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“P” is for Pickens, Andrew, Jr., (1779-1838). Governor. At the urging of Governor Andrew Pickens, Jr., the legislature in 1818 appropriated the unprecedented sum of $1 million to implement a statewide program of roads and canals.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Shelli Dills about lifestyle choices and routines that can help manage osteoarthritis. Dr. Dills is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and she’s a non-surgical orthopaedic and sports medicine physician at MUSC.

“R” is for Rivers, Prince (ca. 1824-1887). Soldier, statesman. During the occupation of Beaufort by United States forces, Rivers joined the First South Carolina Volunteers, one of the first African American Union regiments.

The US Small Business Administration facilitates a lot of small business loans all across the country. A small Upstate bank actually broke into the top 25 list of SBA lenders last year with more than $177 million in SBA loans. That’s out of more than 1,500 banks nationwide. Mike Switzer interviews Beth Hallock, president of SBA lending at United Community Bank in Greenville, SC.

"S” is for Sayre, Christopher Gadsden (1876-ca.1935). Architect. Sayre made a career out of designing public buildings throughout the Carolinas during the first three decades of the twentieth century.

If your doctor told you that the shot he has been giving you is now available to be taken orally through tiny glass bubbles, would you give it a try? Well, it is actually a groundbreaking innovation pioneered by a South Carolina start-up biotech company that has earned an endorsement from the US National Science Foundation and the 2023 InnoVision Technology Integration Award. Mike Switzer interviews George Weeks, chief technology officer with SpheroFill in Aiken, SC.

Benjamin Franklin brought the tallow tree to the U.S.

“P” is for Pickens, Francis (1807-1869). Congressman, diplomat, governor. In 1860 Pickens was elected governor, four days before South Carolina seceded.

Asian ladybug beetles will eat damaged apples, grapes, or other fruits, sometimes creating ladybug wine taint.

“R” is for Rivers Bridge, Battle of (February 2-3, 1865). The battle marked the only major resistance to Sherman’s march through South Carolina.