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The article reports on the move of South Carolina Arts Commission to mark its 40th anniversary with the Forty Lists Project. The move is part of the celebration of its four decades of artistic activity. Moreover, it is noted that the Forty Lists Project has served as a potent artistic stew for anyone who are interested of what goes into and comes out of their unique culture.

The article focuses on the Patriots Farm in McClellanville, South Carolina where visitors are allowed to personally pick the quality strawberries they are purchasing. For over ten years, farm owner George Hays together with assistants Carla and Michael Russell and Eva Davis carefully cultivate the fertile soil in the farm's 15 acres to assure the growth of excellent strawberry fruit. The strawberries grown in the Patriots Farm are also made into strawberry jam and are available at Rina's Kitchen in Jedburg.

The article features the Thriller Charleston, a 45-foot catamaran equipped with two Yanmar 440 engines and can seat up to 48 passengers. The boat, which can travel up to 45 miles per hour through local waters, offers tourists the chance to see 25 miles of Lowcountry coastline in around 45 minutes. The Thriller Charleston, the author believes, is a possible reaction to the increasing interest in Charleston.

Several photographs of historic buildings remodeled into business establishments in Charleston, South Carolina are presented, including the Gaulart & Maliclet Café, former office of surgeon/naturalist Doctor Alexander Garden, Tiger Lily Florist, former Economy Oil filling station, and Oak Steakhouse, former vault in the South Carolina Loan and Trust.