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Counterpoint, also called polyphony, is the art, in musical composition, of combining two or more simultaneous lines of music.

“A” is for Aiken County (1,073 square miles; 2020 population: 168,808).

Rudy helps identify a snake in a 1950s photo taken by William D. Workman.

South Carolina barbecue is slowly cooked, hand-pulled, or shredded pork that is flavored with a tangy sauce and usually served with side dishes such as rice, hash, Cole slaw, sweet pickles, white bread, and iced tea.

Caterpillars can be difficult to identify because they go through 5 stages of growth. Each stage is called an "instar." As a caterpillar grows, it "molts" 5 times before it becomes a chrysalis.

“T” is for Thornwell, James Henley (1812-1862). Theologian, college president.

The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction. It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States. Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, corn snakes lack functional venom and are harmless. Corn snakes are beneficial to humans by helping to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease.

After receiving over 80 applications for a start-up business contest with ideas ranging from helipad maintenance to spent nuclear fuel recycling, eight winners were selected by our next guest’s organization to receive prize packages that, in total, represented more than $100,000. Mike Switzer interviews Eric Weissman, executive director of NEXT in Greenville, SC.

The literal meaning of a capella in Italian is “as in the chapel,” or “in the style of the chapel.” And what has the chapel got to do with it?

With the recent surge in home values, many homeowners are looking at ways to benefit from these increased values. One common strategy, particularly for those near or in retirement, is to downsize. And while this can certainly be a good idea, our next guest says there are many considerations that need to be carefully planned for, to ensure that that strategy is successful. Mike Switzer interviews Roy Janse, a certified financial planner and managing partner of Goldfinch Wealth Management in Greenville, SC.