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GOOD NEWS: New book highlights how S.C. can do better

GOOD NEWS: New book highlights how S.C. can do better

Editor and publisher Andy Brack has a new book of selected columns since 2014 that delve into how South Carolina can do better to help people through politics and the governing process.

We Can Do Better, South Carolina! offers incisive commentaries on the American South, the common good and interesting South Carolina leaders, such as former U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings, civil rights advocate Septima Clark, former S.C. Gov. David Beasley and more.  

by · 04/15/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
FOCUS: Charleston premiere of film about libraries, homeless is Friday

FOCUS: Charleston premiere of film about libraries, homeless is Friday

Staff reports |  Two local organizations that support libraries have arranged for the Charleston premiere on Friday of a new movie that explores homelessness and public space.  A panel discussion with area librarians about the issues in the film will follow.

by · 04/08/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news
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FOCUS: On disruptive companies and policy-makers impacting change

By Stanfield Gray, special to Charleston Currents  | Whether crafting outreach for major brands or leading political campaigns for U.S. senators, Matt McKenna and Taylor Bennett have equally impressive backgrounds in communications and public affairs.  

For over seven years, Matt served as spokesperson and senior adviser to President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation. He also ran communications for Uber North America and spearheaded several political campaigns for governors and senators around the country. Two years ago, Matt co-founded Greenbrier, a San Francisco-based consultancy that helps individuals and organizations avoid, navigate and recover from complex media, political and legal challenges.

Taylor spent the first half of his career at Edelman and Adfero, where he managed reputation campaigns for leading brands like Walmart and American Airlines. He later served as Communications Lead at Uber during its early expansion and as Head of Communications for global bikeshare leader of North America. …

by · 04/01/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news
NEWS BRIEFS: Share your Charleston story about restaurant integration

NEWS BRIEFS: Share your Charleston story about restaurant integration

Staff reports  |  The Charleston County Public Library wants to hear stories about restaurant integration in the area.  Partnering with The Post and Courier newspaper, the library is seeking to document people’s earliest memories of dining in white-owned restaurants.

by · 04/01/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
FOCUS, Cantral: S.C., Charleston County need environmental leadership

FOCUS, Cantral: S.C., Charleston County need environmental leadership

By Laura Cantral  |  Trash. Trash has always been a problem, and now that problem is getting even bigger all over the world. Global and local circumstances now mandate that we get creative on how we reckon with waste, including in our own backyard.

The New York Times recently reported that recycling efforts across the country are collapsing. For cities and towns, costs to run their recycling programs have skyrocketed after a crash in the global market. Communities used to make money selling cardboard, bottles, and glass, but now they get little or nothing for the material. At times, they even have to pay processors to take it away.

Small towns in Florida have canceled entire curbside pick-up programs. Philadelphia now burns about half of its recyclables, while city residents grow more concerned about air quality. Every plastic bottle dropped in a blue bin at the Memphis airport is thrown away. And in Charleston County, a month of recycling now sits under a tarp at the Bees Ferry Landfill.

by · 03/25/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news
NEWS BRIEFS: I-526 extension up for debate this week

NEWS BRIEFS: I-526 extension up for debate this week

Staff reports  |  Contributing editor Fred Palm of Edisto Island reminds us that the Due Diligence Subcommittee of the S.C. Joint Bond Review Committee will discuss an agreement to build the proposed I-526 extension and whether to lock in the state’s $420 million contribution.

by · 03/25/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
16 Rutledge Ave., Charleston.  Photo provided.

FOCUS: Symphony League’s Designer Showhouse to open March 27

Staff reports  |  An elegant 1903 high-style Queen Anne Victorian house on Rutledge Avenue near Colonial Lake will be featured March 27 to April 28 as the 42nd annual designer showhouse for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League.

“We are thrilled to present our 2019 Designer Showhouse, where the focus is on our beautiful city, its exceptional architecture and our talented and wonderful designers,” said Kitty Reid, president of the league.  “Springtime is so special in Charleston, and this most cherished event welcomes thousands of visitors to Charleston each year. We’re so happy to be a part of presenting our city and all it has to offer to the world.”

by · 03/18/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news
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GOOD NEWS: Thank you, Debi Chard!

Staff reports  |  People across Charleston are wishing longtime news anchor Debi Chard a happy retirement following her last broadcast on WCSC Live 5 News on March 15.  Chard, who retired after 43 years with the local television station.

by · 03/18/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
The Navy commissioned the USS Charleston last week.

FOCUS: Ahoy!  It’s Navy Week in Charleston

Staff reports  |  America’s Navy sets sail for Charleston starting today Saturday with a bevy of Navy Week activities through Saturday.

As part of Charleston Navy Week are two free performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band at the College of Charleston…

Navy Week is an opportunity for Charleston to embrace the rich naval heritage of the Lowcountry, which has long had a significant Navy presence, particularly prior to the closure of  the Charleston Naval Base and Charleston Naval Shipyard in the mid-1990s. One of the local hosts for Navy Week is Navy Rear Adm. Daniel Fillion, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business in 1984 at the College of Charleston.

by · 03/11/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news
GOOD NEWS: The Pearl to open March 13 in West Ashley

GOOD NEWS: The Pearl to open March 13 in West Ashley

Staff reports  |  The grand opening of the Pearlstine Theatre, Charleston Stage’s 130-seat space in West Ashley that will be known as “The Pearl,” is set for March 18.

A special grand opening performance will feature music by Charleston Mayor and jazz pianist John Tecklenburg as well as tunes from the Hungry Monks and the Plantation Singers.  There will be offerings by Charleston Stage’s resident professional acting company and members of  Charleston Stage’s 8th and 9th Grade Performance Troupe featuring clarinet player Julie Mathias.

by · 03/11/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs