Some of the Lowcountry’s bravest runners teetered their way to the Stiletto Stampede Saturday morning. Charity (and cash) was no doubt on the minds of the participants who took on the challenge of running 100 yards in three-inch (or higher) hee...
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Cynthia RowleyStill looking for something to wear to Fashion Week? Or are the nightly runway shows just not enough to quench your fashion frenzy? Check out these fringe events going on all week around town. Mon. March 15: Snag your last-minute fashio...
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As the endorsement battle heats up between the leading Democratic gubernatorial contenders, State Superintendent Jim Rex has picked up a prize Lowcountry nod: writer Pat Conroy. The Beaufort resident best known for The Prince of Tides wrote about hi...
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I have been reading Charleston's daily newspaper for eight years and am constantly astounded at the mean, ignorant, superstitious and misleading things which appear on that benighted newspaper's editorial and op-ed pages. I have written about this i...
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At this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, DC, Campaign for Liberty conducted interviews with yours truly, FOX News Andrew Napolitano and NYT's best-selling author Tom Woods. [ Subscribe to the comments o...
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As you know, the Charleston City Paper's annual Best of Charleston issue hit the stands on Wednesday. But you may have missed the news about another, equally as important, contest — the Doggone Best of Charleston Awards. And I only have myself...
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Kudos to Congressman John Duncan of Tennessee for an excellent speech yesterday during Wednesday's debate on the resolution to end the war in Afghanistan. Sadly, Duncan was only one of five Republicans who voted to bring the troops home. I've said it...
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Hey popular newspaper that is sending me unsolicited mail. I do not like you cutting down oxygen producing trees to make these mailers. I do not use anything in those mailers. Not even the articals to tell me how to better live my life. Hell I do...
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To the creepy baby huey looking mother f-er at trident technical college. You, beyond repair creep me the f out. You look like you have not bathed in about a month or so. You are in my history class & I refuse to talk to you and/or make eye contact.
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Lately, I've been driving through the Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood quite a bit. Not the side streets, mind you. But straight up Spruill. But after reading a comment from the Rev. Joe Darby in a Post and Courier report over the weekend on racial pro...
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Sunday was tough over here at the CP. We're putting together our Best of Charleston issue, so we haven't had time to wrap up the Wine + Food Festival just yet. But our Scene writers were on the job, and they've posted their stories about the Red, Wh...
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Fashion Week is just over a week away, and the city’s getting geared up with a handful of sales and shopping events. Here are a few highlights. Starting Mon. March 8, many local retailers are running sales and promotions to help you get outfit...
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Charleston County Councilman Vic Rawl officially announced his campaign this morning for the U.S. Senate. He’ll be challenging first-term incumbent Sen. Jim DeMint, a Republican who has become a national sweetheart of the conservative movement...
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It lived up to the billing. Last night's diversity dinner was a six course extravaganza up @181Palmer —interesting people, pretty good food, and a the best dessert course of the festival so far. Andrea Immer/Robinson attended, as did many lea...
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Could we ask for better weather? I spent the entire day traipsing the city, finding sunny little spots to sit down between events and bask in the glow of a clear blue sky. I saw Rodney Scott in the middle of King Street burning logs in a barrel ...
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I made my way across town this morning, avoiding gigantic piles of horse poo (seriously, what happened to the diapers?), and showed up a little late to the McCrady's luncheon organized by the Oxford American to premiere their Southern Food Issue. I m...
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My latest commentary "Gunning Down the Constitution" has caused quite a stir amongst some conservatives, libertarians and gun rights advocates (I too, belong to all three categories). My argument is not that gun control is good (I believe it's hardly...
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Reflections ranged from absolute delight to frustration — "You can't smell anything in these plastic cups!" — at the Sip 'n Stroll event from 3-6 last night up and down King St. Participants recognized the strategic placement of tastings...
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Last night, the W+F fest took over restaurants around town for the Dine Arounds, the highlight of the festival, when guest chefs join the local talent in the kitchen, and featured winemakers pair their wines with each course. It's usually a great, co...
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I am one man, but I'm keeping the makers of Excedrin flush with cash. After slogging through last night's dinner at McCrady's, we headed out to the official "afterparty" at Chas Grill, only to find that Mickey had barred the door — at leaast u...
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Fresh off a little shut eye, here's a rundown of the day's action: The culinary village is better than ever. We spent the morning checking out the vendors in the tents and then took a seat at the new Gullah tribute lunch that saw an impromptu auctio...
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A mob of chefs paraded through the streets of downtown Charleston this morning to kick off the 2010 BB&T Charleston WIne + Food Festival. Maybe parade is too strong a word. Chefs gathered, milled about, filed onto the risers, and were applauded by th...
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Jeff and I are currently recovering from an afternoon of feasting at the Wine + Food Festival. After a quick disco nap (in separate locations), we'll be uploading pictures from the opening ceremonies, the grand tasting tents, and the Gullah Tribute L...
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The story painted over the last several months has been one of Sen. Lindsey Graham in trouble with his own party for suggesting conservatives should take a seat at the table for reforms on immigration, energy, and detainees. But there's a trump card...
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When the City of Chicago banned all handguns recently, countless Americans rightly cried foul. When it looked like the Supreme Court might overturn the ban, gun-rights advocates cheered the decision. But while their heart is in the right place, their...
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