On Wednesday, Nov. 6 South Carolina resident and restaurant owner Bobby Paul Edwards was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to enslaving Christopher Smith, a black man with an intellectual disability for five years. Smith worked for Edwards at his restaurant in Conway, South Carolina and was forced to work upwards of…
“I’ve always liked flowers so when I finished college I started working here at least part-time and they (the old owners) wanted to sell it so I bought it. So that’s all I’ve ever known. My mother was in the garden club and they used to have things in the house so I was just…
On Oct. 9 President Trump accepted UN Ambassador Nikki Haley’s resignation according to Axios. According to President Trump, Haley asked about taking a a break from the job six months ago. There is speculation that the Haley left the job after being overshadowed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton…
Across the country, an epidemic of the influenza virus has resulted in several flu-related deaths. In South Carolina, several deaths are reported each week, and hospitalizations for the influenza virus are even higher. What is the flu? The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that invades host cells, reproduces itself using…
A beautiful historic home on Queen Street is home to one of Charleston’s most talked about restaurants. Reservations are made months in advance just for a taste of the culinary genius that comes with a dining experience at Husk. Every ingredient used in Husk’s kitchen comes from the South. Because the menu changes daily, chefs have…
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) made its yearly landing in the beloved city of Charleston. There were events taking place all around the city over the course of three days. It ranged from cooking, art, education and so much more. There were not any ticket checks, so pedestrians strolled into the events haphazardly. Many people…
The morning before my father’s 40th birthday, a huge mysterious object wrapped in plastic showed up on our back porch. I was nine and not allowed to touch it, so naturally I snuck out there the first chance I got and peeled back the wrapping to take a peek. I can’t really say what I…
The College sent out this update on Wednesday morning: “In partnership with the City of Charleston and Charleston County emergency preparedness teams, College of Charleston officials are closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Irma in order to determine any changes to the College’s class/work schedule. Based on the information at hand, the College remains on…
On June 1, President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. With Trump’s withdrawal, the United States joins Nicaragua and Syria as the only U.N. member nations to reject the agreement. Signatories of the Paris Climate Agreement set their own benchmarks for climate change mitigation to keep temperature change…
Confederate monuments do not represent Southern pride. Growing up in the South, pride is an omnipresent face of life. Until recently, this was a conversation piece one would casually drop in while chatting with friends. Now, because of the violent protests surrounding the removal of Confederate monuments, Southern heritage and pride are the forefront of…
An active shooting situation is currently playing out at the popular restaurant Virginia’s on King. According to the Post and Courier, one person has been shot and hostages are still trapped in the building. King Street is shut down between Morris and Calhoun. Law enforcement officers are stationed outside of Kelly House, McAlister Residence Hall and…
For students in recovery seeking a sense of support and community on campus, The College of Charleston has recently established a campus recovery program. The Collegiate Recovery Program’s mission is “to offer a director-led, student-organized, support-based program for students in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction.” The program has been in the works for a…