Charleston County Council member Paul Thurmond (right) presents a resolution to Lowcountry Local First representatives on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. County Council's resolution supports Lowcountry Local First's 10% Shift Campaign, which is a grassroots movement that encourages individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies to spend at least 10 percent of their purchases with local, independent businesses.

Charleston County photo by Jennie Davis