Charleston City Paper

S.C.'s first lady to spill on not standing by her man by Greg Hambrick Mark Sanford escaped impeachment today with a House subcommittee vote to censure the governor for his mystery trip to Argentina this summer, but rejecting a call for impeachment. The measures will now go before the full House Judiciary next week, but a negative vote out of the subcommittee dooms any real chance for the ... Full Story »

This fall, Charleston beer lovers celebrated the arrival of several wild and flavorful varieties of ale from the Delaware-based micro Dogfish Head. by T. Ballard Lesemann This fall, Charleston beer lovers celebrated the arrival of several wild and flavorful varieties of ale from the Delaware-based micro Dogfish Head. Four of the company's most eclectic and distinctive beers hit the local stores ... Full Story »

South Carolina Thrift & Resale hosts a Holiday Auction on Thurs., Dec. 10 from 5-9 p.m. The sale will serve as a fundraiser for the Center for Women , which will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the live and silent auctions. There will also be a "Bling Bling" jewelry sale with over 2,000 pieces for shoppers to search through. The best part is that nothing is over $18. When you get ... Full Story »

Of all my most extraordinary moments of joy and livelihood, I would like to give a grand ol' fuck you to whom ever so self-righteously titles these anonymous comments. I mean, don't get me wrong, they're witty and all, but can you not think of something positively creative my friend? There's a funny quote that I wonder if you'd like to hear (funny as in Fun-EE oh my, ha there you go). "A man who ... Full Story »

I recently went shopping on King Street and was exhausted by all the salespeople accosting me. I understand you're bored or whatever, but I really don't need your help, or your telling me that you think something is cute, or asking me endless questions, or suggesting things. I will ask if I need your help. Now leave me alone and let me shop in peace. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »

Learn the law people. If it's a 5 lane road, the traffic going in the opposite direction DOES NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus. Every morning on the way into work, I have to stop on a 5 lane road while about 20 kids get on a bus. One morning a highway patrolman actually got out of his cruiser to motion the traffic in my direction on, and they still didn't want to go. Please learn the ... Full Story »

Highlights from the City of Charleston police reports by Greg Hambrick BLOTTER O' THE WEEK: A man says he fell asleep watching a movie on his laptop. When he woke up, the laptop was gone. An unknown person put a man's telephone number in a Craigslist ad, stating that he was trying to unload a five gallon jar full of quarters, dimes, and nickels. The victim has changed his number because of all ... Full Story »

The Charleston peninsula hasn't had the best record in accommodating skaters. In 2006, a Charleston police officer shoved a teen over a Waterfront Park shrub. When video of the push went public a year later, it made national news (including a segment on Good Morning America ). by Greg Hambrick The Charleston peninsula hasn't had the best record in accommodating skaters. In 2006, a Charleston ... Full Story »

If you don't think chefs matter, ride out to the Wild Olive this Friday night, where Jacques Larson has taken the helm. by Jeff Allen Wild Olive Italian Johns Island. 2867 Maybank Hwy. Serving: Dinner and Sun. Brunch Entrees: Moderate ($10.95-$21.95) (843) 737-4177 wildoliverestaurant.com If you don't think chefs matter, ride out to the Wild Olive this Friday night, where Jacques Larson has ... Full Story »

Call it the Mad Men effect. Suddenly transformed from Alpha-shills to sensitive seers into the American soul, Art & Copy continues the portrait of ad men as masters of the universe. by Felicia Feaster Call it the Mad Men effect. Suddenly transformed from Alpha-shills to sensitive seers into the American soul, Art & Copy continues the portrait of ad men as masters of the universe. Director Doug ... Full Story »

By framing a picture or putting an object in a gallery, we change its status. It's deemed more worthy, more valuable than a painting on a loose piece of paper or a sculpture stuck in an artist's studio. As Vincent van Gogh found out the hard way, not all great artists get their work sold or exhibited. But the reverse is also true: Just because art is shown in a fancy gallery doesn't necessarily ... Full Story »

The Music Farm and All-In Entertainment recently posted an updated winter concert schedule that features a pile of popular jam bands and a few surprises from the punkier side of the rock world. by T. Ballard Lesemann The Music Farm (32 Ann St.) and All-In Entertainment recently posted an updated winter concert schedule that features a pile of popular jam bands and a few surprises from the ... Full Story »

The Gibbes Museum of Art is spreading the holiday joy around early by offering complimentary admission for its Celebrations Community Day on Sat. Dec. 12. by Patrick McGinn The Gibbes Museum of Art is spreading the holiday joy around early by offering complimentary admission for its Celebrations Community Day on Sat. Dec. 12. The celebration includes holiday art-making activities for kids and ... Full Story »

Financially, Stephen and Arlene Lagos were already having about as rough a time of it as they could handle when Stephen's car broke down. by Jason A. Zwiker Financially, Stephen and Arlene Lagos were already having about as rough a time of it as they could handle when Stephen's car broke down. "We didn't know what to do," Arlene says. "We couldn't afford the repairs right away. How were we both ... Full Story »

A group of waitstaff from Locklear's Beach City Grill have put together an art show for people in the restaurant industry to display their talents. by Marina Fleming A group of waitstaff from Locklear's Beach City Grill have put together an art show for people in the restaurant industry to display their talents. The event is called A Folly Affair and will feature artwork from about six local ... Full Story »

Watching Arianna Huffington on MSNBC recently, I was struck once again with the way this political Proteus has transformed herself from a right-wing pundit and spoiled little rich girl into a left-wing pundit and tough-talking populist. by Will Moredock Watching Arianna Huffington on MSNBC recently, I was struck once again with the way this political Proteus has transformed herself from a right ... Full Story »

The College of Charleston recently announced that their featured artist Aldwyth is making an addition to the exhibit Work v./Work n. The site-specific, mixed-media installation, titled "You are always on my mind (unattributed)", will be completed on Dec. 16. by Erica Jackson The College of Charleston recently announced that their featured artist Aldwyth is making an addition to the exhibit Work ... Full Story »

When the Charleston County Republican Party censured South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham last month, the group stated that Graham "in the name of bipartisanship, continues to weaken the Republican brand and tarnish the ideals of freedom, rule of law, and fiscal conservatism." by Jack Hunter When the Charleston County Republican Party censured South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham last month, the ... Full Story »

There was a point in time when remakes and reboots weren't as prevalent as they are now — in 2009 the offerings included Star Trek , Fame , Friday the 13th , My Bloody Valentine , The Taking of Pelham 123 , and James Cameron's epic mash-up of two films, Dances With Wolves and The Smurfs and the Magic Flute — sorry, Avatar . We're just kidding about the last one. Sort of. by Kevin Young There was ... Full Story »

Raquel (Catalina Saavedra) has lived for the past 23 years with a vibrant, wealthy Valdez family in Santiago, Chile. But as the family maid, her existence is complicated. She sees the Valdez family at their most intimate moments: the husband's naked body as he rushes to the shower, the teenage boy's stained sheets. by Felicia Feaster Raquel (Catalina Saavedra) has lived for the past 23 years ... Full Story »

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It's that live element that has been the bedrock of The Whigs' operations since day one. But between shows, the Athens, Ga., band is putting the final touches on its third album, In the Dark , which is scheduled for a March 2010 release. by Bryan Reed In this world of post-hyphenated micro-genres, describing the Athens, Ga., trio The Whigs — if they have their way — is startlingly simple: The ... Full Story »

Fox News and Rush Limbaugh will have a hissy fit, but an internal investigation of ACORN shows the national community- organizing group has committed no criminal activity. They might be slack, they might be too laid back, but they are not criminals. ACORN has done great work for the poor and the dispossessed in this country over the past 40 years. That's why the Republicans hate them. Read the ... Full Story »

Increase would provide $3.8 million by Greg Hambrick Charleston Mayor Joe Riley pleaded with City Council members Tuesday to approve a fee increase for power companies — an increase inevitably handed down to consumers — in order to balance the city’s strained budget. To balance the $146 million budget, Riley has called for an increase in gas and electric franchise fees for SCE&G from 3 percent ... Full Story »

Includes holiday furloughs by Greg Hambrick We're live at City Council's regular meeting for the budget debate. Big news is a cut in overall spending, due in large part to holiday furloughs for city employees. City Council 12/8… [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »