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Cicadas are wild and intriguing insects to the eye, but have an unusual lifecycle and history in South Carolina. Over the years, they have become a staple to look for during the summer months.

Fall season marks start of new harvest

by Kenna Coe | Sep 27, 2019 | Lifestyle, Local | 0

The fall season is here! Customers at the South Carolina State Farmers Market shopped newly stocked seasonal produce.

Getting lost in fall fun at a Lexington County corn maze

by Zach Sweat | Sep 26, 2019 | Homepage slider, Lifestyle | 0

Clinton Sease Farm has opened its annual corn maze to the public. The maze presents a new challenge every year and has been growing in popularity since it first opened 15 years ago.

When football comes to town, Soda City Market bustles

by Corinne McGrath | Sep 26, 2019 | Homepage slider, Lifestyle slider, Local | 0

Vendors at Soda City Market incorporate USC inspired decor at their booths. Soda City Market...

Freezing temperatures threaten strawberry plants

by Matthew Marzulla | Mar 7, 2019 | Homepage slider | 0

Cottle Farms is covering its 300,000 strawberry plants as colder temperatures hit the Midlands.

At FoodShare, fresh fruits and a lesson on cooking Brussels sprouts

by Zack Bennett | Feb 27, 2019 | Homepage slider, Lifestyle slider | 0

A local nonprofit aims to tackle health inequities through a holistic approach, living by the motto “Good Healthy Food for All.”

How costly are thy branches?

by Hannah Slater | Nov 28, 2018 | Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider | 0

For Americans looking to grab a fresh fir off the lot for the holidays, it might be time to snag a tree before they’re gone.

The “flavor saver:” USC professor resurrects, restores heirloom tastes

by Rachel Pittman | Oct 17, 2018 | Homepage slider, Lifestyle | 0

Known locally as the “flavor saver,” USC Professor David Shields has spent over 15 years locating lost ingredients used in traditional southern cooking, sparking a revival of some of the South’s oldest tastes.

S.C. State Fair hopes for best, prepares for worst

by Hannah Slater | Oct 10, 2018 | Lifestyle | 0

Rain, rain go away, is the mantra of the S.C. State Fair. But this week, fair officials are preparing for a deluge.

After bumper 2018 harvest, peach farmers prepare for next spring

by Rachel Pittman | Sep 26, 2018 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, Video | 0

After bouncing back from a disastrous 2017 season, peach farmers across South Carolina are preparing for next year’s peach season with a hopeful look backward at the summer of 2018.