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7/8, full issue: On flood-damaged areas; 2020 presidential primary; FFF mural; More

IN THIS EDITION OF CHARLESTON CURRENTS

FOCUS, Palm: Much more work needed on flood-prone areas
COMMENTARY, Brack: February primary is still a long way away
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
PALMETTO POEM: Lady in White, by John L. Byrne
GOOD NEWS: 500 years of Chicora Cherokee history in 50 feet
FEEDBACK: Send us your letters
MYSTERY PHOTO: Big old pot
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Mexican War and South Carolina
CALENDAR: Podcasters to offer live show at Gaillard Center

by Charleston Currents · 07/07/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

7/1: Lessons in real estate; America’s wearing blinders; Beating the heat

IN THIS EDITION OF CHARLESTON CURRENTS:

FOCUS, Smith: What I’ve learned in 23 years as an LGBTQ Charleston Realtor
COMMENTARY, Brack: Culture of ignorance on rise in America
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Carolina Ports
ANOTHER VIEW: How to beat the Charleston heat
GOOD NEWS: Magnolia hosts 7th annual History Fair on July 6
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Different view of Charleston site
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: The King’s Highway
CALENDAR: Celebrating the Fourth of July

by Charleston Currents · 07/01/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

6/24, full issue: Big food bank grant; Racial healing; New pool; more

IN THIS EDITION

FOCUS: Lowcountry Food Bank gets $120,000 in local grants to fight hunger
COMMENTARY, Brack: Houses of worship can lead way on racial healing
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
GOOD NEWS: New aquatic center opens in time to beat summer heat
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Maybe the toughest yet
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Eight Box Law
CALENDAR: Author to discuss book on race in Reconstruction

by Charleston Currents · 06/24/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

6/17: Building our future; Ghosts of past; New voting machines

IN THIS ISSUE:

FOCUS, Morris: Let’s work proactively to build a brighter Charleston future
COMMENTARY, Brack: Dealing with Southern ghosts of the past
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
ANOTHER VIEW, McCoy-Lawrence: Voters aren’t getting voting system they deserve
GOOD NEWS: Remembering a Revolutionary victory, more
FEEDBACK: On a liberal arts education
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery box building
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Slavery in South Carolina
CALENDAR: Charleston Carifest to start June 20

by Charleston Currents · 06/17/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

6/10, full issue: New library opens; “Liberal arts;” McGraw, Meacham; Shear Madness

IN THIS EDITION

FOCUS: Wando Mount Pleasant Library is a library of the future
COMMENTARY, Brack: When something named “liberal” really isn’t
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston International Airport
GOOD NEWS: Big-time country star and prominent author celebrate America
FEEDBACK: Send you’re your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Hmmm, looks like another cemetery
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: South Carolina during World War II
CALENDAR: The Pearl Theatre to offer its first production June 13-30

by Charleston Currents · 06/09/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

6/3: Dealing with heat; Steamy policy; Sullivan’s Island scenes

IN THIS EDITION

FOCUS: Some smart tips to beat the heat
COMMENTARY, Brack: A hotter South Carolina has some steamy policy impacts
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
PHOTO ESSAY: Scenes from Sullivan’s Island
GOOD NEWS: North Charleston seeks an artist-in-residence
FEEDBACK: Brack nailed it on budget gimmick
RECOMMENDED: Undaunted Courage, by Richard Gergel
MYSTERY PHOTO: This one could be tough
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Tobacco barns
CALENDAR: Only a few Spoleto days left

by Charleston Currents · 06/03/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

5/27, full issue: Keep your pets cool; Legislative values in budget; New library

IN THIS EDITION

HONORING OUR HEROES. Let’s all take a few quiet moments today, Memorial Day, to honor Americans in our armed forces who gave their lives for our country. Thank you. Rest in peace. Learn more about Memorial Day.

FOCUS: Keep your pets cool in hot weather
COMMENTARY, Brack: State budget shows legislators’ values
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
GOOD NEWS: First of new libraries to open June 10 in Mount Pleasant
FEEDBACK: Stop political attacks during council meetings
MYSTERY PHOTO: This mystery should be pretty easy
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Education in South Carolina, part 4
CALENDAR: Piccolo Spoleto and Spoleto Festival USA are in high gear!

by Charleston Currents · 05/27/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

5/20, full issue: 548 miles and counting; Nerf candidates, again; Festivals

IN THIS ISSUE:

FOCUS, Adams: 548 miles down; Only 1,644 to go!
COMMENTARY, Brack: Nerf candidates for mayor up to it again
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
GOOD NEWS: Bring on the arts
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Narrow, tall building
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Education in South Carolina, part 3
CALENDAR: From community discussions to arts around the community

by Charleston Currents · 05/20/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

5/13, FULL ISSUE: LIFE memory; Wrong CHE finalist; Palmetto Poem

IN THIS ISSUE:

FOCUS: Photo memories from the 1960s
COMMENTARY, Brack: Not hard to connect the dots on CHE finalist
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
PALMETTO POEM: four eyes
GOOD NEWS: Hollings Cancer Center wins renewal as national Cancer Center
FEEDBACK: Two years for a new pier?
MYSTERY PHOTO: Interesting roofscape
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Education in South Carolina
CALENDAR: From a luncheon to a play and lots of suds

by Charleston Currents · 05/13/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

4/29, full issue: On change, wishes, hopes, more

IN THIS EDITION:

FOCUS, Gunn: Learn how to avoid enemies of change to realize success
COMMENTARY, Brack: While I breathe, I hope and I wish
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
PHOTO ESSAY: Nesting birds at Magnolia Plantation
GOOD NEWS: CofC offers new digital writing program
FEEDBACK: Guests and new permanent residents
MYSTERY PHOTO: Green art
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Fort Prince George
CALENDAR: From shows to tea rooms … and more