Chasing glory

Camden's Colonial Cup steeplechase event is the race, social event of the season

Nowhere in the country is the sport of steeplechase, when the horses have to jump over fences and ditches while running around a track, held more near and dear to the hearts of a community than in Camden. Read More

Driving under the influence of stupidity

When asked, most people would say they're good drivers. However, the fundamental problem with that theory is that most people are also idiots. Read More

Rucker's gamble pays off

The Lowcountry son who made a household name for himself as front man of Hootie & the Blowfish -- selling more than 20 million records during a 15-year period -- has found another genre to dominate. Read More

Raising funds, support and awareness in fight

It used to be a death sentence. But today, for those diagnosed with HIV or AIDS, living a normal, healthy life is a much more likely outcome. Read More

Painting the town — and the walls and the floors and parts of the ceiling — red

Painting is easy. You simply gather up all your old paint brushes, roller trays, drop cloths and -- VOILA! -- throw them in the trash and call a professional. Because when it comes to doing it yourself, it always ends the same way: With you getting paint in your hair, on the floor and occasionally, if you're lucky, on the wall, all the while killing your back because you were too cheap to buy that stupid $6 extender thingy for the paint roller that my wife told me I needed. Read More

Take a hike

5 local trails worth exploring

Let's be honest, when somebody says "let's go hiking," your first thought probably isn't of the Lowcountry. Which is fair. After all, if Mount Everest were flat, the odds are pretty good that the only thing Sir Edmund Hilary would be known for is his girly last name. Read More

TV naturalist coming to Awendaw

If you grew up in South Carolina and ever watched TV on the weekends, there's no doubt you recognize the face of naturalist Rudy Mancke. Best known as the host of South Carolina ETV's "NatureScene," Mancke has been synonymous with nature in the Palmetto State for 30-plus years. Read More

Seeing spots at the Charleston Angler

Things are going to get a little spotty starting next week at the Charleston Angler. Beginning Nov. 1 and running through Dec. 15, the local outdoor outfitter has a new challenge for all Lowcountry fishermen and women: Most spots on a fish will win money. Read More

The magic of the fair

Event packs in food, lots of fun for the family

There's just something magical about eating three pieces of pizza, some onion rings and a deep-fried Snickers bar and then riding a roller coaster for 20 minutes while screaming at the top of your lungs until finally, on top of the world, you ... throw up all of it. Read More

As seen on TV

Bryce demonstrates what not to do on TV while on TV

With all due respect to Paula Abdul, when it comes to on-air presence there's nobody better than Warren Peper. Read More