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.
South Carolina 228th Anniversary of Statehood
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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 Read More …
“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 Read More …
South Carolina Legislature – Live Video
The South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate are back in session for 2016. South Carolina residents, and practically anyone worldwide, can watch live video of House and Senate proceedings online via www.SCStateHouse.gov. The South Carolina Legislative website also allows Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …