SC Life

• The jazz man
  As conductor of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charlton Singleton is hitting all the right notes.

• The charming people of Cheraw
  Felicia Flemming-McCall is one of five residents who make Cheraw a great place to live, work and visit.

• Discovering Titanic
  A new exhibit at the S.C. State Museum marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous maritime disaster.

Food

• Father’s Day favorites
  There'll be no crying when dad samples these onion rings. Get this recipe and more.

• North meets south
  At Hampton’s in downtown Sumter, chef Raffaele Dall’Erta prepares the cuisine of Northern Italy with southern flair.
• Farm-fresh cooking
  Some restaurants go to great lengths to obtain fresh ingredients. At The Famer's Shed in Lexington, they grow their own.

Energy

• Block heat for cooler rooms
  Better attic ventilation can improve your home’s comfort and lower your power bill.

• Appliance innovations
  A new breed of feature-rich home appliances offers plenty of convenience, but do they also save energy?

• Breezing into summer
  Take the edge off the summer heat with eight cool electric fans.

Travel

• Tour of duty
  Civilians get a taste of the military experience at Fort Jackson’s Basic Combat Training Museum.
• Striking it rich in Helen
  Northeast Georgia's famous tourist village offers a wealth of weekend adventures.

• Surf's Up!
  If "Learn to surf" is on your bucket list, there's no better place to start than on South Carolina's own Folly Beach. See why this laid-back island community is one of the East Coast's top surf destinations.

Opinion

• One man’s perky is another’s poison
  A generous helping of friendly service can have unintended consequences.

• Teach for America
  We can all learn a lesson or two from the men and women who dedicate their lives to educating our children.
• Walking with heroes
  Touching scenes and memorable moments from the April 11 Honor Flight to Washington, D. C.

Outside

• Master Gardeners make S.C. greener
  If you garden in South Carolina, chances are your life has been touched by a Master Gardener.
• The dirt on manure
  Three things every gardener should know about using the orginal organic fertilizer.

• The perfectionist
  Gunsmith Kenny Jarrett earns his reputation for top-quality products one rifle at a time.

Calendar of Events

1. Jun

   02 - 04
   Wanda Johnson's "Voice of the Blues"

   Mad River Bar & Grille, Charleston, SC, (843) 762-9125.

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