People and Places

Everyone is invited to enter Fort Mill Moose Lodge 1240's annual chili cook-off 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Top prize wins $100. Taste the entries.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Geoffrey, the son of Karen Costner of Fort Mill, was selected as the 332nd Wing’s Tuskegee Airman of the week recently.

Fort Mill Town Councilman Larry Huntley and his wife Patsy will be featured on an episode of "20/20" that airs at 9 p.m. tonight on ABC.

Before Fort Mill resident Amy Bennett splurges a little on something fun, she sought the advice of TV's best known financial planner.

Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment of an occasional series about firefighters in Fort Mill Township who have given many years of service. They recall the early days of firefighting and the kinship of volunteering to put oneself in harm’s way, day or night.

Fort Mill native Will Brooks, 20, summed things up best: "You look at someone and you think, 'I can take him' and then you get to find out if you can."

My husband and I and our two children lived in Richmond, Va., for five years before we moved to New York in 1979. The reaction by friends and neighbors to our impending move was a universal "Oh, I'm so sorry."

From humble roots, the Fort Mill Community Playhouse grew into the town’s premier arts venue.

“We performed under a tent,” Martha Ferguson said of the group’s origins.

I have been so fortunate in my life to have met so many interesting people. Rose Rabacker has got to be at the top of my list.

Wayne Wilkinson loves God, guns and his country and he’s sharing that love with the Carolinas through his TV show, “God, Guns and American Freedom.”

They’ll come from all over the region, each hoping to get a glimpse of the perfect wedding cake, find the ideal honeymoon spot, or sample the food that will make their reception exactly like they dreamed it would be.

The second annual Spring Bridal and Lifestyles Show will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Tega Cay Golf and Conference Center.

This Sunday – Valentine’s Day – is when a variety of gifts will be given to loved ones around the country. Those who have a sweet tooth often enjoy getting a box of chocolates.

Authentic Japanese cuisine is delightful, delicious, and unique. It’s like no other food on Earth. The combination of ingredients and flavors is fascinating, and the presentation artistic.

I love the philosophy of Amy Sizemore, fourth grade teacher at Indian Land Elementary School; it is to seize the moment to teach the next generation the importance of caring and building a community where caring is an important part of everyday life.

Friday nights at Beef O'Brady's usher in a community of friendly locals coming together for karaoke.