By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | With the 2022 political season right around the corner, it’s wholly predictable that it’s time for some kind of manufactured moral outrage by a Republican candidate to whip the troops in line.
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Local analyst urges portfolio review on proposed tax changes
COMMENTARY, Brack: Bad idea to ban books and manufacture outrage
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
NEWS BRIEFS: New bio highlights story of Reconstruction-era Senate leader
FEEDBACK: Guns promoted too loudly
MYSTERY PHOTO: Peeking through the treetops
CALENDAR: Keb’ Mo’ returns Tuesday
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Lowcountry track and field athletes medal in Olympics
COMMENTARY, Brack: Anti-mask mandate will hurt South Carolina’s children
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
NEWS BRIEFS: State’s natural areas to get more protection
FEEDBACK: Clear, cogent column on expanding voter access
MYSTERY PHOTO: Classical art
CALENDAR: Party at the Point adds more shows
By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | They don’t want to be told what to do, yet they hold public office to pass laws to let their people do just about whatever they want to do.
We want to carry guns out in the open, they say. Get the slowpokes out of the left lane on the interstate. We ain’t going to wear masks because we don’t believe in them, regardless of what your science says. We know better than you and we’ve got the power so you can go to hell.
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.
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 […]
IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: The buzz over a local holly
COMMENTARY, Brack: We need more inspirational leaders like William Winter
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston Gaillard Center
NEWS BRIEFS: Zucker to keynote MLK event
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Good tidings
CALENDAR: Free parking in downtown Charleston
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re taking off next week in honor of the holidays. We wish you the happiest of holidays and look forward to sharing more news and information with you when this horrible year is gone. Good riddance, 2020!
IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: The act of resistance embedded in a mysterious Magnolia Gardens photo
COMMENTARY, Brack: S.C. should take virus more seriously and act
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
NEWS BRIEFS: Annual chili cook-off raises big money to help animals
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Building with history
CALENDAR: Photographs, paintings on December display in North Charleston
IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: Governor should create new state health testing office
COMMENTARY, Brack: Sanford is on target about debt, deficit
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
NEWS BRIEFS: More coronavirus testing needs to be done, officials say
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Dock scene you may recognize
CALENDAR: Lowcountry Listens back for round 3 of virtual music
NEW BOOK: Ever wonder where the Atlantic Ocean started?
By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | There’s been a lot of huffing, puffing and bantam-roostering of late by Gov. Henry McMaster and Republican legislative leaders about when schools should reopen.
Turn the cluck off, folks. We need to do what’s right and safe, not anything related to the politics of the moment.
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