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J. Willis Cantey | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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J. Willis Cantey (1917–1986) J. Willis Cantey distinguished himself as a soldier, businessman, and banker. But what his family, friends, and acquaintances remember most about him was his spontaneous...
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Brian Rust's education, background and the inspiration behind his move to Georgia are covered in this excerpt from State of the Arts. For more information on this production, please contact: Georgia...
James A. Chapman, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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James A. Chapman, Jr. (1921–1983) James Alfred Chapman, Jr., was born September 30, 1921, in Inman, one of five sons of James A. and Martha Marshall Chapman. The boys were provided a Christian home...
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South Carolina was once home to a bustling community of potters, but the traditions in the area have nearly died out. Alkaline glazes made their first documented American appearance in the Edgefield...
Edwin F. Averyt | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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Edwin F. Averyt (1903–1978) In 1937, Edwin F. Averyt and a partner, J. C. Judy, with no experience in the insurance business, opened an accident insurance company in Columbia with only $5,000 capital...
Franklin G. Burroughs | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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Franklin G. Burroughs (1834–1897) During the second half of the 19th century, Franklin G. Burroughs was one of Horry County's most successful business leaders, and even before the railroad ran past...
Radiologist and Ultrasound Technician | Hot Jobs
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An ultrasound technician and a radiologist discuss their professions.
Is a Raw Food Diet Good for You? | Palmetto Scene
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Whether you are looking to shed a few pounds or just wanting to live a healthier lifestyle you may want to research trying a raw food diet.
Making Pottery
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The potter’s art is a thing of beauty and, seeming, magic. The process looks so easy, but in actuality, years of experience are required in order to work the wheel and apply the right combinations of...
Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Interview
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Interview with Ben Rankin Morris whose career was in textiles and newspaper publishing. Ben R. Morris (1922–2005) Ben Morris had spent 22 years working in textiles and textile machinery when he left...
The Land
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The unique geology of the "Fall Line " forms rocky, whitewater rapids typical of the Blue Ridge on the Saluda River near Columbia, South Carolina. Much of the land along this section of river is...
Making a Broom
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Starting. In the first step of the broom making process, Peter prepares the base of the wood handle for weaving. The first layer of broomcorn is attached by wrapping the material with strong cord.
Making a Broom
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Adding Layers. The broom form begins to take shape after applying "hips" of broomcorn to the base of the handle. Hips add surface area to the sweeping end of the broom, while adding a foundation for...
Making a Broom
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Cutting the Broom. The final step in creating a broom is to straighten out the sweeping end with a pair of scissors, a step Peter calls "giving the broom a haircut."
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The Hagood Mill Historical site occasionally serves as a gathering place for Native American people in the upstate. With its operating grist mill typical of 18 th -19 th century America, and newly...
Making Pottery
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Kneading Clay After the potter blends his clay, he must knead it in order to remove any lumps, soft areas and air holes which might be contained in the product. If the clay hasn’t been kneaded...
Spotlight | A Natural State
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Catawba pottery is recognized as one of the oldest and purest traditional art forms in America. Potters such as Billie Anne McKellar, a fourth generation potter, are often ancestors of a long line of...
Making Pottery
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Decorating Clay Founded in 1785, Edgefield boasts a proud revolutionary war history. Abner Landrum is said to have established the first shop in the region around 1810 and the fact that he named his...
Firing the Clay | A Natural State
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"Green" pots are those that have dried naturally by sun and air circulation, but have yet to be fired. A sunny, windless day is the ideal setting for the day of a firing. Before firing, green pots are...
What is Natural? | A Natural State
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The natural world pervades nearly every aspect of the Catawba pottery tradition. Nature-inspired motifs include the turtle, frog, black snake, snail, feather and palm leaf, and are often connected to...
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Like many traditional crafts, brooms are functional items that have beautiful and thought-provoking qualities. Weaving and sewing techniques attach the broom straw to the handle, while allowing Peter...
Piccolo Labyrinth | A Natural State
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Herb Parker's Piccolo Labyrinth, a nature-based sculpture of grass, sod and steel rebar, created a temporary, "quiet, contemplative space" on Charleston's waterfront. As an installation, the sculpture...
Touch the Earth
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Extended ephemeral work lasts for several years while encouraging the artist and viewer to revisit the sculpture throughout its life cycle. Parker describes ephemeral elements of his work in the...
The Land
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The Boozer family's move from the midlands of South Carolina to its coast was a bit of a homecoming. In 1734, Tom's ancestors emigrated from Germany to the Charleston area, where they worked as...
Gardens of Change | Palmetto Scene
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Raking, planting and laughter could be heard for miles on Saturday as Boy and Girls Club members and community volunteers came together to plant a garden. The garden is a part of the project by the...
Making a Duck Decoy
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Decoy makers use field guides, photographs, and duck mounts as references for painting their decoys. Tom mixes ordinary house paints to achieve the unique colors of many species of waterfowl. After...