Charleston Currents

NEWS BRIEFS: Cunningham says S.C. should legalize marijuana

Staff reports | Former U.S. Rep. and current Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham of Charleston last week pushed for recreational and medicinal legalization of marijuana at the state level.

“It’s time for elected officials to admit that what we are doing has not been working although there are career politicians who would rather live in the past,” the 39-year-old Cunningham said in a veiled reference to GOP Gov. Henry McMaster, 74.

by Charleston Currents · 07/19/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

Former Congressman Joe Cunningham kicked off his gubernatorial campaign last week in Charleston. Photo via the Charleston City Paper.

BRACK: Gubernatorial race kicks into gear early

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | And just as predictable as sunrise, the race to be the next governor of South Carolina is on.

Former Congressman Joe Cunningham of Charleston, a one-term Democrat who lost a bid for reelection in November, came out of the gate quickly this week to try to nab the seat occupied by GOP Gov. Henry McMaster.

by Andy Brack · 05/03/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

NEW for 5/3: Baseball returns; Governor’s race starts; More

WIDE LOAD. Here’s a picture that shows something often seen around Charleston — a packed wagon of large tourists. We’re happy they’re here. Perhaps they’d be happier — and healthier — by walking. See something you think our readers would enjoy? Snap a shot and send it along to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. Photo by Andy Brack. FOCUS: Baseball season opens Tuesday to […]

by Charleston Currents · 05/03/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

BRACK: Scott may face 2022 challenge from his own party

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | So what’s a Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina supposed to do to keep MAGA-hat conservatives mollified? Particularly after voting against President Trump during certification of the presidential election that led a mob to storm the Capitol?

by Andy Brack · 01/11/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

NEW for 1/11: On bad driving; Tim Scott’s future; Black Ink

THE GIANT LIVES. You can still find some of these old stickers on the backs of street signs around Charleston. Not sure what it is? Send us an email to learn more: editor@charlestoncurrents.com. FOCUS: Charleston has some really bad drivers, study says COMMENTARY, Brack: Scott may face 2022 challenge from his own party IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens […]

by Charleston Currents · 01/11/2021 · 1 comment · Full issue