Groups tout I-526 extension alternative

A simpler, less costly solution to the Interstate 526 extension would reduce traffic congestion west of the Ashley and on James and Johns islands while increasing the value of surrounding property, according to two environmental groups. Read More

Local motorists split on gas tax proposal

A proposal to increase the state excise tax for a gallon of gas drew mixed response Thursday from motorists filling up at a Folly Road convenience store. Read More

Panel advises bus route changes

Elimination of Route 106 Otranto/Stall and the CARTA@NIGHT service, as well as ending or reducing Sunday and holiday service for other routes, was recommended Wednesday by a committee of the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. Read More

Woman in neglect case to keep giving lessons

A woman facing six misdemeanor counts of ill-treatment of animals after authorities seized six horses on Johns Island this month will continue to teach riding classes to College of Charleston students, officials said Monday. Read More

CARTA panel OKs salary cuts

A slight salary cut was approved Monday for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority administrative staff as CARTA wrestles with an anticipated budget shortfall of more than $1 million, officials said. Read More

Killing third in a week in Charleston peninsula

The third homicide on the Charleston peninsula within a week happened Saturday when a 20-year-old man was found shot to death on Norman Street. Read More

Racism not eradicated, many at discussion say

Strides have been made in the fight against racism, but much remains to be done to fully realize the dream of Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader said Saturday. Read More

CARTA won't raise pay

Chairman says panel won't recommend salary increase for administration

There will be no pay increase for the public bus system's administration despite its request for $14,000 more in salary and benefits in the new budget year, board Chairman Patterson Smith said Friday. Read More

CARTA backs away from administrative raises

There will be no pay increase for the Charleston Area Transportation Authority administration despite its request for $14,000 more in salary and benefits in the new budget year, CARTA board Chairman Patterson Smith said Friday. Read More

$2.19 a gallon

North Charleston gas stations go head to head by dropping prices

There's a gas price war in North Charleston. The battleground: Rivers Avenue at Otranto Road. On Thursday, two service stations there drove the cost of a gallon of unleaded regular down to $2.19. Read More