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An exploration of the bizarre world of South Carolina politics.
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A Reflection (opens the original)
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A ReflectionA contemporary Flannery O’Connor StoryA mother and her teenage daughter had waited for hours in waiting room for several hours to see a psychologist a school counselor recommended.Dr. Bottoms, who had come out to greet her, gave her a curt nod and invited her into her office.“I apologize for the wait. We are always backed up.”“Oh, I understand,” the mother said. The mother had a short brown bob that went well with her pinkish cardigan. Mary wore a sweatshirt and faded jeans with a la
Bless Your Heart Moving Company (opens the original)
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Even with miles of beaches, oak lined streets, and scenic foothill roads, more longtime residents in 2026 are looking at their housing prices, their commutes, and their electric bills and saying, “Bless this state, but I’m packing.” Influxes of newcomers from high-cost states have driven rental prices way up, especially in popular metro areas. Many South Carolina salaries lag the rising cost of living, making financial stability tough and traffic is getting out of control.The reasons people are
Singing Pagliacci (opens the original)
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Sterling’s heart raced when he thought about being late for the coffee house, but he had to get his makeup perfect. He stared at his reflection in the mirror and practiced various faces. .He hoped people would find his clown outfit original. He ran out of the bathroom, grabbed his phone, put on his red Converse sneakers and rushed towards the door. He decided to cut through the woods on his way to the coffee house. He imagined Pam, the opera singers, and all her friends watching his clown act wi
Project Story (opens the original)
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It was supposed to be the best of times for Mr. Payday and his followers. Something was amiss and he could feel it in his stomach. Mr. Payday would wake up in sweats. Mrs. Payday insisted that he was ill and needed to see a doctor. Mr. Payday insisted something was off, and he could feel it.“There’s a disturbance,” Mr. Payday said. His wife rolled over and closed her eyes. “There’s a disturbance in town. I had a nightmare about someone creating rebellion with words.” He stormed into his office,
New South Carolina Business (opens the original)
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Bless Your Heart MoversIt’s a great day to start a moving business in South Carolina.South Carolina is charming — beaches, historic towns, scenic trails and moss draped trees. It’s one of the fastest-growing states in the country, with newcomers arriving daily. But even with all that beauty and Southern hospitality, more longtime residents in 2026 are looking at their housing prices, their commutes, and their electric bills and saying, “Bless this state, but I’m packing.” Influxes of newcomers f
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