Local designer falls short of win

College of Charleston grad was a finalist

She gave it a good run, but came up short. Carol Hannah Whitfield, a 2007 graduate of the College of Charleston, made it to the finals of the reality TV show Project Runway, but she and fellow finalist Althea Harper were bested by Irina Shabayeva in the finale, which aired Thursday on the Lifetime channel. Read More

Moment of truth on 'Runway'

College of Charleston grad could win big prize on finale

Susan Whitfield never imagined she'd be the mother of a reality show star. But with her daughter, Carol Hannah Whitfield, in the finals on season 6 of "Project Runway," that's precisely what's happened. Read More

For the children

Mount Pleasant adoptive family one of four honored by state

After years of yearning for a family, John and Elisa Planty know one thing for sure. "Elisa's been able to keep us focused on the fact that, regardless of their origin, they are our children," John says. Read More

Patrons battle traffic on final day

10-day event wraps up with near-record attendance; Exchange Club already getting ready for next year

If you waited hours in traffic to get to the Coastal Carolina Fair on Saturday, fair organizers feel your pain. Read More

'Sesame Street' turns 40

Beloved educational children's show celebrating four decades of 'sunny days' on public television

America's favorite address has something in common with Monty Python, Woodstock, Jennifer Aniston and Jay-Z. They all turn 40 in 2009. Read More

Citadel experience set tone for his life

Al Katz was a high school student in Greenville when he took a date to a football game between Furman University and The Citadel. "The Summerall Guards were marching at halftime, and she thought that was the best thing she had ever seen," says Katz, 69. Read More

Food, fun galore at fair

Exchange Club fairgrounds come alive under sunny skies

As president of the Coastal Carolina Fair, Stuart Hanckel had several duties to perform on opening day Thursday. He was also on a mission. "After we cut the ribbon, I'm going straight for the fried mushrooms," he said. "I love those things." Read More

Seniors can get flu shot

Vaccines available for seasonal strains

When seniors go to the Coastal Carolina Fair on Nov. 4, they will not only be able to ride the carousel, enter the Best Legs contest and play bingo, but they can also get updated on their vaccines. Read More

Coastal Carolina organizers keep families' budgets in mind

If it's late October, it must be time for the Coastal Carolina Fair. Since 1957, the Exchange Club of Charleston has been bringing local families thrilling rides, fried food, games, exhibits, farm animals and headline entertainment in the form of the annual 10-day event. Read More

Child Sex Abuse: Breaking cycle will be goal

Center to use grant to help abused from being abuser

Children who have been sexually abused can become abusers themselves. The folks at The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center know that very well. Read More