South Carolina 228th Anniversary of Statehood
228 years ago today… On May 23, 1788, my home state of South Carolina became the 8th to ratify the U.S. Constitution and join the United States of America.
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RIP Pete – I hardly knew you…
Last week I received a calendar alert on my iPhone reminding me of the one year anniversary of Pete’s death. I did not know Pete personally. In fact, we were complete strangers until May of 2015, when he suddenly appeared in my office. Unfortunately he died only minutes after we first met. I never knew his…
“Monkey Island, SC” is real…and mysterious.
See the green “X” overlaid on one of the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina? That’s Morgan Island, commonly referred to as Monkey Island. I marked the spot because neither name appeared on Google Maps when I searched for the mysterious island. It’s been the source of legends, spooky sounds, and government conspiracy…
SC DMV – Add your emergency contacts online…
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) allows state residents to add emergency contact information online. The information is then available to law enforcement personnel, who can share it with emergency medical services. The free service is available at https://www.scdmvonline.com/dmvpublic Look on the bottom right of the page and click Provide An Emergency Contact…
Criminal Records Online – South Carolina
The South Carolina Judicial Department website offers a multitude of information resources, including Supreme Court opinions, Court Forms and Procedures, online payment system for some fines, and criminal records. The online criminal records are a popular feature, available for free viewing by the general public. It should be noted from the beginning that these records…
Data Centers in the Carolina’s – That’s a good thing
Facebook and Google data centers are up and running in both North and South Carolina, accompanied by dozens of data centers for other telecommunications companies. In the end, that benefits those of us who use technology on a daily basis. Google has centers in Goose Creek, South Carolina and Lenoir, North Carolina. A Facebook Data Center is in Forest…
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