When artist Ronald Ferguson feels the urge to create a new work he doesn’t turn to his easel, he takes a trip to the grocery store. From egg shells to carrots, Ferguson, aka the Grits Man, is known for using organic materials to make art. “It all started when my daughter burned a pan of grits,” Ferguson said. “I didn’t […]
GPR finds forgotten remains
On a crisp April morning a group of about ten volunteers gathered near the entrance of Randolph Cemetery to meet S.C. State Archaeologist Jonathan Leader. They turned out in gloves and hats to assist Leader in a test run to find unmarked graves in grassy patches scattered throughout the five- acre cemetery. He and his Mala ground penetrating radar (GPR) […]
New American Tea Party Rally takes place on tax day on State House grounds
Libertarians host New American Tea Party RallyThe New American Tea Party was held on the South Carolina State House on April 15, 2009 from 12:30- 2:30 p.m. At a time when the Congress has passed a bill with a marginal tax rate of 90%, it is obvious that government has gone too far. When the chairman of the tax writing Ways and Means committee, Mr. Rangel, […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands offers victims of sexual assault layers of counseling beginning immediately after the attackDuring her four years as a clinical counselor at the Behavioral Health Center of the Midlands, Sherry Lewis began to recognize a trend among her patients. “Over the years I’ve noticed working with clients that a lot of them with addiction issues also had a background of sexual abuse, which was a factor in the substance abuse,” Lewis said. “I […]
Denim Day
In Italy in 1992, an 18- year- old girl was forcefully raped by her 45- year- old driving instructor. The assailant was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to jail. He appealed the sentence, and the case made its way to the Italian Supreme Court. The Supreme Court released the perpetrator and dismissed all charges. The reasoning behind this was “because the […]
Love Has Everything to Do With It: Writings About Love and the Lack Thereof
"Shoe on the other foot" by Eugene WashingtonMr. Big bad man, I’ve got a question or two for you. Yeah, you. Would you punch yourself in the face ’til you were black and blue? Would you pour gas on yourself then set yourself ablaze? Talking to you! Would you slap yourself around ’til you were in a daze? Mr. tough guy, would you have sex with yourself […]
The Passing of the Poo
June 20, 1996 — April 11, 2009At roughly noon on Saturday April 11, 2009, Jared’s Precious Jordi, better known as “The Poo” departed this earth. He lost the ongoing battle with recurrent cases of acute pancreatitis. Despite the most valiant efforts of the veterinary staff at Blythewood Animal Hospital, he passed with his human family at his side leaving behind a devastated pack including his faithful […]
Attorney receives award
Edward W. Mullins, Jr., senior partner of Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP, has earned national recognition as the recipient of the Lou Potter Award for lifetime professional achievement from the Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association (DRI) recently at the organization’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans. This is the association’s most prestigious award, and Mullins is the 13th individual […]
Shelter celebrates 30 years
The Women’s Shelter has always depended heavily on local support for its mission. Now, with many sources of federal and state funding dwindling, this program is putting on a birthday bash to celebrate its story and build for the future. It’s been 30 years since the Shelter settled into its permanent location on North Main Street, and a party is […]