Protesters have gotten much more visible in the weeks since Donald Trump became president of the United States. Here’s a Photo Essay that shows protesters in North Charleston on Friday and in Mount Pleasant Feb. 7.
Local architect Steve Coe sent along this Mystery Photo as something that could stump readers. Clue: It’s in the state, but you’re not getting much else from us. Send your best guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the name of the town in which you live.
Whale of a Sale: Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, College Center, Trident Technical College. The Junior League of Charleston’s huge garage sale this year has a new location. There’s also a three-hour “Sponsor Splash” that starts 6 p.m. Feb. 16 for early shoppers, who will enjoy music, food and more as they peruse the array of goods. Learn more about times and costs.
(NEW) Southeastern Wildlife Exposition: Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, around downtown Charleston. Break out your khakis and camos for the annual wildlife event that draws tens of thousands to Charleston for great food, Dock Dogs, art, an auction and more. Check out the whole calendar here.
Ain’t Misbehavin’: 10 shows from Feb. 17 to March 5, Midtown Theatre @Duvall Center, 2816 Azalea Drive, North Charleston. This popular jazz musical review that won lots of awards will have nighttime and matinee shows and feature classic jazz hits. Tickets are $35 for adults; $25 for students. Times and more.
Reviewed by Linda Stewart | In this second outing for lepidopterist Veronica Speedwell and her natural historian colleague Stoker, they find themselves at loose ends after a canceled research trip abroad.
Agnes Pomata, Wadmalaw Island: “The plastic bag lobby has been going strong in its efforts to stop communities from banning plastics throughout the country for a few years now.” Also in this issue, a letter by Conrad Festa of Charleston.
SC Encyclopedia | Isaac Samuel Leevy was born on May 3, 1876, in Antioch, Kershaw County. He graduated from Mather Academy in Camden and Hampton Institute in Virginia. After teaching school for a year in Lancaster, South Carolina, he moved to Columbia in 1907. Two years later, on June 23, 1910, he married Mary E. Kirkland, a fellow Kershaw County resident. The couple had four children.
This pair of eagles is somewhere in the center of the state. Send your best guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the name of the town in which you live.
Staff reports | Charleston County K-12 students can win a grand prize of $100 for original artwork that promotes a theme of “Recycle Right” in the 18th annual Earth Day contest by the Charleston County Environmental Management Department. Also inside:
* One80 Place celebrates center renovation
* Speth, George to talk conservation
* Big win for law school moot court team.
Beauty and the Beast: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, Sottile Theatre, 44 George St., Charleston. The South Carolina Ballet will present one performance of this love story that’s perfect for all ages. The production features choreography from Executive Director William Starrett and music composed by Léon Fyodorovich Minkus. Tickets are $25.
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Reviewed by Linda Stewart, Main Library, Charleston: At her stepsister’s wedding, Placidia makes a strong connection with Confederate Lt. Griff Hockaday – so strong she marries him the next day. After two days together, he returns to his regiment, and Placidia will not see him for two years.
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