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A profile of Irwin Kahn. Irwin Kahn (1912–1990) Irwin Kahn was a builder of buildings and community. Columbia's skyline, the University of South Carolina campus, the Midlands, and the state of South...
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A profile of W. W. "Hootie" Johnson. W. W. "Hootie" Johnson (Born February 16, 1931) On the desk of Hootie Johnson, there is a small plaque, given to him years ago. It is an eloquent statement of...
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Hugh M. Chapman (1932–2007) Hugh Chapman's decision not to enter the family textile business, Inman Mills, was of little importance to his parents and four older brothers. Whatever career path he...
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An interview with I. S. Leevy Johnson, grandson of I. S. Leevy. I. S. Leevy (1876–1968) Isaac Samuel Leevy was born into poverty in the Antioch section of Kershaw County on May 3, 1876. But he grew up...
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William Gregg (1800–1867) William Gregg, jeweler, watchsmith, champion of industry, and founder of the Graniteville Company, was known as the father of Southern cotton manufacturing. Gregg was born...
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General Andrew Jackson was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1767. He fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Jackson became a lawyer and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. He was...
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Hugh L. McColl, Jr. (Born June 18, 1935) In 1886, Hugh McColl's great-grandfather organized the Bank of Marlboro, the county's first bank. His grandfather was president of the bank, and McColl's...
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1857–1926 Ambrose E. Gonzales was not only an illustrious journalist but a businessman who, against tremendous odds, kept afloat and saw flourish The State newspaper, which he and his brother, N. G...
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W. W. "Hootie" Johnson (Born February 16, 1931) On the desk of Hootie Johnson, there is a small plaque, given to him years ago. It is an eloquent statement of Theodore Roosevelt, which says, in part...
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Tonya Gregg explains how her painting process and exploring textures has evolved over the years.
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James Lide Coker (1837–1918) Farmer, father, soldier, businessman, merchant, banker, railroad man, industrialist—those are only a few of the titles describing James Lide Coker, who for nearly 60 years...
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A profile of Robert Spence Davis. Robert S. Davis (1915–1993) Robert S. Davis, who retired as chairman of The R. L. Bryan Company, one of South Carolina's oldest businesses, made a side career out of...
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A profile of Elliott White Springs. Elliott White Springs (1896–1959) Elliott White Springs was a man of so many talents that it would be difficult to choose any one of his accomplishments as his most...
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Charles E. Daniel (1895–1964) Charles E. Daniel, founder of Daniel International Corporation, is credited with not only building many of the industrial plants that located in South Carolina during its...
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The creatures at the South Carolina State Museum are big monsters found in your backyard. Because the bugs are much larger than the actual insects, details, as seen from the perspective of their prey...
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H. William Close (1919–1983) Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile manufacturing companies in the world. A degree in business...
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An interview with Elliott Close, son of Hugh William Close. H. William Close (1919–1983) Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile...
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The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is an impressive place to visit. Operated by a nonprofit organization, the aquarium is 40th in size and fifth in biodiversity. A...
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Charleston, South Carolina, is a city rich in African American culture. Sullivan’s Island, once an entry port from Africa for the slave trade, was considered the gateway to the United States. The...
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The South Carolina Center for Birds of Prey assists and rehabilitates injured raptors, which include falcons, owls, vultures, kestrels, hawks, eagles, and ospreys. They also make ambassadors of...
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Students at Laing Middle School followed the progress of the race. They used the Internet to track the skippers. They learned about oceans, stopovers, satellite photography, weather, geography, and...
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Tonya Gregg explains how she sketches various poses and profiles until she gets the image she wants to use for her paintings.
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Tonya Gregg wanted to do an Aunt Jemima series because she felt this painful image for many African Americans could be considered beautiful with a different presentation.
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Frederick B. Dent (1922 - ) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft Southern accent and an affable demeanor which fits...
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Food preparation for the many animals at the aquarium takes time. The songbirds eat different foods than the predatory birds. Some of the foods eaten by the birds include apples, peas, meal, carrots...
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Tonya Gregg talks about how she has grown in her role as a fine arts teacher.
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Gayle O. Averyt (Born October 13, 1933) In 1995, Gayle Averyt retired as chairman of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a company his father co-founded, ending an active career that began...
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A profile of Frederick Baily Dent. Frederick B. Dent (Born August 17, 1922) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft...
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Charles W. Coker (Born May 10, 1933) Charlie Coker has spent nearly 30 years guiding the fortunes of Sonoco Products Company of Hartsville, and his tenure as chief executive officer is best...