36 Hours in Charleston, S.C.

CHARLESTON still has its cannons aimed at Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, and has elected the same mayor, Joseph Riley, since 1975. It even has some of the country’s most aggressive historic preservation. But that doesn’t mean this charming Southern city has nothing new to offer.

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The ups and downs of living rent-free in a rundown old townhouse.

Around Your Town: 9/10/10

Free blood pressure checks are offered by the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Wellness Depot every Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. except on the first Friday of the month. On the first Friday of the month, the screenings will be offered from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The depot is in the Mall at Sierra Vista. read more

Out of (and in) the mouths of dogs

My name is No-no Lulu and I am a chewer. Oh sure, all puppies are chewers. But I'm telling you, I am the best chewer you've ever seen. I can destroy a shoe in three minutes. I can do it in 1.5 minutes if it's a flip-flop. OK, five minutes if it's an athletic shoe. I can chew other stuff, too. This summer I made fountains. Hey, it was hot and I have a fur coat on, you know. So I dug out a couple ...

Around Your Town: 9/09/10

The Huachuca Area School Retirees Association will have its first program this fall today at 10:15 a.m. in the Mona Bishop room at the Sierra Vista library. The program will be presented by Melissa Avant, the Cochise County First Things First coordinator, and Jane Strain. All retired school employees, from any state, are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Roger at 456-9114. read more