AltWeeklies Wire
Buying Local Is Not A Fad, But A New Way Of Lifenew
A month ago, I embarked on a project. I was buying and eating local for 30 days and writing about it on my blog.
Charleston City Paper |
Stephanie Barna |
11-29-2010 |
Shopping
Tags: Buy Local
Is Wale a Victim of ADD?new
While Attention Deficit never reaches the stratospheric highs of The Mixtape about Nothing, it still delivers a winning collection, driven by funky, polyrhythmic percussion and Wale's effortless flow.
Charleston City Paper |
Bryan Reed |
11-29-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wale
Gay Republican Looking at 2012 Presidential Runnew
Gay Republican Fred Karger announced earlier this year that he's exploring a presidential run in the GOP primary, and it was clear last week in an interview that Karger is moving ever closer to officially announcing a campaign.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-22-2010 |
Elections
Let's Put People To Work Insulating America's Homesnew
Each year hundreds of millions of dollars worth of energy are lost through the walls, windows, and roofs of American houses.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
11-22-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Economy
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
Greg Reece's Redneck Band is a Georgia Gemnew
Mild-mannered family man Greg Reece splits his time between family and work while regularly booking shows as alter-ego "Redneck Greece" and donning his customized sequined jacket, cowboy hat, and six-string.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Greg Reece, Redneck GReece Deluxe
If Only Bush Had Taken Bong Hits with Harold and Kumarnew
The most shocking revelation in Decision Points by George W. Bush is not one that you've read about already.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
11-17-2010 |
Nonfiction
Tags: George W. Bush, Decision Points
Girl Powernew
We haven't seen the last of Lisbeth Salander.
Charleston City Paper |
Felicia Feaster |
11-17-2010 |
Reviews
DeMint Finds Success Before Failure on Earmarksnew
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has bad-mouthed the practice for six years, and he's leading a charge in the Republican caucus to drive out earmarks all together. But he's not going to get what he wants.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-16-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Jim Demint, Earmarks
Matt MacKelcan Puts Triumphs to Musicnew
Produced by Aaron Tap (best known as pop-rock songwriter Matt Nathanson's guitarist), Matt MacKelcan's six-song EP Slow Down is a fine effort.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
11-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Matt MacKelcan
Change Will Comenew
Gay and lesbian youth should not be afraid of who they are.
Charleston City Paper |
Lake Terrace |
11-15-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: LGBT, It Gets Better
Megan Jean and Byrne Klay Conjure Joyful Soundsnew
Eclectic duo Megan Jean and Byrne Klay moved to North Charleston on Election Day 2008. Driven by a determined desire to express themselves artistically, they focused their efforts on writing, performing, and recording.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joel T. Hamilton Goes on Recordnew
Joel T. Hamilton is part of a dying breed of musicians. Though many are still granted the epithet, there aren't a lot of real "indie rockers" left in today's music industry.
Charleston City Paper |
Buster Brown |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joel T. Hamilton, Shrimp Records
Alvin Greene Unveils Comic Booknew
Unlikely U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene didn't find a place in Washington on Election Day, but the Democrat may have a new career in the funny pages. In the days leading up to the election, Greene unveiled five pages of a proposed comic titled Alvin Greene: The Ultimate Warrior.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
11-10-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Alvin Greene
Transition News From Nikki Haleynew
Gov.-elect Nikki Haley announced the chairman for her transition team: former S.C. House Speaker and former Ambassador David Wilkins. The campaign noted Wilkins' "experience tackling our state's toughest problems."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-08-2010 |
Elections
