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4 Co-oP ConneCtIonCooperative news6 on the agenDaTake aim at late-summer fun with this month’s round-up of festivals, including Schuetzenfest, Ehrhardt’s annual celebration of marksmanship and hunting. Plus: South Carolina’s electric cooperatives honor two out-standing high school students.

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10 Lessons learnedFor anyone who thinks disasters can’t happen here, we have two words for you: Hurricane Hugo.energY Q&a

12 What’s new in heat pumpsNew technology has improved the efficiency of air-source heat pumps, making them an even better choice for heating and cooling your home. SMart ChoICe

14 The all-electric kitchenHome-cooked meals and tasty snacks are just minutes away with these handy kitchen gadgets.

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You can’t predict or prevent natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods, but you can be prepared for them. Discover the three simple steps that could save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.

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21 Recipe for successKim Nelson’s 15 minutes of fame turned out to be a key ingredient in the launch of her made-from-scratch cake business.SCene

22 Ten reasons to love ConwaySee why this historic city on the banks of the Waccamaw River is growing by leaps and bounds. garDener

26 Growing collard greensSouth Carolina’s official state vegetable is delicious, nutritious and easy to grow.traveLS

28 Listening to historyExplore the roots of popular American music with a toe-tapping Smithsonian exhibit.reCIPeS

30 Simple summer dishesWatermelon & date saladCountry lemonadeOther mother’s okra ricePanko turkey burgersCheF’S ChoICe

32 Let the good times rollBleu Voodoo Grill spices up downtown Easley with authentic Cajun cuisine.huMor Me

38 Hot dumb in the summertimeLadies and gentlemen of the jury: Here is our best evidence that sizzling summer heat is making some of us stupid.

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SchuetzenfestFounded by German immigrants and populated by avid hunters, the town of Ehrhardt celebrates the arrival of the fall hunting season with Schuetzenfest, which translates as “marksmen’s festival.” However you say it, the down-home celebration is always a good time. Attendees will enjoy a parade featuring camouflaged vehicles, gospel performances by local church choirs and live bands playing on Friday and Saturday nights. For details, visit ehrhardtsc.com or call (866) 241-3294.

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Spring Water FestivalIn 1842, a farmer named West Allen Williams discovered a small mineral spring in Anderson County. Before long, the town now known as Williamston was considered the “Saratoga of the South,” as people from all corners of the globe came to drink its curative water. The Civil War put an end to all that, but the spring still flows today. In fact, it’s the center-piece of a city park, where each August the residents celebrate their history with a two-day festival. Now in its 30th year, the Spring Water Festival will include a shag dancing contest on Friday night, a 5K Spring Water Run on Saturday, and live music from 17 gospel bands as well as country music legend Earl Thomas Conley.For details, visit springwaterfestival.com or call (864) 847-7361.

SEPTEMBER 6–10

S.C. Apple FestivalWhat’s more American than apple pie? How about a rodeo and whitewater rafting? To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South Carolina Apple Festival in Westminster, there’ll be a group float on the wild and scenic Chattooga River; an apple-licious parade and baking competition; a street festival with rides; a combination street dance and fish fry; crafts and classic cars; and two nights of professional rodeo events. Apple varieties that will be ripe for picking during the festival include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Gala.For details, visit westminstersc.com or call (864) 647-7223.

HighlightseaCh SuMMer, South Carolina’s electric coopera-tives send 46 outstanding high school students on the Washington Youth Tour, a six-day trip to our nation’s capital designed to teach future leaders about gov-ernment and politics. Two of the students selected for the 2011 trip were also honored for their individual achievements.

Blake graham, of Pawleys Island, was selected to represent South Carolina on the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Graham attend-ed the YLC Conference,

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Upper S.C. State FairFrom elephant ears, that classic carnival treat consisting of fried batter and powdered sugar, to elephant rides, Greenville’s Upper S.C. State Fair has something for the kid in everyone. This is a classic fair with agricultural exhibits, a petting zoo, midway games and rides, and nightly magic shows for the youngsters. For the bigger kids, there’s also a NASCAR-sanctioned K&N Series short track event at the adjacent Greenville Pickens Speedway, a fun Enduro race for jalopies and an old-fashioned Demolition Derby.

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July 16–20, in Washington, D.C., where he participated in leadership and team-building exercises, meet-ings with congressional staffers who are “alumni” of past Youth Tours, and a competition to select the NRECA’s National Youth Spokesperson.

The experience was “an opportunity to meet other students who have similar goals and the desire to make our nation a better place,” says Graham, who was sponsored by Santee Electric Cooperative.

Graham and the other YLC students will also attend the NRECA Annual Meeting in San Diego in

March to assist co-op del-egates, participate in the Parade of States at the opening General Session and take part in a variety of educational activities.

emily Blackshire, of Hilton Head, has been awarded a $2,500 scholar-ship provided by The Elec-tric Coopera tives of South Carolina, Inc. Blackshire, a rising senior at Hilton Head Preparatory School, was selected to receive the R.D. Bennett Scholarship, which is named for Robert D. Bennett, the first manager of the South Carolina

electric cooperatives’ state-wide association.

“My ambitions in life are simply to make the world a better place, for one person or for millions,” says Blackshire, who rep-resents Palmetto Electric Cooperative. “Though I’m not entirely sure what that means yet, I know it drives me to attempt to excel in everything I do.”

Outstanding students and future leaders emily blackshire, center, with other students on the Washington Youth Tour. At left, blake graham visits the Capitol to meet with congressional staffers.

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In the dog house I was so excited to read the July article “Unleashing Hope.” I noted, however, that you didn’t include The Service Dog Institute (TSDI) based in Greenville. TSDI provides service dogs for children with special needs. The service dogs help with

issues such as mobility and balance, social interaction and behavioral distraction. Please let your readers know there is an upstate connection for their needs at theservicedoginstitute.org or by calling (864) 399-4392.WilMa rodriGUez-linton, MaUldin

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MIKe CouICK President and CEO, The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina

I WaS Part oF a generatIon of South Carolinians that thought we were immune to hurricanes. We weren’t around for Hazel in 1954, and a lifetime of experi-ence led us to believe that “hurricane season” (June to November) only brought backyard barbecues and county fairs, never flooding rain and damaging winds.

That changed for me in September of 1989 with the arrival of Hurricane Hugo. My wife was three months pregnant with our first child and life in Columbia was good. It was, frankly, hard to process the news of a tropical storm brewing out there in the Atlantic even if it was drawing a bull’s-eye on South Carolina. Besides, we lived hours from the coast. How bad could a tropical storm be here in the Midlands?

We found out when the storm made landfall on Sullivan’s Island around midnight on Sept. 21, with 140-mph winds and a 20-foot storm surge on top of astronomically high tides. Hugo then proceeded to churn through the state for nearly 7 hours on its way to Charlotte. By the time it passed over my childhood home in Clover, it was still generating peak wind speeds of 70–80 mph. The storm was ultimately responsible for 21 deaths and $7 billion of damage in the mainland United States alone. The number of homes damaged or destroyed in our state was astonishing—9,500 in Charleston, 7,500 in Myrtle Beach, 5,400 in Sumter and 1,500 in Columbia.

My family was lucky. Our homes were spared, and my pregnant wife and I were without power for only 14 hours. My parents in Clover had no electricity for nearly a week.

As South Carolina moves through yet another hurricane season, your local electric cooperative, the American Red Cross and government agencies like the S.C. Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) are all working diligently to make sure they are prepared to respond to any natural disaster, large or small, and today I’m asking you to do the same.

As we point out in this month’s feature “Preparing for the Worst,” a recent poll shows that only 7 percent of the American people are adequately prepared to survive a natural or manmade disaster, and most people who live in hurricane-prone states haven’t taken adequate steps to prepare for tropical storms.

September is National Preparedness Month, a good reminder that while we can’t predict or prevent natural disasters, we can all take simple steps—like making a survival kit and mapping out a hurricane evacuation plan—to be pre-pared. It might seem silly to “waste” a beautiful, cloudless summer day thinking about disasters, but thinking ahead is the key to being prepared.

I urge you to heed the advice from the experts and take steps today to protect yourself and your family, because I’ve learned the hard way that nature’s fury, once unleashed, is indiscriminate and unpredictable.

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EnergyQ&A BY JIM DULLEY

Q It’s time to replace my central air-conditioning unit and the old electric heater in my home. Is a heat pump a

smart investment? how do they work?

A heat pump can be a very smart investment because a single unit can both heat and cool your

house efficiently. There are two types of heat pumps

to consider—geothermal and air-source. A geothermal heat pump exchanges heat with the ground while air-source systems exchange heat with the surrounding air. Geothermal systems are one of the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems for any climate, but the initial installa-tion costs are high and not all homes have the right yard and soil type to make them work.

Air-source heat pumps are a more common choice and they look almost like a standard central air conditioner, but they have a few extra parts. In cooling mode, the refrigerant inside the heat pump’s coils draws heat from the indoor air and expels it to the out-doors. The efficiency of this cooling process, as rated by the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), is com-parable to that of a modern central air conditioner.

In heating mode, a reversing valve changes the flow of the refrigerant through the system, allowing it to draw heat from the outdoor air and warm the inside of your home. The

efficiency of this process is rated by the heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF). As long as the refrig-erant is colder than the outdoor air, it will absorb and transfer heat. However, as outdoor temperatures drop, it becomes more difficult for a heat pump unit to draw sufficient heat. When the outdoor air falls below about 30 degrees, a backup heating system may be required.

There have been many recent developments in standard air-source heat pumps. Some newer units have modulating, multistage-output rotary compressors. This new design is extremely efficient for heating and cooling (10 HSPF and 22 SEER), allow-ing consumers to get $2 to $3 worth of heat for each $1 of electricity. They also run very quietly. Other units use solar panels to generate some of the electricity required to operate the system, but it’s not necessary to invest in the latest and greatest units. Even a standard, low-cost, single-stage heat pump with a scroll compressor (like the one I have in my own home) can be an efficient option and provide year-round comfort.

When choosing between units, consult a qualified contractor to find the right unit for your home, weather conditions and budget. And no matter what type of new heat pump you select, make sure your air handling and duct system are compatible. For the greatest efficiency, there should typically be from 400 to 500 cubic feet per minute of airflow per ton of cooling. Your old duct system may have to be modified to match.

Send questions to Energy Q&A, South Carolina Living, 808 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce SC 29033, email [email protected] or fax (803) 739-3041.

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IF a devastating hurricane, tornado, earthquake or flood hit your corner of South Carolina

tomorrow, would you know what to do? The sad fact is, most of us wouldn’t. A recent survey conducted by the American Red Cross found that only 7 percent of Americans are adequately pre-pared to survive a natural or manmade disaster. It also found that 69 percent of people living in hurricane-prone states (like South Carolina) don’t have a disaster supply kit, and 60 percent don’t have an evacuation plan—two things every family needs in case of a major storm.

To underscore the need to be prepared, the Department of Homeland Security has declared September (which also happens to be the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season) National Preparedness Month. It’s a reminder that a little planning now could save your life, and the lives of your loved ones, should the worst happen. The good news: It only takes three steps to be prepared for anything that Mother Nature might throw your way.

SteP 1: Assemble a survival kit“The first thing a family needs to do is have a kit with basic items in case of a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado or a flood,” says Karen Anderson, regional disaster director for the American Red Cross Columbia Region. “Add or subtract from the kit throughout the year based upon the season.”


The Red Cross sells prepackaged emergency kits, but you can easily assemble your own following Red Cross and South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) guidelines, which suggest having enough of these supplies on hand to last three days:

Water. You’ll need at least one gallon per person, per day—half for drinking and half for cooking and sanita-tion. Children, nursing mothers or anyone suffering an illness may require more water, so plan accordingly. Water should be stored in plastic bottles rather than in glass containers and should be replaced periodically throughout the year to ensure freshness.

FooD. Your kit should be well-stocked with canned or pre-packaged food that is ready-to-eat, has a long shelf-life

and requires little or no water to prepare. Don’t forget basics, like salt, pepper and sugar, and be sure to include high-energy “comfort foods” for good measure. All items should be replaced twice each year.

FLaShLIghtS. Have several on hand with plenty of extra batteries. The Red Cross advises against using candles due to the risk of fire.

raDIo. A radio is critical for monitoring pending storms and for finding out what’s happening in the wake of a disaster. Radios that pick up NOAA weather alerts are preferred. Don’t forget the extra batteries.

MeDICaL SuPPLIeS. A well-stocked first aid kit is a vital component of any disaster survival kit. You should also have a seven-day supply of prescription medications. lll

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earthQuaKeS. The catch phrase to remember is, “Drop, Cover and Hold.” Get down on the floor, try to get under something like a table and hang on until the shaking stops. In case you didn’t know, the entire state of South Carolina has a “moderate to high risk” for earthquakes. A notorious 7.3 quake that hit Charleston in 1886 was felt from New York to Havana.

ICe StorMS. Ice created by severe winter storms can snap trees, limbs and utility poles leading to widespread power outages. Emergency provisions, including the all-important flashlights and extra batteries, really come in handy in this situation.

CoMMon DISaSterSDisasters often strike with little or no warning. these tips will help you prepare for and survive the most likely emergencies in our state.

In the WaKe oF DISaSterS large and small, Red Cross relief workers and your co-op’s line crews are right beside the first responders like paramedics, police and fire crews, working to restore basic services. If there is advance warning of a major event, relief agencies and co-ops often pre-position their teams for an even quicker response, and they activate emergency plans to call on out-of-state help.

the red CrossWhile not an official arm of the federal government, the Red Cross is chartered by Congress to provide disaster relief services nationwide. It works through a network of

local chapters supported by donations and volunteers (see “How to help” page 20). As part of their planning to respond to major disasters, the South Carolina chapters of the Red Cross have identified nearly 1,000 potential shelter sites, and they have nearly 2,000 trained volunteers to

help provide shelter, food and emotional support. They can also call on out-of-state resources as needed, including supplies from 20 Red Cross warehouses that are strategically situated around the United States, says Karen Anderson, regional disaster director, of the American Red Cross Columbia Region.

To help get food to disaster victims, the state’s Red Cross chapters have eight emergency response vehicles—part of a fleet of 300 across the nation—each capable of carrying up to 500 meals. And in the case of a major disaster, the organization works with multiple partner agencies to open large kitchens, each of which can feed up to 40,000 people per day. “Once services are in place, the Red Cross uses a variety of communication means, from social media outlets to public address announcements through its emergency vehicles to inform the public on available services,” says Scott R. Salemme, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Columbia Region.

electric co-opsWhile the Red Cross tends to feeding and sheltering disaster victims, the state’s network of electric cooperatives concentrates on restoring power as quickly and as safely as possible, says Scott Bryant, vice president for loss control and training at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina (ECSC). That means coordinating the work of repair crews that may work as many as 16 hours a day under harrowing post-event conditions.

Regular contingency planning among the ECSC’s 18 member cooperatives, and with co-ops in more than 20 other states, is crucial to moving swiftly and effectively. When it is safe to move in after an event, line crews first inspect and repair substations, then follow the power lines leading away from the stations to restore service to members.

“We try to get power back on as soon as we can,” says Bryant. “Those people at the very end of the line in outlying areas may be the last ones to get power restored, but they won’t be forgotten.”

In the event that damage from a major event—something like a Hurricane Hugo, for example—South Carolina crews can expect help from cooperatives in surrounding states. “Most every co-op in the United States has signed a mutual aid agreement with The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association,” Bryant says. “The agreement says that cooperatives are willing to send help wherever it is needed.”

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lll PerSonaL hYgIene IteMS. Remember to include soap and shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste and other related items, like contact lens solutions, that you might need. CaSh. Banks will be closed and ATMs may be out of com-mission in the wake of a disaster. SLeePIng BagS. Each family member should have a sleeping bag, or at least a blanket to keep warm. extra CLothIng. Pack at least one change of clothing, coats, work boots or sturdy shoes, hats and gloves.IMPortant DoCuMentS. These include bank account, Social Security and credit card numbers as well as insur-ance policies, passports, birth and marriage certificates.

Take time to choose other items that you might need if you were forced to evacuate on a moment’s notice or to subsist at home without utilities, grocery stores or public services. Pack everything in watertight containers and store them in a location that is easily accessible. For more information on packing and maintaining a disaster kit, visit redcross.org/beredcrossready.

SteP 2: Have an evacuation planIn addition to creating a survival kit, your family should have a clear and well-rehearsed evacuation plan in place for emergencies large and small. The Red Cross suggests establishing two fixed meeting places—one outside but near the home where family members can meet in the event of a sudden emergency like a fire or an earthquake; the other outside the neighborhood in the event that the family is not able to return home.

“Another good thing to set up with your family is to arrange for somebody who does not live in the area to act as a ‘call center’,” says Anderson. “If something happens during the daytime and the family becomes split up, lll

tornaDoeS. If authorities issue a tornado “watch”, that tells you the formation of a tornado is possible. You’ll want to monitor your local television or radio station and make sure your emergency evacuation kit is handy. If and when a tornado “warning” is issued, that means either a twister has been spotted or has been picked up by radar. In short, it’s time to take cover. Since most homes in South Carolina do not have basements, families should seek protection on the lowest floor in the house and in the smallest room or in a hallway away from windows. If a heavy object like a big table is available, hang on to the object with one arm and cover your head with your other arm.

hurrICaneS. Since 1900, four major hurricanes packing winds in excess of 110 mph have made landfall in the Palmetto State leaving death and billions of dollars in damage in their wake. While tropical storms carve wide swaths of destruction, at least they come with several days of advanced warning. Coastal residents are used to the ritual of tracking named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June to November. While a survival kit can be a lifeline if you are forced to “ride out” a hurricane or tropical storm, the best advice for survival is to pack your disaster kit in the car and evacuate well in advance of the storm’s landfall.

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The Red Cross cautions that portable generators should not be connected to your home and that all generators be used outside the structure and away from any door or window that could allow deadly carbon monoxide fumes to accumulate. unPLug aPPLIanCeS. Any large appliances like stoves, clothes washers or dryers that were in use when the power went out should be disconnected to prevent power spikes that could damage those items when power is restored.


WeB reSourCeSVisit SCLiving.coop to download these Red Cross fact sheets:Red Cross Ready: Includes instructions on making a kit, planning and rehearsing an evacuation route and how to stay informed before, during and after a disaster.Hurricane Safety Checklist: Explains the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning, and provides tips on how to secure your home.Returning Home after a Hurricane or Flood: Provides important safety tips for assessing damage and avoiding health risks.Power Outage Checklist: Filled with important safety tips on everything from emergency lighting to reporting downed power lines.

lll each person will know to call that relative, and that relative will tell everybody who calls where each family member is located.”

Social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can also be useful for keeping track of family members during and after a disaster. Regardless of which channel you use to commu-nicate, the point is that everyone in the family knows how to reach one another. In the case

of large-scale events, emergency management agencies and relief organizations will use these same social media channels to guide survivors to shelters and relief services. After a disaster the Red Cross also activates its Safe and Well program, a web-based registry service that allows the public to stay in touch with loved ones by visiting redcross.org/safeandwell or calling (866) GET-INFO.

For an event with advance warning, a hurricane for example, public safety officials may issue mandatory evacu-ations, says Lance Cpl. Robert Beres of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Having an emergency kit pre-packed and your evacuation plan mapped out (along with alterna-tive routes) can save valuable time and help you avoid the traffic snarls that often result.

“When you are asked to leave, please do so,” says Beres. “Don’t wait until the last minute. You’re not only going to put yourself in jeopardy but also the personnel who may have to come rescue you.”

Plans also need to be made for evacuating family pets, says Anderson of the Red Cross.

“If you are evacuated to a general population shelter, there is actually no place to house your pet,” she says. “So you have to make sure you have that plan in place before the disaster strikes.”

SteP 3: be informedWhile disasters can strike without warning, emergency management officials stress it’s important for South Carolinians to know what kinds of events are most likely in their area and to prepare their survival kits and disas-ter plans accordingly (see “Common disasters” page 18).

As part of their advice to be informed, the Red Cross also recommends training in basic first aid and CPR— life-saving skills that can also be useful in everyday life. “The more prepared you are,” says Anderson, “the more likely it is that you’re going to survive.”

Derrec Becker, public information coordinator for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), says that one of his agency’s main concerns is public apathy about potential disasters. “It’s been 21 years since we’ve had a direct landfall from a major storm,” he says, referring to Hurricane Hugo. “And just imagine the growth in the state that has happened in the last two decades.”

Just as his department works with first responders and relief agencies to be ready for anything, “We want people at home to do the same,” he says.

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WhILe ManDateD BY CongreSS to provide domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross is not a government agency. It is funded solely by private donations and relies on a network of trained volunteers to provide services 365 days a year. To donate, volunteer or to learn more about being prepared for disasters, contact your regional Red Cross office.

CoLuMBIa regIonP.O. Box 91 Columbia, SC 29202(803) 540-1200columbiaregionredcross.orgtWItter: RedCrossSCServeS Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Lexington, Marion, Marlboro, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter, Williamsburg and York counties.

CharLeSton regIon8085 Rivers Ave., Suite FNorth Charleston, SC 29406(843) 764-2323lowcountryredcross.orgFaCeBooK: American Red Cross Carolina LowcountryServeS Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton and Jasper counties.

uPState regIonPO Box 9035Greenville, SC 29604(864) 271-8222upstateredcross.orgtWItter: ARCofUpstateSCServeS Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union counties

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Recipe for successKim Nelson had never heard of the ABC reality show Shark Tank when a friend told her about it last winter, but she had big dreams for Daisy Cakes, her made-from-scratch bakery business, so she sent in an audition tape. It turned out to be a smart business decision.

Nelson was selected as a contestant on the show, which brings entrepreneurs face-to-face with a panel of “sharks,” or potential investors. In a nail-biter episode that originally aired in April, she turned on the Southern charm, handed out samples, answered some tough questions and secured a last-second investment of $50,000. Orders flooded into the company’s website, ilovedaisycakes.com, and Nelson sold more cakes in two days than she did in all of 2010, making her business the most successful venture profiled in two seasons of the show.

The daughter of Laurens Electric Cooperative members Richard and Geraldine Adams, Nelson has been cooking with her mother, grandmothers and great-aunt Daisy since she was nine. After years of catering and teaching cooking classes, she and her mother launched Daisy Cakes in June 2009 in the kitchen of her Spartanburg home, using old family recipes and farm-fresh ingredients like hand-sifted flour, cage-free eggs and real butter. The company now employs 13 people baking around the clock, but Nelson says everything is still made from scratch and that she and her mother still cook together every day. “It’s what I love to do,” she says. —shaNdi steveNsoN

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When DeBBY anD Stan StePhenS first wandered into down-town Conway in the spring of 2003, “It was love at first sight.”

The couple were then living in Moline, Ill., where Stan worked as senior vice president for a retail grocer. They were searching for a new place to call home, and after strolling through the lovingly restored downtown, the couple knew they had found it. They moved to Conway that fall, and later purchased Bodega, a kitchen store on Main Street. “We fell in love with Conway’s small-town feel and charm,” Debby says.

They’re not the only ones. In the past decade, Conway’s population has grown nearly 40 percent as visitors— captivated by the historic city on the banks of the Wacca-maw River—decided to return and put down roots.

Residents and visitors agree: There’s a lot to love about this city in the heart of Horry County. Here are 10 things that top the list.

1 StateLY LIve oaKS. Dubbed “Conway’s oldest citizens,” the moss-draped live oaks that line the city streets are

a major source of civic pride. It’s been that way from the city’s founding in 1700s when crews built roads around the trees, rather than cut them down. There is a full-time city arborist who cares for the legacy oaks, and the town’s unofficial slogan is: “The trees have the right of way.”

“Our trees are such an important part of the town—so important that we wrote their history and gave them names,” says Mayor Alys Lawson.

That history takes the form of a brochure that guides visitors on a walking tour featuring 10 of the famous live oaks, some more than 400 years old. The map is avail-able at the Conway Visitor Center (903 3rd Avenue, 843-248-1700, cityofconway.com/visitors) located in the restored Paul Quattlebaum house.

2 a rICh hIStorY. Conway is one of South Carolina’s oldest cities. Founded in 1734, it was originally named

Kingston (after Britain’s King George II), but residents changed the name after the Revolutionary War to honor Gen. Robert Conway. Surrounded by farms and planta-tions, the city was a thriving river port throughout the 1800s and 1900s, and much of downtown was built during this period. Another walking-tour brochure available at the visitor center identifies 39 historic homes and buildings, many of them listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Among the scenic stops: Kingston Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1858, and Conway City Hall, which was designed by South Carolina

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architect Robert Mills—the man best known for designing the Washington Monument.

For the full story of the human and natural history of the area, don’t miss The Horry County Museum (438 Main Street, 843-915-5320, horrycountymuseum.org) in the heart of downtown. The museum’s newest project is the L.W. Paul Living History Farm (2279 Harris Shortcut Road, 843-365-3596, horrycountymuseum.org/farm). The working

farm, constructed by local businessman Larry Paul, gives visitors a hands-on glimpse of life on a “one-horse family farm” in the early- to mid-1900s. “Visitors to the farm may see the farmer plowing fields, gathering tobacco or curing meat, depending on the season,” says curator Walter Hill.

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scenic Waccamaw River is another point of civic pride and one visitors can explore from the pictur-esque River Walk winding along its banks. Guests of The Cypress Inn (16

Elm St., 800-575-5307, acypressinn.com) can pull up a Carolina rocker and watch the boats come and go from a private marina, or take a stroll down Elm Street to enjoy the riverbank vistas of Mayor Martin Riverfront Park (843-248-1740, conwayparksandrecreation.com). Conway native Jim Holbert offers river cruises that explore the history of Conway on River Memories (843-246-1495, rivermemories.org) a 21-foot electric cruiser built in the style of passenger boats that steamed along the river in the 1900s. Feeling more active? Rent a boat or join a guided paddling excursion from Conway Kayak Tours (843-488-0999, conwaykayak.com), and explore the Waccamaw tributaries known as Kingston Lake and Crabtree Swamp.

4 great FeStIvaLS. Major annual events include the Rivertown Music and Arts Festival on the first

Saturday in May, Bluegrass on the Waccamaw on the second Saturday in May, and the Conway Fall Festival on

the first Saturday of October. But the city’s biggest annual bash is Riverfest, sponsored by the Conway Chamber of Commerce (203 Main Street, 843-248-2273, conwayscchamber.com). Held every June as a pre-Indepen-dence Day celebration, it’s the town’s longest running festival and features live bands on multiple stages, boat parades, raft races and fireworks.

Weekly goings-on include The Conway Crawl, with live music and extended shopping hours at downtown stores, and the Conway Farmers Market (217 Laurel Street, conwayfarmersmarket.org), which opens 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from May through October.

5 gooD eatS. Hungry? Downtown Conway has no shortage of places to enjoy your next meal. Check

out Crady’s Restaurant, Bar & Bakery (332 Main St., 843-248-3321, cradys.com), a popular Sunday brunch stop that also opens for dinner during performances by Theatre of the Republic (see #6). Try the ham brioche, a smoked ham sandwich topped with Granny Smith apple slices and red onions. At Rivertown Bistro (1111 3rd Avenue, 843-248-3733, rivertownbistro.com) diners enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city from the second-floor terrace while noshing on Lowcountry spring rolls. The Crafty Rooster Bar

Historic Kingston Presbyterian Church sits among just a few of

the town’s many stately live oaks.

Jimmy martin, above left, and Chris grainger, above right, own Conway Kayak tours and lead guided trips when they aren’t working as line crew foremen for Horry electric Cooperative. Co-op member Jim Holbert, right, also provides river tours aboard his electric cruiser, River Memories.


& Grill (1125 3rd Avenue, 843-438-8330, craftyrooster.com) is the hangout for students and alumni of Coastal Carolina University (see #8), serving up Chanticleer spirit along with hamburgers, pizza and wings. The Trestle Bakery (322 Main St., 843-488-2069, trestlebakery.com) is a popular lunch and breakfast stop that’s famous for home-style cookies, cakes, breads and pastries.

6 LotS oF CoMeDY anD DraMa. Theatre of the Republic, Conway’s community performing arts group,

keeps the town entertained with an ambitious schedule of Broadway-style performances including Hairspray, which kicks off the 2011–12 theater season on Aug. 19 at the Main Street Theatre (337 Main St., 843-488-0821, theatreoftherepublic.com). Tickets cost $18 to $22 and you might just get to see a rising star or two on the stage. In 2006, talented tween actresses, Caitlin Gann and Caroline Blanton were double cast to play Annie. Gann later appeared in the Broadway musical 13, and Blanton reigned as Miss South Carolina’s Outstanding Teen. “We have quite a few actors and actresses who have gone on to work professionally in theatre,” says Tim McGhee, the theater’s executive and artistic director.

7 a BranD neW gYM. The 60,000-square-foot Conway Recreation Center (1515 Mill Pond Road,

conwayparksandrecreation.com) is scheduled to open Sept. 1. City residents will have access to weight rooms, a suspended walking track, a five-lane indoor swimming pool, as well as new athletic fields and nature trails winding through protected wetlands.

8 PLentY oF SMart PeoPLe. Visitors to Conway can’t miss the fact that it’s a college town. Coastal Carolina

University (843-347-3161, coastal.edu) is a public liberal arts school offering 53 undergraduate degrees and seven master’s degree programs to more than 8,700 students. In 2003, the school added football to the athletics program and tailgating at Chanticleer home games is now a favorite fall pastime. Horry-Georgetown Technical College (843-347-3186, hgtc.edu) is located on an adjacent campus offering degree programs and continuing education classes that range from marine biology and education to photography and chocolate making.

9 unIQue ShoPPIng. “Shopping downtown Conway is as much about what you’ll see and experience, and the

service you’ll get, as it is about what you’ll buy,” says Russell Fowler, who built Black Water Market, a shopping and apartment complex that incorporates historic architecture and some of the state’s largest murals. The market’s shops includes Haberdashery and HerDashery (1019 4th Avenue, 843-248-9999, thehabconway.com), women’s and men’s clothing stores stocked with Coastal Carolina University dress attire including the school’s official blazer. Other unique downtown merchants include Bodega (301 Main St., 843-248-9271, shopbodega.com), where Debby and Stan Stephens sell dining luxuries from a beautifully restored 103-year-old building with the original windows and heart-of-pine flooring. Encore Florals & Fine Gifts (225 Kingston St., 843-488-4086, encoreflorals.com) is located in the Paul Quattlebaum house next to the visitor center.

10 CoMMunItY SPIrIt. Conwayites have a tradi-tion of pulling together for good causes, and

that tradition of caring for the community is one of the core principles behind Horry Electric Cooperative, says Penelope Hinson, manager of public relations, marketing

and energy management. The co-op is headquartered in Conway and has served the surrounding area since 1940. “The people who work at the co-op actively participate in the town’s activities like serving on the board for the Chamber of Commerce, volunteering during the United Way Day of Caring, and serving

meals for homeless at the Shepherd’s Table,” she says. Other volunteer organizations that work to improve

the quality of life in Conway include Fostering Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides clothing, school supplies, books and toys to area foster children; Waccamaw Riverkeeper, which monitors the health of the waterway; and the Conway Historical Society, which preserves and showcases the city’s past. Working with the city, the volunteers behind these organizations help preserve Conway’s charm, says Joe Henderson, the city’s zoning administrator.

“The people of Conway, more than anything, care for their town,” he says.

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In June, the S.C. Legislature des-ignated collard greens as the official state vegetable, and nationally, chefs at fine restaurants from New York to California are adding the robust flavors of fresh collards to their menus.

Close kin to cabbage, collard greens are easy to grow throughout South Carolina. The key is timing. Collards are a cool-season vegetable best planted in July and August for a fall crop. During mild winters, fall col-lards often persevere through the cold to produce luxuriantly the following spring. Gardeners in the Midlands and Coastal

regions can also enjoy a second plant-ing in the spring by setting transplants from late-February to mid-March. Popular varieties include Champion, Georgia, Morris Heading and Top Bunch.

Collards can be grown from seed or transplants. Sowing seed is a common practice in the coastal plain, but trans-plants are the best option for most home gardens. Transplants are widely available at garden centers but the

selection of varieties may be limited and transplants may not be available in time for your preferred planting dates. Consider growing your own transplants by sowing seeds in small containers 6 to 8 weeks before you intend to transplant. Collard plants should be spaced 18 inches from each other in rows that are 4 feet apart. As an alternative to traditional row culture, I like to plant collards in flower borders. Skirted by cool-season flowers like pansies, collards provide bold accents to the landscape and serve as edible ornamentals.

All leafy greens require good soil fertility. Have your garden soil tested to ensure the correct soil pH (5.8 to 6.5) and nutrient proportions for the crop. If you haven’t tested your soil, till in 3 pounds of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet before planting. Once your plants are more than six

inches tall they will need to be side-dressed with nitrogen fertilizer. Two pounds of calcium nitrate per 100 feet of row will do the trick. If you prefer an organic option, cottonseed meal, bone meal or fish emulsion can supply the necessary nitrogen, but they need to be applied earlier since they take longer than conventional fertilizers to become usable by the plants.

Watch your plants closely for insect damage. Several species of caterpillar can damage collards, but insecticides containing the organic ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis will help manage pests if applied while the caterpillars are small. Follow the product instruc-tions and thoroughly cover the upper and lower leaf surfaces for the best results.

Harvest collards at your leisure. You may gather entire plants at any stage, but I prefer to harvest individual leaves as needed, allowing continued growth and production. Mature leaves are great when cooked in the tradi-tional fashion—stewed with salted meat. For a healthier, but equally appetizing, way to cook collard greens, slice young, tender leaves into thin strips and stir-fry in olive oil.

These are just two ways to enjoy our state vegetable, so show your South Carolina pride and grow some collard greens this fall. To learn more about growing collards and other vegetables, visit Clemson Extension’s Home & Garden Information Center at clemson.edu/hgic.

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they are, in fact, distantly related.The connection? It’s the banjo. The

instrument most closely associated with Appalachia actually originated in Africa, and was brought to America by slaves. When European settlers in the mountain region discovered the ver-satile stringed instrument, they began playing it alongside their dulcimers and fiddles on English ballads and Irish folk songs, establishing the roots of what we now know as bluegrass. The descendants of slaves also gave birth to another uniquely American form of music—the blues—when they sang out their misery in the form of “field hollers,” work songs set to the rhythms of hard agricultural labor.

Exploring the origins and con-nections of “roots music,” from the earliest Native American songs to the folk music of the 1960s, is what “New Harmonies” is all about. The exhibit, now touring South Carolina, demon-strates how diverse styles often merge to create new forms of popular music. It showcases that history with photos and profiles of pioneering musicians, interactive listening stations and dis-plays that provide a hands-on experi-ence with instruments like the diddley

bow and banjo, says Robbie Davis, director of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street project.

“The ‘new’ in New Harmonies comes from the idea that music is in a state of almost constant evolution,” he says. “New Harmonies tells the story of how music gave people from differ-ent origins and backgrounds a chance to come together, sample what each brought from their own cultures and how they combined them to create something new and American.”

Sponsored by the Humanities Council of South Carolina, the exhibit is traveling to small-town libraries and cultural centers through January 2013, says Theresa J. Wallace, the council’s tour coordinator. “New Harmonies” will be on display at the Kaminski House Museum through Sept. 3, before moving to the Oconee County Public Library in Walhalla, and from there to future stops in Laurens, Beaufort, Central, Winnsboro, York, Landrum, Hartsville and Walterboro.

As part of the exhibit, each stop will include local concerts and live performances that explore South Carolina’s own musical traditions. Related events in Georgetown this month include shag and gospel con-certs on the Kaminski House lawn, and on Aug. 25, music historian Sharon Cooper-Murray will present a lecture and concert on Gullah folk music at the Georgetown Library.

Davis says the combination of local performances and the tour exhibits is designed to help patrons expand their musical horizons.

“Music is a great topic for cultural intersection and conversation,” he says. “I think it’s an incredible oppor-tunity for people to learn where their favorite music originated and pick up a taste for something new.”

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The eclectic eatery is the work of David Wingard and Donna Pace, who met when Donna came to work for David at Wingard Jewelers more than 25 years ago. They got their start in the restaurant business in the 1990s when David invested in Easley’s now-defunct Dixie Star Steakhouse. With the storefront next to the jewelry store sitting vacant, the couple saw an opportunity to build a new downtown eatery from scratch.

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“We love New Orleans and we wanted to bring all the components of that feeling together,” Pace says.

Open three nights a week, Bleu Voodoo attracts a steady crowd of reg-ulars who enjoy the novelty of a Cajun dining experience in the Upstate of South Carolina. “We have a following,” Wingard says. “It’s great to have a cus-tomer find us and thank us for having this place.”

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UPSTATEauguSt19 • Sunrise Battlefield Tour, Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, Clinton. (864) 938-0100.20 • Living History Saturday, Ninety Six National Historic Site, Ninety Six. (864) 543-4068.20 • Musgrove Mill Anniversary Celebration, Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, Clinton. (864) 938-0100.20 • Seay House Saturday, Seay House, Spartanburg. (864) 596-3501.25–27 • Spittoono, National Guard Armory, Clemson. (864) 710-8321.26 • Beat the Heat Family Night, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville. (864) 467-3100.26–27 • Spring Water Festival, Town Park, Williamston. (864) 847-7473.26–28 • Upstate Women’s Show, Carolina First Center, Greenville. (864) 250-9713.27 • How to be an Amateur Naturalist, Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville. (864) 244-5565.SePteMBer1–11 • Upper South Carolina State Fair, Fairgrounds, Greenville. (864) 269-0852.2–3 • Native American Exhibit Festival, History Museum, Spartanburg. (864) 278-9698.3 • Cherokee Foothills Bicycle Tours, North Greenville University Stadium, Tigerville. (864) 380-4227.3–4 • Dacusville Farm Days, Robinson Field, Easley. (864) 836-6893.6–10 • South Carolina Apple Festival, Westminster. (864) 647-7223.8–10 • Bluegrass in the Woods Autumn Festival, Anderson. (864) 356-3444.9 • Campfire, Walnut Grove Plantation, Spartanburg. (864) 576-6546.9–10 • Glory Days Festival, Downtown, Woodruff. (864) 476-8154.10 • Philharmonic’s Orchestra, Converse College Twichell Auditorium, Spartanburg. (864) 278-9698.10 through Nov. 10 • Masks of the Cherokee, County Museum of Art & History, Pickens. (864) 898-5963.

10 through Nov. 10 • The Fine Art Ramblers, County Museum of Art & History, Pickens. (864) 898-5963.14 • A Regional Radio History, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville. (864) 467-3100.17 • South Greenville Fair and Antique Tractor & Engine Show, City Park, Simpsonville. (864) 862-4224.ongoIngDaily • Art Gallery at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center, South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson. (864) 656-3405. Daily • Trail Riding, Croft State Natural Area, Spartanburg. (864) 585-1283.Daily through Sept. • Pick-your-own-berries, The Happy Berry, Six Mile. (864) 350-3945.Daily, except Mondays through Aug. 18 • A History of Tattoo in S.C., Museum of Art & History, Pickens. (864) 898-5963.Daily, except Mondays through Aug. 18 • CAFfeine Contemporary Art Forum: Adornment, Museum of Art & History, Pickens. (864) 898-5963.Daily, except Mondays through Sept. 18 • Our Town, Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville. (864) 271-7570.Tuesdays and Thursdays until Sept. 15 • Bingo, Festhalle, Helen, Ga. (706) 878-1908.Tuesdays through Saturdays except major holidays • Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg. (864) 583-2776.Thursdays through Sept. • Larkin’s Rhythm on the River, Peace Center Amphitheater, Greenville. (864) 467-3020.Thursdays through Sundays until Aug. 27 • The Kings of Country, Centre Stage, Greenville. (864) 233-6733.Fridays through Sept. 2 • Square Dancing, Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest. (864) 638-5353.Saturdays through October • Hilarious Hillbilly Massacre, Pumpkintown Opry, Pickens. (864) 836-8141.

MIDLANDSauguSt18–21 • Lend Me a Tenor, Little Theatre, Sumter. (803) 775-2150.

19 • Plaza Concert, Rotary Centennial Plaza, Sumter. (803) 436-2640.20 • Artists Voice, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.20 • SCISA Volleyball Jamboree, County Civic Center, Sumter. (803) 436-2270.20–21 • USSSA Baseball Tournament, Patriot Park Sportsplex, Sumter. (803) 436-2248.27 • Main Street Latin Festival, Downtown, Columbia. (803) 348-0749.27 • Summerfest, Downtown, York. (803) 684-2590.27–28 • ISA Softball Tournament, Patriot Park Sportsplex, Sumter. (803) 436-2248.28 • American Photography, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.SePteMBer1–3 • Book Sale, County Library, Bamberg. (803) 245-3022.2 • Classic Movie Night, Opera House, Sumter. (803) 436-2640.2 • Fridays at the Terrace, Downtown City Centre, Sumter. (803) 436-2640.2–4 • Bluegrass & Country Music Jamboree, Lone Star, Santee. (803) 854-2000.3–5 • Labor Day Festival, Crooked Creek Park, Chapin. (803) 345-2444.8 • Sumter @ Six, Downtown Brody Pavilion, Sumter. (803) 436-2640.9–10 • Aiken’s Makin’ Festival, Downtown, Aiken. (803) 649-1200.10 • Behind the Scenes, Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site, Beech Island. (803) 827-1473.10 • By the Sweat of Our Brows, Historic Brattonsville, Rock Hill. (803) 684-2327.ongoIngDaily • Trail Riding, Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg. (803) 222-3209.Daily • Trail Riding, Lee State Park, Bishopville. (803) 428-5307.Daily • Trail Riding, Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield. (803) 494-8177.Daily, except Thanksgiving & Christmas • SOS Planet Showing, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s 3-D Adventure Theater, Columbia. (803) 779-8717.

Daily, except Sundays • Living History Days, Historic Brattonsville, McConnells. (803) 684-2327.Daily, except Mondays • Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.Daily, except Mondays and major holidays • Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, Camden. (803) 432-9841.Sundays • Docent-led Gallery Tour, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 779-4005.Mondays until August 29 • Hopelands Summer Concert Series, Hopelands Gardens, Aiken. (803) 642-7650.First Thursdays until Oct. 7 • Main Street Live, Rock Hill. (803) 324-7500.Second Thursdays through Oct. • Outdoor Concert Series, Downtown, Sumter. (803) 436-2640.Fridays • Main Street Marketplace, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 779-4005.First Saturdays until Dec. 3 • Rivers Bridge Battlefield Guided Tour, Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, Ehrhardt. (803) 267-3675.Saturdays • Behind-the-Scenes Adventure Tours, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia. (803) 978-1113.

LOWCOUNTRYauguSt20 • Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament, Fishing Pier, Folly Beach. (843) 588-3474.20 • Reggae Nights Summer Concert, James Island County Park, Charleston. (843) 795-8486.

25 • Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Hippodrome Theater, Charleston. (843) 513-2655. 26 • Movies at the Pier, Mount Pleasant Pier, Mount Pleasant. (843) 795-4386.27 • International Food & Arts Festival, Municipal Parking Lot, Walterboro. (843) 549-7046.27 • Race for The ARK, Summerville. (843) 832-2357.SePteMBer2 • Moonlight Mixers, Folly Beach Pier, Charleston. (843) 795-4386. 2–4 • Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival, Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach. (843) 626-7444.2–4 • Celebrity Golf Tournament, Hilton Head Island. (843) 842-7711.2–5 • Muscadine Festival, Williams Muscadine Vineyard & Farm, Nesmith. (843) 354-2169.3 • Beach & Shag Festival, Charleston. (843) 571-3668.3 • Cooper River Challenge, Fishing Pier, Mount Pleasant. (843) 762-9946.4 • Barbecue Championship & Bluegrass Festival, Boone Hall, Mount Pleasant. (843) 884-4371.4 • End of Summer Celebration, Beach Pier, Surfside. (843) 650-9548.10 • Adopt-A-Highway, Charleston. (843) 722-5940.11 • Dog Day Afternoon at Whirlin’ Waters, Wannamaker County Park, North Charleston. (843) 795-4386.ongoIngDaily • Trail Riding, Cheraw State Park, Cheraw. (843) 537-9656.

Daily, except Christmas • Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet. (843) 235-6000.Daily, except major holidays • Parris Island Museum, Beaufort. (843) 228-2166.Daily except Mondays • Feeding Frenzy, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet. (843) 237-4440.Sundays through Sept. 4 • Serenades, Fuller Park, Surfside Beach. (843) 650-9548.Mondays until Oct. 31 • Coastal Kayaking, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet. (843) 237-4440.Tuesdays through Aug. 30 • A Crabby Experience, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325. Wednesdays through Aug. 24 • Stingray Shuffle, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Wednesdays until Oct. 31 • Coastal Birding, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet. (843) 237-4440.Thursdays through Aug. 18 • Jumping Jellyfish! Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Thursdays through Sept. 1 • From the Forest to the Sea, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Thursdays and Fridays through Aug. 31 • Alligators, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet. (866) 890-3977.Fridays through Sept. 2 • Seine-sational Fun! Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Fridays through Oct. 31 • Farmers Market Hilton Head Island, Historic Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. (843) 785-2767.Saturdays through Sept. 3 • Crazy Over Crabs! Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Saturdays through Sept. 3 • Feeding Time, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Saturdays–Tuesdays • Mansion Tours, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, McClellanville. (843) 546-9361.Second Saturdays • Local League of Artisans Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Yesterday’s, Hartsville. (843) 498-6576.

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WhILe I Can’t CIte an official study, there’s a lot of what we writers call, “anec-dotal evidence,” that warm weather makes people stupid. Anecdotal evidence is what columnists and deadline-driven journalists often rely on when we can’t brake for obstacles such as facts.

In this case, I’m talking about actual news reports—all collected since sun block season started—where overheated individuals have been caught embracing their inner moron.

None of these people came from Alaska or other planets with polar bears. In fact, the majority reside right here in our sizzling state, where home-grown maniacs usually surrender the summer spotlight to tourist talent. But not lately. We’ve only got a couple more brain-melting months to go, so let’s crank up the AC and chill out before stupid happens again.

Defenseless driving A disgruntled motorist recently tried to cross the Waccamaw River in a stolen truck, Robbie Knievel-style. The news reports cited road rage, which prompted him to crash into several vehicles, carjack at least two, and attempt the river jump without a ramp. The police had to borrow a canoe to haul him out like a prize flounder. Maybe next time, he’ll use some common sense and steal a boat.

standing apologyIt takes a proactive person to tattoo an all-occasion apology on his

fore head that reads: “God loves you. Please forgive me if I say or do anything stupid, Thank You!” This thoughtful gesture may persuade neighbors to cut him some slack when they catch his dog watering their marigolds, but probably not for spitting at them while they’re trying to read his head. Phlegm tends to neutralize the Hallmark moment.

Hiring a hit personNote to self: When you don’t have time for relationship counseling and decide to hire a professional to knock off your baby daddy, don’t use Facebook until you unfriend his mom. Or try Craig’s List.

Discount liposuctionIt’s always tempting to save money on plastic surgery by hiring a stranger who’ll perform it with a Hoover in somebody’s apartment, but when the lipo-sucker offers to pick you up at the mall, that’s usually a red flag. Real doctors almost never pick

patients up unless they faint in the waiting

room. But with real docs, their price includes perks like sterilization, stitches and even anesthesia. Here’s an idea for cost-conscious lipo-seekers: Until

you can afford a real doctor, how

about joining a real gym?

Pageant precaution Nobody likes a wrinkly 8-year-

old. That’s why one mom decided to inject her pageant-contestant daughter with Botox. You know the old saying: A needle a day keeps the crow’s feet away. With any luck, the child won’t need liposuction until she’s 10. (Therapy, yes. Liposuction, no.)

mugging for the mug shotYou have the right to remain digni-fied when detectives add you to their digital scrapbook, so leave the Cheshire cat thing to John Edwards. There’s no need to smile for the camera unless your dentist is paying for the advertising rights.

If we just stay cool, most of us can make it to Halloween without a felony charge. But if something really dumb happens, please tell the cops you’re visiting from Juneau.

Jan a. Igoe , a writer and illustrator from Horry County, will never run out of humor columns as long as the police keep sharing their catch of the day. Share your thoughts with her at [email protected].

SCHumorMe BY JAN A. IGOE

Hot dumb in the summertime


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