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NEEDTOBREATHE gives us a reason to exhale

South Carolina raises another incredible musical ensemble, this one in the form of brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart the founders of rock band NEEDTOBREATHE.

GRITS GO TO 9.27-10.4

Looking for something to do this week? Check out Grit's curated list of happenings.

Celebrate July 4th: The Annual Salute from the Shore

Celebrate July 4th on the beaches of SC for the unique fly-over celebrating Independence day and our active military.

Fort Sumter: Charleston’s most historic landmark

Visit Charleston's island fortification - Fort Sumter - for a tour of American History.

Trevor Hall at The Music Farm 10/5!

The album opens with the indistinguishable voice of a child as Hall reflects on life’s mountainous ups and downs. The struggle is universal, no man woman or child escapes its grasp. It is a struggle, hardship, pain that makes you who you are.

James E. Campbell: Charleston’s Very Own Activist Educator

Places like the Avery Research Center play a key role in preserving the history of individuals like Campbell for future generations.

Diaspoura Dishes Ahead Of Spirit Day Performance

Anjali Naik's music reflects her own self-care.

Sitting Down With Sarah Jarosz

The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter discusses her inspiration, her upbringing, and one crazy bat.

On The Massacre in Orlando—An Essay of Contradictions

The NRA wants gun purchases to be as easy as getting a cheeseburger—it’s more money for them and their buddies. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-gun. I just want it to be harder for citizens to obtain one.

Charleston-Based Team Launches CrowdReach App

CrowdReach is the brainchild of Trey Rust, a Mount Pleasant resident who has worked for several years in the local tech industry. Rust worked with major companies in the tech-security arena, like Blackbaud and Booz Allen Hamilton, before striking out on his own to fill the niche he sees in Charleston and ultimately the nations growing application economy—the ability for small businesses to reach their customers more easily on the web.

Happy Anniversary Darlin'! - Tales of an Uber Driver, Part Two

Throughout our lives, we acquire through experiences the understanding that some ideas are universal and key to the continuation of our existence. Love overcomes hate, good wins over evil, and in the case of adult relationships, intimacy is vital to survival.

Will Barbie Land Her Man? — Tales of an Uber Driver

When I began driving for Uber this fall, I received advice from numerous sources on how to succeed, make a ton of money, and most importantly remain safe. However, no one informed me of how crazy my passengers can be. The following series chronicles weird, hilarious, and scarily true moments I have experienced as an Uber driver.

From the Leftist Christian to the Socially Conscious Anarchist: The People’s Solidarity Society

“When you criminalize the poor, this is class war!” The Peoples Solidarity Society held a protest against the new law banning pan handling in Charleston, SC. The new ordinance prohibits anyone — including panhandlers, people collecting money for charities, handing out religious fliers or selling newspapers — from passing items to or from the occupant of a vehicle on a roadway in a traffic lane.

An Unholy Night in the City of Churches

Guest blogger Tom Isaksen was visiting Charleston from his hometown of Sydney, Australia on the night of June, 17th when Dylann Roof viciously took the lives of nine members of Emanuel AME Church. Here, he remembers the horrifying event.

The Failures of US Public Schooling: Past and Present

As the community continues to advocate on behalf of the future of Burke High School, it's important to draw on the lessons of past educational movements and their failings.

Black Lives Matter: A Moment or a Movement

Examining the legacy of the civil rights movement and what work still needs to be done

Pointa.TV Encourages Skate Culture in Charleston

Inspired by the independent film community, streaming service Pointa.TV brings skate videos to shops, restaurants, and bars around the Southeast.

Unwrapping Mindfulness and Healing With Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre

Food as medicine, mindfulness mediation, and healing from inflammation through diet—Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre Charleston breaks it down.

Redux Welcomes Rufous: The Stuff of Life

Becca Barnet and Michelle Jewell's collaborative exhibit at Redux is an exploration of both contrast and cohesion.

8 Reasons the Holidays with Family Can Fuel Your Creative Fire

Overcome that turkey-induced trytophan coma and channel your creative energy.

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