This is a distinctive building, but what and where in South Carolina is it? Send your best guess – plus your name and hometown – to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. In the subject line, write: “Mystery Photo guess.” (If you don’t include your contact information, we can’t give you credit!)
Last issue’s mystery: The July 2 mystery photo was tough. It showed a construction project. Click to learn more.
IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.35 | July 9, 2018
FOCUS,: Meet Steve Osborne, interim president of the College of Charleston
COMMENTARY, Brack: Use smarter tools to be tough on trade
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston International Airport
PALMETTO POEM: July 1963
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us what you love about the Lowcountry
FEEDBACK: Pay attention people to the monster of a highway
MYSTERY PHOTO: Hmmm, looks like a church, but where?
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Briggs v. Elliott
CALENDAR, July 9+: Another great library book sale is around the corner
By Fred Palm, contributing editor | The S.C. State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) last week voted no (4-3) again on continuing the contract for completing the I-526 extension (I-526X) in Charleston County. On Friday, the county threatened a lawsuit, claiming the SIB couldn’t pull out of the project that would connect West Ashley to Johns Island and end on James Island, traversing the Stono River over the adjacent swamp-wetlands.
While the final costs of this addition have not been nailed down, it would be the most expensive highway expansion ever built in South Carolina. This is a big deal.
By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | In more ways than one, South Carolina’s fall gubernatorial election will hinge on age.
Republican Gov. Henry McMaster, who nabbed a primary runoff victory in an election much closer than expected, is 71. His Democratic opponent, longtime state Rep. James Smith of Columbia, is a generation younger at age 50.
In the months ahead, expect to hear both talking about experienced leadership, but in different ways.
Got any idea what and where this is? Hint: It’s in the tri-county area. Send your best guess – plus your name and hometown – to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. In the subject line, write: “Mystery Photo guess.” (If you don’t include your contact information, we can’t give you credit!)
Last issue’s mystery: The June 25 mystery photo (“Where it looks like Halloween all of the time”) showed Philadelphia Alley in downtown Charleston.
Staff reports | There are lots of ways to enjoy the mid-week July 4 holiday in the Lowcountry. If you’re looking for great places to watch fireworks, we suggest that you get on the top of some tall building … because you can see more than one display on the holiday night. Our past favorite: The round Holiday Inn on the Ashley River. (It’s air-conditioned and you can get a beer!)
Some fireworks venues and locations to enjoy the shows:
IN THIS ISSUE | July 2, 2018
FOCUS, Palm: I-526 extension is a zombie highway project
COMMENTARY, Brack: Age, Trump will drive fall gubernatorial election
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
GOOD NEWS: Busy airport, teacher pay hike, book drive
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us what you love about the Lowcountry
FEEDBACK: City on a Hill commentary draws reactions
MYSTERY PHOTO: Something is under construction, but what?
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Elmore v. Rice
CALENDAR, July 2+: Lots of activities for your Fourth of July
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