Charleston Currents – Mike Seekings

BRACK: Mayoral ad wars show two different kinds of candidates

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | The ad wars in the Nov. 5 Charleston mayor’s race have started. So far, they offer vivid depictions of the differences of the two top candidates, incumbent John Tecklenburg and councilman Mike Seekings.

(Yes, there are four other candidates in the race but they won’t be much of a presence in other than obligatory references in news stories; they’re not really raising the money they need to spread their messages with impact on television.)

by Andy Brack · 09/16/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

9/16, full issue: On the economy, the Charleston mayor’s race, more

IN THIS EDITION:

FOCUS, Knapp: Taking a look at job numbers for August
BRACK: Mayoral ad wars show two different kinds of candidates
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
GOOD NEWS: Hispanic Heritage Month lasts through Oct. 15
FEEDBACK: Another way to help
MYSTERY PHOTO: Old house with brown shutters
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Battle of Ninety Six
CALENDAR: Fresh discussion on local health disparities is Sept. 17

by Charleston Currents · 09/16/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

Charleston City council member Mike Seekings speaks at the shelter unveiling. Photo provided.

GOOD NEWS: New bus shelter unveiled at airport

Staff reports | Charleston International Airport has installed a state-of-the-art bus shelter to accommodate an increasing number of passengers and airport workers riding Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) vehicles to and from the airport.

“With passenger numbers booming at Charleston International Airport, we couldn’t be happier that the Aviation Authority has stepped up to partner in such a big way,” said CARTA board chairman Mike Seekings, who also is a Charleston city council member. “As more visitors than ever come to the Charleston area, we have to mitigate traffic impacts throughout the region, and a $3.50 direct connection from the airport to downtown is one way to do just that.”