Charleston Currents – Jonathan Green

GOOD NEWS: Port grows, Green’s mural, holiday safety, more

The S.C. Ports Authority says it is a good position for continued growth after a 2019 that has already seen handling of nearly 2.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) since January. “Looking ahead to 2020, we expect to continue weathering uncertainty in the world economy, but our strong position in the Southeast and proximity to a booming consumer market will drive growth,” SCPA President and CEO Jim Newsome said in a press release.

by Charleston Currents · 12/23/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

1/14, full issue: King Day events; a great “Beach” read; More

IN THIS ISSUE #11.10 | Jan. 714 2019

FOCUS: King Day events in Charleston to continue Jan. 17
COMMENTARY, Brack: New “Beach” read offers critical conservation, political insights
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
GOOD NEWS: Chamber offers six priority areas for state legislature
FEEDBACK: Send us a good, snippy letter
MYSTERY PHOTO: Maybe this one will be easier
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Artist Jonathan Green
CALENDAR: Charleston Jazz Festival starts Jan. 24

by Charleston Currents · 01/14/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

GOOD NEWS: SEWE has great 35th year

Staff reports | Sales at the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition held from Feb. 17 to 18 were up 30 percent over 2016, which festival staffers say shows how the event that attracted 43,000 people was a resounding success.

“It was an incredible weekend,” said John Powell, SEWE executive director. “The crowds at outdoor venues were historic, artists and buyers from all over the US were here and enjoyed themselves thoroughly, locals and out of towners came in droves to enjoy our exhibitors, artists and live performances. There was a great energy in the city last weekend and I feel like we successfully fulfilled our mission.”

Also inside: Free admission to county parks on March 5; State online business filings system launches; Panel on food insecurity: Green and Staffords to be honored; summer camp registration.

by Charleston Currents · 02/27/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

PHOTO: Colorful mural at downtown school

A colorful mural from a painting by Jonathan Green graces the side of Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts School in Charleston’s East Side. Photo by Michael Kaynard, Kaynard Photography. More.

by Michael Kaynard · 02/08/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Photos