the arts

“R” is for Ravenel, Harriott Horry Rutledge (1832-1912). Novelist, biographer, historian.

“R” is for Ravenel, Harriott Horry Rutledge (1832-1912). Novelist, biographer, historian.

“P” is for Parish, Margaret Cecile (1927-1988). Author.

“P” is for Parish, Margaret Cecile (1927-1988). Author.

“O” is for Opera houses. In the period between 1880 and 1920, opera houses flourished in communities across South Carolina.

“O” is for Opera houses. In the period between 1880 and 1920, opera houses flourished in communities across South Carolina.

“L” is for lowcountry baskets. Far as long as people of African descent have lived in South Carolina, they have made baskets.

“L” is for lowcountry baskets. Far as long as people of African descent have lived in South Carolina, they have made baskets.

This week we'll be talking with Timmonsville native Johnny D. Boggs about his latest novel, Bloody Newton: The Town from Hell, his journey from a childhood in the Pee Dee, his life in Santa Fe, New Mexico,and his career as a celebrated author of Western fiction. Bloody Newton has just won for Johnny his tenth Spur Award from The Western Writers of America.

“S” is for Simms, William Gilmore (1806-1870). Poet, historian, novelist.