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- News+Opinion, Public Policy LTD. Aug 10, 2016
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The South's intentional ignorance encourages groups like the Secessionist Party
Heritage as Hate
By now, you've probably heard of the South Carolina Secessionist Party. Maybe, like me, you were tipped off months ago about one of their regular activities — standing in White Point Garden waving their Confederate flags, largely ignored by early spring tourists.
- News+Opinion, Public Policy LTD. Aug 3, 2016
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Vote? No.
Who do you pick when you have two conservative presidential candidates?
Well, here we are, friends. The lines are drawn and the contestants are ready. The Democrats and Republicans have chosen their champions.
- News+Opinion, Public Policy LTD. Jul 27, 2016
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Police ballistic vests are a greenlight for CPD to militarize
Vested Interest
Last week, Charleston City Council held a marathon meeting in the ballroom of the Gaillard Center. Mayor Tecklenburg attributed the length of the meeting to the fact that Charleston doesn't hold meetings as often in summer months as they do other times of the year, and the venue change was noted as similarly routine and mundane.
- News+Opinion, Public Policy LTD. Jul 13, 2016
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Charleston can't handle an influx of new residents
Ready or Not
Perhaps the worst kept secret in the Charleston metro area these days is that it already seems overcrowded, yet all indications point to an influx of people that will put the metro area at the top of the population count for the state of South Carolina in the next decade.
- News+Opinion, Public Policy LTD. Jun 22, 2016
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Don't let Nikki Haley's transformation fool you
What Change?
In the days and weeks following the Mother Emanuel church shooting, Governor Nikki Haley spoke a great deal about being changed by the tragedy. The change, and her willingness to discuss it, got glowing press coverage, locally and nationally, pushing her back into the national spotlight.
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- Ruling for anti-gay baker and 1968 Piggie Park case both weighed religious freedom to discriminate with different results5 comments
- Uptown Social encourages conversation with solid bar food, boozy slushies, and rooftop views1 comment
- Beloved mobile bakery BKeDSHoP opens its first storefront at WestEdge next Fri. June 222 comments
- Turns out that Archie Parnell's history as a Goldman Sachs banker wasn't the only thing we knew little about1 comment
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Pence's Liquor and Wine
I've been going to this store since it opened. Good selection of wine and liquor… -J. Sullivan
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Wild Blue
Amazing adventure park with an energetic, well-trained staff. Obstacles are awesome and increase in difficulty… -Jacqueline Corcoran
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Saltwater Cowboys
Had dinner there last Thursday. A 30-minute wait but it passed quickly. Waitress was excellent,… -Marilou Auer
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From hip-hop veterans to freshly tapped talent, meet the women who are changing the local rap game
She Emcees
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A South Carolina Democrat's notes after watching the Republican primary
The Least Bad Option
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Weekend Roundup: Grab a dad and get out there
Events for the weekend of June 15-17
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Three years after Emanuel, love remains the most potent response
Past the Hashtag
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Here's how to do Father's Day 2018 right in Charleston
Booze, Brunch, and Liam Neeson
