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B” is for Barnwell, Robert Woodward (1801-1882). Educator, congressman, U.S. senator.

“C” is for Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1932 as a wintering ground for migrating waterfowl.

Like many 19th-century composers, Robert Schumann often gave his works picturesque titles. Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, for example, a set of pieces for solo piano, includes pieces with titles such as “Pleading Child,” and “Frightening.” How literally should we take these titles – and perhaps the picturesque titles of other composers’ works?

Most investors know what diversification is: spreading your money around different asset classes, like stocks and bonds, to reduce risk. Our next guest says you should also consider diversifying your assets according to how they are taxed and that that tax mix could be the key to building and preserving your wealth going forward. Mike Switzer interviews Chris Cabri, a certified financial planner with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greenwood, SC.

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.