Staff reports | Dill Sanctuary will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 for a free look at the protected land protected through the Charleston Museum. The largest area of privately-protected land on James Island, the Dill Sanctuary is a 580-acre wildlife preserve on the Stono River, rich in historic and natural features. Guests are invited to tour the property (which is normally only open for select programs) to learn more about its significance.
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: The whole world is watching on climate change
BRACK: Charleston’s past reveals a lot of firsts
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
GOOD NEWS: Chamber to recognize leaders at Nov. 14 reception
FEEDBACK: A great story (and the tenacity of photo sleuth George Graf)
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this bike parked?
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Carolina, the ship
CALENDAR: Community Day is Oct. 5 at the Dill Sanctuary
Staff reports | You can connect with and learn more about Hispanic culture during National Hispanic Heritage month, which lasts from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Several gatherings and fun events are planned for the Lowcountry.
Here’s a two-story house with some history behind it, but where is it? (It’s somewhere in eastern South Carolina.) Bonus: Tell us something cool about the house. Send your guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.
Our previous Mystery Photo: Our Sept. 9 mystery, “We know where it is, but what is it?” was sent in by Katharine Beard of Camden, who wanted to know more about what the photo illustrated. It was a tough one for our photo sleuths, but Chris Brooks of Mount Pleasant wrote that it “commemorates the Santee Indians who were widespread in this area and many were forced to relocate to Oklahoma.”
IN THIS EDITION:
FOCUS, Knapp: Taking a look at job numbers for August
BRACK: Mayoral ad wars show two different kinds of candidates
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
GOOD NEWS: Hispanic Heritage Month lasts through Oct. 15
FEEDBACK: Another way to help
MYSTERY PHOTO: Old house with brown shutters
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Battle of Ninety Six
CALENDAR: Fresh discussion on local health disparities is Sept. 17
Staff reports | The College of Charleston’s Race and Social Justice Initiative at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will rename its Student Leadership Award to honor James E. Campbell, a longtime civil rights activist, global educator and friend of the Avery Research Center.
Staff reports | American blues musician Keb’ Mo’, who was born in California in 1951 as Kevin Roosevelt Moore, will show why he’s earned four Grammy Awards with a Sept. 19 performance at the Charleston Gaillard Center with music that often defies labels
This week, we offer a different kind of mystery. Reader Katharine Beard of Camden knows where the above photo is. She just doesn’t know what it is.
“My husband and I have been passing this on our way from Camden to Edisto and have wondered about itm,” she wrote. “It is on Tee Vee Road near Elloree, S.C. We are hoping someone will enlighten us.”
Let us know at: editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.
Our previous Mystery Photo: Our Sept. 2 mystery, “Kicking back to watch a grand sunset,” was a place near and dear to the hearts of many in the Lowcountry: the iconic Bowen’s Island Restaurant along the Folly River near Folly Beach.
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Bluffton legislator ferries supplies to decimated Bahamas
COMMENTARY, Brack: Give local governments, utilities a pat on the back
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
GOOD NEWS: Student award renamed to honor civil rights activist Jim Campbell
FEEDBACK: On the importance of The 1619 Project, more
MYSTERY PHOTO: We know where it is, but what is it?
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hurricanes in South Carolina through Hugo
CALENDAR: Keb’ Mo’ Solo set for Sept. 19 at Gaillard
Staff reports | With evacuation of the coast ordered by Gov. Henry McMaster starting at noon Monday, hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors will head west in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian’s arrival on Wednesday or Thursday.
Here are some links and resources that can help you prepare as you plan to leave or ride out the massive storm.
EVACUATION: McMaster orders coastal evacuation. Lanes will be reversed on Interstate 26 from Charleston to Columbia and on U.S. 278 from Hilton Head starting at noon today. Schools and government offices, already closed for Labor Day, will be closed Tuesday with many expected to be closed for the rest of the week. The Post and Courier. More stories: WIS TV; The State. Click this link to see these and more articles below.
Lane reversal process begins Monday morning. WCSC TV.
Charleston-area evacuation routes. The Post and Courier.
State price-gouging laws in effect. WCSC TV.
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