Archive for December, 2016

REVIEW:  Rise of the Legend

REVIEW: Rise of the Legend

Reviewed by Tama R. Howard: “Rise of the Legend” is a Chinese film that stars Sammo Hung as crime boss Master Lui and Eddie Peng as Wong Fei, a gifted martial arts prodigy who is out for revenge.

by · 12/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Reviews
HISTORY:  South Carolina’s judicial system

HISTORY: South Carolina’s judicial system

S.C. Encyclopedia | The purpose of any state judicial system is to resolve civil disputes among residents and to determine the guilt or innocence of persons accused of crimes and infractions. Article V of the state constitution provides for a uniform system of justice throughout the state.

by · 12/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Features, S.C. Encyclopedia
PHOTO ESSAY:  The wreathes of Charleston

PHOTO ESSAY: The wreathes of Charleston

Contributing photographer Michael Kaynard has been hoofing it around the peninsula in recent days finding lots of pretty and neat holiday wreathes on local doors.

You’ll see a lot of greenery, but every now and then you’ll find something a little different — a cast bird wrapped in holiday finery or pieces of copper bent into the shape of a wreath. In addition to driving around and looking at lights this holiday season, take a look at the ingenuity that people put into the wreathes on their doors.

We thought we’d offer you a look through his lens in this photo essay.

by · 12/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Photo Essay, Photos
FOCUS: Charleston artisans celebrate Smithsonian’s newest museum

FOCUS: Charleston artisans celebrate Smithsonian’s newest museum

By Janie Manning, special to Charleston Currents | Local sweetgrass basket artist Tonya White of Mount Pleasant joins local jewelry designers in celebrating the opening of the National Museum African American History and Culture. After six years, they were extended an offer to share jewelry collections with the Smithsonian’s newest museum gift store and provide actual sweetgrass basket displays created by Tonya and her Charleston family.

by · 12/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news
WEATHERFORD:  Five things Donald Trump can learn from Genghis Khan

WEATHERFORD: Five things Donald Trump can learn from Genghis Khan

By Jack Weatherford, republished with permission | In stark contrast to the United States, with its scattered mini-wars around the globe, Genghis Khan always fought with one single, clear goal: victory. Total victory, not a qualified, partial, negotiated or hyphenated victory.

by · 12/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · My Turn, Views
Lady Justice in Malta.

BRACK: What is justice?

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | In pictures and words in Western society, we understand justice to be blind, meted without favor to rich or poor, powerful or powerless, famous or average Joe.

“Justice for all,” we recite in the Pledge of Allegiance. The concept of equal justice is a foundation of American jurisprudence. Everyone is supposed to be treated the same in the eyes of the law if they run afoul of it.

by · 12/11/2016 · 2 comments · Andy Brack, Views
PHOTO:  Holiday face-off

PHOTO: Holiday face-off

Santa greeted this little boy after stepping off of a city fire boat on the way to the Light up the Night Parade Party offered Saturday by the Rotary Club of Charleston. Hundreds attended the party on a brisk night at the Charleston Maritime Center to watch the 35th annual Charleston Parade of Boats that featured more than 35 boats this year.

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MYSTERY:  This one may stump you

MYSTERY: This one may stump you

Intrepid photo sleuth George Graf of Palmyra, Va., sent this issue’s mystery and it is sure to befuddle the cagiest of photo puzzlers. Hints: It’s in Europe and it might not be a church. Send your best guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the name of the town in which you live.

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Progress

Progress

County and library officials unveiled a sign today at the location of a new library branch that will be built in Carolina Park off U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.

by · 12/07/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
CALENDAR, Dec. 5+:  Lots of holiday events, more

CALENDAR, Dec. 5+: Lots of holiday events, more

Click this link for lots of holiday events in the coming weeks, including three performances by local theater companies.

by · 12/05/2016 · Comments are Disabled · calendar