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Telling you how I really feel
While recently driving through my local Walmart parking lot, I noticed snatches of scorched brown fronds peeking out from between the bars of Walmart’s Outdoor Center and I was overcome with disgust as I knew them instantly to be my former springtime nemesis; the Boston Fern.
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The fish who touched the surface — and my heart
A rare sighting of an anglerfish was captured as it swam to the surface in broad daylight near the Canary Islands. As a chronically online individual, I have seen countless artistic interpretations and TikTok edits of this creature. And yes, just like many Gen-Zers, I find myself emotional over this…
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The art to begin again
I love having the chance to press a reset button, but I have to admit — January feels like one eternal Monday disguised as a month. In case you didn’t realize, yes, this week is still January, but at least it’s the last week of January!
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J.A. Bolton | The one that didn’t get away
Several years ago my wife and I were invited to go and do some night fishing for crappie at Lake Jordon. Our friend had a nice pontoon boat that was very comfortable to fish from.
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Life lessons from 2024
With the year coming to an end and a new one beginning, I think it’s a great time to reflect on everything 2024 entailed.
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My top 10 Christmas movies for a nostalgic holiday roundup
Nothing gets me into the holiday spirit like Christmas movies. Some of the films on this list aren’t strictly “Christmas movies,” but they feature the holiday, and that’s good enough for me.
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Mike Causey | We’re about to celebrate a new year; let’s do so safely
The calendar is about to turn to a new year. We’ll set goals and resolutions for 2025. We’ll also celebrate as we watch the old year exit and welcome the new year.
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Looking back…February 1968
Earlier this month, South Carolina State University students marked a historic and tragic event in state history.







