Leisure

Bread and milk are two necessities that quickly run out of stock on grocery store shelves when a winter storm is approaching. The question of why these two items have been seen for decades is raised by this intriguing event. Stockpiling bread and milk has been a habit since the middle of the 20th century at the latest. It has roots in culture, pragmatism, and a little psychology. A Realistic BeginningBread and milk are multipurpose necessities that are present in the majority of American homes. Bread could be used in many different dishes, and milk was a staple food for families in the middle of the 20th century, particularly those with kids. Before widespread refrigeration and better road-clearing technologies, people would stockpile perishables like bread and milk, which had a short shel...

Charleston, South CarolinaCarnival Cruise Line has formally ceased its homeport operations in the Holy City after sailing from Charleston for over 14 years. This is the end of a collaboration that started in 2010 between Carnival and the South Carolina Ports Authority. This week marks the implementation of the 2022 decision to not renew the cruise contract. A chapter in Charleston's maritime history will come to an end on Saturday when the Carnival Sunshine returns after its final journey, which left Union Pier on Monday. The action is intended to make Union Pier Terminal available for renovation. Charleston will continue to host port-of-call stops, enabling some cruises to dock for day visits even if it will no longer be used as a homeport. However, Union Pier will not be the starting or ...

The new exhibit, Know Your State and Make it Know: The South Carolina Historical Marker Program, will open soon, according to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH). It will open at the South Carolina History Center, located at 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has been working with local organizations to install state historical markers to highlight significant locations in their towns for almost 90 years. The history of that program is told in this exhibit, which also highlights the efforts of our agency and the thousands of South Carolinians who have followed the program's first director, Dr. Nora Marshall Davis, who urged them to learn about their st...

The story that follows is an original account of how college football unites families. Attending a Clemson, South Carolina, or any college football game can be similar for you. I hope part of what has been said speaks to you as we approach the weekend and prepare to enjoy another college football Saturday. I have a deep respect for collegiate football from an early age. I went to Army football games with my family from the time I was crawling. We would gather at my church, board a bus, and travel two hours to West Point to watch Army play a low-level opponent, which nearly always ended in victory. I suppose the church received a ticket discount, which allowed us to attend. Given the opponent and the small attendance at the game, Army was most likely pleased to comply. I get what the majori...