Susan Hill Smith
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
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
Wearing the mask
Cocky, the feisty rooster mascot of the University of South Carolina, and The Tiger, Clemson University’s fierce No. 1 fan, rally tens of thousands of fans at a time, but the identities of the students who portray them is a closely guarded secret. 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
True Grit
A determined couple’s record-setting hikes on the cross-state Palmetto Trail are a very personal way to fight back against MS. Read more
Beach Santa
Who’s that white-bearded, red-suited old gent, so lively and quick, toting a sack of trash on Isle of Palms beach? Read more
Cane-cooking school
Join a Lowcountry family as they refine the delicate art of making sugarcane syrup the old-fashioned way. Read more
Silhouette storyteller
Clay Rice learned the art of handmade paper portraits from his famous grandfather but has taken the family business in new directions. Read more
Worship on the water
Rain or shine, “boat church” spreads the Gospel from the shores of Lake Marion. Read more
Rockville Regatta
Go behind the scenes of the state’s biggest annual sailboat race, and learn the unique history of South Carolina’s Sea Island One Design fleet. Read more
Family adventure
See what happens when the Smith family ventures into S.C. state parks—and out of cell phone range. Read more
Saving a sweet slice of culture
Prized for its sweetness, the Bradford watermelon is making a comeback. From seeds handed down through the generations of his family, Nat Bradford now produces the late-season melons on a small scale. Read more
Restoring superstar crops
Learn more about the effort to rescue forgotten heirloom crops that fed generations of South Carolinians. Read more
Taking root in the city
Read about a Columbia architect-turned-farmer and his unlikely story. Read more
Heroism on display
The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum in Mount Pleasant salutes the courage and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel. 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
