- Stratton Lawrence
Staff Writer
"Way back in the days when the grass was still green
and the pond was still wet
and the clouds were still clean,
and the song of the Swomee-Swans rang out in space...
one morning, I came to this glorious place."
—Dr. Seuss
Category Archives: Around Town
Schools and youth groups — Win a free sail on the Spirit of South Carolina
April 21, 2008 – 11:10 am
I’m not sure how many of my direct readers this applies to, but if you know any teachers, Scout leaders, or youth group directors working with this age group, this sounds like a fun opportunity. There is also a meet and greet at the boat this Saturday, April 26, from 12-3 for people to meet […]
Save the Beach, Build a Dune
April 16, 2008 – 11:07 am
The County is sponsoring a Build-A-Dune day on Folly Beach on April 26, and they need volunteers. Dunes are a barrier island’s lifeline in a hurricane. The bigger they are, the more vegetation, the more roots, and the more protection for the rest of the island.
Here’s the release if you want to help…
Charleston County’s Project […]
Blackbirds, Terrapins, and RatDogs
April 14, 2008 – 11:53 am
There wasn’t much of a lot scene at Friday night’s RatDog show at the PAC — the Deadheads were sharing the parking area with the Walking with Dinosaurs crowd at the Coliseum. Fortunately, neither the quiet beginnings or the only half-full room appeared to have any effect on the musicians’ performance. Weir and crew found […]
I-526 Environmental Impact Assessment hearing - tonight
April 10, 2008 – 1:49 pm
This may be the most important meeting on I-526 yet. It’s an open affair to let the public voice their concerns and feelings about the expansion of the interstate onto Johns and James Islands.
Here’s the info
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In association with Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), Charleston County and the SIB, the SCDOT will develop the EIS, a process […]
Beer on Sunday
April 7, 2008 – 9:32 am
I’ve never been a fan of blue laws. From a sober spring break Sunday in Myrtle Beach to a three hour round trip run from Atlanta to Chattanooga for a case of Busch beverages before an Allman Brothers show, my lack of planning combined with Saturday night stamina have left me burnt on Sunday more […]
Women only parking lot opens today at Mall of America
April 1, 2008 – 2:18 pm
With the high rate of attacks on women in secluded parking lots, especially during evening hours, the Minneapolis City Council has established a “Women Only” parking lot at the Mall of America. Even the parking lot attendants are exclusively female so that a comfortable and safe environment is created for patrons.
Below is the first picture […]
Sudanese Refugees tell their story at CofC tonight, 7 p.m.
April 1, 2008 – 12:34 pm
 The story of the hundreds of thousands of Sudanese children who have crossed the desert and jungle in packs to flee their civil war over the last two decades is one of the more heartbreaking and fascinating stories to occur in modern history.
My editor gave me What is the What, by Dave Eggers, last year, […]
Gearing up for harvest time of local produce
March 31, 2008 – 2:33 pm
During the research and writing of this week’s story on Community Supported Agriculture, I bit the bullet and signed up for Rita’s CSA myself. She’s a friend and I know I’ll be loving it when there’s a full bag of fresh greens and veggies on my shelf all spring.
Apart from what I’ll learn about what-harvests-when […]
Fossil Fools Day at CofC tomorrow - Climate Change Clowning and the High Costs of Coal
March 31, 2008 – 10:12 am
Here’s a press release from the Alliance for Planet Earth at the College of Charleston.
Charleston, S.C. – On April 1, 2008, conservation groups and students from College of Charleston will participate in an international day of action to raise awareness about climate change. Participants will also call for a halt to Santee Cooper’s dirty […]
Game On! The best three weeks in sports start NOW. (or “This is why Dook Sucks”)
March 20, 2008 – 11:47 am
It’s 12:20 and it’s tipoff for Georgia/Xavier. Did anyone give the Dawgs credit after their tornado-laden surprise run in the SEC tournament in Atlanta last week? I certainly didn’t. Xavier’s solid. But who knows?
Will the Heels roll? They shouldn’t have any problem with Mt. St. Mary’s, but Indiana, Washington State, Tennessee, and Oklahoma are pretty […]
