By Tom Mullikin I recently departed one paradise, the beautiful Palmetto State, to visit another, the famed Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Over the last twelve years, I have been blessed to spend time in the Galápagos as a professor focusing on the impacts of amplified global climate change. On this tripContinue Reading

State Senator Nikki Setzler, who has dedicated an impressive 47 years of his life to public service, has officially declared that he will not seek reelection in 2024. Setzler, representing South Carolina’s District 26, has held his Senate seat since 1976, making him the longest-currently-serving state senator in the country.Continue Reading

Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) President and CEO JoAnn Turnquist has announced her retirement, marking the end of an era for one of the Midlands’ most influential philanthropic organizations. Her retirement is set for April 2024, coinciding with her 15th anniversary at the helm of the Community Foundation. Turnquist expressedContinue Reading