Quintin's Close-Ups

When it comes to spreading the knowledge of the Gullah-Geechee nation around Charleston and beyond, there is only one person that comes to mind, and that's Elder Carlie Towne. I had a chance to talk with her for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

A certain legislation may change the way you vote in the future for the Charleston County School Board. I sit down with current Charleston County School Board member Kevin Hollinshead for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Retired businessman and conservative Michael LaPierre, from Pickens County, tells me why he is challenging United States senator Lindsey Graham.In this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups," I speak exclusively with him, one-on-one.

From Santee Cooper to the Charleston County School Board, state representative Lin Bennett has been busy. I speak exclusively with Representative Bennett for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Caleb Pearson is one of the top realtors in the Charleston area and he says he has a good team behind his success. I speak exclusively with Caleb for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

2019 was a busy year for the City of Isle of Palms. I sit down exclusively with city councilwoman Susan Hill Smith, for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups," to discuss what's next for the city.

Adam Hodgson's culinary career began as a student at Johnson and Wales University here in Charleston and now he is the executive chef at 5Church Restaurant in downtown Charleston.I sit down with the chef for a special edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Rusty Streetman is a 35-year Isle of Palms resident and retired businessman. Now he is also a Isle of Palms city council member.I sit down exclusively with Councilman Streetman for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

The Town of James Island is tackling a myriad of issues including infrastructure and drainage. I sit down exclusively with Town of James Island councilman and mayor pro-tem Dr. Garrett Milliken for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Dominion Energy has agreed with the Town of Sullivan's Island to temporarily stop their plans to cut almost 250 trees on the island.I sit down with Sullivan's Island mayor Pat O' Neil for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

For 3 years now, Katie Blomquist has been giving bikes to needy kids in the Lowcountry.I sit down with the founder of Going Places for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From 526 to the Greenbelt projects around Charleston County, I sit down exclusively with Charleston County Council vice chairman Brantley Moody for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From drugs on the East Side to helping residents on the East Side buy homes, I sit down exclusively with Eastside Community Development Corporation president Latonya Gamble for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

He's an activist for liberty, he's a Christian, a husband and an entrepreneur. Now, Jordan Scott Pace is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives' District 117 seat once again. I speak exclusively with Jordan for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From the future of the Isle of Palms marina area to infrastructure improvements on the island, I sit down exclusively with Isle of Palms mayor Jimmy Carroll for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

It's been almost 1 year since Colleen Condon became the chairwoman of the Charleston County Democratic Party.I sit down exclusively with her for a special edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

North Charleston's Reynolds Avenue was once a thriving part of the city and now it's coming back strong under a huge revitalization plan.I sit down exclusively with one of the people in charge of revitalizing Reynolds Avenue, small business owner and community leader Ed Sutton for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Harold's Cabin was once an iconic corner store on the corner of President and Congress streets, near Hampton Park, in downtown Charleston.Many years later, it's now a grab-and-go market section restaurant, complete with a rooftop garden. I sit down with Harold Cabin's co-owner, John Schumacher, for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Lavanda Brown wants to empower women and eliminate racism as the executive director of the Greater Charleston YWCA. I sit down Lavanda for a special edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From education to Santee Cooper, State representative Sylleste Davis is gearing up for another legislative session in Columbia. I sit down exclusively with Rep. Davis for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

John J. Tecklenburg will be sworn-in for his 2nd term on Monday, January 13th at Charleston City Hall in downtown Charleston.I spoke exclusively with the mayor ahead of his inauguration for a special edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Billionaire and entrepreneur Tom Steyer is running for president of the United States. Today his son, Sam Steyer, stopped here in the Lowcountry to discuss his father's goals and vision for this country with voters.I sat down exclusively with Sam for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

For 8 years, Marvin Wagner served the constituents of the City of Charleston's District 5 (Outer West Ashley and John's Island) on City Council.But on January 13th, Marvin Wagner is stepping down after losing his re-election bid in November. I sit down exclusively with him to discuss what's next for him for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Changes are coming to the Charleston International Airport. I sit down with the airport's executive director, state senator Paul Campbell, Jr., for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

For the past 47 years, Jerome Taylor has served the Charleston area as a police officer, an interim police chief and deputy police chief with the Charleston Police Department.Friday, he's retiring. I speak exclusively with the chief for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

For almost 25 years, James Lewis, Jr. has been representing the citizens of the City of Charleston's District 3 on Charleston City Council. But he lost his bid to represent District 3 residents to Councilman-elect Jason Sakran just a month ago.I talk to Mr. Lewis about life after City Council for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

There are a lot of changes that are about to happen within the Charleston County School District, particularly in District 10 and one parent I talk to say he's not happy.I sit down with parent and former Charleston County School Board candidate Francis Beylotte, III for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From controversial changes within the Charleston County School District to clean water for the rural areas of South Carolina, I sit down exclusively with South Carolina state representative JA Moore for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Brad Mole is a father, a husband, a housing and community leader in Bluffton as well as a native of Hampton County.He says he wants to take his values, growing up in Hampton County, to Washington to be the next congressman for the 1st Congressional District on the GOP side. I sit down exclusively with Brad for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Sam Skardon has worked for civil rights activist and U.S. Congressman John Lewis, works in the business community in the Lowcountry and now wants to change the status quo in Columbia by becoming the next state senator for State Senate District 41.I speak exclusively with Sam for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From his non-profit organization to his take on the Charleston County School District, I sit down exclusively with Tony Lewis and his business partner, Taneisha Carter, for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

The Lowcountry Livability PAC endorsed several candidates for Charleston City Council to help solve issues on Council and have a better relationship with the mayor and citizens. Some of the endorsed candidates won.Dana Beach, founder of the Coastal Conservation League, is a part of the Livability PAC and tells me what the PAC will do next in this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Kimberly Bowman and Exquisite Enterprises have helped many people launched businesses here in the Lowcountry and now, Kimberly has just launched Exquisite Radio.Kimberly says Exquisite Radio will be the soapbox of the Lowcountry featuring music and original podcasts around the Southeast United States.I talk with her for "Quintin's Close-Ups."

From the Charleston mayoral election to the latest on the Low Battery, I sit down exclusively with Charleston City Council member and former Charleston mayoral candidate Mike Seekings for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

For 8 years, Kyle Kelly's holiday pop-up shop, Uncle Kyle's Uncle Kyle's Sweater Emporium, has been a staple on King Street.I sat down with Kyle for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

The Charleston County School Board approved major changes for the school district on Monday night. One of the changes: Minnie Hughes is staying opening.In this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups," I sit down with Charleston County School Board member Kevin Hollinshead, one-on-one.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, better known as SLED, says they found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing after an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Andy Savage, who represents Polly Sheppard, Felicia Sanders and her granddaughter, says Felicia and her granddaughter still haven't received any money from the church after money was sent to the church specifically for them, following the tragedy at the church in 2015.In this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups," Andy talks exclusively to me, one-on-one.

It's been one year since Jeff Barber was named Charleston Southern University's athletic director.16 months later, I sit down exclusively with him for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Barnes and Nobles says “In Defense of Dinah: Coming Out of the Shadow of Shame,” written by Charleston radio personality and entrepreneur Lori Johnson, deals with the issue of victim-blaming by looking at the rape of a biblical character named Dinah.I sit down with Lori for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

It's now a runoff between Charleston City Council member James Lewis, Jr. and businessman Jason Sakran for the coveted District 3 seat on City Council.I sat down with Jason Sakran for "Quintin's Close-Ups."

It's now a runoff between Charleston City Council member James Lewis, Jr. and businessman Jason Sakran for the coveted District 3 seat on City Council.I sat down with one of Councilman Lewis' supporters: prominent Charleston attorney Erika Harrison for "Quintin's Close-Ups."

She's a mother, a wife, a community leader-- she's also a member of Mount Pleasant Town Council. Now, Kathy Landing wants to serve the constituents of the Lowcountry, in Washington, as the Congresswoman for the 1st Congressional District.

Flooding, infrastructure and traffic are all issues affecting Charleston City Council member Peter Shahid's District 9 and residents a week ago gave the councilman 4 more years to tackle those issues.I sit down exclusively with Councilman Shahid for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups" to discuss his re-election win and those issues.

It's now a runoff for the coveted Charleston City Council, District 3 seat. Incumbent and current Charleston City Council member James Lewis, Jr. and businessman Jason Sakran are in the runoff.I sit down exclusively with Councilman Lewis for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

It's been one year since Christie Rainwater was elected mayor of the City of Hanahan.I speak exclusively with her, one year later, for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

Ross Appel is a 4th-generation Charlestonian, a notable lawyer and lives in West Ashley and now, he has been elected to Charleston City Council to represent the District 11 area of West Ashley.I speak exclusively with Councilman-elect Appel for a special edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

For 24 years, you have known Timmy Finch as one of the iconic "The Have Nots" performers, but he is also a lawyer, a father and a husband.I sit down with Timmy for "Quintin's Close-Ups."

She's in! Marie Delcioppo is one of the newest members on Charleston City Council. She serves the District 1 area (Daniel Island and the Ansonborough area of Downtown Charleston). She talks to me for "Quintin's Close-Ups" about what's next for District 1 and her.

Former Charleston City Council member Kathleen Wilson is the new Charleston Water System commissioner.She tells me what she will do as commissioner in this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."

John Tecklenburg and Mike Seekings are in a runoff for Charleston mayor and there were a lot of upsets in the race for Charleston City Council.I sit down with someone who knows politics from here to Washington, Charleston City Paper publisher Andy Brack for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."