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City Paper nabs major news, advertising awards

The Charleston City Paper last week took home five national journalism awards including first places for cartoons to artist Robert Ariail and political columns to editor Andy Brack in an annual contest by the Association of Alternative News Media. Longtime City Paper cartoonist Steve Stegelin picked up third place in the cartoon category.

Other winners included photographer Ruta Smith , who nabbed second place in the photography category. Art director Scott Suchy, designer Christina Bailey and Stegelin shared third place for cover design as depicted in three memorable covers — “Oceans,” “Roads” and “Monsters.”

Sea island residents losing hope for solutions on Maybank Highway

By Skyler Baldwin

While eyes have been on Mark Clark Expressway for traffic improvements for years, concerns on busy Maybank Highway have gotten worse for sea island residents, particularly those who live on James and Johns islands. And with coming developments, it’s hard for some to imagine it getting any better.

For many, Johns Island seems to be getting the short end of the stick. Plans to build 1,300 housing units at the intersection of Maybank Highway and River Road, continued pushing against urban growth boundaries and unfinished road projects that have kept the corridor gridlocked are just a handful of residents’ major concerns.

“They’re just holding Johns Island hostage for the Interstate 526 project,” said community activist and farmer Thomas Legare. “They have developers that have bought property here, and residents are just being caught in the middle. They won’t do the necessary repairs and updates they have the money for.”

Charleston County Councilman Joe Boykin, who lives on Johns Island and took office in November 2022, said he’s pushing hard for more collaboration between the county and the city of Charleston for improve-

ments along the Maybank Highway corridor.

“The county was originally pushing for four lanes on Maybank Highway,” he said. “What we have now with three lanes — that was the compromise. But now we see the three lanes are wholly inadequate to deal with that traffic, and really, it’s causing a bigger mess getting off the island in the morning.

“Then, when the new stop light came on Fenwick Hall Allee, it really shone a

light on just how failing that stretch of highway really is,” he added. “My phone exploded. I can’t tell you how many calls I’ve gotten. That’s what got me pushing to get everyone working together to make more improvements.”

The ‘red-headed stepchild’

Legare said Johns Island has largely been left behind and ignored in favor of more urban development downtown and elsewhere. The biggest disconnect, he explained, was not having a representative in local government who lived on the islands before Boykin.

“Johns Island has been the red-headed stepchild of Charleston County for just about my entire life,” he said. “But that’s been the real disconnect — not having had a representative who even really talked to their constituents.”

And while Boykin is a light at the end of that tunnel, Legare said, he’s fighting an uphill battle to make up for shortcomings.

“We have this new guy, and he’s doing great,” Legare said of Boykin. “He answers his phone, and he talks to his people, and he

“This national recognition is a continuation of tributes that the Charleston City Paper is getting from news organizations for journalistic excellence,” Brack said. “We’re honored to be picked by our peers and congratulate all winners, here and in other parts of the country.”

Also last week, the City Paper won 16 awards in a statewide newspaper advertising contest for 2023. Staff artist Dela O’Callaghan was named the state’s best designer for the third time in four years. Judges observed: “Great portfolio that demonstrates designers creativity, talent and versatility. Unique colorful ads that grab your attention. There’s no doubt these ads delivered results for advertisers.” —Staff reports

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4 killed, 10 others shot July 18 to July 26

S.C. shooting deaths: Four people died in Allendale, Charleston and Jasper counties.

S.C. shooting injuries: 10 others were hurt in Greenville, Charleston, Richland, Beaufort and Chester counties.

Mass shootings: 17 mass shootings in the U.S., totaling 409 for the year.

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Traffic issues at Maybank Highway and River Road will only get worse, residents says, with 1,300 incoming housing units

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The Maybank Highway pitchfork project seeks to divert traffic from the main corridor with additional connections. Blue lines represent new roads that have been approved; green lines represent additional proposed roads.

Atwood, other major writers to be at literary festival

By Skyler Baldwin

The Charleston Literary Festival is back and bigger than ever. Following a recordbreaking year in 2022, this November’s festival is bringing more than 30 events, including talks and workshops with worldclass authors.

This year’s line-up includes marquee names such as visionary writer and author of The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood, Irish literary superstar Claire Keegan, British journalist Gary Younge, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Ford, New Yorker essayist Adam Gopnik, award-winning storyteller Rebecca Makkai and many more.

In addition, acclaimed poet and memoirist Sa ya Sinclair, historian Simon Schama, author Patrick Bringley and biographer Jonathan Eig will attend, promising attendees in-depth dialogues and discussions.

Charleston Literary Festival Executive Director Sarah Moriarty said with so many in uential names on their list, it’s hard to pick a favorite.

“It’s always so hard to choose, but for me, there are a couple standouts,” she said. “I have a personal connection to the work of Claire Keegan. … She’s going to come and talk about her book Small These Like These. …

The book speaks very much about Ireland, which has undergone a sort of social revolution in the past 15 years. It’s a really exciting cultural revolution, and Keegan’s work re ects that.”

Bringley is another author she is excited to bring to the festival. A former New Yorker sta er, Bringley’s brother died of cancer, prompting him to “press pause” on his own life, Moriarty said.

“He found what he calls a loophole, where he spent 10 years as a museum guard in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” she said. “His book talks about what he’s learned from watching people look at the most beautiful art in the world. He does an incredible job of capturing that. For people who work in ideas and stories, the way he talks about the power of art to connect is gorgeous.”

There is something for everyone, but Moriarty said the heart of the festival is encouraging new conversations and exploring new ideas.

“The festival is really fun, but it’s also really important,” she said. “We put an emphasis on the free exchange of ideas. You’re going to nd someone new; you’re

going to experience a transformative idea with other people. You might see an author you really like, but you might discover a new author at the same time. It’s the advantage of having a festival — there’s a real fervor and excitement. Everywhere you turn, everyone’s ready to talk and share books.”

Start planning now

Festival goers are encouraged to start reading and planning today. If you’re coming from out of town, secure accommodations and begin making travel arrangements as soon as possible. Whether you’re wanting to immerse yourself in the festival on both weekends, dip in for a few sessions or even just catch one, planning ahead of time is important to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.

The festival is set to run from Nov. 3 to Nov. 12 with live events presented in notable venues across historic downtown Charleston, including Dock Street Theatre and the Circular Congregational Church. All events are within walking distance of local amenities such as boutique hotels, great shopping and plentiful restaurants.

The opening party, aptly named “Books with a Bang!,” is set for Nov. 4 on the College of Charleston campus. The event features live music, award-winning food and a new poem commissioned by the festival from Charleston’s poet laureate Asiah Mae.

A limited number of early-bird all-session access passes are available now for a short time. Details for tickets and complete programming lists and schedules will be announced in early September.

Visit charlestonliteraryfestival.com and sign up for the festival’s newsletter to keep up with all upcoming announcements.

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Esteemed author Margaret Atwood, who wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, will join the Literary Festival in November

asks us, ‘What do you think of this?’ … He spent four years learning what was going on here, and I may not agree with him on everything, but he is aiming to hold the line on development, and that’s the big thing.”

But some residents aren’t seeing the difference just yet.

“Getting on and o the island has only gotten more di cult and more dangerous for drivers,” said Joseph Dalton, a Johns Island resident. “We just have no reason to trust the people in charge to do anything about it anymore.”

Nancy Wilson, who lives in West Ashley but works on Johns Island, says she sees the tra c every day.

“Just getting to work on time is a struggle,” she said. “And it’s been getting worse.”

Some improvements ahead

But right now, the county is missing the signi cant funding for a larger project, Boykin said.

“One issue right now is money,” he said. “Those funds we expect would come from the renewal of a half-cent transportation tax. That half-cent sales tax we’re proposing in 2024 could raise well over $5 billion. And nearly a third of that comes from non-residents — those who work in

Charleston County or even tourists.”

One of the most impactful projects could be the proposed pitchfork on Maybank Highway, an alternative to road widening that’s meant to divert tra c o the main corridor. But there’s been di culty nding a way to align the north end of the pitchfork with the south, Boykin said.

But even with proper funding and alignment, the north pitchfork isn’t expected to be nished until early 2024. In the meantime, the county has opted for temporary and intermediate measures.

Alternate merge signs for those traveling along the corridor have already made a small impact, he said. “It’s not a x, it’s just something to try and get some relief.”

Re-striping the roadway coming onto Johns Island, particularly at the River Road intersection is on the docket next. Southbound, changing the far left lane to turn-only, and the far right lane to straightor-turn — instead of the other way around — should keep the ow of tra c moving more smoothly, Boykin said.

Legare proposed doing away with the striping altogether and making that intersection a large roundabout. But he’ll take just about anything at this point, as long as it’s progress.

“They just need to bring in some people who know something about roads,” he said. “It’s just taking them forever to get anything rolling.”

Keeping history alive

Civil War reenactors Calvin Osborne (center) and Anthony Jones (left) both of Washington, D.C., and Terry James of Florence stand in formation as they observe the anniversary of Black Union soldiers’ charge against Battery Wagner 160 years ago this month. They gathered on Morris Island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor to pay homage.

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S.C. again poised to be critical in presidential election

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In recent years, South Carolina has been vaulted into the headlines for tragic incidents and efforts at reconciliation. But in 2020, it helped elect a president, and in 2024, it is poised to vault to the head of the Democratic presidential nomination calendar.

Tragedy and coexistence have been dueling parts of South Carolina’s history from the beginning. The sugar-exporting island of Barbados, where the majority was enslaved, produced many of South Carolina’s original, non-indigenous settlers. Until 1855, South Carolina was the only colony or state with a Black majority. On the one hand, early Carolina plantation owners were tolerant of some groups, opening their colony to French Huguenots and Sephardic Jews. At the same time, they also owned giant plantations where slavery enabled the production of rice and indigo.

South Carolinian Charles Pinckney led the effort to enshrine the principle of no religious tests for political office in the Constitution, yet he was also a slaveholder. Lowcountry planters maintained effective control of the legislature, and therefore the state’s two Senate seats and presidential electors, up through 1860. In that year and the next, South Carolina did more than any other state to precipitate the Civil War. In December, after the election of Abraham Lincoln, the South Carolina legislature voted to secede from the Union and was soon followed by other states. In April 1861, a cannon near Charleston fired on Union troops at Fort Sumter.

A post-war transformation

Defeat in the Civil War transformed South Carolina. Some 30% of militaryage white males were killed, and one of the wealthiest states became one of the

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poorest. Reconstruction briefly gave Black Republicans political control, but the backlash was fierce once federal troops left; strict racial segregation and voting restrictions, including the poll tax, kept most South Carolinians disenfranchised for decades.

As late as 1944, in a state of 2 million people, only 103,000 voted for president, with 88% of them voting Democratic. The Lowcountry languished in poverty, with malnutrition on coastal islands. A silver lining was architectural — the old mansions of Charleston were not replaced by commercial buildings, and instead were saved by the nation’s first local historic preservation movement (and rebuilt after Hurricane Hugo in 1989), cementing the city’s culture and civic pride. Mostly white Upstate South Carolina, with a growing textile industry, took the political lead, led by such politicians as Pitchfork Ben Tillman (governor 1890-94, senator 1895-1918) and a close friend’s son, Strom Thurmond (governor 1947-51, senator 1954-2003).

More recently, South Carolina has taken steps forward. During the civil rights era, most whites opposed integration, but unlike in Alabama and Mississippi, the effort was mostly not punctuated by violence. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended legal segregation of public accommodations and workplaces and brought Blacks into the electorate. Democratic (and later Republican) Sen. Thurmond, who staged a record-setting filibuster of the 1957 Civil Rights Act, began appointing Black staffers and signed off on a Black federal judge. By the 21st century, the state elected Nikki Haley, a daughter of immigrants from India, and then Tim Scott, an African-American, to the House and later to the Senate, respectively; in this strongly conservative state,

their ideology was what mattered.

Biggest changes in state have been economic

In many ways, the biggest change has been economic. Half a century ago, much of South Carolina’s economy depended on military bases and big textile mills in the I-85 corridor around Greenville and Spartanburg. Then, South Carolina became the most aggressive state in the South in seeking new industry. It advertised its business climate, with one of the nation’s lowest rates of unionization and taxation and a willingness to splurge on tax incentives; in 2021, only 1.7% of South Carolina workers were union members, the lowest in the nation.

Crucially, Democratic Gov. (later Sen.) Ernest Hollings spearheaded the creation of the state’s technical colleges, which today educate and train hundreds of thousands of residents a year. Michelin opened the first of several South Carolina plants in 1975, and the first BMW vehicles rolled off the Spartanburg assembly line in 1992. Volvo chose a South Carolina site 30 miles northwest of Charleston as the location of its first North American assembly plant, and Mercedes builds vans in North Charleston. Companies such as Bosch and Adidas have built factories throughout central and Upstate South Carolina.

In recent years, the state has led the nation in exports of tires and completed passenger vehicles. In 2022, BMW announced that it would invest more than $1 billion in its Spartanburg facilities to build electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. Smaller investments were announced by ZF Transmissions in Laurens County, south of

Charleston police on July 13 arrested a man for driving under the influence. After asking him his name, he cheerfully replied, “I don’t know; you tell me.” Maybe not the best way to win friends and influence people. When he was placed in the back of the cruiser, he reportedly asked, “Where are we going?” with a smile. Several empty cans of Bud Light were later found in a backpack in his car.

Parking lot problems

Mount Pleasant police on July 17 responded to a grocery store parking lot on S.C. Highway 41 after receiving a call from a driver that someone was following her. Police stopped both vehicles and the driver of the tailgating car said she “just wanted to talk” about the other driver having cut her off previously. How do you cut someone off in a parking lot?

Natural talent or great practice?

Charleston police on July 13 followed a drone flying near Credit One Stadium during a concert to find its pilot. The pilot confirmed his recreational unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot license to police and showed video proof that he did not fly directly over the stadium. Police requested he keep his drone grounded for the rest of the night, but no charges were made.

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Rep. J.A. Moore talks with reporters after the 2020 Democratic debate in Charleston at the Gaillard Center

Greenville-Spartanburg, and by Diversified Medical Healthcare and Trane Technologies Thermo King, both in Greenville. South Carolina has even secured a piece of the tech sector: Red Ventures, a $2 billion digital conglomerate that owns such brands as CNET, Lonely Planet and Healthline, operates from a modern, 180-acre campus in Indian Land, south of Charlotte.

Navy bases were the mainstay of Charleston’s economy in the 1970s, but they were closed in the early 1990s and the area subsequently became a center of aircraft production. In 2009, Boeing chose North Charleston as the location of a plant where all of its 787 Dreamliners are assembled; it has experienced conflicts over unionization, quality issues, and the airline industry’s pandemic downturn, though business has ticked up recently.

Charleston is a major port, which is especially helpful for the state’s international exporters; in late 2022, the state completed a five-year, $500 million dredging project that enabled container ships to traverse the Charleston harbor regardless of tidal conditions. Charleston’s downtown has not only survived but thrived, thanks in large part to the creative energy of longtime Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., who was first elected in 1975 and served for 40 years. With a keen

aesthetic eye, he made the city’s historic center a magnet for tourists; statewide, tourism has grown consistently, passing the military’s statewide economic impact in 2016. In 2023, Charleston planned to open the International African American Museum at Gadsden’s Wharf, the entry point for an estimated 40% of enslaved Africans brought to the U.S.

Still, poverty and racial issues persist

Poverty persists in many areas of the state. South Carolina’s median income and its poverty rate both rank in the bottom 10 nationally. South Carolina ranks well below the median for the percentage of residents with a college degree.

Teacher pay has lagged; between 2020 and 2021, South Carolina was one of only two states that saw teacher salaries decline, along with Georgia and Idaho, though in 2022, lawmakers agreed to raise the minimum salary from $36,000 to $40,000.

South Carolina is also at risk from climate change; it has been hit regularly by hurricanes, most recently the tail end of Ian in 2022. One federal gauge near Myrtle Beach has shown sea levels rising 10 inches since the late 1950s, and at an accelerating rate.

Race has continued to be a defining issue for South Carolina. In 2015, Dylann Roof, a man with a history of white supremacist

beliefs, entered a historic African-American church in Charleston, sat down for Bible study, then systematically gunned down nine Black worshippers — including the pastor, state Sen. Clementa Pinckney — as he squeezed the trigger more than 75 times. The attack took place in the successor to the very same church that was the epicenter of the 1822 slave rebellion led by Denmark Vesey, which ended with the execution of

Vesey and numerous lieutenants, as well as the destruction of the church. (Before his death, Pastor Pinckney had been active in erecting a memorial to Vesey.)

Amid the mourning, a debate about old subjects — race and Confederate heritage — reemerged. Critics said the state should finally do what it had previously balked at: Remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol grounds in Columbia, where it

Rūta Smith file photo Nikki Haley officially launched her 2024 presidential campaign Feb. 15 at the Charleston Visitors Center bus shed downtown

had flown, in one way or another, since 1962. Haley, who prior to the killings had shown little interest in following her predecessors’ failed efforts to pull down the flag, offered her support for removal, and the tide turned.

On July 10, 2015, the flag was permanently lowered from the statehouse grounds. Roof was sentenced to death in 2017, the nation’s first federal hate-crime defendant to face the death penalty; the Supreme Court denied an appeal in 2022.

But even today, South Carolina remains just one of two states, along with Wyoming, that has no hate crimes law. Black residents (along with environmentalists and others) continue to resist a $3 billion plan to widen an I-526 freeway interchange in a heavily Black neighborhood in North Charleston. And the successful 2023 murder prosecution of Alex Murdaugh, scion of a powerhouse legal family in Colleton County, shone a national spotlight on the historical power imbalances in this corner of the Old South.

People are moving to Palmetto State

Through the 1960s, few people except military personnel moved to South Carolina. That has changed in a big way. Since 2010, the population has grown by 14.2%, driven by migration from other states; South Carolina saw the 10th fastest population growth of any state in the 2020 Census.

Growth has been hot on and near the coast — 36% during the past decade in Horry County (Myrtle Beach), 33% in Berkeley County (northern suburbs of Charleston), 20% in Dorchester County (the northwestern suburbs of Charleston), and 18% in Beaufort County (Hilton Head) and Charleston County (Charleston).

Further inland, two suburbs of booming Charlotte, North Carolina — York and Lancaster counties — have grown by 28% and 31%, respectively. Beyond these growth corridors, though, 24 largely rural counties saw population declines over the past decade.

Overall, the percentages of white residents (63%) and Black residents (27%) have remained stable, with relatively small populations of Hispanics (6.4%) and Asians (1.9%). The migrants include many affluent retirees who are eager to spend days with pleasant weather on the golf course, in a state with a modest cost of living; the share of senior citizens has increased from 12% in 2000 to 14% in 2010 to almost 19% today. By 2030, the state is expected to have more residents 65 and older than children in school.

Politics cleave along racial lines

The influx of white retirees has moved South Carolina politically toward Republicans.

Politics cleave the electorate along racial lines, and the hard math of the population figures makes it difficult for Democrats to win statewide. South Carolina has voted Republican for president in every election but one since 1960 — in 1976, when son of the South Jimmy Carter was running. But it’s South Carolina’s early primary that often plays a pivotal role, and few were more consequential than the Democrats’ in 2020. Coming off poor finishes in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, Joe Biden bet everything on a win in South Carolina, and after U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, the state’s most influential Black Democrat, endorsed Biden three days before the primary, he ended up winning the state so convincingly that most of the remaining Democratic candidates fell in line.

Donald Trump — who had forged ties with such leading South Carolina Republicans as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Gov. Henry McMaster, Haley and future White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney — won the state easily in both 2016 and 2020, with his winning margin narrowing by only two points in 2020. Running alongside Trump, Graham managed to win reelection by double digits, despite a strong Democratic opponent in Jaime Harrison, a massive fundraising deficit, and lots of baggage accumulated during the Trump years.

The Democrats’ drought continued in 2022, when McMaster defeated a credible

Democratic ticket by 17 points — double his margin four years earlier. No Democrat won more than 43% of the vote statewide, and setting aside Clyburn’s safe seat, no congressional Democratic candidate ran within 14 points.

After the 2022 election, Biden won approval by the Democratic National Committee to make South Carolina the Democrats’ first presidential primary beginning in 2024; beyond Biden’s personal loyalty, South Carolina satisfied the concerns of some Democrats that Iowa and New Hampshire lacked racial diversity. But some in the party worried about making such an uncompetitive state in the general election first in the nation.

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t doesn’t take the brain of Robert Oppenheimer or Barbie to figure out the three basic kinds of reactions in the 500+ comments on our social media about last week’s City Paper cover story on area drag queens. First came the lovers — people who were tickled to see a celebration of diversity memorialized in Chelsea Grinstead’s story and in Ashley Rose Stanol’s strong photo of a drag queen with a beard.

• “Thank you Charleston City Paper for a wonderful spotlight on the thriving Charleston drag artist community!”

• “I am in LOVE with the cover and coverage!”

• “I love our drag queens. What a beautiful form of entertainment that the haters can simply scroll past if they don’t like it.”

Then were the wry observers and explainers addressing people who were offended:

• “I’m sure the comments will be civil.”

• “It’s 2023 and people in South Carolina are surprised by the Charleston alt-weekly publication posting about the drag scene. SMH [shaking my head].”

• “Really? You are that frightened by wigs and makeup? Buck up, buttercup. You’ll be OK.”

• “I beg the haters to open their minds and come to a show!! Charleston has so many different types of drag! Whether you like cosplay, glamor, soul, comedy, grunge, rock, the Charleston drag scene has it all, and it is all art and a lot better than anything these haters can come up with between their three brain cells.”

• “A drag show is little more than a fashion show. Hateful hayseeds have problems understanding that but have no problems with 5-year-olds in full makeup in heels and bathing suits in ‘Little Miss’ pageants. Who are the real groomers?”

And then came the hateful comments from people who wanted to argue and incite, which led one person to smirk, “And the bigots show themselves.”

Those unhappy with the newspaper’s profile of drag culture in Charleston used social media platforms to rant and rave about everything from lying and mental illness to personal attacks on obesity, sexuality, perversion, prostitution, sexual predators and facial hair. Some talked about how pro-drag commentators needed more God in their life. In one comment, Santa Claus (guy with a beard in a red costume) even made an appearance. If it weren’t all so sad, some of it would be Laugh-Out-Loud funny (and some of it was).

We live in a too-tribal society in which Americans are losing the ability to tolerate, accept and compromise. Where some people are insisting on teaching history about slavery in ways that bluntly ignore the truth. Or they want to ban books that they haven’t read. Or they want to take control of school boards to push a narrow agenda. Truth, in fact, regularly gets thrown under the bus these days as people try to score political points and divide by fear.

Let’s reject modern-day bigotry and ignorance that sprouts from generations of hate that fueled slavery, racism, Jim Crow laws and economic segregation. Get out of your cocoons and meet people in your community who may not look like you. You may just find a drag queen teaches you more about America’s freedom than any of the rubbish spewing from television and political bubbleheads.

1. Deal with the water. Build a strong resiliency plan to harden infrastructure and make smart climate change decisions about development, roads and quality of life.

2. Fix roads, traffic. Repair and improve roads and reduce traffic. Speed up alternatives, including more public transportation.

3. Be smarter about education. Inject new energy into the broken Charleston County school board by focusing on kids, not national mantras.

We encourage community leaders to act on these audacious priorities:4. Conduct public business in public. Be transparent in public business. Stop the secrecy.

5. Invest in quality of life. Build more parks. Have more festivals. Invest in infrastructure that promotes a broad sense of community.

6. Engage in real racial conciliation. If we embark on more conversations and actions on racial reconciliation, our community will strengthen and grow.

7. Develop fewer hotels, more affordable housing. Make Charleston a more affordable place to live for everyone.

8. Develop Union Pier at scale. Let’s not put ship-sized buildings on the coveted Union Pier property downtown. Instead, make what comes appropriate.

9. Build and follow a 50-year plan. Plan for the county’s long-term future and follow the plan.

10. Pay people more. Pay a living wage. Push South Carolina lawmakers to set a real minimum wage.

The climate is changing and we need to act

By Andy Brack

As a south Georgia boy growing up in the 1960s, we’d occasionally see armadillos and brown thrashers, the state bird. Now that the climate is warming, the armadillos are marching north and are showing up in South Carolina yards. And who knows where the brown thrasher is — it’s no longer found in Georgia.

Climate change is everywhere. Ocean temperatures in Florida are being reported in the 90s, which seems unreal because air temperatures are cooler. The Florida Keys and Caribbean islands are having more coral bleaching from overheated waters. Blue land crabs, an invasive species in South Carolina, are coming out of burrow holes for higher land thanks to recent rains. And good gracious, the summers are hotter — just look at three weeks of 100+ degree days in Arizona — while the winters here generally have become milder.

“Climate change is a real threat that the state and communities have to take action on — both reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and adapting and becoming more resilient to current and future challenges,” said John Tynan, executive director of Conservation Voters for South Carolina. “We’re already seeing more intense weather events that lead to more extreme flooding. But the impacts can be seen more subtly too — changing growing seasons, changing wildlife migrations, more sunny day flooding.”

Camden lawyer Tom Mullikin, who chaired Gov. Henry McMaster’s state Floodwater Commission, is also worried about what’s happening across South Carolina and the world. This month, he’s been hiking in the heat across the state with the SC7 expedition to raise awareness about what’s happening outside.

“I am concerned with the micro-manifestations of global climate change,” Mullikin said. “In South Carolina, those changes are mostly related to flooding, sea level rise, and associated coastal erosion and salt water intrusion. The macro atmospheric issue of climate change is one that is being addressed by South Carolinians through reduction of our anthropogenic [human] interference.”

The folks at the S.C. Coastal Conservation League say climate change has become the defining issue of our lives. So what can be done?

At the top of any list should be investing in the best-available science, said CCL spokesman Lily Abromeit.

“Our world is constantly changing, and we need the best and most up-to-date information to provide solutions for a dynamic environment,” she said. “From tidal gauges, groundwater monitoring and marsh migration mapping — we need to leverage science to inform how we adapt and respond to climate pressures, and put the funding mechanisms in place to achieve this goal.

Other important ideas for the state to move on:

Wetlands. Protect more isolated wetlands to serve as sponges for water and habitats, especially since federal courts stripped protections to favor developers, Abromiet said.

Cleaner energy. Replace coal power plants with clean energy generators, such as solar and stored sources from wind, Tynan said. Mullikin agreed, saying, “We need to invest in efforts to crack the code on advanced storage so that we can continue to move rapidly to sustainable energy.”

Boost efficiency. “South Carolina ratepayers have some of the highest energy bills in the nation — most of which is due to not using energy efficiently,” Tynan said.

Conserve land and plant more trees. “Each mature tree absorbs approximately 11,000 gallons of water annually,” Mullikin said. “These trees also sink 1 metric ton of carbon over the life of the tree.”

There’s a lot more that South Carolina leaders can do to keep its natural places special — and to show other areas of the world that it can be done. But first, everyone in the legislature needs to make climate and conservation a top priority — and then get to work. Let’s get to leading, legislature!

Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@ charleston citypaper.com.

Ohm celebrates 8 years of local programming

By Samantha Connors

A group of five like-minded individuals gathered on Jan. 29, 2010, at the home of retired College of Charleston psychology professor Faye Steuer to create what would become Charleston’s first community-supported, commercial-free local radio station.

They met with the shared goal of creating a group that cared about media reform and protecting democracy.

The original group consisted of Steuer and her former student Vikki Matsis, retired college teacher Kathy Key, Navy veteran and locksmith Jerry Huhn and former Charleston City Paper columnist Will Moredock. They called their group “Media Reform SC.”

Though Ohm Radio wouldn’t debut until Aug. 1, 2015 (with the Star Wars theme song), the station essentially was born out of the work of Media Reform SC, which remains the radio station’s nonprofit today.

“We just kept pouring energy into it, and more people joined us,” Steuer said. “The energy kept growing, and Vikki in particular was interested in the idea of low-power FM radio. … She kept our noses to the grindstone working on what we needed to do to start a low-power FM radio station.”

Wide range of programming

Tune into Ohm Radio on 96.3 FM or online at ohmradio963.com any time, and you’ll discover a diverse range of programming from world music and local artists to national news and Charleston history — and everything in between.

“It’s such a different way to connect to people,” Matsis said. “We’re all in our filter bubbles, right? You’re only exposed to your Spotify algorithm or whatever.

But the radio never cares about what you’re about to listen to, so I discover so much new

“The radio never cares about what you’re about to listen to, so I discover so much new music through Ohm — just because it’s not trying to predict what I like.” —Vikki Matsis

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music through Ohm — just because it’s not trying to predict what I like.

“It’s not trying to keep me on the station. It’s totally weird and sometimes random. And it exposes me to different ideas I would never hear, different people I would never be in contact with, different songs that I would never seek out on my own. And that’s so important as a person to be exposed to those ideas, to be challenged, to be outside of your comfort zone.”

This mindset is the driving force behind Ohm Radio — to seek truth and new perspectives. Through that exposure, it works to strengthen and uplift the local community.

An “ohm” is actually a unit of resistence, representing a resistance to corporate media and an embracing of local voices.

“I always felt I was fighting for democracy,” Steuer said of creating Media Reform SC and, eventually, Ohm Radio. “Because for democracy to work, people have to know each other, talk to each other, explore issues together and come to agreements. … The large media corporations are not fostering that, and in many cases, they’re preventing it.”

‘For the people, by the people’

After eight years on air, Ohm Radio remains true to that initial goal. The station offers an ever-growing variety of shows.

“You’re really hearing the voice of Charleston,” said Grace McNally, Ohm’s station manager.

Black historian and college professor Bernard Powers shares Black culture and history at noon on Mondays during Black History Talks. The publisher of Universal Latin News, Marcela Raben, hosts the Spanish-language show El Ritmo Latino with Latin music, stories and interviews at 2 p.m. every Tuesday. Lynnette White of the Plantation Singers, a gospel group, illustrates the traditions of Gullah Geechee culture during Gullah Voices at noon on Fridays.

For music-heavy programming, you also can discover alternative and underground music on Mirror Kissers Radio at 9 p.m. Thursdays. Explore your appreciation of classical music at 1 p.m. Fridays during My Classical Closet. And let loose during Electric Paradise with electronic dance music at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“It’s opened up Charleston in a new way for both our creative community and our business community, being able to meet people from different fields who are doing really inspiring work,” McNally said.

“Independent media is a little bit of a dying breed … so I think it’s valuable for communities to have independent media because it allows for the real voices and stories to come through.”

Small donations matter

As a commercial-free, community-supported low-power FM station, Ohm operates under its nonprofit Media Reform SC and is funded by grants and donations. Though large donations are very helpful to running the business, Matsis said much of the donations come from small $10 monthly contributions.

“Stuff like that really propels us,” she said.

Matsis, McNally and station manager Zandrina Dunning work closely, along with the station’s board, to cultivate local voices, sharing knowledge and great music. McNally and Dunning both host shows too — Travel Notes and The ZD Experience, respectively.

All of Ohm’s other DJs are volunteers who bring their unique points-of-view, expertise and passion to the station.

“I think Ohm has definitely progressed the most with our reach,” Dunning said. “Every year it gets bigger and bigger, more and more people are getting wind of who we are and what we do. We’re not just a typical radio station — it’s for the people and by the people.”

Part of Ohm’s goal to foster a strong sense of community includes promoting local artists.

“We’ve been able to debut a lot of first-time artists’ singles and things like that,” Dunning said. “So that is extremely rewarding just to see their faces [when their song plays] and to know that we were the people who made that happen. It’s just beautiful.”

Ohm hosts a Local Music radio hour at 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays featuring Charleston musicians. As musicians themselves, Matsis, McNally and Dunning feel a particular connection with the local music scene and empowering those artists.

Looking ahead

After eight years on air, Ohm Radio has come a long way from a small group of people with a big dream and no idea how to start a radio station. Steuer said she and some of the other members of the original Media Reform SC group stepped back once the station debuted.

“[We] handed over the reins to the younger people who had more energy than we did,” she said laughing. “It’s really in the hands of the people it should be in the hands of now.”

The station’s official anniversary is Aug. 1, but Ohm will celebrate from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 30 with a party at Commonhouse Aleworks. Danny Martin of 2 Slices will host trivia, the Lee Barbour Trio will play live music and Commonhouse Aleworks will donate $1 from the sale of a select beer to Ohm Radio.

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“We’re not just a typical radio station — it’s for the people and by the people.” —Zandrina Dunning

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“Our hope is to continue to grow as Charleston grows,” McNally said. “Grow our team, grow our listenership.”

In the last year, the station has gotten more involved with music festivals and partnered with local businesses, which the team said they hope to continue.

McNally also hopes to conduct more remote live broadcasts, which allow the station to broadcast from anywhere with a WiFi connection. In the last year, Ohm has remotely broadcast from the 2022 Charleston Literary Festival and the Wadmalaw Community Center during a live performance by The Plantation Singers.

In recent weeks, Ohm has faced some service interruptions, but it is currently upgrading equipment to prevent these disruptions. Listeners can always stream the station on ohmradio963.com or on the Ohm Radio app, Matsis said.

Listeners will find program schedules, archived editions of every program and a feature called “Who’s Playing,” which archives and displays every song played on the station with direct links to the song on Spotify, Apply Music and Amazon Music.

“I watch it from afar now,” Steuer said of Ohm, “and I’m really happy to see how it’s developing and gaining more and more support from the community and broader kind of programming. I just think it’s wonderful.”

Upcoming Ohm events

Celebrate Ohm Radio’s eighth anniversary at Commonhouse Aleworks in Park Circle from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 30.

DJ Danny Martin of 2 Slices will host Ohm Radio trivia from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to D’Allesandro’s Pizza and an Ohm Radio T-shirt. Commonhouse Aleworks will donate $1 from every sale of a select beer to Ohm Radio. Party-goers can also “round-up for good” to donate to the station. The event is free, but registration through eventbrite.com is encouraged.

Ohm Radio co-founder Vikki Matsis will present during PechaKucha 43 on Sept. 12 at the Charleston Music Hall.

Every third Friday of the month, Ohm Radio hosts an open mic night at Clerk’s Coffee inside Hotel Emeline. Attendees are encouraged to share music, poetry or comedy. The next open mic night will take place Sept. 15.

Commonhouse Aleworks and Ohm Radio will again partner on Sept. 23 for a female songwriter showcase .

Ashley Rose Stanol Ohm Radio regularly hosts guests in its studio at The Refinery during a variety of programs covering history, current issues, music, travel and more

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What To Do

SATURDAY

ACE Summer Wellness Series

In partnership with the Anneclaire Experience (ACE) and led by founder and expert trainer Anneclaire Nelson, these weekly dance-based classes offer a fitness practice to strengthen the body and mind. The one-hour workout includes 50 minutes of dance cardio and mat exercises with 10 minutes of stretching and recovery at the end. There’s only a few sessions left in the season, so don’t miss out.

July 29. 9 a.m. $40 per person. Market Street Circle. 205 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonplace.com

THIS WEEKEND

Folly Beach Wahine Classic

The highly anticipated annual women’s surf contest, the Folly Beach Wahine Classic (FBWC), returns for its 21st year this weekend. The FBWC is a nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering women of all ages and skill levels and benefiting other local ocean-based nonprofits such as Charleston Surfrider and Waves 4 Women. Learn more and help support FBWC’s mission by attending the event.

July 29 to July 30. Event times vary. Donations encouraged. The Washout Judging Stand. 1550 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach. follywahine.com

WEDNESDAY

The Break Circuit

SATURDAY

Big Time Rush Can’t Get Enough Tour

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Award-winning boy band Big Time Rush launched its 2023 tour across North America last month, and this weekend marks its stop in the Lowcountry. See the nostalgic crew, joined by special guests MAX and JAX, live on Daniel Island at the Credit One Stadium. Tickets are available online. Guests are encouraged to ride share to and from the event.

July 29. 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Credit One Stadium. 7596, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island. creditonestadium.com

Enjoy a high-flying stunt and dance show mixed with a little comedy. The Break Circuit group will teach dance moves and rhythm as well as play dance-incorporated games as part of Charleston County Parks’ Summer Entertainment Series. This is the last event of the season, but it’s not too late to get involved. Bring your event registration receipt to receive free park entry; otherwise, regular park admission applies.

Aug. 2. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $4/registration. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com

ALL MONTH

Mostly Pine Trees exhibit at Redux

Viewers are challenged to explore mankind’s relationship with cars as they reflect on the art pieces set in the suburban and rural roads of the Lowcountry. Painted with oil on gesso board and canvas by local artist R. Hopkins, these works will be on display through Sept. 9. A public reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 28 at Redux Contemporary Art Center. July 28 to Sept. 9. Gallery hours vary. Free. Redux Contemporary Art Center. 1056 King St. Downtown. reduxstudios.org

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Writer, actor strikes a ect S.C. productions

By Tiare Solis

You’ve seen it all over social media: A-list actors discussing on their Instagram stories why the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is on strike. The SAG strike was the second to hit Hollywood this year, following the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) strike which began in May.

The main point of contention for both the SAG and WGA deals with the use of articial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry, fair wages and residual payment in the streaming age. Residuals are long-term payments actors and writers receive each time a show or lm is broadcast or purchased after its initial airing.

The double strike may have felt distant to Charlestonians — until Wilmington casting agent Kimmie Stewart Casting announced that production for the Net ix series Outer Banks, which is lmed in Charleston, was halted last week.

President of the Carolina Film Alliance Linda Lee said she’s in the midst of trying to gure out how to keep folks employed while the industry is at an inde nite standstill.

“We have the best carpenters in the

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Call for artists: South Carolina Biennial

The 701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Columbia seeks submissions for the 701 CCA South Carolina Biennial 2023, the center’s seventh survey exhibition of work by contemporary artists in the state. The exhibition will be held at the center in two parts with openings in November 2023 and January 2024. Artists working with any media can apply as long as they are a current resident of South Carolina. The fee to apply is $25 per artist and the deadline is Aug. 16. For more info, visit 701cca.org.

Flowertown Players puts on a zany musical

Ruthless follows a devious young actress who will do anything it takes to get the big part. This campy comedy is full of twists, turns and spoofs on Broadway classics. The show runs Aug. 11 through Aug. 27 and is not suitable for children. Tickets cost $32 for adults or $27 for seniors, students and military. Learn more at flowertownplayers.org.

world, painters in the world, set dressers that are really good at what they do and can work in any area. We’re just trying to gure out where else they could work,” she said. “Our electricians are incredible, our grips can do anything. … I’m trying to gure out how to keep people working.”

New mediums, old issues

These strikes typically occur when labor practices have not yet caught up with new technologies. Writers and actors have gone on strike roughly every decade for almost a century as new media are put forth, from television to cable to VHS to mobile — and now streaming.

The last time both WGA and SAGAFTRA went on strike in 1960 was in response to a then-new medium called television. Wages and residual payments had to be established because TV introduced the ability for viewers to watch reruns.

Today, actors and writers are ghting for the same principles in a landscape that has rapidly changed since the last double strike.

“It used to be that when a television show ran, when it was in reruns, the actors and writers would get their residuals, and that would help,” said Linda Eisen, agent and

owner of Isle of Palms talent agency Coastal Talent. “Most actors are working for a union scale. The celebrities are a very small number of people in the union.”

Actors and writers say residual payments, which used to provide a steady income, have greatly diminished in recent years because of streaming platforms. These platforms do not pay based on the number of times a show or movie is viewed, and they are very guarded about viewership numbers.

The e ects of AI

Art is integral to culture and human history, and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA are ghting for the ability to pursue art as a viable career.

“I feel very passionately as a writer, producer, casting director and actor, this is my time [to speak up],” said Chad Darnell, a creative based in Savannah, Georgia. “It sucks that everybody has to ght for a living wage, and we’re at this time in our lives that we have to deal with contract negotiations, but as a creative, everyone wants to show the world what we do.”

Michael Smallwood, a lm industry

Catch a comedy show at The Sparrow

Comedian Kate Willett will perform at The Sparrow in Park Circle at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5. Willett is a comedian, actress and writer who made her network debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and has a 15-minute special on Netflix’s Comedy Lineup. Her comedy is raunchy, feminist and relatable. Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit comedyatthesparrow.com.

Attend an artist talk at the Gibbes

On the Gibbes Museum of Art ’s admission-free first floor, former visiting artist Amiri Farris presents an exhibition exploring the intersection of the African diaspora with nature, land and new technologies. The exhibition, The Natural Duality in the Meta Season, is open now through Sept. 10. For a deeper look into Farris’ work, the public is invited to an artist talk at 2 p.m. on July 29. Visit gibbesmuseum.org to learn more. — Chloe Hogan

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Industry professionals Linda Eisen (left), Chad Darnell (center) and Michael Smallwood weigh in on pressing issues

More and more, you’re either rich or struggling, and that’s become the truth of our industry. There are so many below the poverty line.”

—Michael Smallwood

Veteran Elsasser challenges toxic masculinity

By Chloe Hogan

The internet can be a scary place — and it’s gotten scarier in recent years with the growing “manosphere,” de ned by Wikipedia as a collection of online forums promoting toxic masculinity, misogyny and opposition to feminism. It seems more and more “red-pilled” podcast bros are getting behind microphones to convince men that contemporary feminism is a sort of conspiracy, of which men are the victims and women the perpetrators.

There’s real consequences to these harmful ideas. According to the United Nations Women organization, since the outbreak of Covid-19, emerging data have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, have intensi ed.

And social scientists largely agree American men are struggling: falling behind in education and accounting for the majority of drug-related deaths and suicide.

It begs the question: What would a progressive and positive vision of masculinity look like?

One Awendaw resident and former U.S. army ranger tackles just that in his debut book, Design the Man Within, a transformative guide for self-development.

In his book, Johnny Elsasser aims to empower men through self-awareness and mental health. He advocates that men show up authentically by communicating feelings with loved ones.

Based on his own journey of selfbetterment, Elsasser o ers his readers actionable advice, tools and strategies to help them unearth their masculinity, embrace vulnerability and achieve a more balanced, purposedriven life.

Finding himself

Elsasser served four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and as a private contractor protecting the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq. He said he faced a harsh transition when he returned to civilian life and began working a desk job in 2013.

“It was about six months into that job, and I realized I

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actor, writer, director and educator who lives in Charleston, clari ed that the WGA and SAG are “not just asking for more money.” The issues run deeper.

“They don’t want being an actor or writer to be an unattainable career goal,” Smallwood said. “There was a time when being an actor or writer could provide you with a middle-class lifestyle. More and more, you’re either rich or struggling, and

had no purpose,” he said. “I was living just to drink on the weekends. I had nothing really steering me in any purposeful way for my life. At that point, I really lost myself and all this con dence I had from being a special operations o cer.

“I oundered in that mindset for a while, and my marriage, at the time, started to struggle. I didn’t know who I was outside of ghting for this ag. I didn’t know how to really identify or cultivate my own purpose, or really see that I had the ability to write the story of my own life.”

He embarked on a journey of self-discovery — through tness, then reading self-help books, at rst begrudgingly.

“Naturally, I was like f**k that, no one can tell me how to be a man because they haven’t seen the things I had been through. Little did I know, that was my rst realization that I was making excuses for myself to be a piece of shit and lack purpose.”

He started his podcast The Art of Masculinity ve years after his return home and a few years into his own selfdevelopment journey. This year, Elsasser released his debut book, based in part on the many conversations he’s had with guests on his podcast.

“I thought, if I can catch one guy out there and help him be a better man, or I can help him to not hurt himself in his sadness and depression, if I can just help one

that’s become the truth of our industry. There are so many below the poverty line.”

AI is one of the biggest threats to careers in the eld as it could o er potential replacements for real actors and writers. Smallwood argues that AI not only a ects the availability of work but also the humanity of the product.

“As a writer, I don’t want my job to compete with a machine. But as a viewer, I don’t want things to be written by a machine,” he said. “Computers can’t create anything. They can only regurgitate what’s put in.”

Former U.S. army ranger Elsasser, host of The Art of Masculinity podcast, has released his debut book, Design the Man Within, a guide for the everyday man to unlock his potential

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guy like that, to me it is a victory.”

Reassessing roles

The rst hurdle Elsasser encourages his readers to tackle is their socially programmed and even subconscious ideas about manhood.

“We have to stop and understand what was given to us as little boys, which then, when we became men, we hardened and re-instituted into how we behaved and spoke and what we believed. We need to start looking where that came from, and start challenging it to say, ‘Do I believe this to be a good version of masculinity?’

“Once we begin to understand what is aligned with us and what is not, we can start to really design that man within us and become authentic to who we are.”

Some of the challenges Elsasser lays out in the book include lack of self-understanding, harboring emotional labor and having a defeatist attitude. He provides actionable items at the end of each chapter and said he’s received incredible feedback from men who found the book to be a transformative tool.

His hope is that his book can help men walk away with a stronger sense of who they are.

“I hope that this book helps men by giving them permission to open up. Reconsider their perceptions of what it means to be a man. Find that authenticity. Develop happiness and joy and peace. Be that most con dent version of themselves.”

Design the Man Within is available on Amazon. To learn more about Elsasser and his mission, visit johnnyelsasser.com.

Not just actors and writers

“How many people actually stay behind or wait until the movie’s over to see how many credits you notice? It’s a lot of credits,” said Dan Rogers, senior project manager for the South Carolina Film Commission.

Rogers explained these credits are more than just actors, writers and crew. They’re people who love what they do and want to use their skill set in the entertainment industry.

“That’s what we’re all about — trying to have our people’s names in that credits list so they can make a living in this industry,

which is one of the largest exports in the United States,” Rogers said.

These industry professionals do believe we can expect brilliant independent lms to come out of this time.

“This will be the rise of the indies. Fight your ght and make your art,” Darnell said.

South Carolina Film Commissioner Matt Storm said, “It’s important to remember this will probably only be months, not years, and I hope that we’re able to bounce back as an industry. When it does, we’ll be ready.”

Mystery  Photo

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Southbound brings a fire experience downtown

By Tiare Solis

Ryan and Kelleanne Jones’ newest restaurant Southbound is more than a place to eat: It’s a creative concept that takes inspiration from its surroundings.

“Our concepts work around the space that we find, and we create the concept around that,” said Ryan Jones.

Ryan and Kelleanne, who also own Community Table and Bar Pizza, opened their long-awaited newest project in February, fulfilling their dream of having a restaurant with a live-fire grill, a method of cooking over an open wood or charcoal fire.

“I stumbled across a live-fire grill that I just fell in love with, and I always wanted one,” Ryan Jones said. “We started planning this concept when we met our landlord. We were talking about what we wanted to do, and we expressed that we wanted to do a live-fire, and that sparked his interest.”

It took the Jones’ four and a half years to open Southbound at 72 Cannon St. downtown. The building had previously burnt down in the early 2010s, so having a livefire grill played off its history.

The live-fire grill may be the star, but Southbound is a stunning establishment. An emerald green Moroccan tile bar surrounds the grill area, encouraging communication with chefs and guests. The upstairs displays a contrasting second story with vaulted shiplap ceilings and brass, black and marble accents.

Focus on fresh

Southbound has created a buzz for several reasons, from its live-fire method to a dailychanging food menu.

“[Southbound] is fluid, always,” Jones said. “We keep that fine line because we don’t want to spin off and go, you know, Asian or South American, but we have to go on brand with the wood-burning fire. Keeping things on brand [with the fire] is one of the biggest focuses.”

Although it has a fluid menu, a char and sear approach arises from the live-fire. “Grilled char is something we constantly

have. We try to have a beef steak element, game, seafood and something fish-driven. We want to keep the balance,” Jones said. In doing so, they may have elements of surprise, like elk.

“Elk is usually a fun one. When we’ve had elk on the menu, we sell out in no time. Nobody sees it; it’s not often offered, so we sell a lot of it.”

In addition to fun meats like elk and wild boar, Southbound strives to give its guests innovative dishes they may not see anywhere else, like serving seared foie gras on sweet bread.

“One of our biggest [approaches] is what are people not doing, and what do we appreciate in food?” Jones said. “We always go back there. When people do foie gras, they tend to do a cold preparation, but the seared foie gras is just so good.”

Southbound’s menu is ever-changing, but some specific elements, like the dry-aged steak tartare, tend to remain. The decision for what goes on the daily menu is always food- and product-driven, keeping in mind what’s in season at the moment.

Spirits and hospitality

The experience is maximized by a collaborative effort and an atmosphere that prioritizes hospitality.

“Everyone who comes through that front

door should feel relaxed and at home,” said Shane Meszaros, Southbound’s hospitality and beverage director. “We want you to come as you are and enjoy a fine dining culinary experience,” he said.

Chef Peter Booker (above) experiments with unique items on the daily-changing menu like wild boar (right)

Southbound encourages its servers to interact with guests and communicate any pertinent details to their hostesses. Meszaros explained this effort builds relationships with guests and makes continued visits more personalized.

Meszaros previously worked at Arnaud’s in New Orleans and took inspiration from the Big Easy in creating the beverage program.

“I took a few New Orleans classics and brought them to Charleston, like the Sazerac and Vieux Carré that have been tenants of New Orleans classics for a long time, because we have many mirrored elements in our cuisine. Creole culture and Gullah-Geechee food are also very similar, so I said, ‘Why can’t we have a sister beverage program?’ ” Meszaros said.

Southbound uses fresh, hand-squeezed juices made daily, homemade grenadine, passion fruit syrup and orgeat.

“We make our own orgeat from in-house, fire-roasted almonds, utilizing our fire downstairs,” Meszaro said. “In general, we wanted our drink program to be balanced and delicious.”

But that’s not all: Southbound’s wine list boasts selections from small-production, family-grown wines from classic growing regions worldwide, giving guests endless options to accompany their meals.

One thing is certain, a night at Southbound is sure to give diners a unique experience with ample options to choose from and a knowledgeable staff that’s always eager to learn. The key to a perfect night at Southbound? Meszaros said, “Trust your server. They can curate an experience for you in the moment.”

A la carte

What’s happening

Learn how to pin and preserve a giant stick insect with The Bug Lady while enjoying a pint from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 29 at Snafu Brewing Company The Bugs & Booze Workshop is open to individuals ages 16 and older. Tickets are $85 each and available for purchase through eventbrite.com.

Charles Towne Fermentory Beer Garden will host a Blooms and Brews Workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 29. Participants will learn how to make a summer floral arrangement and receive a pint of beer with snacks. Tickets are $75 per person and available for purchase at tigerlilyflorist.com.

Enjoy tunes from local musicians at Summer Sunday Soloists at Commonhouse Aleworks. The soloists will rotate throughout the summer and perform from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Two Blokes Brewing hosts Puzzle Competition Night every Thursday at 6 p.m. Each participating team or individual will be given a 300piece puzzle to complete, and the first team to complete their puzzle will win a gift card.

Taste and learn about a variety of bourbons every first Tuesday of the month at Bourbon N’ Bubbles

The bar’s certified bourbon steward Will Baber will provide tastings while teaching guests everything they need to know to become a bourbon aficionado.

Duke’s Hot Mayo Summer is a celebration of the South’s favorite mayonnaise and local tomatoes. More than 25 Charleston restaurants are participating now through July 30 with specials using Duke’s mayo and tomatoes. Visit dukesmayo.com/ pages/hot-tomato-summer to see all participating restaurants.

What we will miss

The Pickled Palate in Mount Pleasant announced it will permanently close its doors on July 29.

Park Circle bar and comedy club

The Sparrow announced it will close in January 2024.

Sweet Belgium waffle shop on King Street closed its doors July 16. The shop announced it is preparing for a different journey and to stay tuned.

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Meszaros

Southbound owners Ryan (right) and Kelleanne bring live-fire cooking to their new downtown restaurant

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Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff, vs.

The Estate of Carl E. Dickey, and John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all heirs and devisees of Carl E. Dickey, deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons, corporations or entities unknown claiming any right, title interest in or lien upon the subject real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or person in the Military Service of the United States of America whose true names are unknown, being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s).

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury)

FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE

NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 339 Heyward Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/ Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for the Plaintiff.

LIS PENDENS

Notice is hereby given that an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Carl E. Dickey (hereinafter, “Mortgagor(s)”) to Bank of America, N.A., its successors and assigns, a certain mortgage dated January 2, 2003 and recorded on January 8, 2003 in Book 432 at Page 790, in the Charleston County Office of the Register of Deeds (hereinafter, “Subject Mortgage”). Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment. The premises covered and affected by the said Mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as:

All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, or to be built thereon, situate, lying and being on the North Side of Chisolm Road, on Johns Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina,

measuring and containing One and Six-Tenths (1.6) Acres, more or less, and being shown on a plat prepared by Sigma Engineers, dated February 26, 1969 and duly recorded in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, South Carolina, in Plat Book Y at Page 56; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear. Subject to any and all Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions, Easements, Rights of Way and all other matters affecting subject property of record in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, South Carolina. This being the same property as conveyed to Carl E. Dickey by Deed of Lewis D. Wright and Frances M. Wright, dated January 02, 2003 and duly recorded January 8, 2003 herewith in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, South Carolina in book 432 at Page 855.

Parcel No. 253-00-00-090

Property Address: 6081 Chisolm Road Johns Island, SC 29455

ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS IN MILITARY SERVICE

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of J. Marshall Swails, Esq. as Guardian ad Litem for known and unknown minors, and for all persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that J. Marshall Swails, Esq. has consented to said appointment, it is FURTHER upon reading the Petition filed by Plaintiff for the appointment of an attorney to represent any unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that J. Marshall Swails, Esq. has consented to act for and represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that J. Marshall Swails, Esq., 8 Williams Street, Greenville, SC 29601, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all known and unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 6081 Chisolm Road, Johns Island, SC 29455; that he is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that J. Marshall Swails, Esq., 8 Williams Street, Greenville, SC 29601, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants, AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in The City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above entitled action.

NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE

Foreclosure Intervention in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 22, 2023. D. Max Sims, Esq. (SC Bar: 103945) Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC 339 Heyward Street, 2nd Floor Columbia, SC 29201 Phone (803) 509-5078 BCP No.: 23-53623

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-08-1139

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS

BRIANNA COOPER and ANTHONY DAVIS, DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2015, 2018, AND 2021.

TO DEFENDANT: ANTHONY DAVIS

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on July 8, 2022 at 11:54 a.m.

Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, W. Tracy Brown, Legal Department of the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. W. Tracy Brown, SC Bar # 5832, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, (843) 719-1007.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-0867

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS

Essence Odoyley and Eric T Washington DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2019, 2021, & 2022

TO DEFENDANT: Eric T

Washington

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on March 20, 2023. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the

Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Charleston County Department of Social Services, Legal Office, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-0559

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS

TE’ASJA BROUGHTON AND BRANDON BROWN, DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2021 AND 2022.

TO DEFENDANT: BRANDON BROWN YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 21, 2023 at 4:07 PM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Steven Corley, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Steven Corley, SC Bar #103431, 3685 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Suite 101, SC 29405, (843) 953-9625.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-1028

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS ERICK MORALES GARCIA IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2007.

TO DEFENDANT: ERICK MORALES GARCIA YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for termination of your parental rights in this action, filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on April 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint for termination of your parental rights will be delivered to you upon request, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Adam Ruffin, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Adam Ruffin, SC Bar #101350, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405, 843-953-9625.

ESTADO DE CAROLINA DEL SUR

CONDADO DE CHARLESTON EN EL TRIBUNAL DE FAMILIA

DEL NOVENO CIRCUITO JUDICIAL

EXPEDIENTE NO. 2023-DR-10-1028

DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS

SOCIALES DE CAROLINA DEL SUR

CONTRA

ERICK MORALES GARCIA

EN INTERÉS DE: MENOR DE EDAD NACIDO EN 2007.

A LA PARTE DEMANDADA:

ERICK MORALES GARCIA

POR LA PRESENTE SE LE CITA y exige responder a la Demanda para la terminación de sus derechos parentales en esta acción, presentada ante el Secretario del Tribunal del Condado de Charleston el 4 de abril de 2023 a las 11:00 a.m. Previa prueba de interés, se le entregará una copia de la Demanda para la terminación de su patria potestad si así lo solicita, y deberá entregar una copia de su Respuesta a la Demanda al Demandante, al Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Charleston, Carolina del Sur, en la oficina de su abogado, Adam Ruffin, Departamento Legal del Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Charleston, ubicado en 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 en un plazo de treinta (30) días luego de esta publicación, excluyendo la fecha de entrega. Si no contesta en el plazo establecido anteriormente, el Demandante procederá a solicitar remedios al Tribunal. Si no contesta en el plazo establecido anteriormente, el Demandante procederá a solicitar remedios al Tribunal.

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of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Steven Corley, SC Bar #103431, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405, (843) 953-9625.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR THE STRAW

This copyright notice informs the potential user of the name (JAREN DESMOND BROWN) and all its derivatives that is intended as pertaining to me, (JAREN DESMOND BROWN, jaren desmond brown , vakasa zene bey), an American State National, In Propria Persona Sui Juris, Proprio Solo, Proprio Heredes, that any unauthorized use thereof without my express, prior, written permission signifies the user’s consent for becoming the debtor on a self executing UCC Financial Statement in the amount of $500,000 per unauthorized use of the name used with the intent of obligating me, plus costs, plus triple damages.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER: 2023-CP-10-03127

Complaint in the above captioned action were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on the 28th day of June 2023.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of Section 15-53-10, et seq., (known as the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act), 12-51-40 et seq. and 12-61-10 et seq. and Section 15-67-10, et seq. of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina, for the Quieting of a Title for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiff and the Defendants are the owner of the said property and establishing their respective undivided interest in the properties described in paragraph four (4) of the Plaintiff’s Complaint.

That said property affected by said Complaint in this Action hereby commenced was, at the time of the commencement of this Action, and at the time of the filing of this Notice, described as follows:

of publication, such Defendants, as may be infants, incompetents; or otherwise under any disability appear herein or someone appears in their behalf to procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem; it is further ORDERED, that a Notice of Appointment and of the name and address of the person so appointed shall be sufficient publication of this Order.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED!

s/Julie J. Armstrong, Charleston County Clerk of Court

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred.

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Stefan L. Gresham, Plaintiff, -versusRichard Stewart, Dustin Pendergrast, Hazel E. Whitney a/k/a Hazel Gaillard, William Shecut a/k/a William Linneaus Shecut, Helen Pendergrass a/k/ Helen Pendergrast, all Deceased; and all persons claiming under or through the heirs of Hazel E. Whitney a/k/a Hazel Gaillard, William Shecut a/k/a William Linneaus Shecut, Helen Pendergrass a/k/a Helen Pendergrast, collectively Designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are Minors or other disability, or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collectively designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through Hazel E. Whitney a/k/a Hazel Gaillard, William Shecut a/k/a William Linneaus Shecut, Helen Pendergrass a/k/a Helen Pendergrast, and also, all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants,

ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situate on the north side of Kennedy Street extended, which extension originally formed a part of lots number seven (7) eight (8) and nine (9) on a plat of property at the Southwestern corner of Rutledge Avenue and Line Street made by J. H. Dingle, dated September 26, 1896 and recorded in Book “D”, at Page 62, in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County in the City of Charleston, State aforesaid, being the central portion of lot number nine (9) on said plat conveyed with the other two lots to Security Real Estate and Investment Company by S.M Anderson, March, 1907.

SAID lot butting and bounding on the northern portion of lot number nine (9) on said plat and measuring on that be thirty two feet, east on part of lots number eleven (11) and twelve (12) on said plat and measuring on that line fifty-eight (58’) feet and south on the extension of Kennedy Street and measuring on that line thirty-two (32) feet and west on part of lot eight (8) on said plat measuring on that line fifty-eight (58’) feet, be the said dimensions more or less.

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. /s/ Thomas H. Brush Thomas H. Brush SC Bar # 974 tbrush@brushlawfirm.com

Estate of: GEORGE CHARLES MORRIS 2023-ES-10-1028

DOD: 03/15/23

Pers. Rep: BRENDA SUE MORRIS PO BOX 265 WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694

Atty: KERRY W. KOON, ESQ. 147 WAPPOO CREEK DR., #203 CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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Estate of: JUAN RAMIREZ SALAZAR 2023-ES-10-1090

DOD: 09/11/22

Pers. Rep: ANGEL NOGUERA 5632 SAXON ST. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Atty: BARRY C. HOLDEN, ESQ. 916 PALM BLVD., #7 ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451

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Estate of: SHARON ROSE FRANCISCO 2023-ES-10-1091

DOD: 03/07/23

Pers. Rep: EMERY DALE FRANCISCO 20543 WILDBROOK CT. AHSBURN, VA 20147

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Estate of: JOHN PERRY BURBAGE 2023-ES-10-1097

DOD: 05/02/23

Pers. Rep: KELLYANNE D. BURBAGE 1905 SANDCROFT DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-1192

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS

DYLAN BELL, SAMANTHA BELL, FRANCIS CALES, AND DONNA CALES, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN ON 2012, 2013, 2017, AND 2021.

TO DEFENDANTS: SAMANTHA BELL AND DYLAN BELL YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on April 19, 2023 at 10:13 AM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Steven Corley, Legal Department of the Charleston CountyDepartment of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

TMS #460-07-04-030

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this Action dated June 27, 2023, which was filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on the June 28, 2023. A copy of said Complaint is herewith served upon you, and you are to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff or his Attorney, Thomas H. Brush, at his office located at 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on the 14th day of July 2023.

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A.

s/Thomas H. Brush

Thomas H. Brush

Attorney for the Plaintiff

SC Bar # 000974

tbrush@brushlawfirm.com

12A Carriage Lane Charleston SC 29407

The original Summons and

J. Chris Lanning Attorney for the Plaintiff SC Bar #73957 clanning@brushlawfirm.com 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A Charleston SC 29407 Phone 843-766-5576

Dated: June 27, 2023

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDEN AD LITEM

Upon reading and filing the within Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem and after mature consideration of same and it being made to appear to my satisfaction that it is necessary that a Guardian ad Litem be appointed to appear in this action and represent the interest of such of the Defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under any disability, it is ORDERED, that Conrad Falkiewicz, 6 Carriage Lane, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, be and is hereby appointed Guardian ad Litem for such of the Defendants herein as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under disability, to appear herein and represent their interest; it is further ORDERED, that such appointments shall become absolute unless within thirty (30) days after the last publication of the Notice of the Appointment of Guardian ad Litem herein, exclusive of such last day

Atty:bbKERRY W. KOON, EQ. 147 WAPPOO CREEK DR., #203, CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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Estate of: PATRICIA BOOKARD SALLEY 2023-ES-10-1102

DOD: 04/03/23

Pers. Rep: DELMAR GLASS 2685 BONDS AVE. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29405

Atty: JOHN E. ROMANOSKY, JR., ESQ. 1 COOL BLOW ST., #201 CHARLESTON, SC 29403

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Estate of: PATRICIA B. BILLINGTON 2023-ES-10-1106

DOD: 05/20/23

Pers. Rep: WILLIAM R. BILLINGTON 1771 SANTEE ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: MARK V. EVANS, ESQ. 147 WAPPOO CREEK DR., #202 CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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Estate of: ELIZABETH ELLEN HOWARD BENTZ 2023-ES-10-1113

DOD: 03/25/23

Pers. Rep: MELINDA MURFF 1265 WILEY PARDUE RD. ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015

Atty: ALLISON S. LEARD, ESQ. 5010 LAWYERS LN. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29418

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Estate of: DANIEL WHALEY, JR.

Litem to appear and represent your interest in the subject and the subject matter of the foregoing action, Plaintiffs will apply to the Court for the appointment of a suitable person to be Guardian ad Litem to appear in the foregoing action, for the purpose of representing and protecting your interest, if any, in the above captioned proceeding.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced or will be commenced by the Plaintiff, above-named, against the Defendants, above-named, to quiet title to and partition the property described below. The following is a description of the premises which is the subject of this action:

All those certain pieces, parcels and tracts of land, situate, lying and being on Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina and known and designated as Lot D, Lot 2, and Lot 5 on a plat prepared by Robert L. Frank, RLS, entitled “A Division of the Lands of Lucile Simmons,” dated September 14, 1978 and recorded in the ROD Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AV, at Page 051; said lots having such size, shape, dimensions, locations, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear. Being a portion of the property conveyed by descent to Lucille Simmons, Elijah Simmons, Albertha Simmons, Florence Simmons, Lucille Simmons II, Frank Simmons, Fred Simmons, Jr. Joseph Simmons, Dorothy Simmons, Viola Simmons, Linda Ann Simmons, Evelyn Simmons, and Lewis Simmons from the Estate of Fred Simmons, Charleston County Probate File No. 81-807. TMS # 316-00-00-030 (Lot D), 316-00-00-101 (Lot 2), 316-00-00-031 (Lot 5)

NOTICE OF ORDER NISI APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

TO THOSE OF THE DEFENDANTS

ABOVE-NAMED WHO MAY UNKNOWN, BEING AS A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE, AND THOSE WHO MAY BE INFANTS OR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY, INCLUDING THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE, BEING AS A CLASS DEFINED AS RICHARD ROE, AND TO THE GUARDIAN, CONSERVATOR, OR PERSON WITH WHOM THEY RESIDE:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Order Nisi appointing Taylor Silver, Esq., PO Box 1665, Georgetown, SC 29442, as Guardian ad Litem for all persons as a class designated as JOHN DOE and RICHARD ROE for purposes of this action, was filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, 100 Broad St, Ste 106, Charleston, SC 29401, on January 25, 2023. Unless any of you or someone or your behalf shall cause, within thirty (30) days after the service of this notice, exclusive of the day of service, a different person to be appointed to represent you, the Plaintiff will apply for an order making absolute the appointment of Mr. Silver.

LAFOND LAW GROUP, PA

By: Ashley G. Andrews, SC Bar

No. 76667

544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

843.762.3554

andrews@lafondlaw.com

Attorney for the Plaintiffs

TO DEFENDANT: Dywan Alexander Evans

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for the minor children in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Laurens County, 100 Hillcrest Square, Laurens, SC 29360, on the 2nd day of June, 2023, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at Post Office Box 409, Laurens, SC 29360 (Attention: Rosemerry Felder-Commander, Esq.), within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgement by default against the defendants for the relief demanded in the complaint.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have the right to be present and represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. It is your responsibility to contact the Clerk of Court’s Office, 100 Hillcrest Square, Laurens, SC 29360, to apply for appointment of an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney (take all of these papers with you if you apply). This is a new action. If you had an attorney appointed in a previous action, that attorney is NOT your attorney for this action. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR AN ATTORNEY WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT, AN ATTORNEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED FOR YOU.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Pre-trial Hearing for Termination of Parental Rights is scheduled in the above referenced action on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. and the Final Hearing for Termination of Parental Rights is scheduled in the above referenced action on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. The Final hearing will be held at the Family Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Laurens County Courthouse, Family Court, 100 Hillcrest Square, Laurens, SC 29360. If the defendant, Dywan Alexander Evans, is not present, relief may be granted in his absence.

S.C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

s/Rosemerry Felder-Commander Rosemerry Felder-Commander (Bar No. 77022)

Karissa O’Keefe-Young (Bar No. 102336)

Ashley P. Case (Bar No. 11265)

Attorneys for Plaintiff

S.C. Department of Social Services Post Office Box 409, Laurens, SC 29360 (864) 833-0100 / Fax (864) 833-2706

July 7, 2023

Laurens, South Carolina.

the 17th day of March, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Public Services Building (PSB), 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 1st day of August, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter:

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Johns Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot No. 48, SEA ISLAND PLACE SUBDIVISION on a Plat entitled, “A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOTS 28 THRU 48 PHASE II SEA ISLAND PLACE CONTAINING 9.580 ACRES OWNED BY SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA”, which Plat is dated November 5, 2003, and was recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, in Plat Book O 480, at Page 775; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as are shown and delineated on said Plat.

THIS CONVEYANCE is subject to any and all Restrictions, Covenants, Easements and Conditions of record affecting said property.

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:

During such time as the property described herein is used for a purpose for which assistance under the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, P.L. 104-120, was provided or for another purpose involving the provisions of similar services or benefits, then no person having an interest in this property shall refuse service for or accommodation or other benefits to any person with respect to the property on account of the person’s race, color or national origin or otherwise engage in discrimination conduct of any kind on account of ‘ a person’s race, color or national origin. This covenant is appurtenant to and shall run with the land described herein.

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:

The grantee(s)’, their heirs, successors and/or assigns, herein agree to pay Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc. or any successor electric utility company regulated by the South Carolina Public Service Commission, a monthly charge, plus applicable State of South Carolina Sales Tax, for operation and maintenance of street lighting system.

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:

will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within 20 days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

David B. Wheeler Telephone : 843-579-7000

FOR INSERTION

July 14, 21 & 28, 2023

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIVIL ACTION NO.

2022CP1002269

TRANE U.S., INC., a corporation, Plaintiff, vs. LOWCOUNTRY REFRIGERATION, LLC, a limited liability company, and THOMAS E. BUSSEY, JR., Defendant.

TO: THOMAS E. BUSSEY, JR.

3710 HUMBERT RD JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455

SUMMONS

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at P.O. BOX 13886, CHARLESTON, SC 29455 within thirty 30 days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of service hereof. AND IF YOU FAIL to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

or Devisees of Anna Lee Wittrell, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; , DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of June, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 1st day of August, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Johns Island, County of Charleston, State of South. Carolina, and being known and designated as Lot Nine (9), Block G, on a plat of a portion of a subdivision known as DUNMOVIN, by EM. Seabrook, Jr., C.E. and L.S., dated the 16th day of September, 1965, which plat is duly recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County in Plat Book T, page 126. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as shown and delineated on said plat which is made a part and parcel hereof by reference thereto. This conveyance is made subject to restrictive covenants, or modifications thereto, easements and/or rights-of-way heretofore granted affecting the above-described property and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina.

SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances.

above set out. IF for any reason the Plaintiff’s agent does not appear to bid at the sale, the sale will be deemed canceled. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

John J. Hearn (803) 744-4444 011847-05028 2022CP1004476

FOR INSERTION

7/14/23, 7/21/23, 7/28/23

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR

STRAW NAME

This copyright notice informs the potential user of the name (JAROD JAMERE SAUNDERS) and all its derivatives that is intended as pertaining to me, (rod saun bey), an American State National, In Propria Persona Sui Juris, Proprio Solo, Proprio Heredes, that any unauthorized use thereof without my express, prior, written permission signifies the user’s consent for becoming the debtor on a self executing UCC Financial Statement in the amount of $500,000 per unauthorized use of the name used with the intent of obligating me, plus costs, plus triple damages.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No. 2023-CP-10-00259

KAREN ERVASTI, Plaintiff, vs. RAND MALTESE, Defendant.

described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 1st DAY OF AUGUST, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 42, Block O, on a plat entitled: “SNEE FARM, TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT, S.C.”, by E.M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc., R:L.S. and C.E., dated June 17, 1977, and recorded June 27, 1977, in Plat Book AJ, Page 14, R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina. SAID lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Dale M. McGee by deed of Charles David Munnell and Beverly A. Munnell dated June 29, 1995 and recorded June 30, 1995 in Book Y256 at Page 507 in the RMC Office of Charleston County.

TMS No. 5620500014

Property address:

806 Law Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

Town of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, SC,” prepared by Southeastern Surveying, Inc., SCRLS dated June 28, 1993, revised July 13, 1993 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book CN at Page 86. For a more complete description of said lot, reference may be had to the aforementioned plat of record.

Please note that the above legal description has been modified to correct a minor, immaterial clerical error regarding the name of the subdivision plat.

This being the same property conveyed to Alana K. Fusco by deed of Daniel S. Rohlinger dated June 30, 2011 and recorded July 5, 2011 in Book 0195 at Page 531 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

TMS No. 537-07-00-030

Property address: 256 Mossy Oak Way Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF LAURENS

IN THE FAMILY COURT

EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Case No.: 2023-DR-30-317

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Chastity Leanne Wright-Segura

Dywan Alexander Evans

Fred Anthony Segura III Defendant(s).

In the Interest of:

Male Child Born in: 2017

Male Child Born in 2018

Master’s Sale

Case No. 2022-CP-10-03379

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.,

Plaintiff, vs. EFRAIN CAMPOS A/K/A J. EFRAIN CAMPOS; IMELDA CAMPOS; SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING TRUST FUND, Defendants.

Upon authority of a Decree dated

The lot owner, lessor, and/or his heirs, successors and assigns, shall contact Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. or their successors, three (3) days prior to any digging or excavation work on said property, including swimming pool installations, trenching, or any type of digging. Upon notification by the lot owner, lessor and/or his heirs, successors and assigns, a field survey will be conducted by Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. personnel to insure that there are no conflicts with the Cooperative’s safety requirements. Any excavation in violation of Berkeley Electric Cooperative’s safety requirements is expressly prohibited.

This being the same property conveyed to Efrain Campos and Imelda Campos by Deed of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated March 9, 2005, and recorded on March 22, 2005, in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book V-529 at Page 725.

TMS # 279-10-00-151

ADDRESS: 3335

Prepared and submitted by: THE PARNELL LAW GROUP, LLC

_/s/ Johnnie J. Burgess

JOHNNIE J. BURGESS

Attorney for Plaintiff

S.C. Bar Number 102662

P.O. Box 13886 Charleston, SC 9422

Phone #854-2021766

Email:jburgess@plgse.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

Correspondence Address:

The Parnell Law Group, LLC

P.O. Box 2189

Montgomery, AL 36102-2189

Phone 866/519-0912

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2022CP1004476

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN

THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018-RPL4, PLAINTIFF,

VERSUS

Irvin Wittrell; Valerie Wittrell, Individually; Valerie Wittrell, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Leroy Wittrell; Any Heirs-at-Law

This being the same property conveyed to Leroy Wittrell and Valerie D. Wittrell by deed of Nathaniel T. Commodore, dated April 4, 1997 and recorded April 8, 1997 in Deed Book H282 at Page 346. This being the same property conveyed to Leroy Wittrell by deed of Valerie D. Wittrell dated November 4, 1998 and recorded November 10, 1998 in Deed Book L314 at Page 265. Subsequently, Leroy Wittrell died intestate on December 14, 2020 leaving the subject property to his heirs namely Anna Wittrell, Valerie Wittrell and Irvin Wittrell as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 2022ES1001457; subsequently, Anna Lee Wittrell died intestate on May 18, 2022 leaving the subject property to her heirs namely Valerie Wittrell and Irvin Wittrell.

TMS # 279-14-00-081

Case#: 2022CP1004476

Current Property Address:

1722 Bozo Ln Johns Island, SC 29455

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at 171 Church St., Suite 330, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, within thirty (30) days from the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for a judgment by default and the relief demand in the Complaint.

BY: s/ David L. Savage

DAVID L. SAVAGE

Bar No. 10450 171 Church Street, Suite 330 Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 371-1645 phone

(843) 371-1646 fax dsavage@savagelawchs.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

Charleston, South Carolina

January 9, 2023

Master’s Sale 2022-CP-10-05022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN

THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, PLAINTIFF

VERSUS Dale M. McGee; and Snee Farm Community Foundation, Inc., DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the June 16, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale

2022-CP-10-04105

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS

Alana K. Fusco; et al., DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the June 16, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 1st DAY OF AUGUST, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston County, SC and known and designated as Lot 256 in The Courtyard in Belle Hall, Phase 1A, as shown on a plat entitled, “A Final Subdivision Plat of the Courtyard at Belle Hall Plantation, Phase 1A, Owned by Plantation Partners Limited Partnership, Located in

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-00537

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF

VERSUS

Nena J. Osornio a/k/a Nena Jo Osornio a/k/a Nena Osornio; et.al., DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the June 21, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 1st DAY OF AUGUST, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that lot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in St. Andrews Parish, County of Charleston, State aforesaid, known and designated as Lot 20 on Magnolia Avenue, in the subdivision known as MAGNOLIA RANCH as shown on a Plat by W.L. Gaillard, Surveyor, dated June 25, 1953, and recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County in Plat Book J, Page 72. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, metes, and bounds as are shown on said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to Jaime Lopez Osornio and

Nena J. Osornio, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by deed of Marguerite Curtis dated October 1, 2020 and recorded October 19, 2020 in Book 926 at Page 746 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County. Subsequently, Jaime Lopez Osornio a/k/a Jaime Osornio, died on June 29, 2021, by operation of law vesting his interest to Nena J. Osornio a/k/a Nena Jo Osornio by virtue of the joint tenancy with right of survivorship.

TMS No. 355-09-00-020

Property address:

1919 Fruitwood Avenue Charleston, SC 29414

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

The successful bidder of the property at the judicial sale can contact Service Finance Company LLC to assume the purchase agreement for the subject of the UCC lien or the UCC lienholder will, at its discretion, remove the property covered by the UCC lien.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Ronald C. Scott

(803) 252-3340

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No.

2022-CP-10-00373

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a

Champion Mortgage Company

vs. Walter T. White, Donna D. White, The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Discover Bank, 1st Franklin Financial, Republic Finance

LLC Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of June, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC., on the 1st day of August, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL, LOT OR TRACT OF LAND TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE

CONVEYED TO MORTGAGORS BY DEED OF CARLO J. D’ANGELANTONIO

DATED JUNE 21, 1968 RECORDED

JUNE 26, 1968 IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK N90 AT PAGE 297 TMS # 4100500065 Current Property Address: 4421 Flynn

Dr. N. Charleston, SC 29405 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

William S. Koehler, Esquire Telephone: 8038280880

FOR INSERTION 7/14/23; 7/21/23; 7/28/23

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

A-4790249 07/14/2023, 07/21/2023, 07/28/2023

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2023-CP-10-03094

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Eddie W. Sallie Jr. and Current Occupant(s), Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Eddie W. Sallie Jr.; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 26, 2023.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above Defendant(s) for the purpose of claiming and repossessing collateral, which

secures the repayment of a certain Contract bearing date of July 15, 1997 and given and delivered by

Defendant(s) Eddie W. Sallie Jr. to A & G, Inc. in the original principal sum of Fifty Five Thousand Six Hundred Forty and 34/100 Dollars ($55,640.34). Said collateral is described as a 1997 SOUTH VIN# DSDAL19578A&B mobile home and is located in the County of Charleston, South Carolina. RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC 2838 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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SUMMONS AND NOTICE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

C/A NO. 2023-CP-10-02337

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Michelle Yvette Simmons, Robert Myers and Jasmine L. Myers, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Michelle Yvette Simmons; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on May 16, 2023.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above Defendant(s) for the purpose of claiming and repossessing collateral, which secures the repayment of a certain Contract bearing date of February 24, 2012 and given and delivered by Defendant(s) Michelle Yvette Simmons to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. in the original principal sum of Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($74,700.00). Said collateral is described as a 2012 CMH VIN# CAP025917TNAB mobile home and is located in the County of Charleston, South Carolina.

RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC 2838 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 (803) 799-9993

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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by and through its agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of June, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 1st day of August, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land in Charleston County, State of South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book B414, Page 810, ID# 3970100007, being known and designated as Lot 1-B, Fireside, filed in Plat Book BB, Page 132; reference being made to said plat for a more complete and accurate description; all measurements being a little more or less. This being the same property conveyed to Jeffrey Nelson, Jr. by Deed from Jeffrey Nelson, Sr. dated November 1, 2019 and recorded November 26, 2019 in Book 0842 at Page 879 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 397-01-00-007

Property Address:

7861 Sandida Court, North Charleston, SC 29418

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotions are not inconvenient distractions from reason and logic. They are key to the rigorous functioning of our rational minds. Neurologist Antonio Damasio proved this conclusively in his book Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain. The French philosopher’s famous formula — ”I think, therefore I am”— offers an inadequate suggestion about how our intelligence works best. This is always true, but it will be especially crucial for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. Here’s your mantra, courtesy of another French philosopher, Blaise Pascal: “The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.”

By Rob Brezsny

relation to health issues, but everything. It’s a favorable time to find out what’s genuinely good and true for you. Do the necessary research and investigation.

Master’s Sale

2022-CP-10-03650

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

loanDepot.com, LLC, PLAINTIFF versus Jeffrey Nelson, Jr., Fireside Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc., Regional Finance Corp, and The United States of America, acting

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of sale. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.9900%. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC

(803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION July 14, 2023, July 21, 2023, July 28, 2023

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The famous Taurus TV star Jay Leno once did a good deed for me. I was driving my Honda Accord on a freeway in Los Angeles when he drove up beside me in his classic Lamborghini. Using hand signals, he conveyed to me the fact that my trunk was open, and stuff was flying out. I waved in a gesture of thanks and pulled over onto the shoulder. I found that two books and a sweater were missing, but my laptop and briefcase remained. Hooray for Jay! In that spirit, Taurus, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to go out of your way to help and support strangers and friends alike. I believe it will lead to unexpected benefits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Did you learn how to think or how to believe?” When my friend Amelie was 9 years old, her father teased her with this query upon her return home from a day at school. It was a pivotal moment in her life. She began to develop an eagerness to question all she was told and taught. She cultivated a rebellious curiosity that kept her in a chronic state of delighted fascination. Being bored became virtually impossible. The whole world was her classroom. Can you guess her sign? Gemini! I invite you to make her your role model in the coming weeks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the coming weeks, I advise you not to wear garments like a transparent Gianfranco Ferre black mesh shirt with a faux-tiger fur vest and a coral-snake jacket that shimmers with bright harlequin hues. Why? Because you will have most success by being down-to-earth, straightforward, and in service to the fundamentals. I’m not implying you should be demure and reserved, however. On the contrary: I hope you will be bold and vivid as you present yourself with simple grace and lucid authenticity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1811, Leo scientist Amedeo Avogadro (1776–1856) formulated a previously unknown principle about the properties of molecules. Unfortunately, his revolutionary idea wasn’t acknowledged and implemented until 1911, 100 years later. Today his well-proven theory is called Avogadro’s law. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Leo, you will experience your equivalent of his 1911 event in the coming months. You will receive your proper due. Your potential contributions will no longer be mere potential. Congratulations in advance!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Israeli poet Yona Wallach mourned the fact that her soul felt far too big for her, as if she were always wearing the clothes of a giant on her small body. I suspect you may be experiencing a comparable feeling right now, Virgo. If so, what can you do about it? The solution is NOT to shrink your soul. Instead, I hope you will expand your sense of who you are so your soul fits better. How might you do that? Here’s a suggestion to get you started: Spend time summoning memories from throughout your past. Watch the story of your life unfurl like a movie.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nineteenth-century Libran physician James Salisbury had strong ideas about the proper ingredients of a healthy diet. Vegetables were toxic, he believed. He created Salisbury steak, a dish made of ground beef and onions, and advised everyone to eat it three times a day. Best to wash it down with copious amounts of hot water and coffee, he said. I bring his kooky ideas to your attention in hopes of inspiring you to purge all bunkum and nonsense from your life — not just in

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I’m amazed that anyone gets along!” marvels self-help author Sark. She says it’s astonishing that love ever works at all, given our “idiosyncrasies, unconscious projections, re-stimulations from the past, and the relationship history of our partners.” I share her wonderment. On the other hand, I am optimistic about your chances to cultivate interesting intimacy during the coming months. From an astrological perspective, you are primed to be extra wise and lucky about togetherness. If you send out a big welcome for the lessons of affection, collaboration and synergy, those lessons will come in abundance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Please don’t make any of the following statements in the next three weeks: 1. “I took a shower with my clothes on.” 2. “I prefer to work on solving a trivial little problem rather than an interesting dilemma that means a lot to me.” 3. “I regard melancholy as a noble emotion that inspires my best work.” On the other hand, Sagittarius, I invite you to make declarations like the following: 1. “I will not run away from the prospect of greater intimacy — even if it’s scary to get closer to a person I care for.” 2. “I will have fun exploring the possibilities of achieving more liberty and justice for myself.” 3. “I will seek to learn interesting new truths about life from people who are unlike me.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Champions of the capitalist faith celebrate the fact that we consumers have over 100,000 brand names we can purchase. They say it’s proof of our marvelous freedom of choice. Here’s how I respond to their cheerleading: Yeah, I guess we should be glad we have the privilege of deciding which of 50 kinds of shampoo is best for us. But I also want to suggest that the profusion of these relatively inconsequential options may distract us from the fact that certain of our other choices are more limited. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I invite you to ruminate about how you can expand your array of more important choices.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My best friend in college was an Aquarius, as is my favorite cousin. Two ex-girlfriends are Aquarians, and so was my dad. The talented singer with whom I sang duets for years was an Aquarius. So I have intimate knowledge of the Aquarian nature. And in honor of your unbirthday — the time halfway between your last birthday and your next — I will tell you what I love most about you. No human is totally comfortable with change, but you are more so than others. To my delight, you are inclined to ignore the rule books and think differently. Is anyone better than you at coordinating your energies with a group’s? I don’t think so. And you’re eager to see the big picture, which means you’re less likely to get distracted by minor imperfections and transitory frustrations. Finally, you have a knack for seeing patterns that others find hard to discern. I adore you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is the first sip always the best? Do you inevitably draw the most vivid enjoyment from the initial swig of coffee or beer? Similarly, are the first few bites of food the most delectable, and after that your taste buds get diminishing returns? Maybe these descriptions are often accurate, but I believe they will be less so for you in the coming weeks. There’s a good chance that flavors will be best later in the drink or the meal. And that is a good metaphor for other activities, as well. The further you go into every experience, the greater the pleasure and satisfaction will be — and the more interesting the learning.

Coleman releases longtime project as new LP

By Kevin Murphy Wilson

Lowcountry Americana musician Bennett Coleman recently dropped his debut LP, Nothing To Do With Me, a homegrown project that was a long time coming for this mainstay of the Holy City club circuit.

Coleman, who grew up in a small town called Douglasville, Georgia, told the Charleston City Paper that it was his father who initially inspired him to start playing guitar when he was only about 11 years old.

“My dad was really the rst big musical in uence,” Coleman said. “We would always ride around listening to music when I was a kid. I gained a greater appreciation for music as a whole on those car rides.”

His dad also taught him the chords to the classic rock staple “Free Bird” on an old Alvarez acoustic guitar, sealing Coleman’s future as a performing artist. Since then, his approach to music-making has gradually sharpened along the way.

“I listened to a lot of pop-punk in middle school and high school, but after college my tastes mellowed, and I began to gravitate towards singersongwriters,” he said. “My current sound is what I would call Americana-rock because it does have a story-driven Southern roots component, but it is de nitely not twangy country music.”

Musical growth

It was after working a gig from 2019 to 2022 as a guitarist for touring artist, Warrick McZeke, that Coleman caught a glimpse of what it might look like to fully pursue his passion as a career.

“It made me realize that I might have what it takes to release my own music as a solo act,” he said. “From there, it’s been a crazy journey of di erent opportunities opening themselves up while also getting the tremendous support of family and friends who have helped me keep growing into bigger and better things.”

Over the last few years, Coleman has quietly cultivated quite a large following in the region. This is partly due to the fact that his style ts in with — but also stands out from — much of the local music scene here in Charleston.

According to Coleman, Nothing To Do With Me is an 11-song time capsule of sorts that was a year and a half in the making. “I started recording my rst single in November of 2021 and released it in January of 2022, and followed that up by releasing a new single every month or two to keep the momentum going.” Each of those resulting tracks has been dutifully enshrined on the album.

For Coleman, this long-term recording project was both intense and immensely gratifying. He said he wrote all of the lyrics and music for each song, including fan favorites such as “Love Over Whiskey”

and “Too Fast For This Town.” He contributed nearly all of the recorded parts including guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals and harmonies.

With the enthusiastic response and the giant artistic step forward the new record warranted, Coleman is ever-mindful about managing his expectations.

“Most people measure success by the number of streams and digital downloads, or through views and likes on social media, and how many people come to shows,” he said. “But since those numbers are out of your direct control, I’ve found it’s much healthier to measure success by how releasing music and playing it live makes you feel, and how much you’ve grown as a musician by way of skill, the other artists that want to play with you and the quality of venues that want you to come play for them.”

Local bands bring beach fun with weekly concerts

A rotating roster of local bands will perform at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina at 5 p.m. from Aug. 4 to Sept. 8 as part of the Homegrown at the Point concert series. Live music takes over the resort’s beach venue starting with Zac Brown Band tribute band 20 Ride Aug. 4, followed by the Beatles tribute band Maxwell’s Silver Jammer Aug. 11; local reggae act The Dubplates Aug. 18; and country band Whiskey Run Aug. 25. Adult tickets are $10 and kids ages 12 and younger receive free admission. Tickets and info are available at citypapertickets.com.

The Refinery welcomes Stephen Marley’s reggae

Reggae royalty Stephen Marley will bring his sound to The Refinery from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 6. The secondeldest son of Bob Marley is coming to Charleston as part of his Babylon by Bus summer tour with Artikal Sound System . General tickets are $31. For show information and the full schedule of performances at The Refinery, visit therefinerychs.com.

The Explorers Club makes a homecoming

The Explorers Club returns home at The Charleston Pour House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 3, featuring Charleston garage rock drummer KELLY of The Mobros band. The Explorers Club, which soaked up the Carolina sun before relocating to Nashville and garnering national attention, is led by singer-songwriter and producer Jason Brewer. The group sports a tight, early Beach Boys sound influenced by Phil Spector, The Zombies and The Byrds. The group is touring for the release of its new album Wattage. Tickets start at $12. For more information, visit charlestonpourhouse.com.

Alex Nettles

If you or your band is about to enter the studio, hit the road, or has a special gig coming up, reach out to us at chelsea@charlestoncitypaper.com.

Provided

Southern rocker Bennett Coleman released his debut album Nothing To Do With Me on July 27. The 11-song record dives into what he described as Americana-rock.

stephen marley

with Artikal Sound System

sunday, august 6

susto

with big something

saturday, september 2

yonder mountain string band & Railroad earth & keller and the keels

Thursday, September 21

holy city

homegrown festival

saturday, september 23

Doom Flamingo

with Maggie Rose

Saturday, October 21

show calendar & tickets at therefinerychs.com

LIVE AT REBEL

Josh Silverman started his career as a session musician and singer in his elementary school band while playing competition level classical piano, Ohm Radio writes, and his pursuits carried him through high school. He shifted into DJing, music production and party promotions in college. Today, he runs Charleston Event Pros focused on weddings, corporate events and community programming throughout South Carolina. Silverman DJs, hosts karaoke nights and throws block parties under the pseudonym Professor Ping. Check out his top ve albums below:

License to Ill by Beastie Boys

Hooker ‘n Heat by Canned Heat and John Lee Hooker

Cold Krush Cuts by Coldcut, DJ Food and DJ Krush Live 93 by The Orb

Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye

Unheard Entertainment collective elevates

Charleston’s hip-hop scene

By Kate Bryan

Collaboration is key for the members of Unheard Entertainment, a hip-hop collective founded by rapper Nu, a rising star in the local scene. The group produces shows spotlighting dynamic artists, helping to foster a sense of community as well as bring broader recognition to the talent that exists in Charleston’s hip-hop.

Unheard Entertainment began organizing shows last summer and is made up of o cial members Nu, Ben Beam, Chemi$t, Mos Stef, Matt Graham, Cam Major, SmxkeDoji, Winslow and Elijah.

“Nu is the workhorse. … He is the organized one,” said member Ben Beam, a producer and artist who books shows for the group.

“We move as a unit,” he said. “I think that’s why it works. Everyone is able to take on whatever role they need to.”

Unheard Ent. has a stacked calendar of shows scheduled at local venues like the Purple Bu alo and LO-Fi Brewing this summer. On Aug. 5, the collective will present The Unheard Experience Reloaded at The Royal American, featuring artists Slim S.O.U.L., Toni Esther, Krystal, Indi Gxld, Semkari and Rekyndl.

According to Beam, the show stands to usher in a new era of the Unheard Experience and celebrates a year of the collective working together. The group’s debut event last August at the Charleston Pour House was also the rst time Beam performed live, so the upcoming event will be something of a full circle moment for everyone involved.

“Watching the stage presence of the guys from last summer to this summer has just been so amazing,” Beam said. “The way they can control a crowd — I’m really excited to see that in this setting.”

Listeners will also be able to hear Nu’s recent highly acclaimed album THIS IS

BABYLON with a live band.

“It’s the rst time we’ve operated with a live band like that, and I think it will really elevate things,” Beam said. “Nu loves running through the crowd and getting people involved. It really is an experience.”

Unheard Ent. plans to continue to promote a sense of community between producers, emcees and artists in the hip-hop

scene, bringing a diverse group together for every show and serving as an example of how the whole lifts up the individual.

“I think hip-hop, especially in South Carolina, is important in the roots of the history here,” Beam said. “I’m not going to speak for everyone, but I know it’s an incredibly popular genre in the state, and it just surprises me that the scene here in the past hasn’t been what I imagined it could be.”

He and the other members of Unheard Ent. believe that artists joining forces generates the creativity that will help catapult Charleston’s hip-hop scene to the next level.

“It’s very hard to be a one-man show. You need help from people, whether that’s producers, whether that’s other artists. I think things just ow better when people are willing to put the ego to the side and willing to see what kind of art can happen.”

Provided

Hip-hop collective Unheard Entertainment celebrates its one-year anniversary on Aug. 5 at The Royal American with performances from local and regional artists

“

I think hip-hop, especially in South Carolina, is important in the roots of the history here.” —Ben Beam

“MAKE ME ONE WITH EVERYTHING”

Across 1. Unfreeze 5. Late-week exclamation 9. Faucet issue

13. Revolutionary War spy Nathan 14. Exasperate 16. Munich article 17. Letters on egg cartons 18. 1960s art-rock group Procol ___ 19. “Johnny’s Theme” composer Paul 20. More petty golf assistant? 23. Temperature tester

Nightstand topper 25. Intrusively forward 28. ___ kwon do 30. Casino game 34. Sugar bowl invader 35. Text messages for the public, e.g. 38. ___ occasion

39. Devices to watch movies like “Rambo” and “Rocky”?

42. Lose energy 43. Indian cheese 44. “What ___ you suggesting?”

45. Song of lament

47. It may be shared by coworkers 48. ___ Ring (2022 George R.R. Martin-involved RPG) 50. Autobahn auto 52. Took down 53. Equipment in an unruly hybrid of “Dancing with the Stars” and “Hockey Night in Canada”? 60. Result of dividing by 2 61. Overseas money 62. Skeleton segment

Moisturizer additive

Have ___ at the table

Divisible by 2

Tick relative 67. Some Morse code 68. Oboe player’s need Down 1. “As a result ...” 2. Greasy spoon dish 3. “M*A*S*H” star Alan 4. Opulence

9. High-grossing 2016 comic book adaptation

10. Cheese protector

11. Like a starless sky

12. Carrot cohort, in the frozen food section

15. Exercise spot with a song written about it

21. Faithful

22. Sound booster

25. Command after “copy”

26. No later than

27. Look fixedly

28. Jack Black/Kyle Gass duo

29. Olympics venue

31. Work out dough

32. ___ nous (just between us)

33. Nevada senator Jacky who used to be a computer programmer

36. Prune trees

37. MS submitter’s enclosure

40. Court charge

41. Emmy winner Goldstein

46. “Westworld” actor Brynner

49. Stoller’s partner in songwriting

51. “The Sopranos” actress ___ de Matteo

52. Short staffers?

53. Tourist-heavy Indonesian island

54. Bunches

55. Layered cookie

56. Castle protection

57. Cabot ___ (“Murder, She Wrote” setting)

58. Bendy joint

59. Transmit 60. Black Forest ___