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HISTORY: Loggerhead turtle

S.C. Encyclopedia | The loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), a threatened species, was named the state reptile in an act signed by Governor Carroll Campbell on June 1, 1988. Recognizing the loggerhead as “an important part of the marine ecosystem” and that South Carolina’s coastline provides “some of the most pristine nesting areas” for the turtle on the East Coast, the General Assembly declared that the state’s responsibility is “to preserve and protect our wildlife and natural resources.”

by Charleston Currents · 09/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, S.C. Encyclopedia

FOCUS: Will put residents’ quality of life first as mayor

By John Tecklenburg, candidate for mayor of Charleston

SEPT. 28, 2015 | My comprehensive plan for Charleston, Our Quality of Life First, is not what anyone would call a slickly-packaged public relations document.

In fact, if you head over to our website and take a quick look at it, the first thing you’ll probably notice is that it’s light on pretty pictures and heavy on specifics. But that’s not the only way it differs from some other plans you may have seen.

by Charleston Currents · 09/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · 2015 Mayor, Focus, Good news

BRACK: State’s tax structure needs work, not praise

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | The sad thing about a new study of state tax systems is that people are going to believe it when, in fact, it is pretty misleading and relatively pointless.

by Andy Brack · 09/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

MYSTERY: Where is this old bridge?

Mount Pleasant reader Deborah Getter sent along this photo, which certainly stumped us. Tell us where it is and its historical significance and you’ll win the endearing love and affection of hundreds of people. (Hint: It’s in Charleston County.) Send your guess — and town you live in — to editor@charlestoncurrents.com.

by Charleston Currents · 09/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

Earlier this summer, members of the 1955 Cannon Street All-Star team were honored at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Pictured, l-r: Team historian Agustus Holt, John Bailey, David Middleton, John Rivers and Allen Jackson. Photo provided.

GOOD NEWS: Honor for All-Stars, Matthews, more

Good news: Cannon Street Y All-Stars to be honored in October. Kit Matthew picked to head federal agency. More

by Charleston Currents · 09/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

MORRIS: The blood supermoon: Astronomical phenomenon or apocalypse?

By Kyra Morris, contributing editor | As USA Today put it, “It almost sounds like something from a comic strip: A total supermoon lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon — supermoon.” This is real, and by the time you read this, it happened in its fullness on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, lasting until early Monday morning.

by Kyra Morris · 09/28/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Money, Views

MYSTERY: Not a pearly gate

Rotarian and retired educator Fred Sales of James Island sent along this gate for consideration as a Mystery Photo. Where is it? Hint: Somewhere on peninsular Charleston. Send your guess and the town in which you live to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com. Be specific about the location!

by Charleston Currents · 09/21/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

9/21: Deerin, Mr. Fixit, real estate market

In the Sept. 21, 2015 issue:
PHOTO ESSAY: The buildings of Cuba
FOCUS, Ginny Deerin: Will work to relieve traffic congestion as mayor
BRACK: Mr. Fixit strikes again
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
REAL ESTATE: Understanding the cyclical nature of our market
GOOD NEWS: Not as poor, but poverty still persists; more
FEEDBACK: CCC article brings back memories
CALENDAR, Sept. 21+: Author visit, diversity meeting, Oktoberfest, Ball Fall
MYSTERY: Not a pearly gate
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Rev. John Martin Pike

by Charleston Currents · 09/21/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

CALENDAR: Sept. 21+: Author visit, Oktoberfest, Ball Fall

Calendar from Sept. 21, 2015 and forward: Lee Robinson at Blue Bicycle, Workplace diversity, Chase After A Cure, Oktoberfest, That BIG Book sale, more

by Charleston Currents · 09/21/2015 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

LETTER: CCC article brought back great memories

I believe I am one of the fortunate ones to have received the very first issue of Charleston Currents. While I always learn something new, never has an article resonated as much as the one on the Civilian Conservation Corps.

by Charleston Currents · 09/21/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Feedback