Charleston Chronicle Exclusives
After the Debate And Town Hall Meetings, South Carolina Primary Victory Still Up For Grabs
By Barney Blakeney As Charleston voters this week move beyond the chaotic activities of Democratic candidates’ town hall meetings and the nationally televised debate, the hour of decision approaches finding many still uncommitted in the fragmented environment created by the candidates themselves. Still there are those who remain unwavering in their support for one candidate…
Read MoreWhen Frederick Douglass Came to Town
By Professor Damon L. Fordham, MA Frederick Douglass was one of the giants of African American History. Born in slavery in 1818 in Maryland, he encouraged his white playmates to teach him to read, tried to start a slave rebellion in the 1830s, negotiated with Abraham Lincoln, and spoke truth to power on slavery, segregation,…
Read MoreNew App, Temporary Location Puts TINYBUSINESSES On Display
By Barney Blakeney The Charleston Rhizome Collective’s ConNECKtedTOO work is continuing through two of its latest initiatives – the December launching of the conNECKtedTOO/TINYisPOWERFUL mobile app and revitalized website and a temporary conNECKtedTOO Community Lab at 2023 Reynolds Avenue in North Charleston. The Rhizome Collective is an inter-generational grassroots collaboration of artists, social activists, educators and…
Read MoreWho’s Most Responsive To Constituents – Legislators Or CCSD’s School Board?
By Barney Blakeney Charleston County School Board’s December approval of changes that merges some specialty schools provoked Charleston County Legislative Delegation intervention. School officials say they made the decisions to address long-standing inequities in the system. Legislators say they’re intervening in response to constituents. The division between the two entities is as gapping as that…
Read MoreFriends Of The Lowcountry Low Line Set For Community Input
By Barney Blakeney After more than eight years of planning, the Friends of the Lowcountry Lowline soon will be making community presentations about the proposed linear park that will transform the abandoned rail line that runs adjacent to I-26 on the peninsula into vibrant community spaces. The Friends of the Lowline was organized approximately eight…
Read MoreGrant Wins the 2020 Mu Alpha Talent Hunt
By Kurt Walker There was talent on display in the Fox Music House on Dorchester Road as several students participated in the 2020 Talent Hunt Competition hosted by the Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Semontae Grant, a student at James Island Charter School, earned first place with her rendition of “He’s Got…
Read MoreIt Either Will Take Magic Or Voters To Affect Controversial Board Appointments
By Barney Blakeney The South Carolina National Action Network is among those locally protesting the recent Charleston Aviation Authority Board’s appointment of Charleston County Council Chairman Elliott Summey as the authority’s executive director. Summey, first elected to county council in 2008 is son of North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and followed his father onto the…
Read MoreWashington Slated To Become Next Charleston County Republican Party Chair
By Barney Blakeney Businessman and former Charleston City Councilman Maurice Washington is tapped to become the next Charleston County Republican Party chairman. The county’s Republicans are expected to make that official February 10 at its next regular monthly meeting. If elected, Washington will become the county’s first African American chair since Reconstruction. Two years ago…
Read MoreCCSD Creating Advisory Group To Address Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
By Barney Blakeney In its continuing effort to better serve Charleston County School District students, the district is developing an advisory group to help teachers and staff understand their roles in creating schools that are more culturally responsive the diverse student population it serves. Additionally, that group will help recruit a staff person to lead…
Read MoreRealtor Kevan Chisolm Commits To Clients Through Homebuyer Services
By Barney Blakeney Kevan Chisolm was raised to be the kind of man who understands that his walk through life requires that he not only be the best he can be, but also that he impacts the lives of others in positive ways. Since entering the field of real estate as a loan officer in…
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