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FOCUS: Demand specifics, accountability on new road, greenbelt projects

By Natalie Olson, special to Charleston Currents | On Election Day, Charleston County residents voted to approve the proposed half-cent sales tax increase.

Leading up to the election, the Coastal Conservation League opposed this referendum because it lacks adequate safeguards to ensure that accountability and transparency are at the forefront of spending our tax dollars. There is no guarantee that the $2.1 billion generated by this tax increase over the next 25 years will indeed go towards high priority transportation projects aimed at relieving congestion and improving the quality of life for all residents throughout the county.

by Charleston Currents · 11/21/2016 · 3 comments · Focus, Good news

GOOD NEWS: Seats going fast for Charleston Stage’s “White Christmas”

Charleston Stage’s heartwarming musical adaptation of “White Christmas,” based on the classic film featuring 17 Irving Berlin hit songs, follows the romantic and hilarious adventures of Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. Also in Good News: Nuncrackers, Underneath the Lintel, 2016 Angels, Charleston Southern grant, Charleston Museum’s blizzard exhibit.

by Charleston Currents · 11/21/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

SPOTLIGHT: Kaynard Photography

Kaynard Photography grew from Michael’s love of walking the streets of the Charleston’s historic district. It developed into a passion for capturing everything Charleston through a camera lens.

by Charleston Currents · 11/21/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Underwriters

FEEDBACK: Comments function being tested at CharlestonCurrents.com

We’ve resisted turning on the comments function on the CharlestonCurrents.com website because of all of the spam that comes through. But we turned them on recently and got seven comments to last week’s commentary by Andy Brack on not getting conned in a local school board race.

by Charleston Currents · 11/14/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Feedback

CALENDAR, Nov. 14+: World orchard, chili, more

On the calendar for Nov. 14, 2016, and beyond: World orchard, chili and more. If you have an event for our calendar, send it along.

by Charleston Currents · 11/14/2016 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

REVIEW: Lust & Wonder

Reviewed by Jen McQueen: Even when Augusten Burroughs’s life bores him, his charm and humor tug readers along. While successfully abstaining from alcohol, his ADD flares up and he tries a medication that causes the horrifying (and hilarious) intensification of his sense of smell.

by Charleston Currents · 11/14/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews

FOCUS: Save the Charleston Naval Hospital Historic District

By Don Campagna, special to Charleston Currents | Following the Spanish-American War, the United States found itself in need of a global navy that could serve its new, far-flung empire.

In 1901, the decision was made to locate an East Coast base in Charleston and several Cooper River plantations, The Retreat and Marshlands, were purchased for that purpose. Work began almost immediately on the construction of a drydock and supporting trade shops. Additionally, a large coal-fired power steam plant in the Beaux Art style was built to provide electricity.

by Charleston Currents · 11/14/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

MYSTERY: Nice turret

Here’s a turret spotted through live oak trees somewhere in the American South. Send your best guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the name of the town in which you live.

by Charleston Currents · 11/14/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

CALENDAR, Nov. 7+: From runs to books and more

Holiday of Lights Fun Run: Nov. 9 and 10. Registration is open for a sneak peek at this year’s Holiday of Lights for participants in a Fun Run, a two-mile, non-competitive event held on these two nights. Gates close to traffic at 6:30 p.m., so arrive in time. To register and learn more, click here.

(NEW) YALLFest, Nov. 11-12, locations downtown. Young adults and YA writers will invade downtown in the world’s largest YA book festival. Centering in the Upper King Street area around Blue Bicycle Books, the festival has some of the best writers in the world. Lots of rules and conditions. Lots of stuff already sold out But check it out here.

by Charleston Currents · 11/07/2016 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

GOOD NEWS: YALLFest comes to Charleston this weekend

Staff reports | YALLFest, the world’s largest Young Adult Book Festival, hits Charleston this weekend with more than 30 authors in town to tell stories, sign books and have fun with readers. Also in Good News: Kendra Hamilton to give a poetry reading; Harold Koon award nominations being accepted.

by Charleston Currents · 11/07/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs