AltWeeklies Wire
Young Iraq War Vets Share Their Experiencesnew
To get an idea of what it's like to return to the U.S. after being in a war zone, we spent an evening at a VFW Hall, where several young vets shared their stories over wings and beers.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
11-07-2007 |
War
Rifts in Church Reveal Plight of Christian Homosexualsnew
Peter Mitchell has "suffered from same-sex attraction" all his life and still feels tempted in "really insecure moments when life is particularly hard," but he's as convinced as anyone that homosexual behavior is a sin.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
11-07-2007 |
Religion
'Disappearances' Sets the Western Back Eastnew
What if this Western took place in New England, where culture and tradition were firmly rooted, where characters were aware of the consequences of their actions, but were forced to pursue a dark path partly driven by human desire and folly, partly driven by fate?
Charleston City Paper |
John Stoehr |
11-07-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: disappearances, Jay Craven
Steep Canyon Rangers Flex Bluegrass Chopsnew
The Rangers are one of the few young bluegrass bands die-hard traditionalists don't mutter under their breath about.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
11-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Holy City Cold Heart Revivalnew
Organized by South Carolina songwriters and music enthusiasts Jamie Resch and Lindsay Holler, this year's Cold Heart Revival is an all-night event featuring seven of the region's most original alt-country, folk-pop, and Americana acts.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesseman |
11-07-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: concerts
Southern Foodways Alliance in Hog Heavennew
At this year's event, the Chinese Year of the Pig inspired a porcine theme that in turn informed the talks given on the "State of Southern Food."
Charleston City Paper |
Sarah O'Kelley |
11-07-2007 |
Food+Drink
Hillary the Republican Presidentnew
A Clinton presidency would differ little from the GOP frontrunners.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
11-07-2007 |
Commentary
Power Co. Claims Green Future, but Wants New Coal Plantnew
Coal-fired power plants are the top culprits among greenhouse gas emitters. It's estimated that Santee Cooper's proposed plant would spew 8.7 million tons of carbon dioxide and 138 pounds of mercury into the air each year.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
10-31-2007 |
Environment
Only One Ghoul Can Survive Charleston's Electionnew
Unlike the looming presidential race, where the theme might as well be scaring voters (be it terrorism, immigration, health care, or Mitt Romney), mayoral and city council candidates have been selling voters on progress.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-31-2007 |
Politics
Jay Clifford Officially Goes Solonew
The Charleston songwriter reveals a finely-tuned solo debut this week.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Driving Blind, Jay Clifford
They Might Be Giants Switch Gears Yet Againnew
The band recently made a daring move, undertaking a surprising, unexpected collaboration with notorious production team the Dust Brothers.
Charleston City Paper |
Alan Sculley |
10-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: They Might Be Giants
Radiohead Fires a Broadside at the Recording Industrynew
Already bands like Oasis, Nine Inch Nails, and Jamiroquai have said they'll follow Radiohead's lead and let fans choose the price for their next albums.
Charleston City Paper |
Steven Lacy |
10-31-2007 |
Music
Tags: In Rainbows, Radiohead
A Deep Sense of Place Inspired 'Disappearances'new
Some time ago, filmmaker Jay Craven decided to make a Western, the kind of story that typically features characters whose epic struggle unfolds in a land devoid of law, tradition, religion, and culture. Here's the catch: he wanted it to take place in New England.
Charleston City Paper |
John Stoehr |
10-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: disappearances, Jay Craven
Fred Thompson Visits South Carolinanew
Red state, blue plate: How about a platter o' platitudes?
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
10-31-2007 |
Politics
National Sovereignty and Our Nutjob Presidentnew
President Bush bows to U.N. court to protect a convicted murderer.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
10-24-2007 |
Commentary
