Wednesday Edition
November 21, 2018 — Your news feed made by humans, not machines.
'I'm running out of time'
Kidneys are scarce. Nearly 100,000 people in the United States need one. And MUSC, like every other transplant hospital in the country, prioritizes patients who will more likely succeed. Read more
Wednesday Highlights
A month after a study revealed the latest pollutant to show up in Charleston harbor fish, local advocacy groups are figuring out how to communicate the potential risk to the public. Read more
A former accountant and whistleblower blamed SCANA's top executives of conspiring to force her out of the company in fiery testimony on Tuesday. Read more
Charleston faces a crisis of drunk and drugged driving. With the holiday season underway, officers and officials in the Holy City and around the Lowcountry are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts and calling on the public to take a stand against drunk, drugged, distracted and other unsafe driving. Read more
Hospital Expansion
For the first time in its history, the Medical University of South Carolina is buying other hospitals. Read more
The Medical University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of community hospitals in four rural counties Monday night following a discussion in a meeting not open to the public. Read more
Clemson-Carolina Rivalry Week
The South Carolina-Clemson football rivalry has had some amusing trash-talking highlights starring Steve Spurrier, Ben Boulware, Jadeveon Clowney and Deshaun Watson. Read more
Latest Posts
A Discriminatory Denial?
Several members of the private, all-white Charleston Rifle Club say the nonprofit social group is a discriminatory “race-based organization” after it refused to admit its first black candidate for membership. Read more
Downtown Fatality
A 19-year-old man died Monday night after falling from a third-story apartment on King Street in downtown Charleston, police said. Read more
Local news
Charleston faces a crisis of drunk and drugged driving. With the holiday season underway, officers and officials in the Holy City and around the Lowcountry are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts and calling on the public to take a stand against drunk, drugged, distracted and other unsafe driving.
Suspended from office and facing years in prison on corruption charges, Columbia-area prosecutor Dan Johnson is fighting to secure lucrative retirement payments from the taxpayer-funded pension system.
A new multi-functional community center called Jubilee Hall will replace unused buildings on the northern side of Hampton Park on the Charleston peninsula and will serve as an affordable event space for locals. Read more
For the first time in its history, the Medical University of South Carolina is buying other hospitals. Read more
A former accountant and whistleblower blamed SCANA's top executives of conspiring to force her out of the company in fiery testimony on Tuesday. Read more
Two years after Charleston International celebrated completion of its terminal expansion and overhaul, another legal tussle has cropped up. Read more
The Medical University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of community hospitals in four rural counties Monday night following a discussion in a meeting not open to the public. Read more
South Carolina's Joe Cunningham is one of 16 Democrats who signed a letter Monday openly opposing Rep. Nancy Pelosi to become the House speaker, a bid that could upset her chances to take back the key leadership post. Read more
California billionaire Tom Steyer made another move Tuesday toward launching a potential 2020 presidential bid with an announcement that he's planning to return to early-voting South Carolina next month for an event in Charleston. Read more
California billionaire Tom Steyer made another move Tuesday toward launching a potential 2020 presidential bid with an announcement that he's planning to return to early-voting South Carolina next month for an event in Charleston. Read more
A former accountant and whistleblower blamed SCANA's top executives of conspiring to force her out of the company in fiery testimony on Tuesday. Read more
Excuse the Charleston County Republican Party if its members are feeling a little blue these days. Read more
Charleston County election officials continued their registration efforts this year by reaching out to legal voters inside the county jail population. Read more
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6-year-old Summerville girl needs a kidney but can't get a spot on the transplant list
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MUSC will buy 4 SC hospitals, first time in its history to make such a purchase
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Man dies after falling from window of King Street apartment in downtown Charleston
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Membership controversy roils Charleston Rifle Club after black candidate is blackballed
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Second lawsuit filed over Charleston airport expansion work
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Amid AG rumors, Gowdy says he's still 'heading to South Carolina'
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Suspended SC prosecutor fighting to keep $100,000 in retirement money
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Las Vegas point spread for South Carolina vs. Clemson football near record high
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Orangeburg County man used fake gang to blackmail woman for months
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2 face murder charges in connection with Moncks Corner home invasion shooting
The South Carolina-Clemson football rivalry has had some amusing trash-talking highlights starring Steve Spurrier, Ben Boulware, Jadeveon Clowney and Deshaun Watson. Read more
Latest posts in sports
New Citadel point guard Lew Stallworth has wasted little time in proving himself to his teammates. Read more
Steve Spurrier called Dabo Swinney to talk about one thing in the midst of Clemson's 5-year skid to South Carolina: the turnovers. Read more
The Citadel landed nine players on all-Southern Conference teams voted on by league coaches and media. Read more
After a combined 73-point loss in his first two rivalry games, does Will Muschamp need a new approach toward Clemson? Read more
The Mount Pleasant outfit has always longed for amenities that other businesses would consider essential, including a logo, website and permanent home. Read more
Recent Reviews
The Mount Pleasant outfit has always longed for amenities that other businesses would consider essential, including a logo, website and permanent home. Read more
Readers share stories about dining at Southern cafeterias in Charleston. Read more
Over its almost 20-year history, the Charleston Animal Society’s annual Chili Cook-Off & Oyster Roast has changed locations multiple times and seen its attendance skyrocket to upward of 5,000 animal lovers. What hasn’t changed lately, though, is Pardee Heating & Air’s unapproachable dominance in the event’s signature contest. Read more
Thanksgiving comes early this year, which means there was barely time to empty the Halloween candy bowl before the barrage of advice began about the fabulous new things you can do to liven up Thanksgiving. Read more
Get your tickets early for these New Year's Eve celebrations, which are likely to sell out in advance. Read more
Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it comes good food, football, and time spent with family and friends. Read more
Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it comes good food, football, and time spent with family and friends.
If there is a big studio movie that's more generally crowd-pleasing than "Green Book" this season, I have yet to find it. In this landscape of challenging, provocative, edgy films, Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and, of all people, director Peter Farrelly have come along with a movie about … Read more
