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We continue to hear about new options to improve outcomes for cancer patients and one of those we learned about recently is coming from a South Carolina company utilizing 3D cell culture research from Clemson University. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Matt Gevaert, CEO and founder of Kiyatek in Greenville, SC.

The word cello, believe it or not, comes from an Italian word meaning “little big viola.”

“H” is for Harleston, Edwin Augustus (1882-1931). Artist, civil rights leader, businessman.

Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' even", evening), less commonly known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the departed.

Xylophanes tersa, the tersa sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1771. It is found from the United States (Massachusetts south to southern Florida, west to Nebraska, New Mexico and southern Arizona), through Mexico, the West Indies and Central America and into parts of South America (including Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil). An occasional stray can be found as far north as Canada.

Rattlesnake master's slender flower stalks, topped with inch-wide inflorescences, makes a great contrast to other flowers in an arrangement and can be left tall and still be graceful.

By collecting the plant leaves' tough long fibrous veins, indigenous people could weave them to make moccasins and baskets, a better use than relying on the sap or root concoctions to treat snake bites.

Another of its pollinators are the predatory wasps who capture insects to line soil cavities or stems as paralyzed, but living , food for their young. Most are solitary wasps who are not especially aggressive to us.

“D” is for DeLaine, Joseph Armstrong (1898-1974). Clergyman, civil rights activist. For his actions, Joseph Armstrong DeLaine was forced to flee his native state and never returned.

“E” is for Elliott, Irene Dillard (1892-1978). Educator, author, community leader.