Light it up IN THE PAST, CONTROLLING LIGHTS IN A HOME was a simple matter of flflipping a wall switch, twisting a dimmer dial or plugging lamps into a timer. Today, a new option exists for complete home lighting con- trol— connected LEDs. These clever and highly effificient light- bulbs can be controlled over your home Wi-Fi network using a smartphone or via voice commands issued to smarthub de- vices like the Amazon Echo, Apple HomeKit or Google Home. Connected LEDs cost more than traditional bulbs, but can be installed without any rewiring. Starter kits with basic white-light bulbs cost anywhere from $35 to $120 from online retailers, hardware stores and home improvement centers. Consumers can choose from a variety of manufac- turers when purchasing connected LEDs, but read all the fifine print before buying. Not all bulbs are compatible with all hubs or home automation systems. — BRIAN SLOBODA EDITOR’S NOTE: Coverage of home electronics is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative. Apply now for 2019 WIRE scholarships Women returning to school to earn college degrees may now apply for financial assistance from the 2019 Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship program. Sponsored by Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE), a service organization associated with South Carolina’s not-for-profit electric cooperatives, the scholarship is a one-time award based on financial need and personal goals. Application forms for the 2019 WIRE scholarship are available at your local electric cooperative and as a PDF download at SCLiving.coop/scholarship. Applicants for the program must: u Be a member of a South Carolina electric cooperative. u Have graduated from high school or earned a GED at least 10 years ago. u Be accepted into an accredited S.C. college or university. u Demonstrate financial need and clear academic goals. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2019. Winners will receive scholarships for the Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 semester. ONLYON SCLiving.coop Spice it up They may be small, but Chef Belinda’s cheesy jalapeno cornbread mini muffiffiffins pack a big, spicy punch of flflavor into every bite. Get the recipe and see how they’re made in this month’s cooking video at SCLiving.coop/food/chefbfbelinda. Register to win $100 You could be saying hello to spring with a $100 Visa gift card in your pocket! Sign up today for your chance to win in our Reader Reply Travel Sweepstakes. We’ll draw the name of one lucky reader from all eligible entries received by March 31. Turn to Page 27 for more details, or register online at SCLiving.coop/reader-reply. Like us on Facebook If you love South Carolina, follow South Carolina Living on Facebook, where we celebrate all that’s great about the Palmetto State. Add your voice to the conversation and share your photos at facebook.com/SouthCarolinaLiving. GONE FISHIN’ The Vektor Fish & Game Forecast provides feeding and migration times. Major periods can bracket the peak by an hour. Minor peaks, 1⁄21⁄21⁄2 hour before and after. Minor Major Minor Major Minor Major Minor Major MARCH APRIL AM PM AM PM 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:31 4:16 2:16 9:31 10:16 4:46 3:16 10:16 10:46 5:16 4:16 11:01 11:31 5:46 5:16 11:46 — 6:16 12:01 6:01 6:31 12:16 6:46 12:46 7:01 1:01 7:46 1:16 1:31 7:31 8:31 2:01 2:01 7:46 9:46 2:46 2:31 8:01 11:16 3:31 3:01 8:16 — 4:31 2:46 8:16 — 6:01 — 3:46 — 7:31 10:16 4:01 12:16 8:46 10:16 4:16 2:16 9:31 10:31 4:31 3:31 10:01 1 10:46 2 11:01 3 11:31 4 — 5 12:01 6 12:31 7 1:01 8 1:31 9 2:01 10 2:46 11 12:01 12 9:16 13 8:46 14 9:31 15 10:01 16 10:31 5:01 4:16 10:46 5:16 4:46 11:16 5:31 5:31 11:31 5:46 6:01 12:01 6:01 6:46 12:16 6:16 7:31 12:46 6:46 8:16 1:31 7:01 9:01 2:01 7:16 10:16 2:46 7:46 — 3:46 8:16 — 5:01 2:01 — 6:46 3:01 12:31 8:01 3:31 2:16 9:01 4:01 3:31 10:01 4:31 4:31 10:46 SCLIVING.COOP | MARCH 2019 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING 7 MICHAEL PHILLIPS GE