Charleston Currents

9/14: Stavrinakis, energy options, Palmetto Poem

In the Sept. 14, 2015, issue of Charleston Currents:
PHOTO: Bird of paradise
FOCUS, Leon Stavrinakis: Running to move Charleston forward, keep it together
BRACK: More energy options are a good deal for consumers
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
PALMETTO POEM: Music of doves ascending
GOOD NEWS: Aquarium lectures, no-drilling rally
FEEDBACK: Send us your letters
CALENDAR, Sept. 14+: Green Fair, author visit, more
REVIEW: Inside the O’Briens
MYSTERY: Through the looking glass
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Civilian Conservation Corps

by Charleston Currents · 09/14/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

PALMETTO POEM: Music of doves ascending

Music of doves ascending, by Marjory Wentworth:
Yellow crime tape tied to the rod iron fence
weaves through bouquets of flowers
and wreaths made of white ribbons,
like rivers of bright pain flowing through the hours.

by Palmetto Poem · 09/14/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Palmetto Poem

FOCUS: Thoughtful, considerate action should bring sustainable unity

By Maurice Washington, candidate for mayor | The tragedies of last month will forever be in our memories. Our hearts are with the families of the nine worshippers whose lives were taken in a premeditated rage. In spite of this horrific crime of hate, love has overcome these horrible moments, and, once again, the Charleston community has shown the world how a God-loving community can and should act under the most awful circumstances.

The families of the victims, choosing to forgive rather than condemn, demonstrated the very essence of Christianity. …

by Special to Charleston Currents · 07/20/2015 · Comments are Disabled · 2015 Mayor, Focus, Good news

BRACK: Some news not fit to print

By Andy Brack | So now come some members of the generally milquetoast South Carolina media who are pawing and whining about a state trial judge. They complain he’s keeping them from hearing 911 phone calls or seeing graphic photos of the Emanuel AME Church shooting that left nine dead.

by Andy Brack · 07/20/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

July 20, full issue: Action for unity; News not fit to print

In the July 20, 2015, issue, mayoral candidate Maurice Washington discusses how thoughtful, considerate action can lead to more community unity. Editor Andy Brack outlines how some news is not fit to print. In Good News, community activists are saying more needs to be done to protect carriage horses in heat. There are two letters, a review and info about South Carolina’s Marshall Tucker Band.

by Charleston Currents · 07/20/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

FOCUS: The healing power of art

Staff reports | The Gibbes Museum last week highlighted a way to use art to promote community healing following the tragic June 18 church shooting that left nine dead.

“Throughout history, people have looked to the arts for inspiration and healing during times of deep sadness,” an email said. “Members of the local art community are responding to the tragedy through their creativity, and the staff and board members of the Gibbes Museum have been profoundly touched by theses meaningful photographs, videos, drawings and illustrations that have been shared with us.

by Charleston Currents · 06/29/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

BRACK: How momentum builds on Confederate flag

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | The S.C. General Assembly put the Confederate battle flag in a place of prominence on the Statehouse grounds. Now after nine deaths in the horrendous Charleston church shooting, the legislature must take it down.

Imagine the feelings of thousands who had to pass the flag Wednesday in Columbia to pay their last respects to state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, the slain Jasper County Democrat and pastor of the historically black church.

by Andy Brack · 06/29/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

DONATE: Remembering the Emanuel 9

Staff reports | Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised through two official funds set up by the city of Charleston to take donations following the June 17 shooting at Emanuel AME Church that left nine dead.
As of 9 a.m. Friday (the latest info available), contributions of $691,006 went to the Mother Emanuel Fund, and $126,702 to the Lowcountry Ministries Pinckney Fund.

by Charleston Currents · 06/29/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Good news