story by Jordan Pupa | photography by Fred Sally Sharon Norris developed an interest in accounting after working as a receptionist in a one-man CPA firm immediately after high school. She was given the opportunity to take on other responsibilities above her clerical duties, which lit a fire under her, encouraging her to go back…
story by Alan Barrett, PA-C When it comes to men’s health, preventive maintenance varies little from car or home maintenance. We routinely change the oil, rotate and balance the tires, and perform other preventative services to keep our rides performing safely and at optimal performance. Our garages are full of tools and…
story by Jordan Pupa Dargan Farms, located in Darlington, is a fifth and sixth generation, family-owned operation with roots that go back hundreds of years. The land was obtained before the Revolutionary War through a King’s Grant. Most recently, Dargan Farms has been recognized as SC’s Top Large Farm of the year….
story by Doug Smith Summer is almost here and you know what that means…It’s time to fire up the grill and plan some fun! Each summer, my daughter plays as the “party planner” and has all of her friends over to swim in our backyard. It’s funny how it starts off, “Hey dad,…
story by Jordan Pupa Firefighters need to be ready to move at a moment’s notice and always need to be prepared with the right equipment. What many people may not realize is that there are certain retailers that provide high-quality firefighting gear to meet their needs. Wally’s Fire & Safety Equipment, Inc. in…
“Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.” story by Jordan Pupa | photography by Jonathan Boatwright We’ve all heard this advice many times, but Tammy Lewis has brought it to life with her passion for Mullins, SC. Tammy has been a resident of Mullins for 52 years…
Camp Pee Dee Pride Celebrates 23 Years with Wayne Howard photography by Erin Daniel It’s easy to say that most of us carry a fond camp memory. The new friends you make, the interesting places you go, and new experiences you have, play a big role in the fun times had. However, the…
The current federal estate tax exemption, that is, the value of property that a person may possess at death without incurring federal estate tax, is currently $11.4 million, $22.8 million per couple. The author vividly recalls a time when that exemption was only $600,000, or $1.2 million per couple. In that unhappy time,…
A ‘Sun-Kissed’ Look Without the Sun story by Jordan Pupa | photography provided by COAST The summer months are approaching and some of us will sparkle in the light like Edward Cullen from Twilight the first time we put on a bathing suit this year! Of course, we will be looking for a…
story by Bryan Holt Spring is finally here! Took a little longer this year for it to arrive, but it is here and now we can grill out for about a month. After that, it’ll get too hot and we will all complain about that too. This will be my last article until…