Mark Lawrence of Charleston on Sunday signed a “Charleston United” canvas filled with hundreds of names. It was set up on the sidewalk along Calhoun Street under the entrance to Emanuel AME Church where nine members were shot and killed in what authorities are investigating as a hate crime. (Photo by Andy Brack)
It appears to be steel, and in some intricate pattern. Now tell us where you think this piece of construction is located, and its significance. Send your entries to editor@charlestoncurrents.com and be sure to include where you live.
Hanahan photographer Chuck Boyd sent along this photo wondering whether people knew where this creative mailbox was. First person with the correct answer wins a pair of vouchers for any RiverDogs’ game. Send your guess — and your name, hometown and contact information — to editor@charlestoncurrents.com.
You can spy two lavender-colored garlic bulbs in front of this old house in the tri-county area. Where is it and why is it important. First AND second to guess each win a pair of tickets to a Charleston RiverDogs’ game. Send your guess, name and contact information to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com.
Photographer Chuck Boyd of Hanahan is pictured here with a pair of elephants, including one that is pink. Where was this picture taken? First correct guess wins a pair of RiverDogs ticket vouchers. Send your name and contact information with your guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com.
It’s time for moonlight and magnolias — and sunlight and magnolias. Contributing photographer Michael Kaynard snapped this stunning picture of a magnolia bloom at Hampton Park over Memorial Day weekend. More: Kaynard Photography.
This might be a pretty tough mystery photo. It shows an iconic figure that has a special meaning in Charleston. But where can you see it and what does it mean?
The detail in this gate at the Edmondson-Alston House illustrates the long history of the museum, the only house museum that commands a great view of Charleston’s harbor.
These juvenile anhingas were nesting very low on Sunday with an adult in the Audubon Swamp near some egret nests, contributing photographer Michael Kaynard writes.
This Charleston landmark might be sitting under your nose. Tell us what it is and its significance. The first person to do so will get a pair of ticket vouchers good for any RiverDogs game.
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