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6/25, full issue: On frugal fun, freedom and Carolina Day

IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.33 | June 25, 2018
FOCUS: Frugal ways to have some summertime fun
COMMENTARY, Brack: Don’t be gullible and let your freedoms slip away
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
GOOD NEWS: New citizens to be sworn in June 26 at Middleton Place
WHAT WE LOVE: Food, beach, history and more
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where it looks like Halloween all of the time
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Carolina Day recalls Battle of Sullivan’s Island
BROADUS: Georgia Peaches
CALENDAR, June 25+: History Fair set for July 7

by Charleston Currents · 06/25/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

6/18, full issue: Slavery apology; Governor’s runoff; Private 529 plans

IN THIS ISSUE | June 18, 2018

FOCUS, Group calls for Tuesday passage of slavery apology resolution
COMMENTARY, Brack: Is S.C. ready for a political pig in a poke?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
MONEY, Morris: Prepaid tuition 529 plans offer flexibility over 529 savings plans
WHAT WE LOVE, Burkel: Charleston brings out the best in us
FEEDBACK: On ferries, Michaux mural and governor’s race
MYSTERY PHOTO: A house that may look familiar
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Peaches, our state fruit
CALENDAR, June 18+: Portrait unveiling, jazz, yoga, book sale

by Andy Brack · 06/17/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

6/11, full issue: Business leaders should step up; Governor’s race; Alaskan cruise

IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.31 | June 11, 2018

FOCUS, Palm: Local business leaders need to step up now
COMMENTARY, Brack: Governor’s races pit establishment versus grenade-throwers
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts
PHOTO ESSAY, Bledsoe: Alaskan cruise
WHAT WE LOVE: Long, languid weeks of summer
FEEDBACK: On Wentworth’s authentic wisdom, ferries and bridges
MYSTERY PHOTO: A gazebo or maybe something else?
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: South Carolina’s governors
CALENDAR, June 11+: Primary elections, jazz, yoga, more

by Charleston Currents · 06/11/2018 · 1 comment · Full issue

A hand-operated ferry in Georgetown County from years ago. (More)

6/4, full issue: Graduation thoughts; House races; New poem

IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.30 | June 4, 2018

FOCUS, Wentworth: Always remember to proofread and spellcheck
COMMENTARY, Brack: 2018 brings more House contests, but not a lot more women
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
PALMETTO POEM, Peters: The Ravenel Bridge
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us what you really love about the area
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Red brick building stands out on a sunny day
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ferries
CALENDAR, June 4+: City seeks input on West Ashley

by Charleston Currents · 06/04/2018 · 1 comment · Full issue

5/28, full issue: Art at the airport; Southern accents; Greenway input

IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.29 | May 28, 2018

FOCUS: Airport displays local art on Concourse B
COMMENTARY, Brack: Is the Southern accent fading or here to stay?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
GOOD NEWS: Input sought for future of West Ashley Bikeway, Greenway
WHAT WE LOVE: The ocean, white graduation dresses, everything
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Rural and rustic
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: S.C. Medal of Honor recipients
CALENDAR, May 28+: Piccolo Spoleto, Spoleto Festival USA going strong

by Charleston Currents · 05/28/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

5.21: Coming elections; Immigrant exclusion; What’s new with 529 plans

IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.28 | May 21, 2018

FOCUS: Elections coming to the Lowcountry
COMMENTARY, Brack: S.C. not so polite to immigrants
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
MONEY, Morris: Rules have changed on using 529 plans to fund education
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us about something you love
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Impressive brick building
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Highway 301
CALENDAR, May 21+: Spoleto season gears up for 17 days on May 25

by Charleston Currents · 05/21/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

5/14: Rodney Scott’s barbecue; Electing lieutenant governors; more

INSIDE ISSUE #10.27 | May 14, 2018

FOCUS, E. Brack: The mouth waters at Rodney Scott’s BBQ
COMMENTARY, Brack: How we pick lieutenant governors is going off the rails
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston International Airport
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us about something you love
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
GOOD NEWS: Library, schools partner for summer reading
MYSTERY PHOTO: A mystery inside a mystery
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Carolina I-house
BROADUS: Peeking out
CALENDAR, May 14+: From an author discussion to farmers markets

by Charleston Currents · 05/14/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

September flooding in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. (Photo by SCDOT)

5/7 issue: On real flooding management; On The Table’s success; more

IN THIS ISSUE:

FOCUS, Palm: Moving flood control beyond more trees
COMMENTARY, Brack: Engaging in community discussions may help us move forward
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us about something you love
FEEDBACK: Ready, Get Set, Vote
GOOD NEWS: Charleston Forum releases list of June 21 speakers
MYSTERY PHOTO: Extreme close-up
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Mules
CALENDAR, May 7+: Greek Fest, Mother’s Day and more

by Charleston Currents · 05/07/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston.

4/30, full issue: On teachers; Leadership; New poem

IN THIS ISSUE:
MYSTERY PHOTO: At the top of a building
FOCUS, Mauldin: Public school teachers are stewards of our future
COMMENTARY, Brack: Seize the rudder to thwart ambivalence, apathy, neglect
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
PALMETTO POEM, Pearce: Notes from the Quarterly Training Session
WHAT WE LOVE: Minor league baseball
GOOD NEWS: CofC program ranks first in the nation
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Plantations and the plantation system
CALENDAR, April 30+: On the Table’s pilot debuts Tuesday

by Charleston Currents · 04/30/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

“Barbapapa,” by Kate Hooray Osmond. Oil and gold leaf on canvas, 2017. Image provided.

4/23, full issue: Gaillard family members; Year of the Woman?; What we love

In the April 23, 2018, issue of Charleston Currents:
MYSTERY PHOTO: You might recognize this place
FOCUS: New family memberships at Gaillard Center are hot
COMMENTARY, Brack: Will the Year of the Woman impact S.C. governor’s race?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
WHAT WE LOVE: Breach Inlet and Orchestra League
GOOD NEWS: Local artist Osmond receives South Arts fellowship
FEEDBACK: Two readers react to education commentary
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Oconee Bell
CALENDAR, April 23+: From learning about redistricting to Yappy Hour