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Tax credit to benefit local hospitality, tourism industries
By BETSY ROOF
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AUG.
26, 2010 -- It's no surprise that hospitality and tourism are some
of the strongest lifelines of the Holy City's economy. These two
industries may be most poised to benefit from the HIRE Act, which
can provide employers who hire recently unemployed workers with
a tax credit of up to $6,621.60 per employee in 2010. These limited-time,
"money-on-the-table" tax credits could help bolster the
Charleston economy.
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Under
the HIRE Act, businesses may qualify for a payroll tax credit for
hiring recently unemployed workers in 2010. This potential tax credit
may be applied to all types of businesses and employees, including
those hired for part-time or seasonal work. Given the seasonal nature
and hiring frequency of the hospitality and tourism industries,
this law could provide a substantial benefit to local employers
who may be in the business of serving everyone but themselves.
In
an economic climate where every penny counts and substantial tax
savings can translate to new jobs, here's what you should know about
the HIRE Act:
- The
Act exempts qualifying organizations from the standard employers'
6.2 percent share of Social Security payroll tax through the end
of the year for wages paid between March 19 and Dec. 31 for previously
unemployed workers hired between Feb. 4 and Dec. 31, 2010.
- New
employees must sign a statement affirming they have not been employed
more than 40 hours during the 60-day period ending the day they
begin work.
- New
employees may not be related to the employer.
- The
exemption does not apply to employees hired to replace existing
workers unless the separation was voluntary or for cause.
- Employers
may claim the HIRE Act tax credit for previous quarters if they
haven't already done so. (Amended payroll returns may be filed
to claim any benefits from the HIRE Act that were overlooked.)
Unlike
some narrow types of legislation, the HIRE Act benefits all employers,
from the local mom and pop candy shops with one employee to hotels
with a constant influx of workers. Because it impacts such a wide
range of businesses, the HIRE Act can broadly help to preserve the
Southern hospitality and charm for which Charleston is so well known.
With the current economic conditions, hospitality- and tourism-affiliated
organizations should contact their accountants to see if they are
able to benefit from the HIRE Act.
Betsy
Roof is a CPA and senior tax specialist at Derrick,
Stubbs & Stith, located in Columbia. Roof and fellow tax
associates handle HIRE Act inquires at the firm.
CURRENTS
'Urban farming'
not for the faint of heart -- or light of wallet
By ANN THRASH, contributing editor
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AUG.
26, 2010 - A few years ago, a gentleman named William Alexander
wrote a book called "The $64 Tomato." My husband and I
are going to contact him and ask if he'll let us write a sequel.
We'll call it "The $79.95 Eggplant." That about sums up
the per-veggie cost of our backyard garden this year.
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If
you haven't heard of Alexander's book, the subtitle says it all:
"How One Man Nearly Lost his Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured
an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden."
I
don't know that I'd go so far as to say we "endured an existential
crisis" at our house, but we've got the rest of the subtitle
covered. Nearly lost our sanity? Check. Spent a fortune? Oh yeah.
Just as Mr. Alexander calculated that he'd spent about $64 to grow
a tomato, Bill and I figure we've plunked down about $79.95 per
eggplant. And that's about all we've been able to grow -- eggplant.
(Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
The
cost of the plants themselves wasn't that big of a deal. It was
the rest of the stuff. Add up the costs of building a raised bed
(not just in stuff you can get from Lowe's and Royall Hardware,
but in terms of time and sweat, too), plus the dirt, fertilizer,
mulch, netting to keep out birds, cute little plant stakes for labeling
our "crops" (my major contribution, along with the cooking
and moral support), tomato cages, drip irrigation (designed, installed
and maintained by Bill), the cost of water, etc. -- and, yeah, I'd
say $79.95 an eggplant is about right.
It
was a lovely idea in spring. We'd grown a few vegetables last year;
the cucumbers, yellow squash and zucchini didn't do well, but we
had good luck with the eggplant and did OK with the tomatoes. We'd
shared stories with other home vegetable enthusiasts and felt like
we knew what had and hadn't worked last year.
We
were sure that, with a year of "urban farming" under our
belts, we'd be in for some pretty good eats all summer. So we planted
eggplant, tomatoes, cukes, yellow squash and bell peppers- - red,
yellow, orange and green, for good measure. Hope! Excitement! Hunger!
Recipe scouting!
Three
weeks later, everything was dead except one tomato plant and two
eggplant plants (is that redundant?). We didn't know why. We thought
we'd done our homework and learned our lessons, but we were puzzled.
Did it get too hot, too early? Too much water? Not enough?
We
reviewed, researched, rejiggered and returned to the stores for
more veggies to plant. By that time, pickin's were slim, but we
found a few plants that, although they looked sparse, seemed to
have potential -- sort of the Charlie Brown Christmas trees of the
vegetable world.
We've
tried everything short of talking to them, but they're all dead
now, too - and the eggplant was really the only thing that ever
produced. The other stuff? Not so much. We barely grew a small house
salad.
We
were in the backyard with our dog, Indigo, the other day, surveying
the wreckage of our agricultural dreams, and we agreed that we weren't
going to fall for the veggie-growing thing next spring. We'll try
one eggplant, maybe two, but in pots. We're feeling right now like
the big raised bed in the yard has seen its last vegetables.
Who
knows, though; time heals all wounds. Maybe we'll get over the frustration
and disappointment by the time the calendar moves along into winter-vegetable-growing
time. Maybe we'll plant some cabbage, or kale, or maybe a few different
kinds of lettuce. Sure, maybe it still could be a great salad garden!
Then
again, maybe we'll just make it into a bed of roses. That would
be a change for sure.
Contributing
editor Ann Thrash can be reached at: ann@charlestoncurrents.com.
Editor's
note: If, like Ann, you're feeling less-than-thrilled
with your garden's production this summer, you might want to consider
this class, "Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Course
-- The Basics of Growing Food Locally," put on by Trident
Technical College and Lowcountry Local First. The class begins
Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. and runs through Nov. 11. Designed for those
who want to learn sustainable growing techniques, the class will
include lectures and field trips to local farms. For more information,
email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lowcountrylocalfirst.org.
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To
the editor:
Thank
you for the positive story, "A
New Story for Education." What a breath of fresh air! It
was so nice to see good statistics. This needs to float all around
town and the state! Thank you, Mr. Rawl.
--
Rebecca W. Sailor, associate curator of education, Gibbes Museum
of Art, Charleston, S.C
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BUSINESS
INDIGO
Coming up:
Best practices for business interruptions
By
PETER LUCASH, contributing editor
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26, 2010 -Did you know that one in four companies will experience
some kind of interruption to their business each year? Most of us
think of business interruptions on a large scale: hurricanes, fire,
or flood. In fact, 50 percent of business interruptions occur due
to human error.
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The
Chamber is sponsoring a seminar that will teach the fundamentals
of how to minimize your risk when an interruption occurs and will
provide local resources to assist you. Presentations from experts
will include:
- Proper
insurance coverage
- Insurance
claim adjustment process
- Mechanics
of cash flow management
- Emergency
lending
This
is the first in a four-part series. Participants may attend one
or all sessions.
Date:
Wednesday, September 29
Time: 7:30-10 a.m.
Location: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 4500 Leeds Ave.,
N. Charleston
Cost: $30 non members, $15 Chamber members
Register: www.charlestonchamber.net
Also
coming up:
- The
Chamber's annual Small Business Innovation Summit will be Nov.
3 at the Memminger Auditorium downtown. The theme revolves around
the meeting up of seekers (customers, products, investors, advisors)
and solvers (customers, partners, investors, advisors). Look for
more details over the coming weeks.
- Mark
you calendar: the next Bar Camp Charleston is set for Nov. 13
- place to be announced!
Two Tech
events in one night!
Last
night saw two tech/creative events in one night: the monthly TechAfter5
at Southend Brewery gathering, and the 7th Pecha Kucha. Alas, I
was in Boston taking my daughter to college for her senior year
(BU - Go Terriers!) and some business meetings.
New
Idea SC contest underway!
 The
New Ideas SC
contest is underway, working towards the Sept. 20 deadline. Enter
your idea for a new business - whether for a product or service.
Just answer a few questions about the idea and THAT'S IT. Submit
your idea into one of our five categories: Bio-Science, Environmental
Sustainability, Engineering, Software & Internet Technology
and the most popular - Wildcard.
Revolution
Medical to test MRI software tools
Mount
Pleasant-based Revolutions Medical Corp. has begun a collaboration
with H. Keith Brown, PhD, a professor of anatomy at the Philadelphia
College of Osteopathic Medicine on two clinical applications using
their proprietary magnetic resonance software tools; RevDisplay,
RevColor and Rev3D. One clinical application is for the differentiation
and characterization of Intracranial Hemorrhages by Color MRI Automatic
Segmentation and the other is for characterization of intracranial
masses by Color MRI Automatic Segmentation.
Revolutions
Medical is a safety medical device and software application
company. Its products include the RevVac safety syringe (FDA approved),
safety blood drawing device and safety IV catheter. The company
also provides RevColor, RevDisplay and Rev3D - software solutions
and proprietary tools that are compatible with standard MRIs and
standard PACS.
Peter
Lucash is a Charleston-based businessman who runs Digital
CPE, a training, consulting and information media company that
works to improve the business management of organizations. You can
read and subscribe to the full edition of the Business
Indigo blog here.
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Workship
will cover design for Moultrie Playground
The
Charleston Parks Conservancy is holding a second workshop to discuss
redesign possibilities for the Moultrie Playground in downtown Charleston
from 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Mason Preparatory School, 56 Halsey
Blvd. near the park property.
 The
Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to further beautifying city parks
and green spaces, first launched discussions on the park area in
October 2008. A representative from DesignWorks, which has been
assisting the Conservancy on this project, will do a presentation
at 6 p.m. and comments will be accepted until 7:30 p.m. A representative
from the city of Charleston also will be at the workshop to answer
questions.
Representatives from The Beach Company also will be on hand to gather
to community input. The Sergeant Jasper Apartments on Broad Street
are 60 years old, and company officials have acknowledged the need
to eventually improve the site with more modern facilities. Long-term
master planning for the Sergeant Jasper parcel could coincide with
the park's redevelopment and may allow for an improved configuration
of Moultrie Playground.
About 75 people attended a June workshop to hear about redesign
options and offer feedback. Based on those comments, DesignWorks
prepared an optional plan that includes eight tennis courts instead
of six and reduces the size of the multi-purpose play area.
Plan renderings are posted on the Conservancy's
Web site along with a place to comment online.
The
ants go marching down King Street
A
traveling art show will make its final stop on King and Broad streets
to benefit the Darkness
to Light organization.
 Artist
Jeffrey Kennedy and the King Street Marketing Group host "The
Ants Go Marching Down King and Broad Streets" to promote Darkness
to Light, a charitable organization whose efforts aim to prevent
child abuse by creating awareness one person at a time.
Bernie
Horton Gallery is happy to be the temporary home of one kitten-size
colorful ant. The Blind Tiger Pub will be hosting a happy hour event
today at 5 p.m. in celebration of the Broad Street art show. For
more information, go
online or call 843-727-4343
These
colorful ant sculptures, ranging up to horse size, will not be for
sale, but the artist, Jeffrey Kennedy does accept commissions. Kennedy
has supported Darkness to Light (D2L) with his sculptures since
their debut at Piccolo Spoleto in 2003.
Baseball
America honors current, former RiverDogs
Several
former and current RiverDogs have been recognized in Baseball America's
"Best Tools" issue this week.
 Major
Leaguers and RiverDogs alumni Carl Crawford (Tampa Bay Rays), Josh
Hamilton (Texas Rangers) and Carl Pavano (Minnesota Twins) received
top tool honors.
Crawford, who played with Charleston through the 2000 season,
was named by American League managers as one of the league's top
players in three categories: best baserunner, fastest baserunner
and most exciting player.
Hamilton,
who patrolled the outfield at The Joe in 2000, was named to four
lists: best hitter, best power, most exciting player and best outfield
arm.
Pavano, who toed the rubber as a RiverDog for two rehab starts
in 2008 while with the Yankees, was named by American League managers
as having the second best control in the league, trailing only Cliff
Lee of the Texas Rangers.
On the Triple A level, former RiverDog shortstop Eduardo Nunez
was recognized as the best defensive shortstop and best infield
arm. Infielder Brandon Laird (RiverDogs 2008) was named the best
power prospect.
Corban Joseph (RiverDogs 2009) was named as the High A Florida
State League league's best defensive second baseman while fellow
Tampa Yankees player Melky Mesa, also with the Dogs in '09, was
cited as having the best outfield arm.
Current RiverDog pitcher Jose Ramirez was recognized by SAL
managers as having the best changeup in the league. The Dominican
Republic native's 105 strikeouts ranks first amongst the team's
current pitchers.
The Charleston RiverDogs begin their final eight-game home
stand on Aug. 30, at 7:05 p.m. against the Greenville Drive,
the Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Information
on tickets is online or call the Box Office at (843) 577-3647.
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State's Indian
mounds threatened by erosion, looting
Dotting
South Carolina's streams and rivers are vestiges of her prehistoric
past. These mounds offer fragmentary evidence of the cultures that
thrived before the Europeans arrived. Five of South Carolina's Indian
mounds are listed in the National Register of Historic Places: Adamson
Mounds (Kershaw County), Blair Mound (Fairfield County), Lawton
Mounds (Allendale County), McCollum Mound (Chester County), and
Santee Mound (Clarendon County).
 At
least 16 Woodland mounds and nineteen Mississippian mounds have
been identified in South Carolina that are at least 50 percent intact.
Another 11 known sites have been destroyed or are underwater. Woodland
period mounds are located primarily along coastal rivers, while
Mississippian mounds are found along inland rivers near the fall
line. Beaufort County has the largest concentration of mounds, followed
by counties located in the Midlands. Similar mounds are found in
Georgia and North Carolina.
In
the late prehistoric period and early contact period, some of South
Carolina's mound builders were part of vast Mississippian chiefdoms.
South Appalachian Mississippian ceramics indicate that a similar
culture embraced South Carolina, Georgia, and neighboring areas.
These mounds, built between c.e. 1200 and 1500, were ceremonial,
cultural, or administrative in nature and at times were associated
with villages and burials. Some of them were also associated with
the Pee Dee, Lamar, or Irene culture that flourished ca. c.e. 1400-1700.
Historical
evidence suggests that as many as 150 mounds were present in South
Carolina at the time of European contact. In 1540 Hernando de Soto
encountered the mound dwellers of Cofitachiqui on the Wateree River.
The accounts of his journey are important documentary sources for
understanding the mound dwellers. During the Revolutionary War,
the
British recognized the strategic potential of the mounds. They built
Fort Watson on the Santee Mound, which patriot forces captured in
1780. Erosion and looting threaten the survival of South Carolina's
Indian mounds.
--
Excerpted from the entry by Alexia Jones Helsley. To read more
about this or 2,000 other entries about South Carolina, check
out The
South Carolina Encyclopedia by USC Press. (Information used
by permission.)
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Five great
cookbooks
WooHoo! Hominy
Grill's shrimp and grits were just selected as one of America's
Best Top 10 regional classics by the Food
Network.
Stehling |
In the Sept.
22 Food Network special, "America's 10 Best Regional Classics"
hosted by Food Network star Alton Brown, Hominy Grill (207 Rutledge
Ave.) finds itself in prestigious company with the legendary Commander's
Palace in New Orleans (Best Gumbo); Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas
(Best Lone Star Brisket) and Boston's Neptune Oyster (Best Lobster
Roll).
Since he's
famous now, we thought we'd record Hominy Grill Chef Robert Stehling's
five favorite cookbooks:
- Jean Anderson's
"The American Century Cookbook"
- The Lee
Brothers' "Southern Cookbook"
- Bill Neal's
"Southern Cooking"
- "Mastering
the Art of French Cooking." by Julia Child
- "Better
than Store Bought, A Cookbook," by Helen Whitty
Hominy Grill's
chocolate pudding also recently was featured on the Food Network
on "The
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Extra-ordinary
"The fancy
that extraterrestrial life is by definition of a higher order than
our own is one that soothes all children, and many writers."
-- Joan
Didion
CALENDAR:
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 (NEW)
Artist demonstration: 4-8 p.m. today. The Wells Gallery
on Kiawah will hold an artist demonstration by Jennifer Smith Rogers
and Shannon Smith. A cocktail reception will follow from 5 p.m.
to 8 p.m. This show brings new works by Betty Anglin Smith, and
her daughters Shannon and Jennifer. Admission is free.
Business
After Hours: 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 26, SCRA, 645 King St.
Expose your business to a variety of industries and professionals
in a high energy social atmosphere at this event sponsored by the
Charleston Metro Chamber. Cost: $40 nonmember, $20 chamber member.
To register,
go online.
Ronald
McDonald House benefit dinner: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 26. As
part of its seasonal "Taste of the Lowcountry," the Jasmine
Porch restaurant in The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will
hold the season's third "Stone's Throw Dinner" to benefit
the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston. This four-course meal is
$70 per person (not including taxes and gratuity). The reception
begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. in the Jasmine
Porch. For more information and to make reservations, call 843-768-6253.
Sprouts
Children's Theatre: Aug. 27-29, 915 Folly Road, Suite
F, corner of Camp and Folly roads (behind Walgreen's). Sprouts Children's
Theatre will bring their musical theatre adaptations of classic
children's fairy tales to The Charleston Acting Studio's performance
spaces on James Island. The first musical will be Hansel and Gretel.
6 p.m. Aug. 27, 1 p.m. Aug. 28 and 3 p.m. Aug. 29. Tickets are $10
in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets call 557-1163 or go
online. (ETIX.COM)
Is
He Dead? 8 p.m., Aug. 27-28, Sept. 2-4 and
9-11; 3 p.m., Aug. 29 and Sept. 12. Footlight
Players Theatre launches its 79th season with the premier of
Mark Twain's previously unpublished play, "Is He Dead?"
Written in 1898 in Vienna as Twain emerged from one of the deepest
depressions of his life, the play illustrates its author's superb
gift for humor operating at its most energetic. Tickets are $25
for adults, $22 for seniors, $15 for students. To purchase tickets,
contact the Footlight Players box office at (843) 722.4487 or go
online. Footlight Theatre, home to Footlight Players, is located
at 20 Queen St. in downtown.
Shaggin'
On the Pier: 8 p.m., Aug. 28, Mount Pleasant Pier. Enjoy
live music by the Shem Creek Boogie Band at 8 p.m. and dance the
night away. Gates open at 7, and tickets may be purchased for $8
in advance or at the gate for $10. Food and beverages will be available
for purchase, and parking fees of 50 cents per will hour apply.
CALENDAR:
ONGOING AND SOON
MOJA
tickets on sale: Tickets to the annual MOJA arts festival are
on sale now, and it's time to become a Friend of MOJA as well. MOJA,
a celebration of African-American and Caribbean arts, will run Sept.
23 to Oct. 3 in Charleston. For tickets, go
online, call the ticket line at (843) 724-7295, or visit in
person or seek a mail order form from 2010 MOJA Tickets, City of
Charleston, Office of Cultural Affairs, 180 Meeting St., Ste. 200,
Charleston, SC 29401.
North
Charleston City Gallery: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday,
through Aug. 31. Local artist Pedro Rodriguez presents expressionistic
acrylic paintings of real and dream-world places with characters
as ethereal as the cityscapes this month. The Gallery is located
in the public areas of the Charleston Area Convention Center and
admission is free.
2011
Piccolo Spoleto applications: Deadlines in September. The City
of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is accepting applications
for the 2011 Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Applications
online.
Dogs
with a cause: 7:05 p.m., Aug. 30, Joe Riley Stadium.
The Birthday
Presence Foundation is being spotlighted for "Dogs With
a Cause" at the Charleston RiverDogs game. The Birthday Presence
Foundation is a nonprofit grassroots effort founded by Nicole Thomas
in September 2009 to help impoverished children. Working with My
Sister's House, Carolina Youth Development, Florence Crittenton
and other community partners the foundation provides birthday packages
to children in the tri-county area. Find out more and buy tickets
to the RiverDogs
game online at the News and Events page.
(NEW)
Wine on the Water:
7-9 p.m., Aug. 31. The South Carolina Aquarium and several
Sustainable Seafood Initiative partners invite wine and food aficionados
to join them for an evening near the sea. Mingle with friends while
enjoying five sustainable seafood stations led by Charleston chefs
from Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, Blu Restaurant and Bar, The Buccaneer,
High Cotton, and Saffire at the Marriott. Each seafood sampling
will be paired with wine provided by Southern Wine and Spirits.
Tickets are $35; members enjoy discounted tickets at $25. Reservations
and payment must be made in advance. Proceeds benefit the conservation
and education programs of the Aquarium. For reservations, call (843)
577-3474 or purchase
online.
Business
and golf: Aug. 31. The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
presents Business on Ocean Course, a full day of golf at the 5-star
Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. Cost: Individual, $250; Team: $995.
Go online
to register.
(NEW)
Landscape
art exhibition: 5-8 p.m., Sept. 3, 43 Broad St. Local
landscapist, Bernie Horton, first debuted his outstanding work in
1997 and has been a Charleston favorite ever since. The work of
the gallery's guest artist, Sara Stenlund, also will be on display.
Contact the gallery for more information at 843-727-4343 or bernie@berniehortongallery.com.
2nd
Annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival,
Sept. 3-5. The city will come alive as local and international
artists join forces at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center
and other locations around the city. Confirmed artists include legendary
contemporary jazz band Spyro Gyra; saxophone journeyman Euge Groove,
formerly of Tower of Power; Paul "Shilts" Weimar, former
bandleader of Down To The Bone; and noted Charleston jazz musician
Charlton Singleton. All proceeds from the festival will benefit
"Closing The Gap In Healthcare Inc." More
info online or call (704) 534-4228.
 (NEW)
Books
for Young Readers: 4-6 p.m., Sept. 7, Blue Bicycle Books,
420 King St. Michelle Zink, author of "Prophecy of the Sisters"
will be signing copies of her second work, "Guardian of the
Gate." The two books are the first in a trilogy. 843-722-2666.
Fishing
Tournament: Registration begins at 6 a.m., Sept. 11.
Get ready to catch some fun at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier's end-of-the-season
tournament on Sept. 11. For more information, call (843) 588-FISH
(3474) or go online.
Spirituality
and writing: 9 a.m., Sept. 11. The Charleston County
library is sponsoring a discussion on spirituality and writing featuring
novelists Denise Hildreth, Beth Webb Hart and Nicole Seitz. Admission
is free to the session, which will be held at the main library,
68 Calhoun Street, Charleston. More: Phone 843-805-6947.
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6/17: Dump
the Pump, more
6/10: Lots
to do locally
6/3: Dancin'
for dollars
ANDY
BRACK ARCHIVES
10/4:
Dupree
and Senate
9/27: Haley-Sheheen
race
9/20: Political,
energy efficiency
9/13: British
invasion
9/6: Meet
Dave the Potter
8/30: Gulf
pix make impact
8/23: Thank
a teacher
8/16: Pharmacy,
juice
8/2: Cherry
juice, Gardner
7/26: Biden
on Hollings
7/19: About
Turkey
7/7: Campaign
trash
6/28: Impatient
electorate
6/21: Haley's
thin record
6/14: Daddy-daughter
trip
6/7: Gulf
spill report
PETER
LUCASH: BUSINESS INDIGO
8/26:
On
biz interruptions
8/12: Pecha
Kucha 7 coming
7/29: TwelveSouth
again
7/14: Tech
After 5 hits Chas
7/1: TwelveSouth
scores praise
5/27: Facebook
on privacy
5/13: Spark
Charleston, more
4/22: Green
Wizard, more
4/1: Encouraging
biz signs
3/18: Biz
fair, CED venture
3/4: Lowcountry
tech hub
2/4: Advice
on working with Boeing
1/21: Co-working
group
1/7: Free
library text questions
GREG
GARVAN: CHARLESTON GREEN
8/19:
Investing
can be tied to ideals
8/5: Trident
Tech green grant
LIST
ARCHIVES
10/7:
5
back helpers
10/4: 5
for recruiting
9/30: 5
kids' books
9/27: 5
for kayaks
9/23: 5
for pets
9/20: 5
at the Gibbes
9/16: 5
date nights
9/13: 5
fall plants
9/9: 5
wine resources
9/6: 5
magical moments
9/2: 5
great preachers
8/30: 5
local runs
8/26: 5
great cookbooks
8/23: Creative
five
8/19: 5
local blogs
8/16: More
plaudits
8/12: 5
local dog romps
8/9: New
heritage sites
8/5: 5
around Chucktown
8/2: Bedside
reading
7/29: Five
for fall
7/26: Hollings
library
7/22: Wine
+ Food fest
7/19: New
Chas app
7/14: Chas
at top
7/7: SC
films
7/1: Keeping
cool
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