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February 17, 2019 — Made by humans, not machines.
For years, Marvin Gethers upheld a reputation as a beloved colleague and a trusted mentor to struggling students in one of North Charleston's poorest elementary schools. But while school leaders celebrated Gethers, a number of students say he was molesting them behind closed doors. Read more
Top Sunday Stories
South Carolina's pension funds, which 1 in 9 state residents count on, saw investment gains through June 2018, but need another $25.47 billion in order to be fully funded. Read more
As a legal and policy liaison for Nancy Pelosi on judicial and oversight issues, Charleston native Michael Tecklenburg counsels the House speaker on some of the thorniest topics in politics today. But he had to overcome significant personal hurdles to get there. Read more
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Projected First-Round Draft Pick
As Clemson continues its investigation into how three football players tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug before the Dec. 29 Cotton Bowl, Dexter Lawrence is looking on with particular interest. Read more
Family Politics
South Carolina's top Democrat, congressman Jim Clyburn, is not planning to leave office soon, but talk about his potential successors is a popular topic in Palmetto State politics. Read more
SEWE Weekend Events
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, celebrating its 37th year in Charleston, kicked off Friday with favorites such as the DockDogs competition and Center for Birds of Prey flight demonstrations. Read more
Latest Posts
2020 Bid for the Presidency
More than 1,000 people showed up for U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris's (D-Calif.) North Charleston town hall event at Royal Missionary Baptist Church Friday. The stop was part of a two-day swing through the early presidential primary state since announcing her 2020 run. Read more
In South Carolina, Kamala Harris said she would stay relevant, declared she would win in 2020 and promised she would be back in the early presidential primary state soon. Read more
Local News
Some people will say anything during a courtship to get what they want — and you know how that usually turns out.
For years, Marvin Gethers upheld a reputation as a beloved colleague and a trusted mentor to struggling students in one of North Charleston's poorest elementary schools. But while school leaders celebrated Gethers, a number of students say he was molesting them behind closed doors.
The shooting death of a woman who was found inside of a Mount Pleasant home on Feb. 9 has sparked numerous questions on police transparency after authorities issued a heavily-redacted report late Friday afternoon.
A 10,000-square-foot medical office building will rise soon on St. Andrews Boulevard in West Ashley. Read more
South Carolina's largest homegrown bank had been fixed on acquisitions in recent years, on its way to becoming a nearly $15 billion lender with a four-state footprint. Read more
A 10,000-square-foot medical office building will rise soon on St. Andrews Boulevard in West Ashley. Read more
You’re seeing the Post and Courier's weekly real estate newsletter. Receive all the latest transactions and top development, building, and home and commercial sales news to your inbox each Saturday here. Read more
Leaders in the small communities where state-run health giant is looking to expand into gush about the potential benefits, from better medical; care to the hope for new jobs. In exchange, they'll lose part of their tax base. Read more
South Carolina's top Democrat, congressman Jim Clyburn, is not planning to leave office soon, but talk about his potential successors is a popular topic in Palmetto State politics. Read more
As a legal and policy liaison for Nancy Pelosi on judicial and oversight issues, Charleston native Michael Tecklenburg counsels the House speaker on some of the thorniest topics in politics today. But he had to overcome significant personal hurdles to get there. Read more
Patrick Caddell, the pollster who helped propel Jimmy Carter in his longshot bid to win the presidency and later distanced himself from Democrats, has died, a colleague said Saturday night. He was 68. Read more
Some people will say anything during a courtship to get what they want — and you know how that usually turns out. Read more
The Statehouse is looking at regulations covering e-cigarettes. Read more
In South Carolina, Kamala Harris said she would stay relevant, declared she would win in 2020 and promised she would be back in the early presidential primary state soon. Read more
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South Carolina hosted Texas A&M Saturday. Read more
Latest posts in sports
The NCAA unveiled its new college basketball NET rankings over the summer to replace the old RPI (Ratings Index Percentage). The NCAA Tournament selection committee will use the NET rankings to help determine the 68-team tournament field in March. Read more
Patrick Walters' first tournament as a member of the Bassmaster Elite Series was an eye-opener for a lot of folks and should be quite a confidence-builder for the 24-year-old Summerville resident. Read more
Gene Sapakoff column: Alabama football fans, leading on a theory grounded in Dabo Swinney’s Pelham, Ala., boyhood and his life-changing stint as a walk-on wide receiver who helped Alabama win the 1992 national championship, believe he will someday replace Nick Saban as head coach. Here is the only scenario where that happens. Read more
FC Cincinnati defeated the Charleston Battery, 2-1, behind goals from Fanendo Adi and Darren Mattocks in the opening round of the Carolina Challenge Cup. Read more
Ellie Wall had heard about mac-and-cheese cook-offs and barbecue contests, but those struck her as far too restrictive for the McClellanville shindig she was planning: What if a competitor was more comfortable making cheesecake, or thought she could win with her chili recipe? Read more
The massive Folly Beach restaurant, which measures three dining rooms and 6,500 square feet in all, has good intentions that spawn nothing but disappointment. Read more
Bertha’s Kitchen is closed on Sundays, in part so members of the family which owns the North Charleston soul food institution can go to New Francis Brown United Methodist Church. And now its congregants are expressing how much they appreciate the Grants giving them a place to go every other … Read more
The Post and Courier is giving away a deluxe weekend package for Charleston Wine + Food. Read more
Arnay Fludd lives in Moncks Corner. Read more
Q: I am looking for the recipe for Pizza Hut Romano or Parmesan salad dressing from the ‘70s. Read more
Some people will say anything during a courtship to get what they want — and you know how that usually turns out. Read more
Celebrate Black History Month with trivia. Read more
"I believe that in every human being, there is this want to create," one of the artists said. "It's a basic human instinct — there's a sense of beauty in creating, and I like opening up those doors for people who haven’t been exposed to it." Read more
On Thursday, February 7th, Tommy Baker celebrated the grand opening of the new 20,000 square foot Porsche dealership on 1515 Savannah Highway in Charleston. The beautiful facility features 30 percent more Porsche inventory, a customer cafe and a "fitting lounge" for vehicle customization. It…
Dogs dive in slow motion during SEWE's dock dog competition in Brittle Bank Park on Friday, Feb.15, 2019. Read more
