By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | A weekend family trip to New York City was simply delightful, an adjective we never thought of using to describe the Big Apple.
The weather was moderate. People were relatively friendly. The bagels and pizza were awesome. And two attractions provided a “wow” that still lingers.
Staff reports | You might be surprised to learn that 81,000 Charleston-area adults don’t have their GED, or General Education Diploma that equates to a high school diploma. In fact, according to the Trident Literacy Association, one in seven adults in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties can’t read this sentence.
To make a dent in illiteracy, the association is holding its first annual Adult Literacy Fair. It will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the organization’s headquarters, 5416 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Y
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