http://charlestonnews.today.com Life in Charleston weblog Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:23:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Okay we all know that living in the Lowcountry, there are going to be some really uncomfortable days during the summer. It seems that once June the 1st got here, summer did as well. The end of May it was in the 80's and as crazy as it seems, June ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/06/12/is-it-hot-here-or-what/ It seems that almost everyone I speak with these days are either looking for a job, or they know of someone who is looking. It's really kind of scary where our economy is leading. Not only are gas prices rising, but groceries as well. As I was leaving the grocery store ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/28/heading-towards-a-depression/ I know everyone is worried just as I am about the rising gas prices. Just yesterday it went up 4 cents from the time I watched the news, until I had the time to get in my car and drive around the corner to fill up. I'm just a tad ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/24/gas-prices/ Okay everyone who lives in Charleston should at least go to one baseball game at "The Joe." If you are visiting here then take the time, grab some friends and family, and head over to enjoy a night of baseball. What better way to spend an evening watching a game that's situated on ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/19/the-riverdogs/ In 2005 the Arthur Ravenel Bridge opened for business. People drove over the new bridge just to say they did it. We were so use to the old Cooper River Bridges which were narrow, and sometimes even scary to drive over. Now we had a bridge to get us across ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/18/a-walk-across-the-bridge/ The Charleston Harbor Fest is something the entire family can enjoy, especially on clear, sunny days like today. I went to this festival last year and really did have a nice time. My son and his friend tagged along and they seemed to enjoy it as well, especially on our ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/17/charleston-harbor-fest/ The stray dog population here in Charleston and surrounding areas is really frustrating. On any given day, you can bet that you will see a dog wandering down the side of the road. It's very upsetting. I've never understood why some people even own nor have the right to own ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/13/stray-dogs/ I've lived in Charleston all of my life and hope to stay here for a very long time. My favorite place of all here is Folly Beach. I remember as a little girl my mom taking me there, spending the day soaking up the sun and then complaining when it ... http://charlestonnews.today.com/2008/05/05/folly-beach-charleston-sc/