The Left Conservative on SC GOP senatorial candidate Buddy Witherspoon - Posted to The Southern Avenger by Jackhunter

I have interviewed Buddy Witherspoon on WTMA and was hopeful he would be a good anti-Lindsey Graham vote, but have since changed my mind for the same reasons stated here. Writes Dylan Hales at The Left Conservative: "As one could probably guess from recent postings on this site, I have a litmus test for all candidates. In order to get the vote and endorsement of yours truly, one must openly dissent from the continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq and.. --more

Columbus (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra Shutting Down and What That Means for Solving Problems the Arts Face in America (Hint: Not Much) - Posted to Unscripted by John Stoehr

Symphony orchestras became institutions in the last century. Now it seems like they've been around forever and will be around forever. But that's not so. Check out the sad news in Columbus, Ohio, one of the largest cities in the Midwest. The head of its orchestra announced yesterday that it was shuttering its summer programming and possibly shutting down for good. After 57 years of music making, including a triumphant concert in New.. --more

Hard Rock Park gets a Thumbs-Up - Posted to Feedback File by T. Ballard Lesemann

Yesterday, a small contingency from the City Paper office made is way up Hwy. 17 for a special “sound check” preview of the band-new Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach (211 George Bishop Parkway). We were impressed with the handsome layout, which stretched around a central lake from the reggae-themed beach party area and the massive and gnarly “Led Zeppelin: The Ride” roller coaster through the “British.. --more

Who Did John McCain Vote For? - Posted to Press Time by Greg Hambrick

Arianna Huffington laid the groundwork for scandal earlier this week, claiming that Sen. John McCain told her that he didn’t vote for President Bush in 2000 (which would put him among the majority of Americans, but we digress). The campaign says the conversation didn’t happen, but two actors of The West Wing came out later in the week to say they were there and heard him say it too. Well, that got us wondering who McCain voted for if not.. --more

Gay Rights No Factor in Ford-Green Senate Race - Posted to Gay Charleston by Greg Hambrick

I would say that Sen. Robert Ford's support in the gay community is mixed. I've heard very good things and I've gotten very disturbing scowls when his name has come up among gay friends. That said, nobody can argue with his recent record supporting gay causes. When I heard he had a challenger for the seat, I was personally concerned that we might be losing a strong advocate in the legislature. In a recent interview with challenger Dwayne Green (part of.. --more

Krystof Baczmaga Memorial Auction this Friday - Posted to Calendar Girl by Calendar

Kryzstof "Kris" Baczmaga was a passionate soccer player, coach, and parent who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while playing the game he loved. He left behind his wife and two young children. Friends have set up a silent auction before this Friday's (May 9) Battery Game, to benefit two funds to help Baczmaga's family. The auction will include signed soccer balls and jerseys from the MLS team. http://www.charlestonunitedsoccer.net/krzysztof_baczmaga_memorial_fund.htm .. --more

Yonrico Scott secret jam at the Pour House tonight? - Posted to The Truffula Seed by Stratton Lawrence

Just got a heads up that Yonrico Scott (of the Derek Trucks Band) called over to see what kind of house PA was at the Pour House. He and Kofi Burbridge are in town, and word is they're looking to do some impromptu jams after the Tom Crowley show tonight. 12 - 12:30 ish. Could be sick!! .. --more