His legacy of civic vision, infrastructure investment and compassionate populism set up Charleston for a future of success, but can it translate beyond the city limits?
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The stars according to Bobby Zarem
One columnist once described him as “more connected than a set of deluxe Legos. ”
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Slideshow: Savannah Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2016
The 2016 Savannah Saint Patrick’s Day parade in photos.
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St. Patrick’s Day traditions, new and improved?
One year I spent an hour in someone’s Charlton Street living room sipping Jameson out of a china teacup before realizing we were actually supposed to be across the lane. Fortunately, the elderly couple whose house we crashed was very gracious about our confusion—they even poured us to-go cups.
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Murray Silver Jr.: The Connect Interview
IN THE MIDDLE of my interview with Murray Silver Jr. at Johnny Harris Restaurant—his self-proclaimed campaign headquarters—the power goes out. “That’s a sign, Jimmy. The lights are going out in […]
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Hear Roxane Gay roar!
IF YOU’RE a writer, a reader or a tweeter, you may already know that this is the moment of Roxane Gay. The 41-year-old writer, professor and cultural commentator is currently […]
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Bugg Blow tells it like it is
We talk a bit about how deeply rooted the dysfunction is and how ‘everyone’ knew former police chief and recent convicted felon Willie Lovett helped along the cycle.
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Airbnbusted?
Martinez has been advised that since the City has no actual ordinance to cover Airbnb rentals, the judicial interpretation of her citations may not be valid under the traditional bed-and-breakfast header.
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5 Questions: The Heavy Pets
The Florida-based jam band plays Congress Street Social Club August 29.
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The Love Language @Hang Fire
‘Live, we’re not going for hitting every note perfectly. It’s a different kind of energy.’
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Crazy Bag Lady @Hang Fire
This show is a fundraiser—with a pizza-party theme.