Ex-chairman: Gas tax 'inadequate' for roads

South Carolina road funding woes are related to the state 16-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax that has not been raised in more than 20 years while fuel prices have skyrocketed, said Henry Taylor, who resigned this week as chairman of the state Department of Transportation Commission. Read More

Citadel's astronaut shares adventure

Space walker Bresnik tells what makes good leader

Marine Lt. Col. Bresnik Read More

Marines' general defines leadership

The nation needs to understand the true nature of the threat from terrorism and the vital work of the U.S. military overseas in that fight, the head of the Marine Corps said Thursday. Read More

DOT panel director named

Daniel H. Isaac Jr. of Myrtle Beach will become the next chairman of the state Department of Transportation Commission. "I will ascend to the chairmanship in the next 30 to 60 days," Isaac said Tuesday. He represents all or part of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown and ... Read More

Life after 'Palmetto Pointe'

Failed show's crew still owed money for work

State's first TV series. Read More

Event's goal: 'Educate, enlighten and empower'

The Black Expo brought together dozens of public agencies and businesses Saturday for a mix of entertainment and education that drew thousands to the Charleston Area Convention Center. Read More

Thousands gather in North Charleston for Black Expo

Black Expo brought together dozens of public agencies and businesses Saturday for a mix of entertainment and education that drew thousands to the Charleston Area Convention Center. Read More

Father's account in miniseries

World War II was over by the time Geoffrey Leckie was born. Now, though, he is getting a close-up Hollywood look at his father's service in the Marines in the widely acclaimed HBO 10-part miniseries "The Pacific." "It was a bit overwhelming really. Read More

Feral cat program adopted

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Despite concerns expressed by a state wildlife biologist, Town Council on Tuesday approved a privately funded feral cat management program. Read More

Firing up cigarette tax

Approval would save lives, money, officials say

Raising the state's cigarette tax would save lives, discourage children from taking up the habit and shift more of the estimated $1 billion in annual tobacco-related disease costs back to smokers while providing millions of dollars in new state revenue, officials said Monday. Read More