May is the month for celebrating scholars who've worked hard for years to achieve their life's goals. Sadly, the COVID-19 virus has stifled traditional festivities, launching schools and universities into the virtual world. On May 9, more than 1,000 Citadel graduates took part in two virtual commencement services. The Citadel dates back to the 1800s when the college played a … [Read more...] about The Citadel
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If Hansel and Gretel Went to Church
Once Upon a Time, in the town of McClellanville, there stood a church. Not just any church, but St. James-Santee Episcopal Chapel. Built in 1890, it served as the primary church after the Civil War. Rice plantations along the Santee were abandoned, causing planters to move to more central locations such as McClellanville. The outside of the chapel is covered in black … [Read more...] about If Hansel and Gretel Went to Church