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November 14, 2018 — Your news feed made by humans, not machines.
Special Report
South Carolina’s persistent failures in education are leaving students unprepared for the world that awaits them
South Carolina’s failing public education is not a coincidence, but a result of a flawed system that lawmakers have neglected for decades. Read more
Morning news
Charleston City Council has initially approved a ban on single-use plastics, but it's on shaky ground. Read more
Legislators on Tuesday approved how they'll evaluate potential bids to buy Santee Cooper, giving the highest priority to an offer's impact on electricity rates. Read more
After Supervisor Bill Peagler put Deputy Supervisor Tim Callanan on paid leave and gave him $49,900 severance pay, County Council voted to fire Callanan immediately and ask for a SLED investigation. Read more
After the midterms
"I'm leaving for D.C. in the morning. I've got stuff to take care of. I ain't leaving. I'm staying around, but I've got stuff to take care of," Katie Arrington told the Charleston County Republican Party. Read more
Phil Chambers, who was a senior advisor on James Smith's campaign for governor and the chief of staff to S.C. Democratic Party chairman Trav Robertson, started working Monday in a leadership role at Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's Democratic Victory Fund. Read more
'Civility is important'
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford analyzes why Katie Arrington and the Republican Party fumbled away South Carolina's 1st Congressional District last week. Read more
Latest Posts
The city of Charleston wants to raise the minimum wage from $11.50 to $12 an hour next year in hopes of stemming the high turnover rate of 18 percent. Read more
For the history books
During the worst of Hurricane Florence, the Great Pee Dee River dumped more than a half-million gallons of water — enough to fill a 5-foot-deep swimming pool the size of a football field — every single second. Read more
Local news
Two people were shot and killed in the early morning hours Wednesday at a Moncks Corner home, and one man has been detained by police for questioning, authorities said.
In which Lindsey Graham vacillates between his old Maverick ways and his newfound role as Trump manager.
More than 100,000 people are expected to travel in and out of the state's busiest airport over Thanksgiving, and this year they will find a few more parking spaces. Read more
Six months after buying a rural Berkeley County parcel for a future grocery store, a Pee Dee-based food distributor and supermarket owner has planted a stake on the outskirts of Moncks Corner for a second outpost. Read more
The owner of a Mount Pleasant shopping center now owns the neighboring and unfinished headquarters of a failed medical research firm that went down in a government fraud investigation. Read more
Home sales climbed back into positive territory in October after Hurricane Florence pummeled the Charleston housing market in September. Read more
A new exhibit uses buttons, tubes, lights and bubbles to teach children about water filtration. Read more
"I'm leaving for D.C. in the morning. I've got stuff to take care of. I ain't leaving. I'm staying around, but I've got stuff to take care of," Katie Arrington told the Charleston County Republican Party. Read more
Ahead of being sworn in Wednesday as a S.C. Senator, Dick Harpootlian said he'll approach his new job differently than how he handled his post as S.C. Democratic chair. Read more
In which Lindsey Graham vacillates between his old Maverick ways and his newfound role as Trump manager. Read more
Legislators on Tuesday approved how they'll evaluate potential bids to buy Santee Cooper, giving the highest priority to an offer's impact on electricity rates. Read more
Phil Chambers, who was a senior advisor on James Smith's campaign for governor and the chief of staff to S.C. Democratic Party chairman Trav Robertson, started working Monday in a leadership role at Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's Democratic Victory Fund. Read more
Some legislators say returning to paper ballots may be the solution for eliminating lines and ensuring all votes are counted correctly Read more
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Myrtle Beach Bowl to become first college football bowl game played in South Carolina
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Berkeley council fires Deputy Supervisor Tim Callanan, asks for SLED probe into funds
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Mark Sanford gives 3 reasons why Katie Arrington lost to Joe Cunningham
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Nick Saban, Brent Thompson agree: Alabama star should play against The Citadel
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High Water Festival 2019 lineup announced with 22 acts coming to North Charleston
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Seafood restaurant The Royal Tern aiming to open on Johns Island before end of November
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Plastics ban in Charleston passes first council review after lengthy debate
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Joe Cunningham heads to Washington today — but so does Katie Arrington
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An inmate has died at an SC maximum security prison, authorities say
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2 people shot, killed in Moncks Corner home early Wednesday
Jarrell Brantley scored 17 points and pulled down eight rebounds and Grant Riller added 14 points, 12 coming in the second half to lead College of Charleston past Rhode Island, 66-55, Tuesday night before a crowd of 4,276 at TD Arena Read more
Latest posts in sports
Gene Sapakoff column: Forget a game plan on defense for Saturday's game against Chattanooga; South Carolina needs an extra week of tackling drills to shore up a glaring weakness bad enough to set new records. Read more
The South Carolina Stingrays scored three times in the first period to get out to an early lead and held the Atlanta Gladiators quiet late in the game to earn a 4-2 win on Tuesday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. Read more
For about 30 minutes, Charleston Southern’s men’s basketball team played as close to perfect as it could play in Tuesday night’s game with South Carolina State. The final 10 minutes were a little different, but the Buccaneers did manage to finish it off with a 89-72 win. Read more
Jarrell Brantley scored 17 points and pulled down eight rebounds and Grant Riller added 14 points, 12 coming in the second half to lead College of Charleston past Rhode Island, 66-55, Tuesday night before a crowd of 4,276 at TD Arena Read more
Sides are now overtaking the turkey. Those dishes that brighten up the table at Thanksgiving fill out so much of the menu, the novice host or hostess can coast to the finish line. But first, a map of the route that leads to it. Read more
Recent Reviews
Q: Maybe it’s because our family contains early risers, or perhaps because typical brunch offerings seem to be devoid of bright colors, but for our Sunday midday meal we prefer lunch, not brunch. We used to call this “dinner.” Read more
Alena Waxter lives in Summerville. Read more
Edward Crouse, who until recently was hand-selling truffles at downtown Charleston restaurants, hasn’t given up on his favorite gourmet food. But now, instead of wholesaling it by the ounce, he’s shaving it over grilled cheese sandwiches and baguette butter at Babas on Cannon, the cafe he op… Read more
Just in time for colder weather, The Royal Tern is on the cusp of igniting its wood-fired grill and opening for business. Partner John Williams says the Johns Island seafood restaurant should start serving by the end of the month. Read more
In which Lindsey Graham vacillates between his old Maverick ways and his newfound role as Trump manager. Read more
The lineup for the 2019 High Water Festival in North Charleston is here. Read more
“I still think (the U.S.) is the best game in town,” she said. “Of all the places that I’ve been, there’s something about the energy of America that’s really interesting, and it has something to do with this deranged idea we still have that we’re free.” Read more
The owner of the Purple Buffalo, Dan Dickey, and his good friend and fellow Charleston artist Sarah White are teaming up for a dual exhibit dubbed "Untamed Charm" that will showcase their colorful, chaotic compositions.
Brian Ivie, director of new documentary "Emanuel," was shocked and appalled when he learned about the horrific 2015 shooting at Emanuel AME Church while he was on his honeymoon. Read more
