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By Capt. Paul Ryerson | When you hear that it is National Doughnut Day, you may think it’s just another marketing ploy to get you to stop at your local doughnut shop. However, you might be surprised...
View ArticleSexbruise? chronicles pandemic struggles
A question looms over both the Charleston music scene and our national consciousness: Why haven’t many musicians addressed the dark days of the pandemic? The post Sexbruise? chronicles pandemic...
View ArticleHigh Fidelity: Stachia “Sta.La.V.” Simmons
Stachia “Sta.La.V.” Simmons is a professional musician and vocal performer dedicated to using the power of music to unite people, Ohm Radio writes. With over 20 years of experience in music and a...
View ArticleBrack: South Carolina punches above its weight
For a state of its size, South Carolina has a continuing history of leading on the national stage. The post Brack: South Carolina punches above its weight appeared first on Charleston City Paper.
View ArticleState book regulation poses threat to freedom, advocates say
Free speech advocates are warning state legislators that hundreds of books, including literary classics like The Handmaid’s Tale, could soon vanish from South Carolina’s public school libraries. The...
View ArticleWeek in review: S.C. discontinues AP African American Studies
A state Department of Education decision not to offer an Advanced Placement (AP) high school course on African American studies in S.C. public schools next year is sparking an outcry from parents,...
View ArticleWhat 8 grad students learned about Charleston during Spoleto season
Syracuse University sent a dozen graduate students to the Holy City to gain knowledge during the annual festival season. Half of the students previewed and reviewed performances at Spoleto Festival...
View ArticleVoters head to the primary polls Tuesday
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for voters to cast ballots in hundreds of primary elections across the state. Up for grabs are 170 legislative seats in the S.C. House and Senate, seven...
View ArticleSasha Velour revealed pride at Spoleto
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina proposed a bill in early 2023 that would restrict drag queens from performing in certain venues and prohibit public funding for their shows. This sparked...
View ArticleJason Isbell capped Spoleto with intimate performances
If it weren’t for the large crowd assembled in the College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard to listen to Jason Isbell on June 8, one could compare his vibey, tranquil performance under the stars to calmy...
View Article“Apricity” acrobatics warmed the soul
In the cold of winter, even the smallest sliver of warmth from the sun shows signs of hope and resilience to anyone it hits. This sensation also defines the word “apricity,” which the Australian...
View ArticleKearney, founder of Black Food Fridays, wins James Beard Award
Charleston foodie and former City Paper columnist K.J. Kearney, the founder of the Instagram account Black Food Fridays, won a James Beard Award over the weekend for his social media account. The post...
View ArticleCharleston loses official who has been fighting flooding, rising waters
Dale Morris, the city of Charleston’s chief resilience officer, resigned Friday, a blow to the city’s efforts to mitigate the effects of rising tides and climate change. The post Charleston loses...
View ArticleCelebrate spritz season at The Palmetto Hotel
It’s no secret that spritzes — Italian wine based-cocktails — have gained popularity over the past several years. Last year Wine Enthusiast proclaimed that “Spritz sales have skyrocketed threefold in...
View ArticleCharleston police investigating deadly playground shooting
The Charleston Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday morning near a playground at 5 South Street in the city’s Eastside. The post Charleston police investigating deadly...
View ArticleCraft your summer reading list for fall’s Charleston Literary Festival
The annual Charleston Literary Festival returns November 1-10 at Dock Street Theatre with a diverse lineup of literary excellence, including two 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners and Oprah’s 2024 Book Club...
View ArticleMace, Moore ahead in 1st District race as primary votes trickle in
Early primary returns indicated voters seemed to have confidence in incumbents as they gave nods to U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, two state senators and several S.C. House members. The post Mace, Moore ahead...
View ArticleSenn down by 31 votes to Leber in nasty Senate primary
Incumbent Republican Sen. Sandy Senn of Charleston fell 31 votes short of keeping her seat as hard-right freshman S.C. Rep. The post Senn down by 31 votes to Leber in nasty Senate primary appeared...
View ArticleChef-driven steakhouse, Marbled & Fin, opens on East Bay
If you’ve been in the market for a modern steakhouse — one that serves delicate, flavorful hamachi crudo alongside a big, bold bone-in tomahawk, look no further. On June 12, local hospitality group,...
View ArticleCharleston City Paper 27.45: June 7, 2024
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