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Jessica is a native of Albany, NY and has a passion for photography, nature and sports. She resides in Pendleton and graduated from Kennesaw State University in Georgia with a degree in media studies.
Recent Stories
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So good, you’ll feel like you were there
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
So good, you’ll feel like you were there
Instead of taking a trip to the low country or high into the mountains, stay local and let the work of two talented photographers make you feel like you were the one behind the lens.
Mark McInnis and Carl Ackerman have been experimenting with photography for nearly 20 years, capturing some of the most compelling photos in and around the Palmetto state. From wildlife to landscapes to sports, the twosome has spent countless hours in the field, working to top their own personal best. | Read more
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Seasonal depression: Our moods can fade with the light
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Before we fell back into an extra hour of sleep, the long summer days were perfect for getaway trips and family barbecues.
So, it’s no wonder, that when the days shorten up and the night sky welcomes us as we leave work, people spend less time outside and more time within the confines of the home.
And with this change, comes what doctors refer to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). | Read more
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Yummy casseroles: an easy fix and a sure thing
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
You can make them for every meal, with minimal prep time.
And who doesn’t love a one-dish breakfast, lunch or dinner?
With schedules of parents and kids going in all different directions, casseroles are upping the ante when it comes to delicious, fast and fulfilling options for mealtimes. | Read more
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Keowee Key, once a battleground
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Lakes Keowee and Jocassee, along with their surrounding land, are some of the most pristine environmental attributes our Upstate has to offer.
But in 1761, the beautiful land was turned into a war scene, and thanks to local author and historian Jerry Alexander, the story comes to life with his most recent book.
Alexander, retired journalist and cartoonist, published “Blood Red Runs the Sacred Keowee,” a story about how the Cherokee Indians fought British settlers to save their homeland.
“It’s important to know, as this area has so much history,” he said. | Read more
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