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Charleston looking to help budding entrepreneurs

Could your early-stage business use a boost by the city of Charleston? Read on for details on its partnership with Envolve Entrepreneurship.

DIG SOUTH in a Day: A Marketing Manager's Perspective

Charleston is quickly becoming one of the South’s epicenters of technology. It’s even been dubbed the “Silicon Harbor.” I spent my day at the annual DIG SOUTH conference and detailed my experience.

Ashley Christensen + Poole’s Diner at Butcher & Bee

As a holder of the Best Chef of the Southeast award from the James Beard Foundation, Christensen is geared towards connecting with other common folks, building relationships, and offering a taste of her perfected food.

James E. Campbell: Charleston’s Very Own Activist Educator

Places like the Avery Research Center play a key role in preserving the history of individuals like Campbell for future generations.

Day of Unity planned for Sunday, June 12th

Join the community in a celebration of unity Sunday following the Riverdog's baseball game. A community concert and live art demonstration is planned for A Day of Unity to benefit the International African American Museum.

LISTen : 9 Little-Known Bands from the 90s

No Ace of Base’s or Nirvana’s here, but rather a select tandem of artists you may not have heard in the wake of the musical bounty that was the 1990’s.

Introducing Holy City Traffic Spinner

Natural funny man Owen Compher spilled the beans last year on what it was like to drive for Uber as "Anonymous." Now, he's shedding the cloak of anonymity and revealing his own identity, as well as that of his alter-ego. Born out of equal parts shock, frustration, and disbelief behind the wheel, Owen created the personality Holy City Traffic Spinner as a comedic response to the roadways in Charleston. Buckle up, readers. He has a lot to say.

The Political Landscape…errr Wasteland

I’ve been casually following the 2016 presidential candidates for both political parties for several months now. Who the hell do you like in this putrid race for the White House?

Thanks Joe!

How, in a city that is heavily stratified by race, income, and history, can one man remain in power so long and remain so beloved? We say thank you to Mayor Joe Riley for forty years of service.

From the Leftist Christian to the Socially Conscious Anarchist: The People’s Solidarity Society

“When you criminalize the poor, this is class war!” The Peoples Solidarity Society held a protest against the new law banning pan handling in Charleston, SC. The new ordinance prohibits anyone — including panhandlers, people collecting money for charities, handing out religious fliers or selling newspapers — from passing items to or from the occupant of a vehicle on a roadway in a traffic lane.

Beckie Dobbs #internationalBossLady

The very first International Boss Lady, former Charleston native.

Dig South: The Southeast’s Interactive Festival

From April 28 to May 2, our hustlin’ and bustlin’ city was home to Dig South 2015, hosted by Cinebarre.

Hot & Cool, Cool & Hot

The Inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival rocked the weekend. A little vision, a lot of hard work, and a stellar line up paid off. (Plus, it never hurts to have Quentin's dreads and Charlton's suave gravitas in the mix.)

Techies Put On Their Dancing Shoes at the Silicon Harbor Shindig

Food, music, libations, and fat checks were in abundance as techies celebrated the new Silicon Harbor Welcome Center.

The Death of Accountability

Are you a flake? Shep Rose examines the epidemic of flakiness in the 21st century.

Lowcountry Local First Get's Well Deserved Funding

The best thing in local nonprofit organizations just got a huge boost from South Carolina Department of Commerce this year with their inaugural round of innovation grants.

Follow the Money

If revoltingly uncharming playboys and girls in T-Rav's circle have all that disposable cash fueling their shenanigans, how can the Lowcountry's good guys/gals get some? SCANPO is about to tell us….

Blue Ridge Binge: The Hills are Alive, the Car is Not

Perhaps you read my post last week crowing about my upcoming visit to the Asheville Wine + Food Festival. Don’t worry. I got mine. A rundown of the trip, the food, the drinks... and the tow trucks

Do We Need Dig South?

Big deal or not? I sat down with founder Stan Gray—something of a creative rabble-rouser himself—to sort out why (and IF) we should care about the latest on Charleston's looong roster of "it" events

Blog of the Week: Dr. Abess' Frank Discussion With a Firearm

The doc's sit-down with the Gun was Grit through and through—that is, a fresh perspective on an issue that's got the whole country's attention

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