Hip-Hop History at Spoleto

Multimedia trip through hip-hop history
By Rob Young (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Thursday, May 29, 2008
One could describe Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s “the break/s” as a mix tape for stage, the charted course of hip-hop over continents and generations.
Joseph does. He also calls it “a dream journal,” as he guides audiences across Planet Hip Hop.

Umi Vaughn
Mark Bamuthi Joseph [...]

Charleston’s Historic Schools

Ashley Hall School
Early History
In the spring of 1909, Mary Vardrine McBee bought the Spring-Witte estate at 172 Rutledge Avenue to found an independent college preparatory school for girls. She named the school Ashley Hall.

Charleston not Friendly?

Every morning I watch the TODAY Show. This morning one topic caught my attention. It was a story, by Barbara Corcoran, on the 5 friendliest cities in America. I eagerly watched because I was sure that Charleston would be at the top of the list. After watching the story, I was shocked to realize that [...]

Memorial Day in the Lowcountry

Area residents soak up fun at beaches, Spoleto
By Sophia Rodriguez (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Some took it easy on the beach. Per usual this time of year, many headed downtown for Spoleto events. Others tried to start or finish home-improvement projects.
Memorial Day proved to be the day of relaxation and remembrance that many [...]