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“L” is for LeConte, John (1818-1891). Scientist, educator.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Ray DuBois about the various types of recommended cancer screening, and the potential impact of early diagnosis and treatment. Dr. DuBois is Director of Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.

May 28, 2022 — Analysis of this week's 1st Congressional District Republican primary debate; new polling data on how South Carolinians are feeling; an update about the tourism industry in the Palmetto State; and more.

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. The corn snake is named for the species' regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn

The eastern dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus, is a large insect in the Corydalidae family. It is found in eastern North America in regions with fast-flowing streams where its aquatic larvae develop. These are known as hellgrammites and are among the top invertebrate predators in the streams in which they live. They are used by anglers as bait.

“G” is for German Friendly Society. Oldest of all German male social organizations in Charleston, the German Friendly Society was founded in 1766 by sixteen German men.

The summer travel season is upon us and that means our next guest and her newly-formed organization are busy helping their downtown business community prepare for what they hope will be their best season since before the pandemic. Mike Switzer interviews Amy Barrett, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance.

“L” is for LeConte, John (1818-1891). Scientist, educator.

If you’re allergic to highly technical program notes for classical music concerts, you’re not alone. Most musicians I know find such notes boring and irrelevant, and most non-musicians find them useless, not to mention seriously off-putting. Well, it turns out it’s an old problem, as I discovered when I read a wonderful essay by George Bernard Shaw from 1896.

Some tips on terms and pronunciations in classical music.