Driving in high winds is much less challenging for those in smaller cars, such as Kias, than those in SUVs and other larger vehicles. It can still be dangerous, however. You share the road with other drivers, after all, and roadside hazards are always a factor. You should take windy driving conditions seriously.

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The American history of Orangeburg, South Carolina, stretches back over 300 years to when a man named George Sterling set up a fur trading post in 1704. Thanks to its fertile soils and convenient location on the Edisto River, Orangeburg quickly blossomed into a successful settlement for farming and trade. It’s no wonder that several […]

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The endless forms (and their six-point-font fine print) can make car financing a daunting experience. It’s tempting to sign whatever is shoved in front of you, grab those keys, and start enjoying your purchase. Beware! Bad auto financing decisions can follow you around for years. Fortunately, many common mistakes can be avoided.

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Once a year, nature transforms ordinary trees into explosions of auburn, yellow, gold, and an infinite number of other shades — some of which have no name, nor do they need any. “Beautiful” is the only word necessary. Orangeburg’s southern locale harbors many species of trees that are gorgeously colored by nature’s paintbrush every fall. There […]

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