O.P. Earle art educator Cindy Riddle attended the Arts Advocacy Day at the S.C. Statehouse and the legislative appreciation luncheon in Columbia, S.C. on Feb. 7. Riddle shared information about the arts and arts education initiatives in the Landrum community and schools with state representative Doug Brannon. She also presented him with a piece of student artwork by O.P. Earle fifth grader Marley Dickson. Rep. Brannon said he will display the artwork in the Blatt Building in the S.C. State Capitol Complex in Columbia. (photo submitted by Dawn Lynch)