The Charleston City Paper

2 days ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Chloe Hogan

North Charleston-based artist Morgan Serreno East with a past work. In a new show, she highlights New black-and-white paintings in her series “Nocturne.” Credit: Provided Women drift through dreamlike waters in Morgan Serreno East’s latest exhibition, Nocturne, on view  May 16 and 17 at the Park Circle Community Building in North Charleston. East’s latest series is composed mostly of black-and-white oil paintings on large birch panels.

5 days ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Andy Brack

Waiting in line at the DMV office on Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Credit: Andy Brack It took four tries and three different state Department of Motor Vehicle offices before a new-to-me car got a South Carolina title and license plate. On two in-person attempts, I gave up when I realized lines were two hours long and then three hours long.

5 days ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Andy Brack

Here’s a boxy building in a South Carolina town. Where was this picture taken?   What is it? Make sure to add your name and hometown to your guess and send to: [email protected].  Our most recent mystery, “Pink clouds,” was supposed to be a little easier than in recent weeks. It showed a close-up of the cables on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston with pink clouds in the background.

5 days ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Skyler Baldwin

Charleston’s first physically seperated bike lane on Brigade Street Credit: Andy Brack With year-round moderate weather and a beautiful, historic downtown surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry, Charleston should be a cyclist’s ideal place to live. Emphasis on the word “should” for two reasons: Several thoroughfares leave cyclists unprotected from drivers, and existing bike lanes are wearing out.

5 days ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Skyler Baldwin

Reports taken from April 24 to May 4Illustration by Steve Stegelin Credit: Steve StegelinJumping to conclusions? Mount Pleasant police on April 28 chased a stolen vehicle on Long Point Road until it eventually stopped and the occupants fled on foot. Police investigated the vehicle, noted that the seat was very close to the steering wheel and determined the driver was possibly a juvenile. Hold on, why are we so quick to rule out criminal leprechauns or gnomes?