Do Unto Others…
…just because it’s the right thing to to. That’s the idea behind “The Year of Altruism” — an Upstate South Carolina-based non-profit established to promote the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. “The mission of the Year of Altruism is to encourage and celebrate altruism in thought, speech and deed, focusing the […]
Nik Wallenda’s Grand Canyon Walk Happened Because of SC
When Nik Wallenda made his historic cross over the Grand Canyon, he did it with South Carolina engineering beneath his feet. In fact, twice in the past two years Wallenda completed high-wire walks on two-inch-thick metal cables stabilized with dampers made by Spartanburg-based AFL. For his most recent feat at the Grand Canyon, 20 dampers […]
SC Wins the Belmont and Stuns the Thoroughbred World
South Carolina’s thoroughbred country won bragging rights when the dust settled following the running of the 145th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Finishing the mile-and-a-half in less than a tick above 2:30, Aiken’s Palace Malice crossed the line first and won lucky gamblers $29.60 on a $2 bet to win. Out of Cot Campbell’s Dogwood Stable […]
Military Base Task Force Appoints New Executive Coordinator
The S.C. Military Base Task Force tapped Charlie Farrell as its new executive coordinator during a meeting of the group’s executive committee at the S.C. Department of Commerce, which now houses the task force. General William “Dutch” Holland previously ran the task force as interim executive coordinator. William “Bill” Bethea Jr., recently-appointed chairman of the […]
