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*Content warning: birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism, death of an infant, infant loss, death, homicide, maternal loss, mature and stressful themes, sexual assault, disordered eating. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Sources: American College of Nurse Midwiveshttps://midwife.org/ American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)https://www.acog.org/ Authorities explain lack of charges in Fort Mill birthing center deathhttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article23277849.html Births in the United States, 2022https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db477.htm A brain-dead woman's pregnancy raises questions about Georgia's abortion lawhttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5405542/a-brain-dead-womans-pregnancy-raises-questions-about-georgias-abortion-law A Brief History of Midwifery in Americahttps://www.ohsu.edu/womens-health/brief-history-midwifery-america Constructing the Modern American Midwife: White Supremacy and White Feminism Collidehttps://nursingclio.org/2020/10/22/constructing-the-modern-american-midwife-white-supremacy-and-white-feminism-collide/ The Controversial Birth of American Gynecologyhttps://researchblog.duke.edu/2023/10/27/the-controversial-birth-of-american-gynecology/ Direct Entry Midwives Across the Nationhttps://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Direct-Entry-Midwives-50-State-Survey.pdf FDA raids Miami birth center; Placentas, medical records confiscatedhttps://mommyblawg.blogspot.com/2009/01/fda-raids-miami-birth-center-placentas.html Fort Mill birthing center closes following third child deathhttps://www.wbtv.com/story/28083972/fort-mill-birthing-center-closes-following-third-child-death/ Exhibit Recognizes African American Midwiveshttps://infocus.nlm.nih.gov/2010/02/05/exhibit_recognizes_african_ame/ Health E-Stat 100: Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2023https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2023/maternal-mortality-rates-2023.htm#:~:text=In2023%2C669womendied,rateof22.3in2022 Hemolytic disease of the newbornhttps://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001298.htm The Historical Significance of Doulas and Midwiveshttps://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-significance-doulas-and-midwives Home Births in the U.S. Increase to Highest Level in 30 Yearshttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/20221117.htm Honest Midwife Bloghttps://honestmidwife.com/ International School Of Midwiferyhttps://www.mapquest.com/us/florida/international-school-of-midwifery-531273160 March of Dimeshttps://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/about-us March of Dimes, Delivery Method https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/data?dv=ms&lev=1&obj=9®=99&slev=1&stop=86&top=8& March of Dimes, Maternity Care Deserthttps://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/data?top=23 Maternal Mortality in the United States After Abortion Banshttps://thegepi.org/maternal-mortality-abortion-bans/#:~:text=InthefirstfullyearofTexas%27sstateabortionban,15 Maternal Mortality: How the U.S. Compares to Other Rich Countrieshttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2024-06-04/how-the-u-s-compares-to-other-rich-countries-in-maternal-mortality Medical Exploitation of Black Womenhttps://eji.org/news/history-racial-injustice-medical-exploitation-of-black-women/ National Midwifery Institutehttps://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery Necrotizing Fasciitishttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23103-necrotizing-fasciitisNew Pregnancy Justice Report Shows High Number of Pregnancy-Related Prosecutions in the Year After Dobbshttps://www.pregnancyjusticeus.org/press/new-pregnancy-justice-report-shows-high-number-of-pregnancy-related-prosecutions-in-the-year-after-dobbs/#:~:text=Thereportdocumentsthati,%2Cpregnancyloss%2Corbirth. 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The Regulation of Professional Midwifery in the United Stateshttps://midwife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jefferson-2021-Regulation-Professional-Midwifery.pdf She said she had a miscarriage — then got arrested under an abortion lawhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2024/abortion-law-nevada-arrest-miscarriage/ She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. 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We explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on this season, federal policy on hospitality hiring, and foreign travel, new state parks and a deal that will bring more foodies to visit the Carolinas. Special guests: Wit Tuttell, Executive Director, Visit NC Duane Parrish, Director, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Join Kristin, Toni and Melinda for a deep dive into the world of Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence experiences in Buddhist communities. Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 35 years ago as a foster care and emergency respite provider.  As the director of the CARE Clinic where she provided autism evaluations and determined eligibility for The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Autism Division, she discovered the need for further research and information about females on the spectrum and began training professionals how to identify and support neurodivergent women. Her book Autism Translated is the result of the wisdom and insights her clients have shared with her throughout these years. Today Toni is a speaker, writer and consultant. She runs numerous social groups and programs for teens and adults on the spectrum and coaches high-achieving adults. She is the founder of The Creative Community and Career Center for Autism, where members help each other thrive in a safe, sensory friendly environment. www.toniboucher.net and www.neurodiverse.com MELINDA EDWARDS, MD is a mother, writer and physician in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center. She has studied complementary and alternative medicine with Andrew Weil, MD, researched the effects of MDMA on PTSD with Michael Mithoefer, MD, and is a columnist for Autism Parenting Magazine. Dr. Edwards is the author of the amazon best-seller Psyche & Spirit: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Quest for Truth and Her Daughter's Autism.As a child of medical missionaries, Dr. Edwards grew up in a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala, Central America. Early in life she experienced an inner pull to a deeper truth. Her journey has taken her through various spiritual practices, including meditation retreats, guidance from spiritual teachers, travel to India, and living in spiritual communities. Her quest led to the ongoing discovery of the sacred in all. Inspired by her journey with her daughter Saachi, Dr. Edwards founded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Living Darshan to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.www.melindaedwardsmd.comwww.livingdarshan.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

Join Kristin, Toni and Melinda for a deep dive into the world of Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence within Buddhist communities. Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 35 years ago as a foster care and emergency respite provider.  As the director of the CARE Clinic where she provided autism evaluations and determined eligibility for The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Autism Division, she discovered the need for further research and information about females on the spectrum and began training professionals how to identify and support neurodivergent women. Her book Autism Translated is the result of the wisdom and insights her clients have shared with her throughout these years. Today Toni is a speaker, writer and consultant. She runs numerous social groups and programs for teens and adults on the spectrum and coaches high-achieving adults. She is the founder of The Creative Community and Career Center for Autism, where members help each other thrive in a safe, sensory friendly environment. www.toniboucher.net and www.neurodiverse.com MELINDA EDWARDS, MD is a mother, writer and physician in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center. She has studied complementary and alternative medicine with Andrew Weil, MD, researched the effects of MDMA on PTSD with Michael Mithoefer, MD, and is a columnist for Autism Parenting Magazine. Dr. Edwards is the author of the amazon best-seller Psyche & Spirit: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Quest for Truth and Her Daughter's Autism.As a child of medical missionaries, Dr. Edwards grew up in a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala, Central America. Early in life she experienced an inner pull to a deeper truth. Her journey has taken her through various spiritual practices, including meditation retreats, guidance from spiritual teachers, travel to India, and living in spiritual communities. Her quest led to the ongoing discovery of the sacred in all. Inspired by her journey with her daughter Saachi, Dr. Edwards founded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Living Darshan to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.www.melindaedwardsmd.comwww.livingdarshan.org

In this episode, we dive into the controversies and complexities of decoy use while turkey hunting. Join as we discuss the biological implications of using decoys, trends in decoy adoption among hunters, the relationship between decoy usage and hunter success, preliminary results from Will's study, and more. Resources: Butler, A. B., & Wang, G. (2022). Connecting hunt outcomes to the demographics, behaviors, and experiences of wild turkey hunters in Mississippi. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 46(2), e1268. Deer & Turkey Hunting Survey (Dr. Zachary Steele) Pre-enroll for our online wild turkey training course! Ep 65 | Snoods, feathers, and the Turkey Brotherhood Ep 68 | Longer the snood, bigger the brood South Carolina Department of Natural Resources [SCDNR]. (2018). 2018 avid South Carolina turkey hunter survey. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Columbia, SC. 27pp. Survey Plot: Percentage of respondents using decoys    New, comprehensive online wild turkey course launching - Pre-enroll now!   Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand by using the code ‘TurkeyScience' at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

In this episode, we dive into the controversies and complexities of decoy use while turkey hunting. Join as we discuss the biological implications of using decoys, trends in decoy adoption among hunters, the relationship between decoy usage and hunter success, preliminary results from Will's study, and more. Resources: Butler, A. B., & Wang, G. (2022). Connecting hunt outcomes to the demographics, behaviors, and experiences of wild turkey hunters in Mississippi. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 46(2), e1268. Deer & Turkey Hunting Survey (Dr. Zachary Steele) Ep 65 | Snoods, feathers, and the Turkey Brotherhood Ep 68 | Longer the snood, bigger the brood South Carolina Department of Natural Resources [SCDNR]. (2018). 2018 avid South Carolina turkey hunter survey. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Columbia, SC. 27pp. Survey Plot: Percentage of respondents using decoys    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand by using the code ‘TurkeyScience' at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

This week, our hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Edward Simmer, the Interim Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health. After leading DHEC through the latter half of the COVID pandemic and its transition into two separate agencies, Dr. Simmer joins us to discuss South Carolina's notably improved rankings in public health, including progress in chronic disease and life expectancy in the state. We also explore how the agency is tackling childhood obesity, improving maternal and infant health, and fulfilling its regulatory role in inspecting health care providers. Tune in to hear about Dr. Simmer's vision for DPH and its positive impact on the lives of South Carolinians!

In this captivating episode, host Donald Forgione is joined by Phil Gaines, the retired Director of South Carolina State Parks and a current Professor of Practice at Clemson University's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. Together, they embark on an insightful journey through three of Florida's remarkable state parks: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, Dudley Farm Historic State Park, and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Donald and Phil delve into the unique features and management practices of each park, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park: Phil and Donald discover the wonders of this National Natural Landmark, featuring a 120-foot-deep, 500-foot-wide sinkhole that harbors a miniature rainforest ecosystem. They learned about the park's geology, the diverse flora and fauna within the sinkhole, and the efforts to preserve this geological marvel. Dudley Farm Historic State Park: Phil and Donald stepped back in time to experience Florida's farming heritage from the 1850s to the mid-20th century. They explored the authentic working farm, complete with original buildings and period-dressed staff performing daily chores, and gained an understanding of the significance of preserving this slice of history. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park: Phil and Donald uncovered the rich biodiversity of Florida's first state preserve, home to wild bison, horses, alligators, and over 270 species of birds. They discuss the park's historical significance, its role in conservation, and the challenges of managing such a diverse habitat. Throughout the episode, Donald and Phil reflect on their experiences in park management, the importance of conservation, and the stories that make these parks treasures of Florida's natural and cultural landscape. Bios: Phil Gaines: With a 38-year career at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Phil served as Director for 13 years. Following his retirement, he continues to contribute to the field as a Professor of Practice at Clemson University, where he focuses on developing future leaders in parks and recreation management. ​ Donald Forgione: Director of Florida State Parks (ret), Author, Keynote Speaker. Donald brings decades of experience in park management and conservation. As host of this podcast, he shares his passion for the outdoors, storytelling, and preserving the natural and cultural resources of our parks.

The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the challenges military-connected children face during their school transitions.  Listen to Mr. Hovet Dixon, Jr., and Mr. Jason Fowler discuss how schools, districts, and community organizations are working to support military families.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Alabama State Department of Education State Fund.  Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources: Alabama State Department of Education- Purple Star Schools https://www.alabamaachieves.org/al-pssp/     South Carolina Department of Education-Purple Star Schools https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/student-support/family-community-engagement/family-and-community-engagement/military-information/     Military Child Education Coalition-Purple Star Schools https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/purple-star-schools/#:~:text=The%20Purple%20Star%20School%20program,workforce%2C%20and%20life%2Dready   The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs https://scdva.sc.gov/   Bio: Hovet Lee Dixon, Jr. currently serves as a high school principal in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a proud graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University several times over, holding degrees in Elementary Education and Education Administration and Supervision. Principal Dixon has almost 25 years of teaching and leadership experience collectively, and prides himself on advocating for the communities he serves.    In his capacity as principal, Principal Dixon has earned various recognitions on the local, state, and national levels for his commitment to his school community and progressions, having most recently been named the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators District X's Outstanding Elementary Administrator of the Year. Much of his focus has entailed providing a warm and inviting learning environment for our military families and communities. Principal Dixon values his longstanding partnership with MCEC.    He has been married to a fellow educator for 24 years and is the father of two adult daughters and a high school son. Their pride and joy is their American Bully named Ace.      Jason Fowler (Jay) joined the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs in October of 2022 as the Military Affairs Coordinator. Jason retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard AGR program in February 2018 after 25 years of service to the country, culminating as the First Sergeant of the 43rd Civil Support Team (SCARNG).    Jason served both on active duty in the Army and dedicated almost 15 years of his career to assist Federal, State, Local, and Tribal authorities as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard's highly distinguished and decorated 43rd Civil Support Team (CST). He served on the National CST Training Working Group as the Personnel, Senior Enlisted Advisor and was the quarterly Senior Enlisted speaker for the CST Pre-Command Course in Washington DC. Upon retirement he has spent much of his time as a contractor for L2 Defense Group, training with and evaluating the CSTs nationwide alongside US Army North.   Assigned to the Military Affairs Division at SCDVA, Jason works on Quality-of-Life Issues such as Military Child Education, Military Child Care, Military Spouse Employment and provides Base Support to the military installations that are located in South Carolina and Fort Eisenhower just across the state line. The Military Affairs Division strives to sustain and enhance the military presence in South Carolina.   Jason is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts History program at Arizona State University and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from American Military University in Homeland Security. Jason is a member of several Veterans' based organizations and enjoys volunteer work in his community.  

Send us a textJoin us for an insightful conversation with Connor Fredericks, a South Carolina Department of Corrections CERT Commander. In our exploration of corrections, we focus on the unique challenges correctional officers face, particularly those in CERT positions. Connor's career shift from night shift police work to corrections presents a compelling narrative about adaptability and the value of strategic decision-making. Our discussion sheds light on the impact of strong leadership and the analytical demands of intelligence work, giving listeners a glimpse into Connor's multifaceted career.Conor also talks about recently being assaulted and critically stabbed by an inmate, his recovery, and the mindset that saved him.The episode concludes with a heartfelt tribute to Connor's father, whose 33-year commitment to corrections profoundly influenced his son's career.56: Lead, Trust, and Care About Your Staff - Interview w/Arthur Fredericks PepperBallFrom crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.OMNIOMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail. Command PresenceBringing prisons and jails the training they deserve!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us: mike@theprisonofficer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficerTake care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!

Dr. Sejal Hathi, Director of the Oregon Health Authority and an ASTHO Member, explains her state's bold initiative to eliminate health inequities; Kelsey Tillema, ASTHO Senior Workforce Analyst, tells us about a new resource ASTHO has to support workforce well-being; PublicHealthCareers.org could be where you find your next great hire; an ASTHO article outlines trends related to public health data modernization; and Dr. Brannon Traxler, Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Services and the Chief Medical Officer for the South Carolina Department of Public Health as well as an ASTHO Member, is the brand new Secretary and Treasurer for ASTHO's Board of Directors. Oregon Health Authority Web Page: Oregon Health Forward Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Article: Strategies for Enhancing Governmental Public Health Workforce Well-being and Retention ASTHO Web Page: PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Web Page: Modernizing Public Health Data and Protecting Privacy PublicHealthCareers.org ASTHO Web Page: Brannon Traxler  

  Nichole "Nikki" Lowder is a Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. She brings both her lived experience and professional training to her work with incarcerated individuals who are trying to make important changes in their lives.  Prior to her own recovery journey, Nikki worked in the finance world but realized that she could no longer live the kind of life that was filled with dishonesty and deception. She discovered her passion for helping others who were facing similar crossroads, and made it the purpose of her career change. In this podcast Nikki talks about her personal struggles, the power of peer support, and how watching the ripples spread from her work brings her incredible satisfaction.   

In this episode of FTA Tax Breaks, we talk with Marina Sallas with the Missouri Department of Revenue and Lauren Smith with the South Carolina Department of Revenue about the intersection or kindness and employee engagement and its impact on tax administration. Both of their organizations are known and have been recognized for promoting kindness through appreciation, engagement, and good wellness strategies focused on physical, emotional, and financial health. Missouri and South Carolina, like so many top-ranked employers, place a central emphasis on the benefits of a healthy workplace and its positive effects on employee morale and retention. This is a must listen for anyone interested in learning about the details that go into building a positive organizational culture built with the good health and wellbeing of their employees at its core.

This week, Preston chats with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Ellen Waldrop. They cover Ellen's journey from ponds in New Jersey to her current role in Charleston, SC, with stops in the Seychelles and Hawaii along the way. They take a deep dive into the diadromous fishes of South Carolina, and the numerous methods SCDNR employs to monitor the status of those populations. They wrap up by hearing from Ellen about her recent recognition as SCDNR's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division's employee of the year for 2023. We hope that you enjoy this episode!   Main point: "Do the right thing and share your knowledge with those around you." Ellen's email address: waldrope@dnr.sc.gov   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, SCDC Director Bryan Stirling, and discuss the status of SCDC, Bryan's interesting background as an attorney, declining crime rates, how we got the LOWEST recidivism rate in the country, SC plans for improvement, making SC safer, and so much more. Hear how your tax dollars get spent, about Medicaid expansion, S.C. Superintendent of Education's decision to partner with a controversial school materials organization, Guerry vs. Ott Senate race and so much more!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.   Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 20 million historical records in June. MyHeritage and Family Tree DNA announced a new partnership to connect DNA tests to family trees. JewishGen announced a new partnership between its Romania Research Division and the Jewish Federation of Romania to photograph and document Jewish graves. Drew talks about 19.4 million historical records released by FamilySearch in May 2024. Book Review The Guys review the latest book by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, The Deserter's Tale, a new Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery. Listener Email Sam writes about the new RootsMagic 10 update and the book. Drew warns listeners about some fake book entries in Amazon. Stacy Cole responds to an earlier email about her strategies in researching the James James family in Georgia. The Guys discuss their experiences at the South Carolina Genealogical Society's summer workshop at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. George shares how Patrick McCawley, the Deputy Director of Archives and Records Management, spent time sharing with him a history of South Carolina's geopolitical organization from colonial times to the present. From parishes to electoral districts to counties and boundary changes, George now has a deeper understanding of South Carolina for his research there. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

Episode *Content warning: extortion, sextortion, sexual extortion, sexual abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, sex trafficking, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide. John-Michael Lander is a former Olympic-bound diver, actor, author, speaker, and advocate. His words and efforts have been seen everywhere from TIME magazine to the TED Talk stage; he has entitled his experiences of sexual abuse and trafficking “An Athlete's Silence.” By sharing his story on What Came Next Episode 22 entitled An Athlete's Silence and elsewhere, his goal is to bring awareness to predatory practices in the athletic and education worlds, as well as to change the way society receives sexual abuse victims. I am so honored he joined me again today to discuss updates in his journey. He also had the beautiful idea of flipping the script and host-swapping for the second part of the next two episodes. The Broken Cycle Media deeply appreciates John-Michael's time, dedication to advocacy, and for the creativity he is bringing to the next couple episodes. Resources: U.S. Sextortion Laws by State: https://www.bark.us/blog/sextortion-laws/ Sources: Gavin's Law. (n.d.). South Carolina Department of Education. Retrieved July 6, 2024, from https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/strategic-engagement/gavins-law/ John-Michael Lander: An Athlete's Silence: ​​https://anathletessilence.com/ John-Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmichaellander WCN Episode 22 [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete's Silence

This week, Preston chats with Ross Self, who is the Chief of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Freshwater Fisheries Section. They discuss Ross' career arc, as well as the highs and lows from a fish chief's point of view. Finally, Ross discusses the positive experiences that have come from increased interactions with the boating and fishing industry partners within the state and at the annual ICAST trade show, and encourages other states to pursue similar relationship building efforts. We hope that you enjoy this episode!   Main point: "The fish don't read the book, and anglers are not always wrong." Ross' email address: selfr@dnr.sc.gov   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 123 million historical records in April and May. MyHeritage added millions of Nordic newspaper pages to OldNews.com. RootsMagic has released Version 10 of its award-winning software. Listener Email Jean-Daniel wrote to share an update about his research into Blaise Farny. Karin educates us about names for Austrian ‘sailors'. Lisa wrote to compliment Cathleen from New Hampshire's research of her mother's paternal grandfather, Georg Sokop. She was inspired to research a friend's Jewish ancestry using DNA. Ray has been researching his third great-grandfather, James James, and located two people of that name in close proximity. The county courthouse burned, and he is asking for other records to distinguish between the two men. Drew discusses the upcoming South Carolina Genealogical Society's upcoming conference at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History on 12-13 July 2024. He is presenting, and George will be there observing and conducting personal research in the archive. George shares how he is preparing for his genealogical research at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, at the Newberry County courthouse, and in the upstate South Carolina environs. Drew discusses new features of AncestryDNA tools. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

In our last episode, we spoke with Jay Cantrell, Wildlife Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Previously we spoke with Doctor Mike Chamberlain and today, it is our privilege to learn from Doctor Sonja Christensen on the same important topic. Doctor Christiansen is a professor in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Michigan State University. She is renowned for her knowledge of deer biology and was recently named to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine chronic wasting disease committee. Dr. Christensen is one of the top minds in the United States on this topic and today, she's here to answer our questions.   Learn More About Chronic Wasting Disease Research https://cwd-info.org/   Learn About Dr. Sonja Christensen's Work https://www.christensen-lab.org   Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy https://www.cidrap.umn.edu   Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land https://www.nationalland.com

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is something we are covering a lot on this podcast. This issue affects land owners across the United States, and the problem is very real. We have previously talked with Doctor Mike Chamberlain on the topic and have an upcoming episode with Doctor Sonja Christiansen. Today, we are talking with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Biologist, Jay Cantrell and discussing a very specific case of CWD. What happens if you transport a CWD-infected deer across state lines? You're about to find out. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Join us as Hunter Robinson from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SC DNR) shares insights on protecting wildlife and ensuring boater safety on Lake Murray. Learn about the lake's laws, where to find specific regulations, and the broader rules you need to know. Don't miss this informative podcast!

Dr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, talks about a dashboard for state-wide overdose data; Chevelle Glymph, Senior Director of Public Health at the Association for University Centers of Disabilities, discusses grant funding that focuses on disability data analysis; an ASTHO brief emphasizes the need for specialized care for high-risk pregnant persons and infants; and Dr. Jerome Larkin is the new Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Webpage: Overdose Biosurveillance Dashboard Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Brief: Enhancing Consumer Awareness Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care ASTHO Webpage: Jerome Larkin  

Guests: Wit Tuttell, Executive Director, Visit NC Duane Parrish, Director, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Bernice Johnson was born and raised in a small, country town in South Carolina but recently gave up country life to become a resident of the Capital of South Carolina in 2019. She holds licenses in Property & Casualty and Life for the South Carolina Department of Insurance. Bernice is currently a Senior Commercial Underwriter Assistant, where she supports a team of various commercial property insurance underwriters. Bernice has devoted her life to doing her best to make her past life choices work positively for her and her three children. When depression knocked on her front door and she was afraid to answer, Bernice resolved to work on herself and now uses what she learned from the challenges she faced to help others overcome their obstacles. She has a mindset of a perfectionist, but her life has been far from perfect. Becoming a parent at the young age of 20 years old, and now as a single mother of three, Bernice realized that she had to work on herself and build a life for her family. She developed the F.O.Y.E.R. method and has found great success in turning negative situations into positive learning opportunities for growth. F.O.Y.E.R. is an acronym for Focus On Yourself Every day Regardless. In 2022, Bernice has broken strongholds and barriers to become her family's first generational trailblazer. She is a contributing author of the Amazon Bestselling anthology, More Than a Conqueror. Her chapter reflects on how facing a life crisis gave her clarity about her divine purpose. By telling her story and sharing God's glory, Bernice has been featured in the Women of Purpose and Dignity Magazine. Bernice is an advocate for mental health. She holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Life Coach. Bernice credits God for her designated journey, which she calls, “A journey of second chances.” She believes her storms in life were on purpose for a purpose. She thanks God for it all. Acknowledging and recognizing that feeling of hopelessness that so often causes people to get stuck, Bernice seeks to be an inspiration to others and give them hope. She has overcome many trials and tribulations in her own life and wants to show people they can conquer even the most difficult situations they may have encountered. Bernice is an Award-Winning Author. She was presented the Literary Titan Silver Book Award in August 2023 for her work titled "Keep on Keeping On ~ Your G.R.O.W.T.H Will Bear Fruit to Feed Others. She is a recovering workaholic but has since slowed down to stop and smell the roses. When she is not helping others, Bernice finds great fulfillment in daily journaling. https://a.co/d/c9PQc89u --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/message

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 71 million historical records in March, including French censuses! MyHeritage added three important New York City historical records collections, including indices and images. MyHeritage has added a multi-photo scanner to the MH mobile app. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in College Park, Maryland, has unveiled a new Mass Digitization Center. It will address digitizing records in various formats up to 10 times faster yearly. American Ancestors has announced the appointment of Ryan J. Woods as its new President and CEO. Ancestry announced its largest partnership with the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to date. As part of the project, Ancestry will invest over the next five years to digitize tens of millions of records that will be added to Ancestry.com. Ancestry has made a new record collection available to honor the 125,000 persons of Japanese descent who were unjustly imprisoned in the U.S. between December 1942 and January 1948. FindMyPast has added more recent new records to its collections of Scotland Deaths (1855-2024), England and Wales Deaths (2007-2024), and Northern Ireland Deaths (1980-2024). Listener Email Cathleen describes her research into her mother's paternal grandfather, Georg Sokop, including traditional and DNA investigations. She is looking for advice to extend her research. Don writes about Swedish research, including Swedish churches and membership lists, and the resources at Ancestry and ArchivDigital. Jean-Daniel wrote to thank us for sharing an email about Blaise Farny. He now has a great to-do list. He has located an Ivoryette photo of Farny from 1892, and is investigating to locate the original among family members so that he can see if anything is written on the back. Tom wrote to follow up on slide scanning, and to suggest resources for scanning long panorama photos. He also discusses the Stories Behind the Stars Project, which seeks to preserve and expand the information about the more than 421,000 Americans who lost their lives in WWII. Check the STARS website at https://www.storiesbehindthestars.org/. Nick let us know about his efforts to organize thousands of notes in Evernote, doing several each day. Drew discusses attending his 50th high school reunion, what a wonderful time we had, and how important it was. Drew will be presenting at the South Carolina Genealogical Society Conference on 12-13 July at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in Columbia. George will also be attending and conducting personal research. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

Mike Switzer interviews William Floyd, director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) in Columbia.

Will Mundhenke is a State Naturalist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Chair with the South Carolina Native Fish Coalition, and leads multiple programs through the state to get new anglers introduced to their plentiful fisheries. In this episode, Will fills me in on the Bartram's bass, a beautiful bass native to South Carolina. We also talk about the Black Bass Slam, a challenge to catch all four species of bass in the state, which is a great opportunity to see the diverse habitats that support fishing around South Carolina. A note from Will regarding his use of the terms “spotted bass” and “Alabama bass” in the episode: "According to the South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Laws and Regulations Guide, the four black bass species in the state officially include the Spotted Bass. However, the agency is conducting genetic research to determine whether or not this is in fact an Alabama Bass instead of the previously named Spotted Bass." Instagram: @rangerwillgarrett Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact John Ling on LinkedInVisit LinVestFollow Asia Business Podcast on LinkedIn Full show Transcript below Summary and Timestamps Introduction:In a recent podcast episode featuring John Ling, an expert in Chinese manufacturing investment in the US, valuable insights were shared regarding the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese entrepreneurs venturing into the American market. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the dynamics between China and the US, Ling provided a comprehensive overview of the mindset of Chinese investors, the factors influencing their decisions, and the strategies for success in this competitive landscape.Understanding Chinese Manufacturing Investment:Ling emphasized that Chinese companies venturing into the US market are often among the best in their industry, driven by competitiveness honed in the challenging business environment of China. Despite facing initial setbacks such as trade wars and market disruptions, these companies demonstrate resilience and long-term vision, making them well-positioned for success.Challenges and Strategies:One of the key challenges highlighted by Ling is the cultural and operational differences between China and the US. Chinese entrepreneurs must navigate unfamiliar territory, including regulatory frameworks, labor markets, and business practices. However, by building strong relationships with local communities and government entities, as well as seeking partnerships with experienced US companies, they can overcome these challenges and thrive in the American market.The Importance of Communication:Effective communication emerges as a crucial factor in the success of Chinese manufacturing investment projects. Ling emphasized the need for clear communication channels between stakeholders, including investors, local governments, and community members. By fostering open dialogue and addressing concerns proactively, Chinese entrepreneurs can build trust and collaboration, essential for long-term success.Building Name Recognition:Another important aspect discussed by Ling is the significance of name recognition in attracting Chinese investment. States and communities that proactively position themselves as attractive destinations for manufacturing projects can capitalize on this trend. By offering incentives, streamlining regulatory processes, and fostering a welcoming environment, they can attract investment and boost economic growth.Conclusion:In conclusion, John Ling's insights shed light on the complex dynamics of Chinese manufacturing investment in the US. By understanding the mindset of Chinese entrepreneurs, recognizing the challenges they face, and implementing effective strategies for collaboration, states and communities can leverage this opportunity for mutual benefit. With the right approach, Chinese investment can drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster cross-cultural understanding. Timestamps0:00 - Introduction to the Episode and Guest1:29 - John Ling's Journey and Chinese Investment in the U.S.6:20 - The Evolution of Chinese Companies in the U.S. Market14:30 - Understanding the Operational Success of Chinese Companies in the U.S.21:30 - The Role of Local Teams and Cultural Differences30:45 - The Importance of Local Partnerships and Government Engagement39:50 - Concluding Thoughts and How to Connect with John Ling TranscriptArt Dicker: Welcome everybody to another episode of the Asia Business Podcast. I'm your host, Art Dicker. Today we have the absolute pleasure of being joined by John Ling. John is Managing Director at LinVest LLC. LinVest is a boutique investment advisory firm doing strategy, site selection, lending services, and incentive negotiations for inbound foreign investors into the United States, particularly specializing in the greater China market.Art Dicker: Welcome, John.John Ling: Thank you, Art. Good morning. How is the sunny San Diego? It's always beautiful every time I went there.Art Dicker: There are a few clouds in the sky today, but yes, normally it's picture-perfect here. And how are things in South Carolina?John Ling: It's nice, a beautiful Carolina blue, as people say here, and it's warm and nice.John Ling: And so enjoy catching up. Yeah.Art Dicker: Perfect weather for a podcast. Yes. Yes. Yeah. So you have so much experience. We met at the SelectUSA conference, which is just a great event that helps foreign investors come, and lots of folks that work with foreign investors coming into the United States. And I know that's what your business is all about.Art Dicker: And with the particular focus on greater China, like we said, so I think there's going to be plenty of things to talk about. You and I have talked earlier about the, there's quite a few Chinese companies coming to the United States these days for various reasons. So we're going to get into that in a lot of detail.Art Dicker: My first question for you is if you can walk the audience through a bit, how we've gone over the years in different phases maybe of Chinese investment in the United States. Let's put, let's say maybe the last 20 years or so, what's a kind of a rough timeline of the types of investors and the types of investments that Chinese investors have been making over the last 20 years or so into the United States?John Ling: Sure, Art, I don't know about you, but I'm not someone who really ever tried to plan ahead and I never thought about a so-called career path. So I came to this country in '91, and my first job was to market pre-engineered metal buildings to China. Every one of our clients at that time was a manufacturing project.John Ling: So my first encounter with inbound Chinese investment project was a company by the name Fuyao glass. Oh yeah. They are the largest auto windshield maker in the world. I met them in '95; actually, their first project in the U.S. was in Greenville, South Carolina, where I currently live, and my wife's first job in the U.S. happened to work for the company, and the company was only less than $100 million a year in revenue. But yet the owner had quite some ambition to go abroad. He invested, I don't remember the exact dollar amount, but he was building a 130,000 square foot building, mostly for distribution and warehousing.John Ling: And also thought about going into a joint venture with Saint-Gobain, which is at that time, probably the largest auto windshield maker in the world, a French company. It never worked out. So they failed in that first effort. And, but having said that there, the gentleman or the company was featured in a documentary.Art Dicker: Oh, yeah, I know. Yeah. And I think the name of the movie is that American Factory, if I remember right. And they even won some kind of Oscar documentary film award. And now they employ about, I would say 3,000 or so employees in the U.S. in multiple States. Right. Including Ohio, Illinois, and South Carolina, maybe one or two more.John Ling: And my real first greenfield manufacturing project was Haier, the home appliances maker who later bought GE home appliances for $5.3 billion, and they were one of my clients in China. So they thought about coming to the U.S. in the late '90s to build a refrigerator factory. And of course understandably at that time people in China or in this country were wondering how in the world a Chinese company did do they just lose their mind coming by coming to the U.S. to build a factory? It should be another way around and remember in the mid or late '90s, you might as well say it's several generations ago in China. When you talk about, actually, there were hardly any so-called wholly-owned multinational company in China, but most say it's so-called joint venture.John Ling: And so they were, as far as I can remember, I think they are the first greenfield Chinese investment coming to this country, and I joined South Carolina Department of Commerce in January 2000. At the beginning of this century, and I worked at the head office for 5 years, and then they saw the opportunity in the Chinese market.John Ling: The governor and his commerce sector at that time, it was actually their idea upon seeing what's happening in China, and what kind of companies or opportunity I have introduced them to. So, they basically decided to set up a state office in China, and the state sent me to Shanghai in '05 to open the state office.John Ling: The first five, six years, there were some activities, but nothing shaking or big. I think, to me, I think the turning point was in around 2012. I think that's as we may remember, that was after the financial crisis here, and the economy globally was not in great shape. The Chinese government at that time seemed to have handled it better during that period.John Ling: So the economy seems to have sustained that hit. And also as Chinese business people travel to the world, they saw some opportunities and they saw, they also noticed the cost of manufacturing between the West, or in this case, the U.S. and China has been have been narrowed. So, they, so there are several companies that started the move.John Ling: So, I think that's why I think 2012 is a turning point as we start seeing. Projects ranging from tens of millions or hundreds of millions. Coming to this way, and I work with quite a few of them, uh, in the following years, COVID shut down a lot of things. So for about two, three years, nothing much happening, but the past two years, contrary to most people's thinking, when we see what's happening around the globe, and especially in terms of the geopolitics.John Ling: Or really the relationship between China and the U.S. most people may have thought this can. This could have almost stopped the inbound. Projects from China or great China region, but. What I have been seeing is that again, I have never seen such a strong pipeline. Never seen this many projects, so we are actively engaging with many different projects by taking them to visit different parts of the U.S. to help them to find the most suitable location for their project.Art Dicker: That's a great introduction. That's, you've lived the timeline that I was trying to get the audience to understand. So that's, so you're the perfect person to talk about it, and amazing. And you mentioned Haier that you worked with there.Art Dicker: It's not surprising that they're one of the first to come to the U.S. I know their CEO and founder was famous for taking a sledgehammer to break the refrigerators in the factory in the early days when it was moving over from a state plan company to a private company. Set the tone. And so it's not surprising that that founder would have the energy and creative thinking to come to the U.S. so early.Art Dicker: And that's a wonderful success story. You mentioned they bought the GE appliance brand, and they were able to maintain the quality because it's a wonderful brand that they make good things. And then you also mentioned one thing I wanted to emphasize for the audience. You mentioned around 2012, there was a switch where Chinese companies realized that the cost differential was not so big anymore between the U.S. and China.Art Dicker: And I guess that's largely because not so much anything that changed in the U.S., but China was becoming more expensive in labor costs and things like that. That's correct.John Ling: Again, me and my family lived in Shanghai at that time. And as I talked to many business people, they, no matter, they either came here for business or for leisure. And as I go, say, go to a department store, a restaurant, and very often they find. That it's really reasonable, a lot of things they are purchasing. And as they talk to their counterparts here or customers here and ask different questions, they find out actually for most parts, yes, there are still a gap between the wages in China and the U.S., but at the professional level, especially at the management level, there's Actually, the gap is even narrower.John Ling: So, when you consider, of course, when you are planning a project, you just don't look at the wages. You look at the overall picture. I guess my selling points at that time is that. When you think about how expensive. Then price is in China in Asia. And how hard for you to secure even a parcel of land, the utility costs, especially the electricities and the shipping costs, the freight costs, especially these days, duty.John Ling: Yeah, of course. At that time, nobody knew what happened in the following years or decade. I, again, I'm not taking pleasure in saying this, but every project I have WordPress. At the moment, up to today, every one of them is very glad that they made the move because say a few projects even told me that had they not made the move, their whole company might have gone by.John Ling: Now I am talking about, for example, one is a company that invested 200 million dollars in South Carolina, making the most basic goods, which is cotton yarn. And the owner told me had they not come the company, at least there is yarn spinning business in China. You know, is that actually, so he's very happy to have made that move.John Ling: I also have another client. They make the. What do you call that? Drill? It's an industrial drill. And some hand tools they bought us. They bought a company here in 2009 for about right under 30,000,000 dollars and. That was again, they were trying to, they saw some opportunity in this country after or during the financial crisis.John Ling: They went ahead and made a, to them, that's a huge purchase because it's not a big company. They actually just sold the business last year. I'm quite sure they made 10 times more, actually much more than that. And however, their, their business in China actually had not been growing as fast as they had hoped.John Ling: So by coming to this country and by Really taking advantage of the market opportunities they saw and also being able to export to other parts of the world. from their U.S. operation, add a lot of value to their overall company planning.Art Dicker: Let's unpack that a bit. That's very insightful. Let's unpack it a bit.Art Dicker: As far as a lot of people might assume still that the U.S. has drill bit manufacturers and Cotton industry equipment and and all kinds of like appliances like G used to made in the Haier example And what is it that Chinese companies have so is it that US companies are not in this industry anymore Anyway, so they've lost some of that competitiveness or know-how Versus China where as we all know China is super competitive, right?Art Dicker: And so it very much weeds out the weaker companies and the ones that can survive in China You I assume are already globally first in class these days. And so what is it that allows a Chinese company to land here and be able to operate so successfully from a cost perspective or from an operational perspective?Art Dicker: Okay.John Ling: Again, when I answer questions, I usually want, want to use one of my projects to explain where I come from. So. Again, years ago, when we look at this, when we look at us, we look at this as a country, the most industrialized country in the world, the most competitive market. And, um, but here most us business, we.John Ling: Especially the publicly traded. We have to look at each quarter, how we perform, how the stockholder would react. And we, if we cannot compete in that certain segment over time, we'll try to walk out. The, the small, medium-sized company, again, this is a much more mature market. So the growth for small, medium size.John Ling: Is with limited resources, it's hard to grow, like in some of the developing market. And unless you have some cool technology or know-how, otherwise for small-medium size, it's hard. Having said that, I'll use one of the projects I landed in Georgia. They make some, a product called TPE. I don't know how to describe it.John Ling: It's something between plastic and rubber. offers you the strength but also flexibility. So it's about 2 billion market in both U.S. and China. Yet in China, you have 1,200 some factories making this product at different scales or levels, while in the U.S. there were about eight factories. So my project owner at that time, he was supplying to the domestic Chinese market, as well as some multinationals that have operations in China, such as Colgate.John Ling: Lines and so on. So his thinking is that if I can be top two or three in the Chinese market, sure enough, I should be able to make a living among eight of us. And also his multinational clients are really trying to tell him he should come here to serve their operation. So that's why he did. Another thing I have noticed is that.John Ling: Among over 2 billion worth of manufacturing projects that I landed in the U.S. from China today, every one of them is making money. Uh, I'm not suggesting they never lost money. Actually, the operation I mentioned earlier, that yarn spinning mill was a 200,000,000 dollar investment, almost 400 jobs. They lost money for the first three, four years left and right.John Ling: And I feel so bad about that. And I told the chairman, I said, "Oh, come on. I'm sorry. I got you here. Now we are in such a mess." What happened was that the original idea was to produce yarn here, taking advantage of the cotton price here, as well as electricity costs. And ship these products to China. So when there was a change of administration from camp to the office, there was an escalated trade war between the two countries.John Ling: So China slashed some high tariff imported US cotton yarn. So almost from the time they went into operation, they got shut out of the Chinese market. Now they were struggling to find customers in North America, Central America, South America, and, uh, it takes time as we know. So I still remember what the chairman told me.John Ling: He said, he called my Chinese name and he said, "Unless one day I cannot afford this, otherwise I'm going to tough it out. I believe in the trend and when we do manufacturing, we don't look at the next quarter, next two, three years. We look at over time what's happening." He obviously believed in what he said. So now every time we met, he is, "Hey, you remember what I told you?"John Ling: We are doing good now. So I think that's, I also want to make a point here, which is as people may or may not know export out of China has been mostly handled by multinationals and private Chinese companies. Few state-owned companies ever bothered to do that. Number one, not mentioning trying to come to this country to set up a manufacturing operation.John Ling: They are smarter than that because that's a big risk to take for anyone, but especially for a state-owned company boss. So no matter during the time when the two countries were having a normal or more civilized relationship, or now, obviously a much more challenging environment, hardly any state-owned companies bothered to come here, unless I think for a short few years, there might be some trading firms, state-owned trading firms, or real estate.John Ling: I don't even think real estate can, but anyway, so every one of my projects was by a privately owned Chinese company. And I guess some mentality is such that you have seen so much in China, the competition, the big rivalry, and they are used to it again. Still, it's not for it's still for those that are willing to explore and take a certain amount of risk.Art Dicker: And when they come here, that's interesting because we're starting to get a sense of like the economic business rationale for coming here. And some of the most competitive companies and the experience they have from China. If they make it there, they can make it anywhere. When they come here to the U.S., what do they typically look for as far as a local team? You mentioned in some ways actually the talent here in the U.S. For the senior-level people, it's not so different than China where that's quite valuable as well. So is there a certain type of team that they look for knowing that, let's say that team has to work in two different cultures, for example?John Ling: Uh, yes and no, it's no different from you and me. If we set up our operation here, we always want to find people who are willing to work. Um, that's probably the basic that you are expecting from whoever you want to work with. And unfortunately it's not always easy, especially in the past few years during the pandemic.John Ling: And we hear companies as large as BMW, Boeing to mom-and-pop shops or small restaurant owners. Everyone is complaining about how difficult it is to find any labor, any willing labor. And also, I think they would like to, they are used to how in China from the senior management to the production workers, they really work hard and they are willing to put the extra effort into their daily work and that's I don't know.John Ling: Sometimes that might be a cultural difference or what or the fact that. When countries climb up on their income level, you, over time, you lose a drive. And that happens to many countries actually. And I think China is probably facing the same challenge as the, what do you call that, the population age. And, and also really as a company is becoming more prosperous.John Ling: That's something that I think for many of the Chinese companies. Companies coming here, they are having a little bit of a struggle to understand.Art Dicker: Yeah, I was going to say, I often think about that too. Is it a cultural thing? I don't think it's controversial to say that Chinese workers work really hard and both at the management level and at the kind of floor level, and I agree with you, I lived there for 16 years.Art Dicker: I could see it up close in some ways. I ascribe it to the fact that it, China has developed so fast, but it's really still just a generation. Yeah. Right. So it was only, it was only a generation ago that people were much more uncertain about their economic future. And even though in some ways, so many people there have quote made it and you think could live a more comfortable life.Art Dicker: There's still that, I don't know, but if it's an anxiety or just that hardworking DNA doesn't get shut off in just one generation. So I think it's that way as well. And that explains a lot of it. Whereas the U.S., like you said, it's been a developed country for a while now, but yeah, I know that's, I've heard as well.Art Dicker: It can be a bit of a challenge. How about the founders themselves? We talked about it a little already, but is there a certain mindset that a founder has coming to the U.S.? Do you, when, let's say, for example, someone comes to you, maybe the CEO doesn't have to be the founder, but a management team comes to you.Art Dicker: Do you see some things in the when you're talking to them in the early stages? Are there certain signs or other characteristics about the team and the founder that you see that you say? Okay, I think this is more likely to work. Because I see this quality in them or not.John Ling: Yes, actually, I for a few times as I take my projects to visit different states or communities.John Ling: Um, they heard about my work with these types of projects. Some even tease with my project, right? Oh, Mr. Lin has his own screening process. Or vetting process, and so, as I spend the past 2 decades or longer working with these types of projects, I, yes, I think there are certain things I'm paying attention to.John Ling: One is that I think. You may agree with what I'm saying, which is for any Chinese company that even dare to explore the possibility of setting up an operation, I'm talking about again, production operation in the U.S. They tend to be among the best in the industry, no matter is by the so-called Chinese standard or by really global standard.John Ling: They have to be very competitive. Otherwise, You know, it's just impossible for anybody who's willing to do this. And so if you were, I don't know, investment fund or private equity fund in the U.S. actually, I know sometimes when you look at different projects to invest or co-invest, I think these types of companies would pass a first initial test in terms of their competitiveness in the industry.John Ling: So during the period of time that the two countries had a fairly normal relationship with what they have observed or experience in China when you have people or capable team, or when you are well finance company, you can solve the world's problems. Problem. You shouldn't worry about a thing for quite a while.John Ling: Most of the Chinese projects, they didn't think they need a third-party consultant to help them. They feel with. Our own team was, uh, help from the state and county government and we'll. And again, that's another thing. In China, when they do such a project, they always talk to the local government, the industrial park authority or whoever.John Ling: And in China, as we know, government do have more influence or power in allocating things or in deciding things, but it's not always the same here. We definitely have a very different system. Again, most projects didn't understand that at that time. So, unless it's a project worth hundreds of millions of dollar.John Ling: They may, but even with that, they may not these, uh, hire a consultant. Uh, that has quickly change and I think they understand the, it's a much more. Different environment in everything every aspect. It's also a very. Challenging time in terms of the relationship between the two country, which adds a lot of uncertainty for any project.John Ling: Coming to from China, and so they are much more cautious. They ask a lot of questions. Which they should have done anyway, even years ago. So they, they do have a lot of concerns and worries. And by having said that, the U.S. has always been the largest market for almost any products.John Ling: So what drives them to come here really is the size of the market. And also nowadays, very often. It's our customers in the U.S. whom they have a long-term relationship, basically telling them, "Please, could you come here? So we don't run into some. Situation like we experienced over the past few years, the interruption supply chain, the high ocean free cause the uncertainty."John Ling: I think business around the world, they are very used to up and downs. It's a nature of any economy, but they just. If they can, they want to avoid the uncertainties. And also in the past customers in the U.S., we're not so willing to pay for a certain premium to avoid that or reduce that uncertainty. But now more than ever customers here in the U.S. are willing to pay for that premium if that gives them more certainty. I mentioned about the, in the years past, they were not willing to consider a 3rd party consultant. Another thing they were not so interested was to find a local partner. I'm talking about to do this together. Because again, that went back that goes back to the fact that they are big, they are competitive, they feel they can conquer the world.John Ling: But now I think they are much more willing to, uh, uh, have a joint venture with a local partner. It could be in the same industry. It could be an equity partner. They are much more willing to. Sometimes they are even willing to take a minority ownership.Art Dicker: It's almost somewhat similar to what foreign investors in China went through a similar cycle, right?Art Dicker: In the beginning, there was either a government preference or a lot more people started out forming joint ventures and stuff. Of course, in the auto industry, you had to, and then there was a preference for woofies and setting up your own, doing things on your own. But now it has also gone back and come back full circle again, where maybe not a traditional joint venture, But you might have a local company take over, license the technology or the brand even to them.Art Dicker: And so it's interesting. Yeah. Somehow people have learned their lessons that that actually might work better these days. Yeah. Got it. And you mentioned working with local government here in the U.S. and that's the last topic I wanted to get into a bit. And that's where your work really is important, but maybe the most important part of what you do.Art Dicker: The, and that is the engagement process with the local government, whether it's from fact factoring into site selection and maybe some incentives and so forth, what is, what has been your experience as far as which state, I don't want to get you in trouble, but which state governments are more receptive Or what the process is like and your role in the process, helping that engagement.John Ling: again, I spend a total of 19 years working for two state economic development agency, 15 years with South Carolina, four years with Georgia.John Ling: So I used to sit on the other side of the bench, um, talking about project like this. And now I'm in the private sector trying basically to do the same. I think what again, it doesn't matter if it's a Chinese project or any international project. People just want to go into a community that feel they are being appreciated or welcome and, uh.John Ling: Also, the Chinese culture is such that they value the relationship and they want to build a good relationship. And especially when they come to a not so familiar environment, they are much more sensitive to a lot of things. For example, even I saw yesterday I was sending a request to real estate broker.John Ling: On behalf of 1 of my project, they are looking at a facility. In the South seas to acquire and 1 question they ask is about the wind direction. That's coming and ask me, like. Why they are asking this question so I said they. There's 3rd slide you might not even have noticed a slide. Older and there's some noise.John Ling: I don't believe it's actually us. We were standing at 1 facility during their visit in December from distance. They were surprised about the noise level, so to speak. They were like, Oh gosh, if it were in China, this plan will be shut down now. And, but I think they are much more sensitive to, to be a team player, so to speak, and they want to be part of the community.John Ling: So they are very sensitive to this. And so what I had done, and I think what had worked. Again, because of the travel restriction over the past few years, it's hard to do that. And hopefully that's going to come back at some point, which is, I remember when I was with South Carolina, every year we'll organize.John Ling: Maybe one or two group visit that sometimes composed by elected officials, private business, company owners, lawyers, accountants, you name it. And actually, they started going there in almost as soon as we set up an office in Shanghai around 06. They pay their own time. I don't think you know, they get rewarded immediately because for quite a while there were hardly any project and I was struggling to line up visit for them when they visit there.John Ling: Obviously, everyone wants to visit active project, but I didn't have hardly any to show for.John Ling: And another thing is sad. Again, that's about state politics. When a group from certain part of the state cam, sometimes I was told you shouldn't favor one region over the other. So I wasn't supposed to take them to visit active project.John Ling: Anyhow, anyway, and then by the time I mentioned around 2012, when projects start happening and there were much more come project visits. These group of people have the, how should I say, understanding or a little bit more understanding about the country as a whole in China, about their people, culture, at least you find some topics to talk about.John Ling: and I think communication on any project is so critical. And it doesn't matter where was where this community is or state is, I think it's just how you make a project feel comfortable. And feel welcome, and I think that's important.John Ling: Another thing I want to. Add is that it's no different from a company that wants to open the international market.John Ling: It may take a while to get you there to position. Well. Uh, in that market, and you want to be able to position yourself early, especially in the growing market. And once you build your name recognition. It's difficult to lose that. So, South Carolina for a while, because of the fact that they position themselves ahead of every almost every other state.John Ling: They build a name recognition among Chinese project as a state. To locate the manufacturing project again, it's not because the state is better than. Any other states or more competitive, but rather it's, it's a name recognition of people. Do you talk to each other, especially when you are trying to decide.John Ling: For a project like this, and you do Internet search, you talk to the actual project. And so now most people find us through Internet search through my previous project or current projects. And by having said that, that's why I think it's important for any state and community. That if you are interested with the economic development project, we look at this project.John Ling: We. Try to understand the profile of the project, what they are looking for. And 1 thing I, again, I normally would recommend is that. If a community, if a project became interested with your project, you are in the final. 2 or 3 would make the effort to travel there to see their operation to to have a better understanding.John Ling: And I think that will position. Uh, this community at a much stronger position during the process.Art Dicker: Interesting. Yeah, that's very helpful. I think the, the audience, I think is whole journey. You've taken the audience through about the mindset of Chinese men and Chinese founders and what they're coming from in the, in China, it's such a competitive environment and what they can bring here.Art Dicker: Like you said, they make it there. They can make it anywhere. And even temporary economic challenges are not enough to throw them off. They're in it for the long haul. So that's a great, I don't think that's such an obvious, those are such obvious points at all. And from people just hearing about the headline numbers of what it takes and the investment amounts and so forth, John, it's been totally a thrill to have you on.Art Dicker: And I just think that some people are going to listen to this and maybe want to reach out to you. I'm not sure exactly. For what? Either for a project, or maybe they're a state, they're a state officer hoping to attract investment for their state, or for whatever reason, if someone wants to reach out to you, is LinkedIn a good way to reach out to you?Art Dicker: Or is, what's, how should people? That will be good. Yeah, we can put your LinkedIn up on the website and we also post this on LinkedIn. So hopefully that'll be easy for people to find you. I just want to thank you so much for joining us. This has been again, very helpful. And I do think our audience is going to get quite a lot out of this episode, just from the decades of experience you have doing this.Art Dicker: And it's a fascinating topic. John, so much for joining us. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/

On July 1st, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will cease to exist. Which departments will pick up their responsibilities and who will take over restaurant inspections? That's why I've asked Derek underwood to join me. He's a Clemson grad, a huge fan of our state's fresh fruits and vegetables, and as the assistant commissioner of consumer safety, he's going to be the guy in charge of restaurant inspections. What does that mean for the restaurant owner or the dining public? Take a listen. 

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Episode 75 is the tenth in a series of Quick Tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. With the help of Joe Hilliard, today we move south to look at the basic state filing requirements for nonprofit corporations operating in North Carolina and South Carolina. You can find all the prior episodes on our website or on the Farella YouTube channel, where there is a playlist just for state filing requirements. We'll work our way through the rest of the states in future episodes.  Resources:  YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@farellabraunmartel/podcasts EO Radio Show EP #2: Nonprofit Basics: Designators, Members, Directors, Officers: The Who's Who of Nonprofit Governance North Carolina: North Carolina Secretary of State Nonprofit Organizations Search: North Carolina Secretary of State Charities & Fundraisers Search (sosnc.gov) North Carolina Secretary of Business Domestic Registrations: https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration North Carolina current entity database: https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/by_title/_Business_Registration North Carolina Domestic Nonprofit Forms Index: https://www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_Business_Registration_Nonprofit_Corporations North Carolina Secretary of Business Foreign Registrations: https://www.sosnc.gov/Guides/register_a_foreign_business North Carolina Foreign Registration Forms Index: https://www.sosnc.gov/Guides/register_a_foreign_business/requirements North Carolina Document Online Submission Portal: https://www.sosnc.gov/Guides/online_submission_Of_business_filings North Carolina Processing Times: https://www.sosnc.gov/Guides/online_submission_Of_business_filings/choose_the_examination_method North Carolina Annual Report FAQ: https://www.sosnc.gov/frequently_asked_questions/by_title North Carolina Secretary of State Charities Division: https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/charities North Carolina Secretary of State Charities Licensing: https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/charities/licensing North Carolina Charities Forms: https://www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_Charities_Charities_Sponsors North Carolina Charities FAQ: https://www.sosnc.gov/frequently_asked_questions/by_title/_charities_general_public North Carolina Department of Revenue: https://www.ncdor.gov/ North Carolina Sales Tax Exemption FAQ: https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/sales-and-use-tax/sale-and-purchase-exemptions South Carolina: South Carolina Secretary of State Charities, Professional Fundraisers and Raffles search: https://sos.sc.gov/online-filings/charities-pfrs-and-raffles/search-charities South Carolina Secretary of State Business Division website: https://sos.sc.gov/online-filings/business-entities South Carolina Business Entities Online website: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfiling South Carolina Business Entities FAQ: https://sos.sc.gov/faqs-about-business-entities South Carolina Secretary of State business resources: https://sos.sc.gov/business-resouces South Carolina current entity database: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Search South Carolina Forms and Fees Schedule: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Home/CategorizedForms South Carolina CL-1 Initial Report form and instructions: https://dor.sc.gov/forms-site/Forms/CL1.pdf South Carolina Department of Revenue Annual Filing FAQ: https://dor.sc.gov/tax/eleemosynary South Carolina Secretary of State Division of Public Charities: https://sos.sc.gov/online-filings/charities-pfrs-and-raffles/charities If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at eoradioshow@fbm.com.  Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com.  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about what happens when lawyers want to back out of representing their criminal defense clients. The three also dive straight down the rabbit hole on the Kate Middleton mystery and look at why blind loyalty to the Royal Family and the British press might be coming to an end. Also on the show, a South Carolina Department of Corrections alum posts a video about Alex Murdaugh's big Super Bowl bet. Plus, a discussion on Bowen Turner — the young man accused in three different sexual assaults — and his latest arrest, as well as a look at the upcoming Charleston-area retrial against Michael Colucci. We hope to see you out at the SCVAN Victims Matter Rally at the SC State House on Thursday, March 21st at 9am... we'll be there supporting Sarah Ford in her quest to advocate for victims. Learn more about the event here:  https://lunasharkmedia.com/event/scvan-victims-matter-rally/  Let's get into it...   Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. And we also offer access to exclusive video content through our new YouTube Premiere subscription. Check out EB's new merch with a mission at theericbland.com or the Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP *** NEW: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send you fun merch if you find something that needs to be adjusted! *** Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ |  https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this hilarious and informational episode, Miranda explores the phenomenon of "parentification," where kids seem to take on the role of mini-adults before their time. Unrelated but not really... Did you know that puberty is actually trending younger than ever before? You won't want to miss Mel unpacking this fascinating medical mystery! And, in true 4M fashion, hear Miranda recount a recent Valentine's Day surprise that will have you spit-taking your Starbucks. So, grab a snack, sneak away from the kiddos, and tune in for an episode that promises insightful takeaways with plenty of laughs along the way! Don't forget, if you like our show, please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app! Thanks a bunch!! Spotlight: https://www.birthdaysforall.org/about-birthdays-for-all/Birthdays For AllBirthdays For All is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Charleston, South Carolina. We operate on the belief that every child deserves to celebrate their birthday. Our mission is to brighten the lives of children in Foster Care by providing birthday presents on their special day.We work with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) to get wishlists from foster children so that they can receive the gifts they really want. We are the only nonprofit providing birthday presents to foster children in the Lowcountry, including Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.Sources:Mel-https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/puberty-starting-earlier-treatment-children-rcna125441https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/science/early-puberty-medical-reason.html#:~:text=But%20the%20study%20turned%20out,has%20been%20observed%20in%20boys.Miranda-https://theawarenesscentre.com/parentification/#:~:text=Parentification%20was%20defined%20by%20Boszormenyi-Nagy%20%26%20Spark%20in,parent%20to%20their%20siblings%20or%20even%20their%20parents. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/parentification Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ACLU is challenging the South Carolina Department of Corrections policy preventing inmates from speaking to reporters in person, among other restrictions. Matt Siembieda is an attorney and law professor at Temple Law School. Mr Siembieda breaks down how the US Supreme Court has ruled on similar cases and how the SC policy will be challenged by the ACLU. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present fro the southeast region of the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's True Sunlight Podcast, Co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell talk to South Carolina Victims Assistance Network attorney Sarah Ford and Karl Stoller, a father who continues to seek justice for his daughter's sexual assault, about the latest arrest of Bowen Turner. Bowen — who was accused by three girls in three separate counties of rape — avoided prison time for those sexual assaults after he received a sweetheart plea deal in 2022, which his lawyer-legislator was able to secure because of his implied influence over the prosecution and the judge. This is his second arrest since his sentence was suspended almost two years ago and it's just four months since he was released from the South Carolina Department of Corrections.  Also on today's show, Mandy and Liz begin their coverage of the Michael Colucci retrial, starting with the night Michael's wife, Sara Lynn, was found dead outside their business in Summerville. They break down the 911 call from that night and talk about what's in store for Michael's retrial in May. Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ In March we're offering your first month of Soak Up The Sun membership for 50% off. Join Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. Or become a Premiere Member on YouTube for exclusive videos and ad-free episodes. SUNscribe to our free email list to get that special offer for first time members, receive alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Visit our new events page Lunasharkmedia.com/events where you can learn about the upcoming in-person and virtual appearances from hosts! And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, and VUORI. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathan Mellichamp & Lynda Burke visit Palmetto Mornings.

Recorded at SCbio's 2024 annual conference, hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Ashely Teasdel, Deputy Secretary for the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Ashely is a key player in South Carolina's economic development and shares her insight on SC's shifting and growing economy. We dive into how SC distinguishes itself to attract life sciences companies, how SCDOC leverages resources, partners, and the existing health care and research university infrastructure to attract more opportunities, and much more. Tune in for a great episode!

Our state's leading economic development agency recently unveiled a new slogan and long-term plan that includes targeting sectors like advanced energy, electric vehicles, and life sciences for further development. Mike Switzer interviews Harry Lightsey, secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce in Columbia, SC.

Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced that the number of school-based mental health counselors has doubled.The current student-to-counselor ratio has been cut in half, making it easier for students to access mental health services in school settings.  In January 2022, the Governor directed the SCDHHS agency to review mental health services programs in SC.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/number-mental-health-counselors-doubled-public-schools-south-carolina/101-68b4d193-ddf4-4fc5-8b24-42233fa13b5fWatch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced that the number of school-based mental health counselors has doubled. The current student-to-counselor ratio has been cut in half, making it easier for students to access mental health services in school settings.   In January 2022, the Governor directed the SCDHHS agency to review mental health services programs in SC. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/number-mental-health-counselors-doubled-public-schools-south-carolina/101-68b4d193-ddf4-4fc5-8b24-42233fa13b5f Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Dr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, dives deep into a new state health assessment; Melissa Touma, ASTHO's Director of the Public Health Infrastructure Program, tells us how Colorado used public health infrastructure grant funding to support a subscription to the public health digital library; and an ASTHO resource provides tools, recommendations, and literature to support the well-being of the public health workforce. South Carolina State Health Assessment Webpage ASTHO Webpage: PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Justin Powell with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, during the panel discussion on the coming infrastructure expansion and its role in South Carolina's long-run economic competitiveness.

Antonio Sadler grew up in a tight knit family where his dad was a marine corps vet with a bit of a reputation as a tough guy. Through elementary school, Antonio showed great promise, even participating in several extra curricular academic programs. He was bullied as he entered junior high, which motivated him to “borrow” a weapon from his dad's closet, resulting in an arrest and expulsion from school, leading him down a path of trouble. For many years he constantly battled internally between the good and bad decisions he was making, until a wrongful arrest and subsequent convition landed him in the state penitentiary. Listen as he describes how his transformation, empowered by a forward-thinking warden and some true corrective opportunities provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, set him on a path of change and service that he continues to follow today.Antonio's early life 2:15Facing the law 9:30The allure of bad decisions 24:00Stopping himself through withdrawals 37:00Getting out of that world 43:00Help from a higher power 56:00“I saw my daughters and I realized how much I failed them. I saw my wife and I saw my family, and I finally understood and was able to process the agony that my choices were causing, and it finally mattered enough for me to do something about it.” 41:37

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's visit to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History to learn more about William Keaton, our ancestor. William Keaton received a land grant in the late 1700s in Pendleton District, which became Anderson County. Diana shares what she learned in her visit to the archives and we discuss the land grant. Links Finding William Keaton's Land: A Visit to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History - https://familylocket.com/finding-william-keatons-land-a-visit-to-the-south-carolina-department-of-archives-and-history/  David Rumsey Map collection - https://www.davidrumsey.com/  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product/airtable-research-logs-for-genealogy-quick-reference/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2023 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2023/  Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/  

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever's Program Manager Andy Edwards for a conversation focused on the upcoming bobwhite quail hunting season in the Southeast. Michael Hook, small game program coordinator for South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and chair of the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative – Technical Committee and Tim Caughran, PF & QF's director of field operations in the South Region, roll through a highlight reel of hunting opportunities across southern bobwhite quail states. Episode Highlights: • Hook covers his home state of South Carolina, along with Alabama and Texas. He also explains his day-to-day responsibilities as a small game program coordinator. • Caughran touches on Virginia, Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana, while stressing the importance of being willing to venture deeper into the places other folks aren't willing to go when in search of public land bobwhites. • Edwards highlights Georgia and touches on ways to use onX Hunt and your knowledge of quail habitat to seek out new areas to hunt this season. Check out Quail Forever's full state-by-state quail hunting forecast for more details.

Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland have a field day unpacking all the nonsense from The Fall of the House of Murdaugh, Fox Nation's three-part series told from Alex Murdaugh's and Buster Murdaugh's perspectives. From Buster's claims about worrying the “real killers” are still out there to Alex's jailhouse diary to straight-up lies about what happened the night of the boat crash, the docu-series is yet another horrible idea from lawyers Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, who can't seem to stop doubling-down. Last week was jam-packed with even more nonsense from the Murdaugh camp — both good and bad.  One good thing that came out of last week was that the South Carolina Department of Corrections announced its prosecution of Alex for violating two prison rules. One rule was broken when he read his so-called diary over the phone so Jim Griffin could record it and give it to Fox Nation. The second rule was broken when Alex used another inmate's code to make phone calls. Anyway, obviously Liz, Eric and I had a lot to say about ALL of these things. Let's get into it! Mandy Matney's new book Blood On Their Hands is available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/book Premium members get our full discussions about the topics and even more content on lunasharkmedia.com. For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ YouTube *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've come to learn that while many companies closed during the pandemic, many also began. Our next guest is one such example. During the economic shutdown, she and her co-founder turned their hobby of jam-making into a growing enterprise with the help of a grant from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship, known as ACRE. Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Henry, co-founder of Sakhar Jams in Columbia, SC.

A Turkey Hunting Survey with Jay Cantrell This week Jay Cantrell with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources joins Cameron and Andy on the show to talk about recent public meetings and a survey for South Carolina turkey hunters. Over the course of the summer, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources held meetings across the state to talk about the declining wild turkey population in SC. These meetings came about because of the concern expressed to the SCDNR by licensed hunters in the state. As good as the in person meetings were, Jay and the SCDNR felt like they wanted more input from hunters within the state. So, Jay recorded his presentation and posted it on YouTube (click here to watch it). The state also posted their survey online for hunters to take, so that they can get more participation and input on possible solutions from the public. This is a great show, and Cameron and Andy's hope is that more states will take the initiative to hold similar meetings with their hunters as well as take their presentation and surveys online for all who can to participate and have their voices heard.  Listen in and then take some action if you are interested in trying to turn the population decline around in your own state.

In The Cousin who Builds Guns, we we review the testimony of one of the defendant's cousins, a law enforcement officer for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources who also built guns for him.Crime Story Media has begun to migrate content from the CrimeStory.com website to our Patreon. For more of Crime Story and Jury Duty — including ad-free episodes of the upcoming season; Kary Antholis's Storyteller Interviews with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon and George Pelecanos; and all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion pieces and interviews— subscribe on Patreon for just $5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Jennings, Executive Director at the National Public Health Information Coalition, shares what to expect from this year's National Conference on Health Communication; Nicholas Davidson, Senior Deputy for Public Health and the Director for Community Health Services for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, shares a new tool to help public health workers stay healthy; an upcoming ASTHO webinar shares the work North Carolina has done to increase access to mental health programs in schools; and ASTHO has a new article on mitigating the impact of rural hospital closures.   National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media: Register ASTHO Website: Meeting the Kids Where They Are: How the Education Sector Implements School Behavioral Health Systems ASTHO Website: Addressing the Impact of Rural Hospital Closures on Maternal and Infant Health