Charleston Currents – Tecklenburg

CALENDAR: From Coffee with the Mayor to concerts

Coffee with the mayor: 7:30 a.m., June 23, Park Cafe, 730 Rutledge Ave., Charleston. Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg will talk about local issues that matter during this informal gathering.

by Charleston Currents · 06/21/2021 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

At the Feb. 26 endorsement of Biden in Charleston were (l-r): former Charleston councilman Paul Tinkler, former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, S.C. Sen. Marlon Kimpson, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, Charleston County Auditor Peter Tecklenburg, Biden. | Photo by Adam Schultz / Biden for President

FOCUS: South Carolina played key role in Biden victory

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | It can be argued that without South Carolina, Biden wouldn’t be president-elect.

In February, he won the Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina. It was his first big win that preceded a string of wins built on the strong backing of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the Palmetto State’s kingmaker. Clyburn’s endorsement of Biden in late February is widely viewed as the key to Biden’s win here, which was key to securing the nomination.

But much earlier, the late U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings, who was chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in 1972, tapped Biden as the Democrat for Washington senators to support in the Delaware race for U.S. Senate. Then 29, Biden was a county councilman and unknown to many.

“He ended up taking a chance on me,” Biden said in April 2019 at Hollings’ funeral.

by Andy Brack · 11/09/2020 · 1 comment · Focus, Good news

GOOD NEWS: City wins $18.1 million grant for bike-walk bridge over Ashley

Staff reports | The city of Charleston received an $18.1 million federal grant for a standalone bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Ashley River, an infrastructure project pushed by a broad array of politicians and leaders for years to broaden transportation options and boost safety on the highway bridges over the river. Also in Good News: Carolina music in Oxford American; Boone Hall conserved; More.

by Charleston Currents · 11/11/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

Tecklenburg, center, with his wife, Sandy.

BRACK: Tecklenburg has earned a second term

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | John Tecklenburg is Charleston’s only viable and reasonable choice for mayor Nov. 5 if the city wants to remain on the path to deal with flooding, traffic and more.

Over the last four years, he’s provided critical leadership to move us forward with dozens of infrastructure projects from stormwater and flooding improvements to new fire stations, improved and new parks, road improvements, affordable housing and community centers.

by Andy Brack · 10/07/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

GOOD NEWS: Tecklenburg to perform at opening of CJO’s 8th season

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will present When Swing Was King on Feb. 20 at the Charleston Music Hall as the first concert of its eighth season. Special guest will be pianist and new Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg. Also in Good News: Valentine’s stuff at Southern Season; SCE&G warns of scams; CRDA’s new website; poll managers needed; free admission to county parks.

by Charleston Currents · 02/08/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

Who’s running to be Charleston’s mayor?

Several Charleston leaders have announced that they’re running for mayor in 2015 to replace long-timer Mayor Joe Riley. In coming weeks, you can look under the “2015” tab of Charleston Currents to find op-eds by mayoral candidates outlining why they want to be mayor.

by Charleston Currents · 09/03/2015 · Comments are Disabled · 2015 Mayor

GOOD NEWS: Almost $2 million raised in mayor’s race

Three candidates are dominating fundraising in the 2015 race to replace Charleston Mayor Joe Riley. Less than $65,000 separates them despite their fundraising almost $1.5 million:

by Charleston Currents · 07/13/2015 · Comments are Disabled · 2015 Mayor, Good news, News briefs