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Lewis Black takes aim at the sad and sloppy state of American affairsnew

If you get comedian Lewis Black started on the current presidential race or the state of cable news, be prepared: He'll grumble in his growly tone for more than a few minutes. As the happiest curmudgeon on the national comedy scene, the profanity-laden rants and meandering commentaries come naturally.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  02-09-2012  |  Comedy

How to Rid Your Yard of Molesnew

Some folks think moles are cute. And, well, they kind of are with their squinty little eyes, oversized paws, and long snouts. But for others, especially homeowners in the Lowcountry, they're terrible, tiny pests capable of wreaking havoc on a lawn.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  01-02-2012  |  Gardening

Sudsy Libationsnew

There's more to the world of beer cocktails than shots and chasers.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  07-27-2011  |  Food+Drink

Craft Brewers Spared in Four Loko Crackdownnew

The recent uproar over the dramatically intoxicating effects of Four Loko has created quite a scare in the world of craft brewing and specialty spirits.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  11-19-2010  |  Food+Drink

Apex's Classic Soul 1390 Is Dy-No-Mitenew

There's a great new station on the local airwaves. It's not a high-powered super-watt FM station with a flashy name. It's an unassuming, low-power AM station devoid of superfluous crap and lame radio biz distractions.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  03-25-2009  |  Media

A Worldwide Hops Shortage is Bad News for Brewersnew

Brewers across the U.S. are simultaneously facing several seriously grave issues: an unprecedented worldwide shortage of hops, an unusually short supply of malted barley, an enormous increase in transport expenses due to the rise in fuel prices, and a severely devalued dollar.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  04-09-2008  |  Food+Drink

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