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An acrid smell lingered in the air as a trail of smoke snaked from the mangled, charred building early Dec. 1, hours after the blaze was first reported at the unoccupied complex off Fenwick Hall Allee near Maybank Highway. Read moreAuthorities say massive fire that destroyed Johns Island apartment complex was intentionally set
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HOLIDAY CHEER IN CHARLESTON
Dozens of ornamented Christmas trees lined the halls, sparkling stars dangled in glittering glass glory from the central chandelier between two winding staircases and a toy train chugged around a tiny Toy Land.Â
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HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE BASKETBALL
With the focus turning from the gridiron to the hardwood, a look at the top high school basketball players and teams to keep an eye on this season.
The wait was worth it.
Around the state
The redevelopment of Richland Mall has Forest Acres residents wondering about the future of Barnes & Noble and a new grocery planned for the site.
A 10-story tower that city leaders say will serve as the centerpiece of Greenville's Unity Park has reached its $5.5 million goal for private donations.
The swine is fine
Piggie Stardust, a pot-bellied pig, has safely returned to the Charleston Animal Society after a local man broke into the shelter last week and absconded with the 30-pound animal, according to police. Read morePiggie Stardust, a pot-bellied pig, returned safely to shelter after burglary
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Holiday season
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me one holiday arts roundup. Read moreCelebrate 25 days of Christmas with our Charleston holiday arts calendar
Dozens of ornamented Christmas trees lined the halls, sparkling stars dangled in glittering glass glory from the central chandelier between two winding staircases and a toy train chugged around a tiny Toy Land. Read moreThe Charleston Place and Riviera Theater fitting places to visit during holiday season
The artistic director and resident choreographer of Palmetto City Ballet knows well that the crowd-pleasing appeal of the 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky would be a seasonal shoo-in. Its promise of an irresistible confection called the Sugar Plum Fairy and a marauding menace Rat King is time-tested Christmas catnip. Read moreCharleston area ballet companies take their own crack at holiday classic 'The Nutcracker'
While most will travel in their cars in a large loop around James Island County Park, a few will get the chance to see some of the more than 2 million lights on display from the water. Read moreHoliday Festival of Lights to offer special dragon boat ride viewing this year
