Charleston Currents

LETTER: Our children deserve better

I just wanted to thank you for your article in today’s Morning News in Florence [Brack: Stop shortchanging South Carolina]. You have certainly pointed out effectively the problems in South Carolina politics.

by Charleston Currents · 10/19/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Feedback

BRACK: Why I’m voting for John Tecklenburg

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | John Tecklenburg has the best line in the campaign to be Charleston’s next mayor:

“Charleston is not a theme park,” he tells people during meetings and in ads.

In just six words, he succinctly captures what’s different about his candidacy and lets us in on his secret: he’s running to serve the people of Charleston. He wants to work collaboratively with people to foster a community vision that focuses on what Charleston’s residents want their future to be.

by Andy Brack · 10/19/2015 · Comments are Disabled · 2015 Mayor, Andy Brack, Views

FOCUS: Citizenship in the brave new – digital – world

By Pamela Lackey | Regardless of where we consider “home,” we are all citizens of a digital world. Advances in communication and computer technology have revolutionized nearly every aspect of life, from how we work and play to how we stay in touch with others.

Some people seem to be completely at home in an online, interconnected community. For example, Beloit University’s “The Mindset List” notes that members of the Class of 2015 have never known a world without the Internet.

by Charleston Currents · 10/19/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

MYSTERY: You’re not in Kansas, here

This may look like a scene from Kansas, but it’s in a rural part of Charleston County. Where? Second person to guess correctly gets a pair of tickets to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Send your guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and be sure to include your name and hometown.

by Charleston Currents · 10/19/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

GOOD NEWS: Art auction, Festival of Lights, SEWE poster

Artists for Emanuel is a collective November art auction of 90 Charleston artists to raise funds for the families of the victims of the June murders at Emanuel AME Church.

The auction, called “Straight From the Heart,” currently offers several artworks for viewing online here. Not only can you bid on the items, but there also is a “buy it now” option that starts Nov. 4 for those interested in getting a particular piece before the public bidding.

by Charleston Currents · 10/19/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Good news

REVIEW: The ACE Basin: A Lowcountry Legacy

Nonfiction by Pete Laurie: The ACE Basin: A Lowcountry Legacy is a beautiful book. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to understand the importance of conservationists and governments working together to protect a wholly special place that stretches from the southern end of Charleston County through Beaufort County. With vivid color photographs by Phillip Jones, Laurie’s book explains the history since 1988 behind conserving more than 200,000 acres in the confluence of the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers through purchases of large tracts of land plus dozens of conservation easements by nature-loving landowners.

by Andy Brack · 10/19/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews

CALENDAR: From a musical to Greek Fest to a block party

For week of Oct. 12: Greek Fest, Little Shop of Horrors, Jean Moody-Williams, North Charleston Block Party

by Charleston Currents · 10/12/2015 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

REVIEW: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things is the second humor memoir from popular blogger Jenny Lawson (The Blogess). In it, Lawson addresses topics light and serious with her signature cringingly honest, self-deprecating humor.

by Charleston Currents · 10/12/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews

HISTORY: Granby, S.C.

S.C. Encyclopedia | Situated at the head of navigation of the Congaree River, Granby was among the first important trading posts in the South Carolina interior. The town originated as a large Indian village on Congaree Creek.

by Special to Charleston Currents · 10/12/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, S.C. Encyclopedia

10/12, full issue: Helping flood victims, not shortchanging S.C.

In the Oct. 12, 2015, issue of Charleston Currents:
FOCUS, Tim Ervolina: Ways to help victims of the Great Flood of 2015
BRACK: Stop shortchanging South Carolina
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Green Commercial
REAL ESTATE, Doug Holmes: Traditional sellers face competition
GOOD NEWS: Big check to chase away cancer, more
FEEDBACK: Send us your letters
CALENDAR, Oct. 12+: A musical, block party and Greek Fest
REVIEW: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
MYSTERY: Ring our bell on this one
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Granby, S.C.