolina Aquarium. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
Family trees
For third-generation apple grower Stanley Brewer, October is the sweet culmination of a “13-month-a-year job” that he still loves, even after 45 years. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
Bringing the heat
Meet the three Marines who form the leadership team of a hot new hot-sauce company that’s funding programs for veterans. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
A knight’s tale
Laurens Electric Cooperative member Eddie “The Hitman” Rigney takes on the world in the international sport of jousting. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Collector of chrome
Meet the Aiken Electric Cooperative member whose private collection of vintage and custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles and memorabilia rivals that of any museum. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
The promise keeper
When Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative member Mable Owens Clarke promised she’d defend her community’s historic hilltop church, she meant it. Read more
Jul 1, 2023
Swing for the fences
Dan Wilson stepped up to the plate to make his own line of handcrafted baseball bats. Now his backyard business is knocking it out of the park with everyone from trophy buyers to major league teams. Read more
Jun 1, 2023
Best in show
Meet the Columbia woman who has won more S.C. State Fair ribbons than anyone, ever. Read more
May 1, 2023
Storm chaser Chris Jackson
When the weather takes a turn for the worse, storm chaser Chris Jackson is on the scene to document the power of nature and lend a helping hand. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Chalking up success
Sam Wickert and his colleagues at SOKRISPYMEDIA have taken YouTube, Hollywood and Silicon Valley by storm, but they’re happy to call Greenville home. Read more
Jan 1, 2023
Music and history
When Zach Lemhouse plays his fiddle for guests at Historic Brattonsville, there’s more to the story than just toe-tapping tunes. Read more
Nov 1, 2022
Spiritual specialist
Sing along with Gullah Geechee ethnographer and educator Dr. Eric Crawford as he explores the musical heritage of Saint Helena Island. Read more
Oct 1, 2022
Examining insects
Spend the day with John Morse, professor emeritus of entomology at Clemson University, for a better understanding of the 14,000 species of insects that call South Carolina home. Read more
Aug 1, 2022
Recipe for success
Savor the delicious story of how Miles Huff rose from humble beginnings to become one of South Carolina’s top teaching chefs. Read more
Jul 1, 2022
Tending the garden
Stroll through the historic landscaped gardens of Middleton Place with the man who has been tending the grounds for nearly five decades. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
A new mission
For the founders of Summerville’s OneNation Coffee, defusing bombs, roasting beans and supporting military and law enforcement personnel are all in a day’s work. Read more
Mar 1, 2022
Servant leader
Medical doctor with a busy family practice. Pastor of his church. Chief of one of the largest Native American tribes in South Carolina. How does John Creel get it all done? Read more
Feb 1, 2022
