Autumn is Ale Time

A friend recently texted me to ask what would be a new beer he should try. I suggested that there were dozens of pumpkin ales as well as Oktoberfest lagers out now. He quickly replied that he liked neither: the taste of pumpkin was typically too odd and vegetable...

Political Cockfighting Starts Already Over Next Year’s Budget

Political positioning has already started for next year’s state budget, not that you should be surprised. The culprits are two big numbers causing some confusion before the debate even begins. About a week ago, the state Board of Economic Advisors projected South...

District 10 Drama Continues

Something rare happened at a recent District 10 constituent school board meeting – a unanimous vote was taken. The District 10 board voted 4-0 to recommend to the consolidated school board to rebuild Stono Park Elementary rather than renovate the school. Missing at...

Turf War

A prominent West Ashley neighborhood is now subdivided from within, with some residents clamoring for the complete removal of all board members from its homeowners association (HOA). Two weeks ago, a group looking to “take back Shadowmoss” launched a protest website,...

Right Up Your Alley

After decades of operating inside Charleston’s oldest bowling alley, Emma’s Lounge has closed and in it’s place a new restaurant and bar has opened by the Queen Street Hospitality group, the same folks that have brought you 82 Queen, Swig & Swine, and Lowcountry...

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