By Jennifer Tardy Have you ever finished a meal feeling great, only to find yourself tired, sluggish or looking for something sweet an hour or two later? Sometimes, those afternoon energy crashes and cravings may be connected to how your body responds to carbohydrates. Here’s something important: Carbohydrates aren’t theContinue Reading

Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning withContinue Reading

Photo: Their barking days are over. RIP. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I’ve met a few legends: musicians, writers, athletes, actors, and a coach or three. Among the tops is Uga V. All Ugas have a following but Uga V outdid himself. He made Sports Illustrated’s 1997 cover asContinue Reading

Prisma Health dietitian offers tips for enjoying Halloween treats in moderation As Halloween approaches, costumes, decorations and candy take center stage. While enjoying a favorite treat is part of the holiday fun, experts at Prisma Health say the season is also a good time to consider how much added sugarContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose In our first two articles, we explored artificial intelligence (AI) and how our family and businesses use this phenomenal resource. You may recognize AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. These computer tools answer questions, explain subjects, and help us write or plan. For this third article,Continue Reading

Photo: Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun (right) and Army Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, 1st Cavalry Division, carry an exhausted soldier off the battlefield in Korea, early in the war. Credit:Army VIRIN:500712-O-D0439-001 By Wade Thompson Things got serious as we geared up for the move north along the Korean DMZ. Every detailContinue Reading

Ex officio members named, including SCDNR director, along with 25 additional appointees representing various state and local agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the establishment of the S.C. Conservation Commission Oct. 27, the Commission – created by Executive Order 2026-24 and effective Oct. 22.Continue Reading