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King of the Sea Islands
U.S. presidents come and go. But from 1790 until the 1920's, the Lowcountry Sea Islands had their very own king. All hail King Cotton! A...
sdiamondriley
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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In Search of Robber's Row
Don't let the quiet winding lanes, shaded by twisting live oaks dripping with spanish moss, fool you. Long before a bridge connected it...
sdiamondriley
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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Decoration Day
Where better to start a tradition of honoring fallen soldiers than the place where the war that prompted it began? Shortly after the...
sdiamondriley
May 16, 20233 min read
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Tacky Talk
The Lowcountry plays host to some of the tackiest sights you'll ever see, and I'm not talking about socks with sandals or bikini-clad...
sdiamondriley
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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From Everyday to Extraordinary
Unknown to many who seek it, a favorite Lowcountry souvenir has a dark past. Although prized today by collectors the world over,...
sdiamondriley
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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The Day of the Big Gun Shoot
You think your neighborhood's got problems? Mine is the site of the largest naval battle ever fought in U.S. waters. Protecting the Sound...
sdiamondriley
Feb 1, 20234 min read
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No Snow? No Problem!
Despite--or perhaps thanks to--its mild December weather, the Lowcountry boasts its own unique twists on the usual holiday traditions....
sdiamondriley
Dec 7, 20223 min read
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No Small Victory
Prior to the end of legalized slavery in the South in 1865, there were many brave souls who took matters into their own hands to escape...
sdiamondriley
Jun 14, 20223 min read
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