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May 23, 2019 — Your local news feed made by humans, not machines
New census estimates say Mount Pleasant and North Charleston had large population gains, while Charleston lagged and Columbia shrank. Read more
Thursday's top stories
Following five successive health inspections that resulted in a “C” grade, La Tabella on James Island has closed. Read more
The National Hurricane Center is calling for four to eight hurricanes this year. Read more
Following a two-year hiatus, one of the Charleston area’s biggest culinary events is returning this fall with a cashless model and new venue. Read more
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Charleston-area retail and development
Watermelon-sized jackfruit, sweet potato multigrain tortilla chips and cowboy seasoned bacon are just a sampling of the many offbeat items customers will find at South Carolina's first GreenWise Market store and not at the conventional Publix supermarkets its parent company operates. Read more
With one hotel slated for upper King Street and two even farther north up Meeting Street, supporters said the proposed projects, which have a combined 367 rooms, would bring much-needed foot traffic into areas of the city that are in the middle of a revitalization process. Read more
Boeing exec departure
David Carbon will return to his native Australia to care for his family, the company announced Wednesday. Read more
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County line confusion
It has been almost 20 years since surveyors realized that 2,900 acres of land in Dorchester County actually belonged in Berkeley County because of a late 19th century mapping error. Read more
'A huge headache'
A popular crowdfunding website for musicians that launched a decade ago is headed for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of artists still waiting for money that they might never get. Read more
Local news
Army officials identified the Fort Jackson civilian employee who died Wednesday during a prescribed burn operation as a wildlife biologist who's worked at the base for over a decade.
Army officials have confirmed that a person died Wednesday on Fort Jackson.
David Carbon will return to his native Australia to care for his family, the company announced Wednesday. Read more
About 615,000 South Carolinians are expected to take to the roads or sky this weekend. The worst times for road congestion will likely be late afternoon today and tomorrow, as commuters leave work early and travelers hit the road. Read more
With one hotel slated for upper King Street and two even farther north up Meeting Street, supporters said the proposed projects, which have a combined 367 rooms, would bring much-needed foot traffic into areas of the city that are in the middle of a revitalization process. Read more
Larry Murray, an Army veteran and a leader at the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, will be executive director at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. Read more
The Medical University of South Carolina has struck yet another agreement to expand its rural health care services and extend its reach beyond the Charleston region. Read more
A brewing battle over renewing liquor licenses in Columbia could create new hurdles for bars to meet statewide if they want to keep selling martinis, margaritas and shots of whiskey. Read more
South Carolina Democrats on Tuesday announced 14 of the 23 Democratic presidential hopefuls will speak at their party convention next month in Columbia. Read more
Wesley Donehue apparently doesn't know his retail clientele very well. Read more
A brewing battle over renewing liquor licenses in Columbia could create new hurdles for bars to meet statewide if they want to keep selling martinis, margaritas and shots of whiskey. Read more
Amid a growing wave of legislation across the country restricting access to abortions, hundreds of abortion rights supporters rallied Tuesday outside the South Carolina Statehouse as part of a nationwide effort to push back. Read more
With education reform on the forefront, this year's spending plan focused heavily on students, teachers and schools. Read more
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Complete pairings for the opening two rounds won't be released until Saturday, but here's a sneak peek at several of the top groupings for the U.S. Women's Open to be played May 30-June 2 in Charleston. Read more
Latest posts in sports
Former Clemson star Adam Humphries was named one of the NFL's most underappreciated players of 2018. The Tennessee Titans agreed, which is why they signed him to a four-year, $36 million deal. Read more
Twenty of the College of Charleston's 36 wins this season have been come-from-behind victories for the Cougars. That figure leads the nation. Read more
Cam Newton still isn't throwing a football four months after surgery on his throwing shoulder. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday he isn't worried. Read more
South Carolina coach Mark Kingston says he welcomes the pressure of living up to Gamecock baseball's past. He'll deal with it every day of his third season. Read more
A small cake often called a cookie, madeleines’ origins are subject to small dispute. Read more
At the height of Pappy Van Winkle mania, bourbon obsessives made an astounding discovery: The whiskey in bottles marked W.L. Weller 12 Year wasn’t all that different from the hard-to-get stuff. Read more
Following five successive health inspections that resulted in a “C” grade, La Tabella on James Island has closed. Read more
Following a two-year hiatus, one of the Charleston area’s biggest culinary events is returning this fall with a cashless model and new venue. Read more
What happens when you bring seafood to a barbecue fight? If you’re coming from Charleston, you go home a winner. Read more
Here’s a radical viewpoint worth discussing: Charleston’s most controversial infrastructure project is not actually controversial. Read more
Benny Starr, a Charleston rapper known for his lyrics that take a deep, reflective dive into social justice and political issues, will take the stage June 9. Read more
A popular crowdfunding website for musicians that launched a decade ago is headed for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of artists still waiting for money that they might never get. Read more
From horror movies to outdoor concerts, here's what to do in Charleston this weekend.
Meet the freelance reviewers joining our team to bring you coverage of everything Spoleto. Read more
