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How heat in seas off West Africa is making the Atlantic’s hurricane season a nightmare

How heat in seas off West Africa is making the Atlantic’s hurricane season a nightmare

Today's Headlines

SC Congressman Joe Wilson remains stable, but details on his medical condition unknown

Palmetto Politics

SC Congressman Joe Wilson remains stable, but details on his medical condition unknown

After a fire and years of promises, will a vacant North Charleston school finally get a second life?

News

After a fire and years of promises, will a vacant North Charleston school finally get a second life?

Man charged with felony DUI after late-night crash leaves 1 dead, another injured

News

Man charged with felony DUI after late-night crash leaves 1 dead, another injured

Development Watch

West Ashley Piggly Wiggly site plans approved weeks after being introduced, but not without hiccups

News

West Ashley Piggly Wiggly site plans approved weeks after being introduced, but not without hiccups

By Ali Rockett [email protected]
2 hrs ago

Charleston moves ahead with a roughly $345 million plan and new developer for former Piggly Wiggly site and Ashley Landing shopping center in West Ashley. But the mayor says the city must act fast to keep the project on track.

Several Charleston restaurants have closed in the last month. Is it a trend or a coincidence?

Food

Several Charleston restaurants have closed in the last month. Is it a trend or a coincidence?

By Parker Milner [email protected]
2 hrs ago

Why are so many restaurants closing in Charleston?

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After the debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

Palmetto Politics

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press
Sep 10, 2024

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. SC experts and Swifties give their shake on election impact

Greenville News

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. SC experts and Swifties give their shake on election impact

By Benjamin Simon [email protected]
17 hrs ago

LATEST NEWS

Private donations of $20K give Citadel football team ability to use in-game technology

Sports

Private donations of $20K give Citadel football team ability to use in-game technology

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Ready for Christmas already? Get your tickets now for these Charleston holiday festivities

Charleston Scene

Ready for Christmas already? Get your tickets now for these Charleston holiday festivities

2 hrs ago

Lexington Elementary school launches its Spanish-English immersion program, a first in the district

Columbia News

Lexington Elementary school launches its Spanish-English immersion program, a first in the district

2 hrs ago

North Columbia development gets approval for man-made beach, 3-acre lagoon

Columbia News

North Columbia development gets approval for man-made beach, 3-acre lagoon

2 hrs ago

After-school meal program returns to Charleston. Here's how students can get free meals

Education Lab

After-school meal program returns to Charleston. Here's how students can get free meals

2 hrs ago

Editorial: School shootings, unintended child deaths are two problems that share a solution

Editorials

Editorial: School shootings, unintended child deaths are two problems that share a solution

2 hrs ago

Ms. Pat is keeping it real on her 'Hot & Flashy Tour' at the Charleston Music Hall

Charleston Scene

Ms. Pat is keeping it real on her 'Hot & Flashy Tour' at the Charleston Music Hall

2 hrs ago

Florence is growing. School enrollment is shrinking. So what's going on?

Pee Dee News

Florence is growing. School enrollment is shrinking. So what's going on?

2 hrs ago

West Ashley Piggly Wiggly site plans approved weeks after being introduced, but not without hiccups

News

West Ashley Piggly Wiggly site plans approved weeks after being introduced, but not without hiccups

2 hrs ago

PAID PRESS RELEASES

Latest local and national business announcements, powered by EZ Newswire

Phi Beta Kappa Society Establishes Chapter at College of Charleston

Promotion

Phi Beta Kappa Society Establishes Chapter at College of Charleston

Aug 21, 2024

Business

Boeing delivers four SC-made 787 Dreamliners in August as carriers look to shore up fleets

Boeing delivers four SC-made 787 Dreamliners in August as carriers look to shore up fleets

Food

Several Charleston restaurants have closed in the last month. Is it a trend or a coincidence?

Several Charleston restaurants have closed in the last month. Is it a trend or a coincidence?

Politics

Murder charges dropped against Orangeburg woman who lost premature birth

Murder charges dropped against Orangeburg woman who lost premature birth

OPINION

Editorial: School shootings, unintended child deaths are two problems that share a solution

Editorial: School shootings, unintended child deaths are two problems that share a solution

Sports

Private donations of $20K give Citadel football team ability to use in-game technology

Private donations of $20K give Citadel football team ability to use in-game technology

Education

After-school meal program returns to Charleston. Here's how students can get free meals

After-school meal program returns to Charleston. Here's how students can get free meals

Environment

NOAA predicts Charleston could see slightly fewer tidal floods through April 2025. Here's why.

NOAA predicts Charleston could see slightly fewer tidal floods through April 2025. Here's why.

Arts & Entertainment

Ready for Christmas already? Get your tickets now for these Charleston holiday festivities

Ready for Christmas already? Get your tickets now for these Charleston holiday festivities

Health

Aging for Amateurs: Can a possum teach elders about life? This one did.

Aging for Amateurs: Can a possum teach elders about life? This one did.

Photos

Photos: Riverdogs play Cannon Ballers in playoffs game at Joseph P. Riley Park

Photos: Riverdogs play Cannon Ballers in playoffs game at Joseph P. Riley Park

Columbia

Lexington Elementary school launches its Spanish-English immersion program, a first in the district

Lexington Elementary school launches its Spanish-English immersion program, a first in the district

Greenville

Greenville's first public skatepark is closer than ever near Swamp Rabbit Trail

Greenville's first public skatepark is closer than ever near Swamp Rabbit Trail

Myrtle Beach

'Losing a legacy': Myrtle Beach Pelicans fans urge city to upgrade stadium, keep team

'Losing a legacy': Myrtle Beach Pelicans fans urge city to upgrade stadium, keep team

Beaufort County

Hurricane Francine pushes toward Gulf landfall. Another storm forms off SC coast.

Hurricane Francine pushes toward Gulf landfall. Another storm forms off SC coast.

PEE DEE

Florence is growing. School enrollment is shrinking. So what's going on?

Florence is growing. School enrollment is shrinking. So what's going on?

SPARTANBURG

New chapter, storied town: Shop will sell books, coffee and gifts in historic downtown Gaffney

New chapter, storied town: Shop will sell books, coffee and gifts in historic downtown Gaffney

ROCK HILL

Kamala Harris will have a post-Donald Trump debate rally in Charlotte Sept. 12. How to RSVP.

Kamala Harris will have a post-Donald Trump debate rally in Charlotte Sept. 12. How to RSVP.

BOOM & BALANCE

$415M industrial park and 2K new homes: 7-year picture of Gaffney and Cherokee Co. growth.

$415M industrial park and 2K new homes: 7-year picture of Gaffney and Cherokee Co. growth.

MURDAUGH

Will Alex Murdaugh get a new murder trial? SC Supreme Court to decide.

Will Alex Murdaugh get a new murder trial? SC Supreme Court to decide.

Uncovered

SC Inspector General launches investigation into low-performing Lowcountry school district

SC Inspector General launches investigation into low-performing Lowcountry school district