Charleston Raconteurs

Shiitake is wondering why nobody wants him 😔

All of his siblings are going to their new homes this weekend but nobody has snatched this cutie pie up yet! He is 8 weeks old today and full of that irresistible puppy energy.

See videos in the comments!

To apply, head to www.carolinacoonhoundrescue.com/adopt

Some events of Feb. 22 in years past:

1819 -- The Charleston Courier related details about the arrests of John and Lavinia Fisher and their gang at Six Mile House.

1868 -- John G. Grant of Marlboro District filed a petition of bankruptcy in the District Court of the United States, District of South Carolina, in Charleston. Assignees of his estate were to meet at 59 Broad St. on April 1.

This last one resonates with me as John Grant was my 2nd great-grandfather. Please don't judge him too harshly; it's a long story!

Join me and other Lowcountry authors Feb. 15, 1 p.m., on the Lowcountry Stars Stage at the Summerville Book Festival. I'll have copies of my three books -- Charleston Then & Now, Lost Charleston, and Storied & Scandalous Charleston -- and will be happy to sign copies.

Books will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Timrod Library. Learn more at https://mainstreetreads.com/summerville-book-festival-2025/