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“F” is for Fielding, Herbert Ulysses (1923-2015). Civil rights advocate, legislator.

The financial markets have been running into some headwinds lately with both the NASDAQ and S&P 500 registering 10% pullbacks. Not to mention the bond market suffering, as well, caused by inflation and Fed fears. So we thought this would be a good time to check in with one of our local prognosticators with his thoughts on where your money should be parked for the remainder of this year. Mike Switzer interviews Doug English, a certified financial planner with ACT Advisors in Charleston, SC.

One of our state’s start-up business accelerators has a new director. Let’s meet him. Mike Switzer interviews Grady Johnson, executive director of the Harbor Entrepreneur Center in Charleston, SC.

A listener finds tracks in the recent snow...

Few people are familiar with the full history that shaped and preserved the fish and wildlife of coastal South Carolina. From Native Americans to the early colonists to plantation owners and their slaves to market hunters and commercial fishermen, all viewed fish and wildlife as limitless. Through time, however, overharvesting led to population declines, and the public demanded conservation. The process that produced fish and game laws, wardens and wildlife refuges was complex and often involved conflict, but synergy and cooperation ultimately produced one of the most extensive conservation systems on the East Coast. Author James O. Luken presents this fascinating story in his new book, Coastal South Carolina Fish and Game: History, Culture and Conservation.

Festival founder and artistic director Lee Pringle previews the works and performers coming to three historic venues February 2nd-5th.

The eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small North American migratory thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards. The bright-blue breeding plumage of the male, easily observed on a wire or open perch, makes this species a favorite of birders.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Elizabeth Mack about what’s going in SC related to children hospitalized with COVID-19 during the omicron surge. Dr. Mack is the Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Health and she is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Who in the world would want to go the hospital for a relaxing, refreshing experience? Well, people who know about the remarkable campus at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, that’s who.

The grounds crew at the Medical University of South Carolina designs and maintains a calming and relaxing campus setting, with passive and active outdoor activities. Besides their horticultural expertise, certain members of are trained in horticultural therapy to serve a diverse in-patient clientele.