MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012
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An update on the economy (Listen to the segment)
Dr. Bob Becker, Director of Economic Policy and Strategy with the Strom Thurmond Institute on Government and Public Affairs at Clemson University, talks with Dr. Bruce Yandle, a Senior Fellow at the Thurmond Institute and author of the quarterly newsletter, The Economic Situation Report about his latest update on the economy. Dr. Yandle, Dean Emeritus and Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics in the College of Business & Behavioral Science at Clemson University and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, is a past member of the S.C. State Board of Economic Advisers and former Executive Director of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
The Artwork of Shannon Runquist (Listen to the segment)
Roy Scott speaks with southern realist painter Shannon Runquist about her work and finds out about the Palette and Palate Stroll and the Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out. Read the feature of Shannon Runquist in the July edition of Charleston Magazine.
Oconee State Park (Listen to the segment)
We invite you to "Come Out and Play" as Park Ranger Jo Anna White introduces us to Oconee State Park and we find out about activities that every member of the family can enjoy.
Red Mule Grits Mill (Listen to the segment)
Marianne Gardner learns about what makes tasty grits when she speaks with Alice and Tim Mills of Mills Farm.
Peach Cultivar Update (Listen to the segment)
"Peach Doctor" Desmond Layne, Clemson University Peach Specialist, shares the latest peach offering available to South Carolina consumers. Learn more at "Everything About Peaches" and find the Peach Doctor on Facebook.
The Cost of American Independence (Listen to the segment)
A historical look at the price of American Independence from columnist and Furman University President Emeritus David Shi. The columns of Dr. Shi appear in the Greenville News and other publications, and many can be found online.
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012
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Staying Healthy in the Summer Months
Nationally recognized health and wellness expert Dr. Ann Kulze, MD answers frequently asked questions related to staying healthy in the summer months and shares the latest news in nutrition and fitness. Dr. Ann is the author of the best-selling book Eat Right for Life: Your Common Sense Guide to Eating Right and Living Well.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012
How to enjoy SC waterways.
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A pre-recorded program hosted by Mike Willis of the SC Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and featuring Billy Downer, DNR Boating Safety Education Coordinator and Sandra Hartley from the DNR Boat Titling and Registration Section. With information about boating safety education, boating enforcement regulations, required boating safety equipment, SC boat titling and registration requirements and related topics.
THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012
Horticultural Assistance from the Clemson Extension Service
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Dr. James Blake hosts this special hour-long gardening edition exploring various services available to assist homeowners grow and care for the plants in their landscapes. He visits with colleague and horticulture specialist Millie Davenport of the Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) in a discussion of how the HGIC serves the public, learns more about soil testing with Dr. Kathy Moore, Director of the Clemson Agricultural Service Laboratory, finds out about dealing with plant pathogens with Meg Williamson, Diagnostician with the Clemson University Plant Problem Clinic, learns more about the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs with state director and ethnobotanist Dr. Karen Hall, and discovers how the South Carolina Botanical Garden serves to educate and inspire gardeners with John Bodiford, Senior Horitulturist at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
Peaches in South Carolina
Bob Schuster learns about how Clemson Extension works with commercial peach producers across the state when he speaks with "Peach Doctor" Desmond Layne, Clemson University Peach Specialist. They also discuss some ways to use peaches. Learn more at "Everything About Peaches" and find the Peach Doctor on Facebook.
