IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Charleston Currents publishes final issue
COMMENTARY, Brack: Haley’s new book is craven plea for political relevance
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Clips
NEWS BRIEFS: Is the Lincoln Project the vanguard of democracy
MYSTERY PHOTO: Last week’s photo
CALENDAR: Holy City Holiday Market is Dec. 18
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: State senator warns of potential “shell game” on education funding
COMMENTARY, Brack: Unite to protect America’s democracy
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
NEWS BRIEFS: 5 things we learned about S.C.’s redistricting
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Pointy
CALENDAR: Reception for new McAbee show to be Dec. 10
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: South Carolina’s long ties with Barbados, a new republic
COMMENTARY, Brack: Henhouse redistricting abuses democratic principles
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Clips
NEWS BRIEFS: Look for new battle over vouchers, public education dollars
FEEDBACK: Two write about McMaster’s attempt to censor a book
MYSTERY PHOTO: A pretty old thingamajig
CALENDAR: Chanukah in the Square to be celebrated Nov. 28
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Local analyst urges portfolio review on proposed tax changes
COMMENTARY, Brack: Bad idea to ban books and manufacture outrage
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
NEWS BRIEFS: New bio highlights story of Reconstruction-era Senate leader
FEEDBACK: Guns promoted too loudly
MYSTERY PHOTO: Peeking through the treetops
CALENDAR: Keb’ Mo’ returns Tuesday
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Area Rotarians celebrate $2 million of charitable giving
COMMENTARY, Brack: Gun shop’s abusive product represents threat to democracy
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
NEWS BRIEFS: State to have extra billion in cash in coming year
FEEDBACK: Looks forwards to seeing Johns’s show
MYSTERY PHOTO: Six columns
CALENDAR: New exhibition showcases landscape prototypes
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Battle for state’s top education job getting started now
COMMENTARY, Brack: The creativity of Jasper Johns is mind-blowing
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
NEWS BRIEFS: DIG SOUTH Tech Summit to return in May 2022
FEEDBACK: Tips to avoid news indigestion helpful
MYSTERY PHOTO: Bold building
CALENDAR: Learn more about climate change at Nov. 10 event
Editor’s Note: Today’s issue marks the beginning of the 14th year of publication of Charleston Currents. Happy birthday to us!
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Lejeune’s toxic water haunts James Island survivor
COMMENTARY, Brack: Verify, then trust: How to get more out of your news diet
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
NEWS BRIEFS: Investments to give big opportunities for Charleston’s port, CEO says
FEEDBACK: Don’t set up students for failure
MYSTERY PHOTO: The pink cone
CALENDAR: North Charleston gallery to exhibit works by Carroll, Garrard
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Sanders-Clyde students are first in state to get group’s glasses
COMMENTARY, Brack: Vague school disciplinary law rightly blocked, but ruling appealed
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SC Clips
NEWS BRIEFS: Portrait of Civil War hero now out of closet and on Senate wall
FEEDBACK: Send us your letters
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lots of vegetables in this image
CALENDAR: Holiday Festival of Lights returns in November
IN THIS ISSUE
FOCUS: Bedshred’s recycling keeps mattresses out of landfill
COMMENTARY, Brack: Getting the vaccine is your responsibility to help your community
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Ports Authority
NEWS BRIEFS: City Paper’s Ariail is finalist in national cartooning contest
FEEDBACK: Send us your letters
MYSTERY PHOTO: This one might not be so easy
CALENDAR: Musicians to be honored Sunday in Hanahan
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NEW for 11/29: Public comment on 1-526; Knowing, doing, acting
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Wednesday is last day for public comment on I-526 project
COMMENTARY, Brack: Act appropriately (this time) as new surge headed here
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
NEWS BRIEFS: S.C. justice leaders react to Brunswick convictions.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Jet lake
CALENDAR: Dunning, CJO to bring holiday swing to Charleston Music Hall