Aiken County, South Carolina

When one first walks into the doors of The Forest Lake Club they are presented with a welcoming, elegant, and calming atmosphere. This is complemented by a lot of windows and light colors making their rooms feel open. The windows outlook a spectacular view, allowing their members to feel as if they were outside. Similar, they pay attention to the minute details throughout their club. For example, they take the time to print their logo onto their napkins. However, is it very competitive to…

Fort Mill Hyundai - The # Most Bizarre Roadside Attractions in South Carolina Do you live in South Carolina and want to go on a road trip that is as unique as your personality? Abandon the ordinary and enjoy a quirky, unforgettable trip when you make your way to these bizarre roadside attractions. Edisto Mystery Tree Where Highway 174 meets Botany Bay Road, you’ll find the Edisto Mystery Tree. The tree by itself isn’t impressive by any means; it is a leafless, sorry-looking thing. However, you…

Union, while the south was referred to as the Confederacy. The main issue that sparked the war was slavery, and is the reason many people believe the flag represents racism rather than solely based on southern pride. Since the flag was represented by the south, and the south…

a recent incident that happened in South Carolina, where a sheriff’s deputy tackled a high school student out of her seat because he believed that the student was not cooperating. There’s many reasons that this incident…

The confederate flag has been up for centuries in more than one place in the United States of America, for some it’s viewed as symbol of pride, dignity and history in the south. For others it is seen as an image of hatred violence and separation. The subject of the Confederate flag has been up for discussion for a long time and it wasn’t until recently that it finally got pulled down, ending a tradition, but is it a tradition of pride or tragedy. That is the question people of all races,…

Summer Vacation “Everyone wake up” my aunt said. I checked my phone to see what time it was considering it was summer and all. I hit the unlock button and the time read five thirty in the morning. I thought to myself what could she possibly want this early in the morning. Then it hit me today was the day we leave for our summer vacation. I was up and off to the bathroom in no time. Once everyone was dressed we headed outside to start packing the car. My uncle rented a minivan so everyone could…

SYNOPSIS: On the 3rd of October, 2015, I, CPL. Lessane, of the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Estill Police Department, in the city/county of Hampton, in reference to an assault that occurred in the Furman area of Hampton County. Upon arrival, I made contact with the complainant, Roger Bryant, who stated he was assaulted by an individual he identified as “Shawn”, on Honey Hill Road in Furman, unknown exact address. I gathered the pertinent information needed to complete this…

Synopsis: Amelia life seems pretty perfect to her at least till a tragic accident happens that turns everything upside down. Amelia discovers that many secrets have been kept from her and realizes maybe her life was not so perfect after all. Theme: My theme is coming out of your comfort zone. Characters: Amelia Rose Elbridge is an over privileged young adult who was always taught to be very humble. Amelia is almost eighteen years old and has been homeschooled her whole life. Emmett Orson is…

In a letter dated February 6, 1850, ailing South Carolina senator John C. Calhoun wrote to his friend Thomas G. Clemson about impending legislation addressing the constitutionality of slavery in the western reaches of the Union. Calhoun’s trepidation concerning the slavery question and is abundantly clear in the letter’s final two lines, in which he states- “Clay has offered what he calls a compromise, but will get little support. I do not see how the question can be settled”. The Henry…

In 1848, the first women 's rights convention took place in Seneca Falls, New York. Three hundred women attended the convention to achieve equal rights in society. As an illustration women in the 1840’s couldn’t vote, own property, have custody of their children after a divorce or even share the same religious rights as their male counterparts. Thus, leading to the Seneca Falls Declaration. The Seneca Falls Declaration shared a similar style to the Declaration of Independence except that it…