IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Park Circle Art Walk set for April 10
COMMENTARY, Brack: Vaccinations dampening virus, but pandemic ain’t over yet
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
NEWS BRIEFS: Medicaid expansion could help 200,000 get health insurance
FEEDBACK: Dominion knows math on net metering proposal
MYSTERY PHOTO: Natural mystery
CALENDAR: Quiet Edge exhibit at Redux features Dittenber, Fountain
Staff reports | The Charleston Parks Conservancy is launching a volunteer litter cleanup program in April to remove trash from the West Ashley Greenway and Bikeway.
“After conducting a community survey about the West Ashley Greenway and Bikeway, it was clear that litter is a big concern,” said Rachel Barry, volunteer manager for the Conservancy. “We are excited to give the community an opportunity to join us in cleaning up the trails and making them more enjoyable for everyone.”
The organization will give away 100 cleanup kits with bags, gloves, safety vests and trash pickers for volunteers to use in its Cleanup in the Parks effort to remove trash from any local park or public greenspace, according to a press release
Staff reports | South Carolina House members will consider something new this week in the state’s $10 billion budget — a single line item that sets aside $500 million to keep agencies from making midyear cuts that could be brought on by unexpected pandemic expenses.
Here’s an old church in what looks like a Lowcountry setting. Where is it? Send your best guess to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.
Our previous Mystery Photo: Last week’s mystery, “Few clues to this stumper,” got three answers, only two of which were correct. The two sleuths, Justin White of James Island and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, came up with the answer in two different ways. White said recognized the location, which was between 1572 and 1574 E. Ashley Ave on Folly Beach “because my boat hit oyster shells there at low tide.”
Staff reports | Celebrate Women’s History Month with a talk about women creators in the Lowcountry through the ages with a special March 25 talk at the Charleston Museum. Virginia Theerman, curator of historic textiles, will highlight women creators currently featured in Designers + Artisans: Made in the Lowcountry, now on view in the Historic Textiles Gallery.
In this issue:
FOCUS: Charleston Parks Conservancy launches April litter cleanup program
COMMENTARY, Brack: Don’t buy specious logic on unsafe gun proposal
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
NEWS BRIEFS: $500 million fund is new to state’s $10 billion spending plan
FEEDBACK: Yes, budgets are important
MYSTERY PHOTO: Old church
CALENDAR: Learn about women creators at special history talk
Staff reports | The Charleston Animal Society on Sunday announced plans to make South Carolina become a “no-kill state” for animals by 2024 through a $1 million challenge grant from the Petco Foundation.
“Our efforts with No Kill South Carolina over the past six years have made tremendous gains in the fight to save animals in every corner of the state,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore during the organization’s 147th annual meeting. “The trending shows that we can make this groundbreaking initiative a reality by 2024.”
According to the society, “no kill” is a term used in animal welfare that refers to the goal of saving “all healthy and treatable dogs and cats, typically about 90 percent.” No-kill communities do not euthanize animals for space. Instead …
This one could be tough. Yes, it’s marsh and, yes, it’s in South Carolina, but where? Be specific if you can. Send your best guess to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.
Our previous Mystery Photo: Last week’s mystery, “Where is this bridge?” is a swing bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River. It is named for Captain Archie Neil “Poo” McLauchlin, a well-known local mariner.
Staff reports | The Junior League of Charleston (JLC) will hold its 2021 Little Black Dress Initiative March 22 to March 26 to draw attention to the local effects of poverty.
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: $1 million challenge grant to fuel no-kill effort to save animals
COMMENTARY, Brack: Why budget reporting matters
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
NEWS BRIEFS: Wienermobile made Mount Pleasant appearance Thursday
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Few clues for this stumper
CALENDAR: Junior League to hold Little Black Dress initiative March 22-26
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