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FOCUS: Time is now to vote for new Rescue Brew Beer winners

More than 670 dogs and cats wait for your votes to be spokesdog and spokescat for the Charleston Animal Society in its contest to put faces on labels of 2021 Rescue Brew Beer. If this year’s competition is like last year’s, picking the three finalist dogs and three finalist cats will be fierce, organizers say.

Voting continues through Sept. 17. Each $1 vote cast at CharlestonAnimalSociety.org supports the lifesaving programs of the Charleston Animal Society, including No Kill South Carolina 2024. From the three finalists in each category, one dog and one cat will be selected for grand prizes by celebrity judges to appear on the labels and will be announced Oct. 16.

by Charleston Currents · 08/30/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

NEWS BRIEFS: GOP leaders ignoring pressure for special pandemic session

Staff reports | Lawmakers are feeling pressure to hold an emergency session to revise a law that prohibits mask mandates in schools as COVID-19 gets deadlier in the Palmetto State but GOP leaders so far are mum about returning to Columbia. More than 10,400 South Carolinians have died in the coronavirus pandemic with thousands of new cases reported daily as the delta variant rages.

by Charleston Currents · 08/30/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

MYSTERY: Tough photo

The reader who sent in this tranquil Lowcountry photo said it might be too hard to identify as few people have seen the building from this angle. But let’s give it a try — what and 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. And if you’ve got a clever mystery photo for our readers, send it to the same address (Try to stump us!)

Our previous Mystery Photo

Our most recent past mystery, “Where are these columns?” proved to be easy to several readers. It showed columns outside the Dock Street Theatre at the corner of Queen and Church streets in Charleston that remind us of some columns in Turkey.

by Charleston Currents · 08/30/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

Ann Caldwell belts out a tune during The Sound of Charleston. Photo provided.

FOCUS: The Sound of Charleston resumes shows after hiatus

Staff reports | The Sound of Charleston, the region’s longest-running musical production, will resume weekly shows at Circular Congregational Church at 7 p.m. Sept. 4.

With more than 500 concerts since 2010, the show highlights the Lowcountry’s rich musical history from gospel spirituals and jazz to the music of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” and light classics of the venerable St. Cecilia Society. During December’s six Holiday Editions, music of the season is added to the show.

After almost a year and a half with no shows, producer Bill Perry said he was excited but nervous about shows in the months ahead: “Nervous about whether audiences will return to indoor venues and whether we can ensure safety of our audiences and cast members.”

by Charleston Currents · 08/23/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

NEWS BRIEFS: Study highlights the language of vaccination

Staff reports | A national study highlights tested ways to communicate effectively with groups of Americans who tend to be more hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19 — younger women, younger African Americans, rural residents and younger Republicans.

by Charleston Currents · 08/23/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

MYSTERY PHOTO: Where are these columns?

Send your best guess to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live. And if you’ve got a clever mystery photo for our readers, send it to the same address (Try to stump us!)

Our previous Mystery Photo

Our most recent past mystery, “Where’s this streetscape?” showed the corner of Columbus and Hanover streets with the Ravenel bridge in the background. Thanks to Ashley Rose Stanol of Charleston for the photo.

by Charleston Currents · 08/23/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

CALENDAR: Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns Labor Day weekend

Staff reports | The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns Labor Day weekend at Gailliard Center for its 12th year with Nick Collionne and DJ Nyce on Sept. 3 for the All White Party Affair and Willie Bradley, Najee and Peabo Bryson on Sept. 4. The following day features Lindsey Webster, Adam Hawley, Kindred Family Soul, and Richard Eliott and Rick Braun.

by Charleston Currents · 08/23/2021 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

NEW for 8/23: Sound of Charleston returns; civility; vaccinations

IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: The Sound of Charleston resumes shows after hiatus
COMMENTARY, Brack: South Carolinians should expect civility, not promote incivility
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Ports Authority
NEWS BRIEFS: Study highlights the language of vaccination
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where are these columns?
CALENDAR: Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns Labor Day weekend