Mis-rememberings and Sacred Cows

Folks, have I ever mentioned my ancestor, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the lives of his crew after his aircraft carrier was hit by a torpedo during the War of 1812? OK, I fess up and admit I lied three times in that last sentence. I...

The Champ of the Mat

Three years ago, when wrestler Brandon Trollinger first entered high school, he joined the West Ashley High School wrestling team just to fulfill an interest he had in the sport. What kept him going, however, was watching his older brother wrestle. Now, as a junior at...

Stop The Madness!

Remember last year, when the erection of the Extra Space Self Storage building at 801 St. Andrews Blvd. caused an eruption of criticism? County and city officials and council members shook their fists, raised their voices, and swore the multi-floored “monstrosity” of...

Christmas Burglars Busted

DNA extracted from evidence recovered at the scene of a burglary at a Locksley Drive residence on Christmas Day 2013 have led to the arrest of one suspect late last month, while the second suspect was nabbed recently by City of Charleston Police officers. The evidence...

Beyond the Fields

In recognition of Black History Month, Middleton Place will host a special presentation of Spiritual Songs with Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush at Eliza’s House, an 1870 freedman’s cabin, at 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, February 15. Dr. Johnston-Bush’s presentation will focus on the...

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