Charleston Chronicle Exclusives
Despite Storm Threats, State NAACP Convention Soared Smoothly
By Barney Blakeney The South Carolina State NAACP Conference of Branches held its 77th annual Convention at the Marriot Hotel in North Charleston October 11-14. President Brenda C. Murphy said the event went well despite the threat of Hurricane Michael. The threat however did prevent the attendance of keynote speaker for the Friday Membership and…
Read MoreTom Hartnett Wants To Make ROD Office More User Friendly
By Barney Blakeney Tom Hartnett Jr. wants to be Charleston County’s next Register of Deeds. He’s seeking election to the office in the November 6 general election. Hartnett’s name is one familiar to many local residents, his father Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hartnett Sr., represented Charleston County in various elected offices from 1965 when he was elected…
Read MoreNorth Charleston’s 1 On 1 Barbershop Sets the Golden Standard
By Patrice Smith Quintin Washington opened 1 On 1 Barbershop three years ago and along with innovative haircuts he provides a comforting atmosphere. “That’s what sets my shop apart. I want my clients, of all ethnic groups, to feel like they are at home. I communicate with my clients on a personal level and try…
Read MoreFormer ATF Agent Sees County Council As A Continuance Of Community Service
By Barney Blakeney Retired Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agent Joe Boykin has no political ambitions and never thought he’d be running for the Dist. 8 seat on Charleston County Council. But the Johns Island resident feels motivated by the need for more responsive constituent service. So he’s mounted a bipartisan campaign to give…
Read MoreBlack Professionals to Mix and Mingle Around Downtown Charleston During the Entrepreneurs Who Eat Restaurant Crawl
By Damion Smalls Amongst various other professional ventures, Kimberly Bowman helms Exquisite Enterprises, which is hosting its latest Entrepreneurs Who Eat event Monday, October 29. The intrepid 2010 Burke High valedictorian created the networking series to give business professionals and owners the opportunity to take time away from the everyday grind for some much needed…
Read MoreNaturally Geechee
By Patrice Smith Abenaa Moore, a Johns Island native, is so proud of her Gullah Geechee heritage that she named her skin care company Naturally Geechee. “Naturally Geechee pays homage to who we are as a people and it says who I am,” says Moore whose product line was developed because of a medical condition…
Read MoreInnovation, Expertise and Experience: Mark Condon Candidacy
By Barney Blakeney Last August Charleston County Probate Court Judge Irv Condon and Associate Probate Court Judge Tamara C. Curry celebrated 20 years working together in the probate court. They hope to continue that partnership if Condon is elected to a seventh consecutive term in office. “We’re running as a team,” Condon take says of…
Read More4th Annual Afrikan Konciousness Koalition Festival to be held October 27 in Moncks Corner
By Damion Smalls Launched in 2015, the Afrikan Konciousness Koalition was created in the aftermath of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shootings. “A light bulb went off in my head,” says Candace Pringle, the group’s manager. Promoting unity, ownership and prosperity within the Black community, the Afrikan Konciousness Koalition fosters support through partnerships, workshops, lectures,…
Read MoreS.C. NAACP to Hold 77th Annual Conference in North Charleston
By Barney Blakeney The South Carolina State NAACP Conference of Branches will hold its 77th annual Convention at the Marriott Hotel, 4770 Goer Dr. in North Charleston October 11-14. Keynote speaker for the Friday, October 12 Membership and Faith Awards Luncheon will be National NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. S.C. NAACP State Conference President…
Read MoreVeteran-owned Essential Medical Supplies, LLC Keeps Wallets and Wellness in Mind
By Damion Smalls Essential Medical Supplies, LLC (EMS) was established in September 2017 by Samuel Brown CW3, U.S. Army veteran and information technology entrepreneur. The Mississippi native who now calls the Lowcountry home has found another way to serve the public with morality and goodwill: providing durable medical equipment options for those suffering from diabetes.…
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