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A couple finds an odd-looking bone on the beach on St. Helena island...

The Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is a species of mantis native to Asia and the nearby islands. In 1896 this species was accidentally introduced by a nurseryperson at Mt. Airy near Philadelphia, United States. Tenodera sinensis feeds primarily on other insects, though adult females sometimes catch small vertebrates.

March 29, 2022 — A look at what the two Democratic candidates running for governor had to say about each other at a recent event; a conversation with state Senate majority leader Sen. Shane Massey, R-Edgefield; new research on COVID-19, the flu, and diabetes; and more.

Just about one year ago, our next guest took over the reins of our state’s largest food bank, and of course faced an immediate set of challenges brought on by the pandemic. Mike Switzer interviews Erinn Rowe, CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia, SC.

Rudy helps identify a snake in a 1950s photo taken by William D. Workman.

An expected $100 million economic impact is coming soon to our state’s Lowcountry when South Carolina’s only annual PGA golf tournament returns to Hilton Head Island. Mike Switzer interviews Steve Wilmot, tournament director for the RBC Heritage, April 11-17.

Lethocerus americanus is a giant water bug in the family Belostomatidae, native to southern Canada and the United States. It typically has a length around 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in).

The eastern tent caterpillars are out spinning their communal nests this time of year.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Christine Holmstedt about transient ischemic attacks (or TIA). Dr. Holmstedt is a Professor of Neurology and Director of Clinical Stroke Services at MUSC.

May 10, 2022 — A look at some of the biggest bills set to move during the final days of the two-year state legislative session; a recap of the recent 7th Congressional District Republican primary debate; and more.