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A retrospective look at 'Sgt. Pepper,' 50 years later

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" has been widely regarded as one of the most iconic Beatles albums ever produced.  After an anniversary rerelease, the classic album topped the Billboard album charts over 50 years after its initial release. Read more about this influential album and a deconstruction of what makes it so wildly popular.


'13 Reasons Why'... or why not?

With the rise of interest in the new Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” the Richland County Public Library is hosting an author event this Saturday  to pick the brain of Jay Asher, the author of best-selling novel “Thirteen Reasons Why.” “13 Reasons Why” has sparked major controversy amongst the parental and psychological community alike.


Doesn't Gal Gadot look awesome in "Wonder Woman"? But writers can do bad things even with good characters. (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc./Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC)

Review: 'Wonder Woman’ Rejuvenates DC Films

Boasting a female lead and a female director (Patty Jenkins), along with the added pressure of rejuvenating the DC Extended Universe, “Wonder Woman” was put in a very difficult place. Thankfully, Jenkins and crew do not have to deal with the disappointment and ire of fans like previous DC films. “Wonder Woman” adequately serves as a course correction for DC and proves the power of the superhero genre.


The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, N.C., a few miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway.(Chris Reynolds/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Cheap summer excursions

Summer is here and for those looking for unique experiences and things to do in the upcoming months, consider checking out a few activities listed here.