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NEW for 5/4: Pizza for police; Wasted time; Cinco de Mayo

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: West Ashley neighbors chip in to buy pizza for police, firefighters
COMMENTARY, Brack: Legislators wasted two months of 2020 session
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
NEWS BRIEFS: Corona — the beer, not the virus — on tap for May 5
FEEDBACK: Tree butchers still at it
MYSTERY PHOTO: Big water
CALENDAR: May 8 telethon to raise money for homeless hurt in pandemic
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Catawbas

by Charleston Currents · 05/04/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

New for 4/27: On finances, doubletalk, concert, Provence

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: Maintain good financial habits during pandemic
COMMENTARY, Brack: Politicians need to stop doubletalk, listen to scientists
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts
PHOTO ESSAY, Byko: The streets of Provence
NEWS BRIEFS: May 8 telethon to raise money for homeless hurt in pandemic
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Pretty little church
CALENDAR: Enjoy art from around the world
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Joel Poinsett

by Charleston Currents · 04/27/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

NEW for 4/20: Reopening Charleston; Acts of kindness; Crab Bank photos; More

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: Tecklenburg outlines three stages of reopening Charleston
COMMENTARY, Brack: Intentional acts of kindness soothe during crisis
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Carolina Ports Authority
PHOTO ESSAY: The beauty of Crab Bank
NEWS BRIEFS: How you can “adopt” a Charleston restaurant during crisis
FEEDBACK: Tree butchery continues in 2020
MYSTERY PHOTO: Classic white mansion
CALENDAR: Get your art fix online
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Camp Sevier

by Charleston Currents · 04/20/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

NEW for 4/13: Cool shoes; Doing better; Jobless rise

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: How to get cool shoes and help hospital workers
COMMENTARY, Brack: We can do better for all
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
NEWS BRIEFS: More apply for unemployment in last 3 weeks than last year
FEEDBACK: Crisis exposes lack of infrastructure in S.C., world
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another bridge
CALENDAR: Check out these online events

by Charleston Currents · 04/13/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

NEW for 4/6: More mass transit; Getting through this; Photo essay; Lift a glass

]IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: Lesson from a pandemic: Time to stop the asphalt gravy train
COMMENTARY, Brack: We’ll get through this, but it’s going to be hard
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
PHOTO ESSAY, Byko: Roadside beauty
NEWS BRIEFS: It’s really time to lift a glass or two
FEEDBACK: Yep, stay at home
MYSTERY PHOTO: Bridge to somewhere
CALENDAR: Take a look at some fun online events

by Charleston Currents · 04/06/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

3/30: On printing masks; issuing the order; small business and the economy

IN THIS EDITION:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Start printing masks now
COMMENTARY, Brack: Issue stay-at-home order now, governor
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston International Airport
MY TURN, Knapp: State’s economy will survive if small businesses survive
NEWS BRIEFS: City has weathered past scourges
FEEDBACK: Send us a letter
MYSTERY PHOTO: View from above
CALENDAR: Lots to do at home online

by Charleston Currents · 03/30/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

NEW for 3/23: Stay at home; Shared sacrifice; Disaster loans

IN THIS EDITION OF CHARLESTON CURRENTS
TODAY’S FOCUS: Leaders say to stay home, stay distanced, stay safe
COMMENTARY, Brack: New normal involves shared sacrifice for common good
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
NEWS BRIEFS: Small businesses can apply for disaster loans for working capital
FEEDBACK: Hooray for South Carolina
MYSTERY PHOTO: Outdoor room with a view
CALENDAR: Take a look at some virtual events

by Charleston Currents · 03/23/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

3/16: Managing the epidemic; Civil rights; School closures

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: Management of an epidemic requires surveillance monitoring
COMMENTARY, Brack: Renew commitment to protecting civil rights of all Americans
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
NEWS BRIEFS: Schools across the state close to deal with coronavirus
FEEDBACK: Send us a letter or two
MYSTERY PHOTO: White flower among azaleas
CALENDAR: Call first before you head out

by Charleston Currents · 03/16/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

NEW on 3/9: State of the RiverDogs; Keep calm; $11 per pupil (wow)

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: The State of the RiverDogs is good, very good
COMMENTARY, Brack: Keep calm and wash your hands
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
NEWS BRIEFS: The big bump in proposed per-student spending? $11
FEEDBACK: Send us a comment or two
MYSTERY PHOTO: Light and reflection
CALENDAR: Lowcountry Cajun Festival around the corner

by Charleston Currents · 03/09/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

3/2, full issue: Remembering Clive; Presidential debates; Club’s 100th

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: Remembering adventurer and author Clive Cussler
COMMENTARY, Brack: Do something to reduce frenzy at presidential debates
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
NEWS BRIEFS: Rotary Club of Charleston celebrates 100th with project, statuary
FEEDBACK: Exhausted by Graham
MYSTERY PHOTO: Historic photo
CALENDAR: Charleston Museum announces Charleston 350 lecture series