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South Carolina's Children Need Your Voice

September 10, 2024

Are you ready to speak up for South Carolina's kids? The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children is hitting the road, going from Conway to Columbia to Spartanburg and beyond, seeking your ideas and concerns about how to make life better for our state's children. What issues keep you up

lifestyle

Aaron Rodgers: Faith, Ethnicity & the Quest for QB Glory

September 10, 2024

What does faith and ethnicity have to do with being one of the greatest QBs of all time? A lot apparently. Aaron Rodgers' spiritual journey is as complex and interesting as his football career. Raised in a strict evangelical household, he's since moved away from traditional Christianity towards a m

business

Touchdown for Business: Do Charleston Sports Bars Really Live and Die by the NFL?

September 10, 2024

Sunday in Charleston means one thing: football fever. Sports bars across the city are packed with fans decked out in their team colors, cheering and celebrating touchdowns. But just how much does the NFL really impact these businesses? Is it all touch-downs and high fives, or is there more to the

sports

J-E-T-S: 13 Long Years Since Gang Green Last Roared

September 10, 2024

The New York Jets' current 13-year playoff drought is a testament to both their lack of on-field success and the relentless dominance of their divisional rivals, especially the New England Patriots. As the franchise looks ahead to potentially ending this dry spell in 2024 with the help of star qua

sports

Mason's Magic: A 49ers Victory Shadows Rodgers' Return

September 10, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers silenced Aaron Rodgers' anticipated return to the field with a decisive 32-19 victory over the New York Jets. This win came with a surprising twist: star running back Christian McCaffrey was ruled out just before kickoff, seemingly out of nowhe

health

The Booming Mental Health Industry: Is Everyone Getting Help or Just More Bills?

September 8, 2024

The demand for mental health services is skyrocketing, and with it, the need for professionals to provide those services. A recent analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that employment in the mental health field is expected to grow three times faster than the average for all

sports

Gridiron Tragedy: Unpacking the Aaron Hernandez Story

September 8, 2024

A new FX series, “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” is set to premiere, promising a deep dive into the life and fall of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. With ads running during this weekend’s NFL games, the series is generating buzz, but it also raises some important questions. He

politics

Can Democrats Pull Off a '10-Pin Strike' in North Carolina?

September 8, 2024

North Carolina has been a political seesaw for decades. Republicans usually win the state's electoral votes in presidential elections, while Democrats win gubernatorial races. This year, however, could be different. Both the presidential and gubernatorial races are very close, with neither side havi

sports

Sports Legends Rewritten: Ripken's Record and More Mind-Bending Moments

September 6, 2024

Cal Ripken just broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played, but is that really the whole story? Let's dig deeper into this feat and other legendary sports moments. First off, kudos to Ripken for his incredible dedication - playing in over 2000 straight games is no small feat! But le

education

High School Football Star Faizon Brandon Takes Legal Action Against North Carolina's NIL Ban

August 27, 2024

Faizon Brandon, a highly-touted high school quarterback and the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2026, has filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Education over its prohibition of endorsement deals for student-athletes of public high schools. Brandon, who is committed to Tennes