Library Board Elects Brack As Chairman

The Board of Trustees of the Charleston County Public Library has elected West Ashley businessman and publisher Andy Brack to serve as its chairman. Other officers elected include tax professional Steven Clem of James Island as vice chairman, MUSC program assistant...

Mug Shots

July 12 | BREAKING AND ENTERING Citadel Mall security cameras caught on video a man attempting to pry open a kiosk business’ safe with a yellow-tipped crowbar. The man and two apparent accomplices jumped a semi-secured part of the mall after hours, and attempted...

Hopped Up On Caffeine

In some ways, it seems that the craft beer movement is over. By that, I mean it’s no longer a ‘movement’ as much as it is now a fact of life. One no longer needs to sell others on the beauty of well-made beer. Quality suds can be found in the most generic of bars,...

The Recoil of Hope

Some of the most welcoming places I’ve ever been are Southern black churches on Sunday mornings — halls of worship filled with bright eyes, toothy smiles and genuine warmth. They have been places where the bonds of close-knit communities seem tangible, where voices...

How Will We Fund Road Improvements?

Glad to resume the Rising Tide column after taking a respite to run for office.  The number one concern I heard from voters while running for County Council was poor road conditions and excessive traffic. I have documented in previous columns that one of our biggest...

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