Friday, May 24, 2013

Spoleto Festival USA has begun

The Post and Courier today kicks off its daily, comprehensive coverage of Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival.

Haley campaign appointee under attack

Gov. Nikki Haley is under attack from the National Jewish Democratic Council because one of her campaign leaders has ties to a hate group.

Charleston’s Beachwalker Park one of nation’s top 10 beaches, Dr. Beach says

The self-proclaimed ”Dr. Beach” has released his top 10 spots in the country to enjoy the sun and surf, and once again Charleston...

New I-26 interchange to connect to port access; road ramps to Spruill Avenue to come down

Benjamin Holmes laughs at the irony when he talks about his memory of a ramp being built that connects Interstate 26 to Spruill Avenue.

Big moon for summer’s first holiday weekend

Good news for the Memorial Day weekend, the official kick-start to summer: You’ll have more beach to lie out on. And a huge moon to gaze upon...

N. Charleston store owner says federal drug agents seized her merchandise, cash in raid

A North Charleston store owner said she feels like she was robbed by the federal government this week after agents carted off merchandise and...

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Columbia teen charged with DUI in crash that killed his brother

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Folly administrator stepping down

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The Cooper School to receive first-place honor for literary magazine “Pass It On” today

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State Ports Authority reports strong container volume for April

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Folly parking rates new this year

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Big balloons to soar near Simpsonville for holiday celebration

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Workers at SRS called back from furloughs to full-time status

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