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Mark Sanford: The Conservative Hero That Could Have Beennew
When Gov. Mark Sanford went disappeared last week, I wasn't worried about it, knowing that he was one of the few politicians who would never let me down. Then Sanford was "found," and I was let down.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
07-01-2009 |
Commentary
Mark Sanford's Bizarre Journey From the Trail to Argentinanew
Questions about Gov. Sanford's future linger after he abandoned the state, severing contact with his staff, state officials, and his family from June 18 until June 23. After admitting an affair, it was revealed that Sanford appears to have created a diversionary trip to spend time with his mistress during a 2008 taxpayer-funded trade mission to South America.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
07-01-2009 |
Politics
Closet Door Slams Shut on South Carolina Gay Politiciannew
Former Democratic Party candidate Linda Ketner kinda-sort-but-not-really outs three prominent South Carolina Republicans.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
06-10-2009 |
LGBT
Tags: South Carolina, Linda Ketner
Sam Raimi Returns to His Horror Roots with 'Drag Me to Hell'new
Not only is Sam Raimi daring to push the mainstream studio horror movie to a new and uncomfortable place, he may even be daring his longtime fans to come along with him.
Charleston City Paper |
Maryann Johanson |
05-27-2009 |
Reviews
Doug Walters' Solo Debut Digs Deepnew
Unexpectedly polished and carefully produced, Doug Walters' ambitious new solo album Into the Light reveals a different side of his usual rock 'n' roll spirit.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-27-2009 |
Reviews
Mark Sanford's Fight for Conservatism Means Fighting the GOPnew
The state legislature that created S.C.'s current economic woes are the same leaders who are now saying Gov. Mark Sanford is the problem, as if a more cooperative gubernatorial extension of themselves would be preferable and somehow produce different, better results.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
05-27-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Mark Sanford, conservatism
'La Cage aux Folles' Is Not a Dragnew
City Paper sent two theater queens to watch the Footlight Players' production of La Cage aux Folles, and they were won over ... in Act Two.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick and Shane Sears |
05-06-2009 |
Theater
South Carolina Governor's Race '10: Chapter Onenew
The field is far from complete, but South Carolina's first incumbent-free gubernatorial race in 16 years has led a handful of candidates to get in early. Real early.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-06-2009 |
Politics
Kings of Leon Fine Tunes the Vibes and Takes Risksnew
Over the course of recording their latest album, the Kings of Leon worked from a new blueprint. And the end result allowed them to transcend the indie-rock underground to the top of the rock charts with great success -- and they did it on their own artistic terms.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-06-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hollywood Explains the Fall of Real Journalismnew
I am a profound fan of State of Play, the tele-cinematical crumpet of solemn and fervent perfection the BBC offered us in 2003. Therefore, I am so glad to be able to say Hollywood didn't fuck up boiling down that six-hour story into a two-hour, 2009 version.
Charleston City Paper |
Maryann Johanson |
04-15-2009 |
Reviews
Record Store Day Arrives in Charlestonnew
Ironically, after almost 10 years, the plot of Empire Records has never been more current. Just as the film's titular shop faces extinction, so do the last remaining mom-and-pops still stocking discs. But in Charleston, things aren't so gloomy.
Charleston City Paper |
Bryan Reed |
04-15-2009 |
Music
Nonprofits Working Hard as S.C. Legislator Weighs Tent-City Approachnew
South Carolina Rep. Wendell Gilliard has introduced legislation in the Statehouse that would study how the recession has increased the state's homeless population, and he's proposing state-funded tents for those who may be turned away when shelters reach capacity.
Charleston City Paper |
Cara Kelly |
04-15-2009 |
Housing & Development
Charleston's Fashion Community Shines at CFW 2009new
Perhaps the greatest indication of the Holy City's strength of style is Charleston Fashion Week 2009, which, despite the economy, is expected to enjoy its most successful year yet.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson |
03-25-2009 |
Fashion
Tags: fashion, Charleston Fashion Week
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 Tent, a Stocked Cooler, and a Smokin' Suite of Music Festivalsnew
For live music lovers in a rough economy, there's no better investment than a festival. Bring your own beer, sleep out under the stars, and relax or dance away the evenings to an array of talented acts.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
03-25-2009 |
Music
Tags: music festivals, South Carolina
