Southerners know that the table makes the party, especially during the holidays, when Christmas china, sterling flatware, and perfectly pressed linens collaborate with lush greenery, flickering candles, and seasonal accessories to create a stunning backdrop… Read More »

Fröhliche Weihnachten!

For the 18th Century Deutsch – or German – settlers of the fork between the Saluda and Broad rivers, Christmas (“Weihnachten” in German) was by far the most important holiday of the year. It came… Read More »

Dialing in on Duck Dogs

Robert Chester Ruark was in many senses a miserable excuse for a human being – narcissistic, chauvinistic to an incredible degree, irresponsible, an alcoholic, and someone who absolutely had to be the center of attention… Read More »

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Riot-Worthy Eggnog

Swords were drawn, windows shattered, and stairwells destroyed as the enraged mob tore through…
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Making Gingerbread Memories

Once upon a time, as all good fairy tales begin, two children named…
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It’s a Ruff Life

Is there anything more welcoming than being greeted at a store by an…
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Home & Garden

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

Sometimes fate plays a large part in finding a dream home, as was the case for Louisa and…
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Native, Diverse, and Rare

Tucked between the busy thoroughfares of Beltline Boulevard and Trenholm Road in Columbia, Pinemont Drive is a quiet…
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Inspiring Individuals

Onward and Upward

Increasingly Columbia is an attractive hub for young adults to continue education, establish…
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The Sheriff’s in Town

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lawson Lott, Jr., made history this year – not…
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From Struggle to Strength

Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont “Chris” Christian normally does not spend much…
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Sports & Outdoor Pursuits

Chasing the Fox

“I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice.” – Linda McCartney Most people know that Camden, South Carolina, loves its horses. Even those who are not so interested in seeing a horse…
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Palmetto Business

An Iconic Brand

The whirring of the belts as they turn the grinders, the coating of fine dust rising as the…
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Lawyers Changing Lives

Mike Burnside isn’t the easiest guy to catch up with these days. With IT expertise in digital surgical…
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Cocktails & Cuisine

Rise and Dine

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it’s the meal…
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The Buck Stops Here

Deer hunting, in one form or another, has been interwoven in South Carolina’s…
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Brandy —

Like the confused waitress from a harbor town who worked laying whiskey down…
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