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“D” is for Delany, Martin Robinson (1812-1885). Soldier, army officer, Freedman’s Bureau official

There are many great creative artists, including great composers, who have been mediocre human beings, not to mention any number who have been downright reprehensible human beings, or human beings whose private views we would find reprehensible if only we knew what they were.

September 27, 2022 — A preview of what's before SC House lawmakers Tuesday as they decide what to do with the state Senate's version of the abortion bill; an update on Interstate 26 widenings and other transportation infrastructure projects across the state; the latest on monkeypox in South Carolina; and more.

Rudy shares the words of William Wordsworth, from "Tinturn Abbey."

The copperhead is South Carolina's most common venemous snake.

“G” is for Gibbes, Robert Wilson (1809-1866). Naturalist, physician.

“B” is for Bartram, John (1699-1777) and William Bartram (1739-1823). Naturalists.

The yellow-crowned night heron (Nyctanassa violacea), is one of two species of night herons found in the Americas, the other one being the black-crowned night heron. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara in Spanish.

“E” is for Ellerbe, William Haselden (1862-1899). Governor.

I play concerts for a living, so you wouldn’t think I’d need reminding of the dramatic difference between listening to a recording and hearing a live performance. But it was as an audience member, recently, not as a performer, that I had my reminder – and it was a pretty spectacular one, because I was lucky enough to attend a concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.