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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.

The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends: Mayoral Race

Every single person running for mayor has come out in support of extending I-526. Why is Charleston intent on destroying it's culture? Stop the madness.

The Charleston Mayoral Race

On November 3rd, 2015, the people of Charleston will do something that has not been done since 1975: go vote in a mayoral race that won’t have Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on the ballot. For this historical election, I decided to research the candidates to discover more about them, and determine who were my top choices and who I felt needed one more four year term before winning the hottest seat in town.

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.

Ginny Deerin—Will she be Charleston's first female mayor and South Carolina's first LGBT mayor?

If Ginny Deerin is successful in her upcoming bid to be Charleston, South Carolina’s next mayor, she will make history, becoming Charleston’s first female mayor and South Carolina’s first LGBT mayor.

DIY: Charleston-themed Costumes for the Broke & Busy

Halloween's tomorrow, and you have $10 and no costume. Don't worry—procrastination is my specialty.

Mayor Dad and the Midnight Bed Time

After laying down the law on his kids at his house, blogger Tim Brennan draws comparisons to Mayor Riley laying down the law on bars and restaurants wanting to stay open past 12am on Upper King.

Welcome to Charleston. Now go to bed.

Careful! When the clock strikes 12 midnight, and you're in downtown Charleston, you might be turned.... away from all bars. Because they're closed. Weigh in on this topic, and speak your piece.

Entertainment Ordinance Shmordinance

If the bars and restaurants of downtown Charleston shut down at midnight, will there be a negative effect, or a really negative effect? Here's another insight on a ridiculous idea.

Lying: The Booming New Profit Center

Actually, don’t call it lying. It’s fiction. Entertainment. Reality. Ethical? Who cares? Lately, rewards from lying are getting greater—just ask Elan Gale or the waitress who faked a bit of bigotry...

Charleston Responds... Will You?

A badass, totally local campaign was launched today, giving us a way to lend aid to the nearly 4 million people displaced from their homes due to Typhoon Haiyan. Read on to learn how you can help...

And It's Begun: 17 Days of Being Spoiled Rotten

Confetti, Copland, and Kafig set Spoleto wheels in motion, the bells of St. Michael's peeling in sync to hip-hop music... surely a first? The late Ted Stern no doubt break-dancing in his grave...

Sticking His Neck Out

What's a tree-lighting ceremony without a...giraffe? You thought I was going to say Santa. This weekend's bungled wild animal appearance in Marion Square was a waste of taxpayer dollars, and confusing

The Great and Powerful Red Party

We're dressing up this year's Red Party as the Emerald City. Get inspiration for your Wizard of Oz-themed look and learn more about the cause behind the annual fete here

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