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“K” is for Kyrle, Sir Richard (d. 1684). Governor. Born in Ireland, Kyrle was knighted and received a landgraveship in Carolina—which entitled him to twelve thousand acres in the fledgling colony. He was commissioned governor on April 28, 1684.

“M” is for Market Hall (Charleston). Completed in 1841, Market Hall was one of several monumental buildings that arose along Meeting Street in Charleston during the 1830s and 1840s.

“P” is for Pawleys Island (Georgetown County, 2020 population 111).

Jean Sibelius was a fascinating man. He was born the year the American Civil War ended and he died in the year of Sputnik.

Sergei Rachmaninoff was an example of one of the great “types” in the history of classical music: the virtuoso performer who was also an important composer.

In the letters of great composers, certain themes come up again and again, especially the composers’ struggles to get their works performed, and the desire—often frustrated—to have those works understood and appreciated.

The annual tax filing deadline is fast approaching. If you haven’t filed yet, our next guest says there are still some opportunities you may be able to take advantage of. Mike Switzer interviews Ann Beckwith, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John discusses a call he received from a legislator regarding STEM learning and economic growth in SC which led to thoughts about our Smart State endowed chair program and the new speaker of SC House.

In just about a week and a half, the largest women’s only tennis tournament in North America is returning to Daniel Island, South Carolina. This year, the WTA event will celebrate its 50th year in a newly renovated and modernized stadium and with a new title sponsor. Mike Switzer interviews Bob Moran, tournament director of the Credit One Charleston Open in Daniel Island, SC.

Last summer, our state’s commerce department received a new chief executive whom we have not interviewed yet, so after letting him get settled in for several months, we thought now would be a good time to check in to see what his view is on our state’s economic development challenges and opportunities. Mike Switzer interviews Harry Lightsey, Secretary of Commerce for the State of South Carolina.