I’m proud to be an American; here’s why
Jessica Stewart, Columnist
July 7, 2019
Lately, I've been hearing more and more people saying that they hate America. Even on Independence Day, a day dedicated to celebrating America, people posted on social media saying how people shouldn't be celebrating this country. I simply do not understand. How can you hate America, the country you li...
Remainder of Red, White, Blue Days festivities to begin this week
Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2019
People can celebrate Independence Day with the rest of the Charleston community over food, live entertainment, fireworks and more at the rest of the Red, White and Blue Days festivities this week. The rest of the Red, White and Blue Days will take place at Morton Park on Wednesday (July 3) and Thursday...
FEATURE PHOTO: Conducting the Community Band
Raine Zhu, Photographer
July 2, 2019
Director Ginger Stanfield conducts the Charleston Community Band as it performs “Pop Culture” and “The Beach Boys' Greatest Hits” in the Band Rehearsal Room of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Tuesday evening. The Band will meet on Thursday morning for the Red, White and Blue Days' Parade, which...
FEATURE PHOTO: Selling fireworks on Lincoln Avenue
Raine Zhu, Photographer
July 1, 2019
Tristan Warner (right) from Warner Enterprises talks with a customer at a set of merchant tables at an empty space next to Arby’s Monday. He said Warner Enterprises provides premier consumer fireworks across the state. Warner said business hours for the fireworks sales go from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The...
Community Band salute, bingo to kick off Red, White, Blue Days
Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2019
As part of the Red, White and Blue Days celebration, people can attend the Community Band patriotic salute and Harold Hackett Memorial Bingo this week to begin the city's Independence Day festivities. Ginger Stanfield, director of the Community Band, said the band will perform a number of patriotic...
Country musician Tracy Lawrence to headline Red, White and Blue Days concert
Bob Galuski, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2014
To help usher in this year’s Independence Day, Charleston’s Red, White and Blue Days will feature country musician Tracy Lawrence in concert. Lawrence, known for songs like “Paint Me a Birmingham” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” will be helping kick off the 4th of July celebrations...
Charleston to celebrate Red, White and Blue Days with local theme
Amanda Wilkinson, Online Editor
June 24, 2014
Community members will be able to celebrate Independence Day with food, games, music and bubbles at Morton Park. The theme of this year’s celebration will be "Celebrating Merchants: Past and Present." The celebration will begin with a bubble pit and inflatable games and activities for children...
