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Some of the biggest rock stars in history happen to be Jewish, either by birth or conversion. Given the rich musical tradition of the Jewish people, this should hardly come as a surprise. Songs are ...

The Art Porter Singers will continue one of their namesake's annual holiday traditions Sunday, performing portions of "Messiah" as well as a mix of Christmas carols and other seasonal songs at Little ...

When Mother Nature doesn’t deliver, it’s up to technology — and a dedicated crew willing to work in freezing cold weather while the rest of the world sleeps — to bring winter to the slopes. There has ...

From left to right: Dakota Hernandez (bass), and Cody Holloway (drums), Sam Canty (lead vocals/acoustic guitar), Lance Vanley (rhythm guitar/harmonies), Jeremiah Vanley (lead guitar). The Texas ...

Patti Smith is looking back, and coming home. Smith, the 78-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter, was born in Chicago and lived in Philadelphia before moving to Deptford and Pitman in ...

South Pointe High School has been good to the South Carolina football program over the years. The high school, located in Rock Hill and opened in 2005, has produced many future Gamecocks. That trend ...