Search results for

“B” is for Benbridge, Henry (1743-1812). Artist. When Charleston fell to the British, Benbridge was imprisoned in St. Augustine for his revolutionary fervor.

Datana drexelii, commonly known as the Drexel's datana, is a species of moth native to North America.

“E” is for Emancipation Day. The tradition of marking the end of slavery with Emancipation Day celebrations began in South Carolina on January 1, 1863.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Alec DeCastro about preventing and recognizing heat-related illness in student athletes. Dr. DeCastro is an Associate Professor and the Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at MUSC.

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John tells us about five big advanced manufacturers in our state that will be presenting the innovation needs at the Innoventure Futures Festival in Greenville, SC Sept. 22, 2023.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Elizabeth Mack about providing safe sleep for infants and reducing risk of SIDS. Dr. Elizabeth Mack is a pediatric critical care physician at MUSC Children’s Health, and she’s a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

“M” is for McCormick County (360 squarer miles; 2020 population 9,430).

When the COVID-19 pandemic essentially shut down the international supply chain, many American businesses realized that locally sourced suppliers were going to be essential in avoiding future disruptions in the manufacturing process. As a result, our next guest’s organization decided to help bring a new tool to our state’s manufacturers in an effort to avoid this problem in the future. Mike Switzer interviews Sara Hazzard, president and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance in Columbia. Companies can sign up for Connex South Carolina by visiting SCMEP.org/Connex.

September 2, 2023 — How faith is playing a role in former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott's presidential campaigns; a recap of the influential Faith and Freedom BBQ held by Rep. Jeff Duncan this week in Anderson, SC; and more.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a snake they found under some plywood in their yard.