Charleston Currents – Sullivan’s Island

6/3: Dealing with heat; Steamy policy; Sullivan’s Island scenes

IN THIS EDITION

FOCUS: Some smart tips to beat the heat
COMMENTARY, Brack: A hotter South Carolina has some steamy policy impacts
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
PHOTO ESSAY: Scenes from Sullivan’s Island
GOOD NEWS: North Charleston seeks an artist-in-residence
FEEDBACK: Brack nailed it on budget gimmick
RECOMMENDED: Undaunted Courage, by Richard Gergel
MYSTERY PHOTO: This one could be tough
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Tobacco barns
CALENDAR: Only a few Spoleto days left

by Charleston Currents · 06/03/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

PHOTO MYSTERY: It’s not a resort

It may look like a beach resort, but it’s not. What is it and where? Send your guess to: editor@charlestoncurrents.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.

Our previous Mystery Photo

Our previous mystery, “Maybe this one will be easier,” was, in fact, easier for photo sleuths than the earlier mystery. This photo, taken by Charleston-area photographer Josh Corrigan, showed a beautiful silhouette of the lighthouse on Sullivan’s Island. Thanks to Ellis Creek Photography for providing the image.

by Charleston Currents · 01/21/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

FOCUS: National Lighthouse Day is Aug. 4 on Sullivan’s Island

Staff reports | You can celebrate National Lighthouse Day on the grounds of the U,S, Coast Guard Historic District from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 4.

“We hope that people from the local communities and those from afar will come out and explore the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District and learn about Charleston Light,” said Chief of Interpretation Paula Ogden-Muse.

Visitors may view exhibits in the historic life-saving station boathouse, according to a press release from the National Park Service. Activities for children include boat building and a special junior ranger activity to earn a badge. Additional exhibits will focus on water safety and lighthouse preservation.

by Andy Brack · 07/30/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

7/30, full issue: Lighthouse Day; Lynching markers; Literary Festival

IN THIS ISSUE of Charleston Currents #10.38 | July 30, 2018

FOCUS: Visit Sullivan’s Island Aug. 4 to celebrate National Lighthouse Day
COMMENTARY, Brack: Markers needed to remember victims of S.C. lynchings
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
GOOD NEWS: Literary festival lasts through Saturday, more
WHAT WE LOVE: Just about everything!
FEEDBACK: Whipper is a gift to us
MYSTERY PHOTO: This one should be easy
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lynching in South Carolina
CALENDAR, July 30+: Tax-free weekend is just days away

by Charleston Currents · 07/30/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

Engraving shows British ships firing on Fort Sullivan in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Engraving via the Library of Congress.

HISTORY: Carolina Day recalls Battle of Sullivan’s Island

S.C. Encyclopedia | The Battle of Sullivan’s Island was the first major patriot victory in the Revolutionary War. In February 1776, after British plans to capture Charleston were revealed, South Carolina patriots began construction of a fort on Sullivan’s Island close to the main shipping channel at the mouth of Charleston harbor. Colonel William Moultrie was given command of the island’s forces and ordered to supervise the fort’s construction.

by Charleston Currents · 06/25/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Features, S.C. Encyclopedia

MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this?

Here’s an old photo that might bring back some memories to people in a particular part of South Carolina. Where is it? What is it? Send your guess to editor@charlestoncurrents.com with “Mystery Photo” in the subject line. Please make sure to include your name and contact information.

by Andy Brack · 01/29/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

MYSTERY: Where’s this building?

This mystery photo should be pretty easy to folks in Charleston, but who knows — it might be a stumper. Send your guess to editor@charlestoncurrents.com — and make sure to include the town in which you live. If you’ve got a story about the building, send that along too.

by Charleston Currents · 10/05/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos

MYSTERY: A capital idea

You’ve probably seen the top of this column, called a “capital,” driving around Charleston County. But where is it? Send us your best guess to editor@charlestoncurrents.com and we’ll send a pair of tickets to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Make sure to include your contact information (address, hometown, ZIP).

by Charleston Currents · 08/17/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Mystery Photo, Photos