Monday, 21 May 2012 - 1:08am
The Wealth of Nations: Back to Basics
“No society can surely be flourishing and happy of which by far the greater part of the numbers are poor and miserable.” Adam Smith, 1776, author, “The Wealth of Nations”What...
Friday, 18 May 2012 - 10:53am
April's unemployment numbers decline nationally, Charleston sees small rise
According to a report released by the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, the state's jobless rate has declined for the ninth consecutive month.The rate fell from 8.9...
Thursday, 17 May 2012 - 10:07am
Couple relocates to Charleston, open successful ComForcare Senior Services
After almost 4 years in South Carolina, Richard and Helene Glassman, owners of ComForcare Senior Services— a private-duty, non-medical home care service for seniors and others in...
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 - 7:54am
First Charleston 787 Dreamliner expected to fly on Friday
The first North Charleston 787 Dreamliner has been completed since April, but it's expected to take to the skies on Friday, May 18.Web site "All Things 787" writes that:Boeing is...
Monday, 14 May 2012 - 9:45am
Locals get the hook up on an Isle of Palms staycation
Come to Charleston's favorite island with discounted rates just for locals at The Palms Hotel. Enjoy the beautiful views, exciting nightlife, great food, and of course, the famous...
Monday, 14 May 2012 - 7:44am
Lamenting South Carolina's slow growing beer industry
After three large breweries west of the Mississippi picked North Carolina as their brewing home, Timmons Pettigrew over at CHSBeer.org has penned a piece asking why is it that...
Saturday, 12 May 2012 - 9:12am
Pastor of downtown Charleston church accused of running Ponzi scheme
Update May 12: Ronald Satterfield has entered into a deal in which he has neither admitted or denied the accusations, but he will pay some $3.5 million in fines and...
Monday, 7 May 2012 - 3:40pm
Shrimp season is back in South Carolina
Update May 7: Shrimp season is back as of today at 8 a.m. — and it's looking to be a good season.The shrimp season normally opens in mid to late May after the peak spawning period...
Monday, 7 May 2012 - 1:47pm
Shower mom with some local love for Mother's Day
Last year Americans spent $2.6 billion on flowers and $1.53 billion on gifts for Mother’s Day. This year, Lowcountry Local First is challenging Charlestonians to show mom they...
Friday, 4 May 2012 - 6:26am
Charleston trio taking on the well-balanced locally sourced soda
Update May 4: The Charleston City Paper has followed up with a longer profile of the Cannonborough Beverage Company trio and their tasty suds; take a read here.And...