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Charleston's Restaurant Industry Faces Its Drinking Demonsnew

At about 4 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2011, two employees of Charleston restaurants collided in their vehicles. One of them died in his car, which went up in flames after hitting a concrete barrier. The other survived with minor injuries but was charged with felony driving under the influence after his blood alcohol level was measured above the legal driving limit.
Charleston City Paper  |  Paul Bowers  |  04-12-2012  |  Features

Joe Queenan's 'Closing Time' is Self-Servingnew

Queenan's memoir turns out to be another bit of his trademark mean-spirited vengeance on his old man's battered ghost.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Jaime O'Neill  |  06-16-2009  |  Nonfiction

'The King of Texas' Looks at Eagle Pennell's Brilliant, but Wasted, Lifenew

The proto-indie filmmaker's highs and many lows are chronicled in this new documentary.
The Texas Observer  |  Steve McVicker  |  05-07-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Cantineras Risk Alcoholism to Earn Good Moneynew

In Houston's cantinas, women are paid to entice men to buy them drinks. Some took up the line of work to pay off the coyote who helped them cross the border.
Houston Press  |  Keith Plocek  |  07-06-2005  |  The War on Women

Drag Racer Leaves Prison Behind ... at 200 m.p.h.new

Mike Charlton's quest is to become the fastest man alive. His latest attempt involves strapping a jet engine to the back of a semi.
Cleveland Scene  |  James Renner  |  03-09-2005  |  Sports

Homeless Find Sanctuary in Sherwood Forestnew

A bucolic homeless camp has been up and running in Fort Lauderdale's Sherwood Forest for two decades. Hard living has taken a toll on its denizens.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Jeff Stratton  |  12-27-2004  |  Economy

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