b'SUMMER 2022Volume 22 Issue 3fe a t ures10The Middletons: A Shining Example of Black EntrepreneurshipWhen Stanley and Christina Middleton moved back to rural South Carolina and opened a Bed & Breakfast inHopkins it was a welcomed addition in their community. By Tameka Kenan-Norman14Meet James Stephens: The Man of a Thousand VoicesJames Stephens III is a talented comedian and vocalist who is wowing audiences in Myrtle Beach at Asher Theater.Hismust-seeshowsarepackinginthecrowdsandfulfillingadreamheandhiswifeGracehadwhenthey started Asher Theater.By Debra Young18Miriam Berrouet Turns Her Multi-Lingual Talent into a Winning Business WhenMirriamBerrouetdecidedtoturnherabilitytospeakfourlanguagesfluentlyintoabusiness,shehadnoidea how quickly her business would grow.Safe. Clean. Reliable. By Debra YoungThe COMETs top priorityThe COMET continues to be an essential service that addresses a vital need for thoseFeature Photo by is keeping its riders safewho need it most. We provide safe andKimberly DeLeonand healthy as it transportsreliable transportation to local citizens to Midlands residents toget to work and medical appointments, or to gather groceries and supplies. The COMET is where they need to go. actively taking measures to protect the health and safety of each rider and this remains a top priority of the bus system, every day.The Middleton family stands in front of the Middleton Place Bed & BreakfastMasks are required on all vehicles until further notice.CATCHTHECOMET.ORG|803-255-7100'