- 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: City Paper Staff Blogs
Why Bells Ring on Carolina Day
June 23, 2008 – 11:10 am
This cross-link is certainly a first, but I just read an insightful piece in the Charleston Mercury on why St. Michael’s Episcopal Church rings their bells on June 28, Carolina Day. In 1776, General Moultrie and the American patriots successfully defended Fort Sullivan and Charleston from the British Navy. That battle ultimately led to the […]
Republicans caving into offshore drilling pressures
June 23, 2008 – 10:42 am
Any amount of oil pulled from deposits off the coast of South Carolina would likely have little impact on the cost of gas at the pump, but the hysteria of $4 gas has U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint and U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson all back-peddling on their opposition to domestic drilling.
This is […]
We the People 2.0
June 19, 2008 – 10:39 am
This showed up in my inbox this morning …
The grassroots answered Ron Paul’s call to peaceful action and have put together the Revolution March. On Saturday, July 12th, in Washington D.C., Dr. Paul will join an all-star cast to present the message of liberty. Guests include: G. Edward Griffin, Charles Goyette, Bob Schulz, Marcy Brooks, […]
A Burning Question
June 18, 2008 – 12:36 pm
Charleston County Council recently adopted a proactive approach toward making the county more environmentally responsible, but amidst a desire to reduce our waste and increase recycling, they’re still faced with the task of how to handle the incinerator, which burns 80 percent of our household garbage.
On Tuesday, June 24, they’ll host a neighborhood meeting to […]
For Whom the Road Tolls
June 17, 2008 – 12:40 pm
The debate over the proposed Cross Island Expressway (also called Sea Islands Parkway) on Johns Island is heating up this week. Proposed by Charleston County Roadwise and funded by the half-cent sales tax, the high-speed toll road would bisect Johns Island, crossing private properties over a previously undeveloped thoroughfare, linking Kiawah and Seabrook Islands with […]
City Paper joins Waste Management in providing wildlife habitat
June 16, 2008 – 8:08 pm
Just outside our office front door, we’ve got over 200 square feet cordoned off as “Lake Isabella,” a seasonal wetland supporting thousands of tadpoles for days at a time. Never mind that none of them will ever grow up to ribbit, or the countless little black fellers plastered to our car tires. We’re just thrilled […]
Trash: A Natural Resource?
June 16, 2008 – 4:09 pm
Considering the debate over the incinerator here in Charleston, this trash can I saw in New Jersey last week sparked my interest.
How? Through burning it? Maybe that’s some of it, but it looks from their own website that Waste Management is already using landfill gas as a power source, including at the BMW factory in […]
Invasive Species in your yard?
June 13, 2008 – 12:52 pm
Ever since researching this week’s cover story on invasive species, I’ve been much more attuned to the plants around me. I’m now on the lookout for invasives in yards, and even more, in undeveloped plots of land. My yard is covered in Lantana, which is beautiful but apparently is not native and can be invasive. […]
Simplify. Plant a Victory Garden.
June 13, 2008 – 9:04 am
A friend of mine sent this letter in to the paper a few days ago. I think it’s a great idea. As food and oil prices climb, local and self-sustaining sources of life’s necessities will become even more desirable and more cost-efficient. Grow your own.
Now would be a great time to think about a garden. […]
Aspiring To Be the Poor Man’s Bill Graham
June 12, 2008 – 11:39 am
The summer equinox is coming up, and I’m throwing a party. Everyone is invited. If you want to come for free (and eat for free), I need a few volunteers to help with merch, recycling, food, and sound. Be in touch. Otherwise it’s just 12 bucks for 13 bands.
Here’s the release …
RadioFreeCharleston.com presents …. Summer […]
