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Why South Carolina's Native Plants Matter More Than You Think

July 5, 2026

South Carolina's plant sale success shows people want more locally grown greenery. But what makes these plants so special? Native plants are species that naturally grew in the area before European settlement. They've spent centuries adapting to the local soil, weather, and wildlife. This long relati

business

How Business Leaders View America at 250

July 5, 2026

The U. S. just turned 250 years old, and its top business figures aren’t just celebrating with fireworks. Instead, they’re using the milestone to discuss what really keeps the country running. Charles Koch argues that freedom isn’t just a slogan—it’s the engine behind progress, even if the U. S. has

entertainment

Rock Hits, New Shows and Games to Watch This Week

July 4, 2026

The week brings a mix of music, film, television and gaming that covers everything from classic rock to fresh TV reboots. A new Rolling Stones album drops on Friday, featuring guest stars Anya Taylor‑Joy and Charles Melton in a music video that mixes rock with modern pop. The record also brings i

politics

Art Center Stands Strong: Director Keeps His Post Amid Campus Shake‑Up

July 4, 2026

A sudden clash erupted last week when the university tried to fire the art center’s director, Scott Propeack. The museum’s board was shocked but refused to let the move go through. They declared that Propeack would stay in charge. The university admitted it had overstepped but said it will no longe

weather

Heat Wave Hits July 4 in South Carolina

July 1, 2026

South Carolina is gearing up for its 250th Independence Day, but a looming heat wave may dim the celebrations. Charleston’s forecast calls for highs around 94 degrees on July 4, with a heat dome rolling in that could raise temperatures further. When the heat index climbs to 108 degrees, officials

environment

A New Spot to Visit Along the Charles River

July 1, 2026

For years, a quiet stretch near Boston’s Museum of Science has stayed off-limits to the public. That changes this fall when a fresh gathering place opens along the Charles River. A previously unused plot, once home to a public pool, now hosts a brand-new $24 million structure built to serve Boston a

sports

Sports in the Old Colonies: From Horse Races to Baseball Roots

June 29, 2026

In the 1770s, before America declared independence, people already loved to watch and play games. The most popular event was horse racing, especially the quick backcountry races that used local mustangs. Big cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston hosted more formal thoroughbred meets wit

art

Trash Turns Into Art: Gullah Artists Reclaim the Coast

June 26, 2026

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium has turned a library room into an art gallery, where Gullah-Geechee creators use beach trash to make striking pieces. The event is part of a grant‑funded series that encourages local cleanup and then turns the collected debris into art. Artists gather pl

technology

NVIDIA Adds DLSS to Four New Games

June 25, 2026

NVIDIA has rolled out its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology to four fresh titles, keeping GeForce RTX gamers in the loop. The company continues its weekly push for DLSS, Reflex, and ray‑tracing support across new releases. During the recent Steam Next Fest, Valve showcased demos for up

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer