Friday Edition
August 17, 2018 — Your curated Friday edition made by humans, not machines.
More Wando bridge drama
A portion of the Wando River bridge on Interstate 526 will be blocked early next week — the first of several closures likely amid a critical repair effort that could last another year, state officials said Friday. Read more
News to know
Santee Cooper is postponing its August board meeting, because it doesn’t know who’s in charge of its board. Read more
Charleston-area lifeguards have stopped using vinegar to treat lifeguard stings, an age-old remedy that one researcher says remains the best option to neutralize the venom. Read more
South Carolina says it's prepared to handle any potential damage to the turf from next week's Beyonce/Jay-Z concert. Read more
Flooding Fiasco
Three floods in three years has convinced this Charleston homeowner not to try to raise her home's foundation and rebuild. At the same time, scores of other homes in Charleston's historic district have also been damaged from flooding during the past three years. Read more
James Island residents are raising concerns about the island's flooding problems, and the frustrating complexities regarding who owns drains, ditches and culverts. On one street, it can be a combination of town, city, county and SCDOT, and residents say in many cases, none respond to complaints about drainage issues. Read more
Development Danger
Johns Island is growing rapidly. So are its infrastructure needs. Read more
Latest Posts
Charleston County Council has given up the idea of renovating the former Charleston Naval Hospital and moving public services there, ending a failed six-year redevelopment plan that's cost taxpayers more than $35 million. Read more
Restaurant-rich Charleston will welcome a new huge player in the food distribution business next month. Read more
The Weekend
From brews to bingo, here are the best ways to spend your weekend.
Here are 10 concerts you should see this month.
Charleston’s International African American Museum celebrated a milestone Thursday — they've crossed the goal line of raising $75 million to start construction. Read more
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he's asking federal regulators to consider scrapping the requirement for public companies to report quarterly results, after business executives told him twice-yearly reports would make better economic sense. Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has revised a help page that erroneously described how its "Location History" setting works, clarifying for users that it still tracks their location even if they turn the setting off. Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the national debate over potential implications of the Trump administration's tariff plans continues, one of the president's earliest allies stressed this week that he's made the administration aware of South Carolina's concerns but still thinks a wait-and-see approach is… Read more
Jay Richardson, who was the lead prosecutor in the Dylann Roof death penalty trial, and Marvin Quattlebaum received lifetime appointments to the key appellate posts. Read more
Amid reports that U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., was warned years ago that one of her aides was a suspected Chinese spy, Graham wrote a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray to ask for more details about how the issue was handled. Read more
COLUMBIA — Dan Johnson, the Columbia-area prosecutor whose spending habits led to a federal investigation, and a key aide charged more than $43,000 in personal expenses over two years to the office, an internal audit found. Read more
Jay Richardson, who was the lead prosecutor in the Dylann Roof death penalty trial, and Marvin Quattlebaum received lifetime appointments to the key appellate posts. Read more
A Facebook page that falsely claimed to be the Charleston County Republican Party has either been taken down by the social media site or deleted by the user, much to the delight of the actual GOP group. Read more
The Statehouse corruption probe trial of former House Judiciary chairman Jim Harrison appears likely to start this fall after a judge heard his arguments Wednesday to throw out the case. Read more
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A downtown Charleston home will be torn down after flooding left the owner unable to sell
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Former Panthers star accused of stiffing Charleston anglers in charity fishing tournament
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Charleston County gives up on Naval Hospital in failed development plan that's cost $35M
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20 things to know before daring to park in Charleston
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Wando River bridge lane closure planned amid repairs that could last another year
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Sapakoff: Clemson can win it all with Chase Brice at quarterback
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Charleston lifeguards dropped vinegar for jellyfish stings. An expert says that's wrong.
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New US Foods Chef'Store set to open in Charleston
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Mount Pleasant favorite House of Brews expanding with second location in West Ashley
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Charleston judge halts Trump rule that suspended clean water protections
Gene Sapakoff column: Clemson is so talented this season the Tigers can win the national championship with No. 3 quarterback Chase Brice in a starting role. Read more
Latest posts in sports
Film study and fine-tuning mistakes is only a button-push away. South Carolina can see how often that button is pushed. Read more
There's a new kid on the block in the running backs group at Clemson, and he just might be the next Travis Etienne. Read more
It might seem a bit odd to be talking about the effects of frigid water temperatures in the heat of the summer. But late last month an idea born out of a January fish kill came to fruition in the form of a $25,000 donation for the purchase and installation of five maturation tanks that will … Read more
It’s Friday afternoon and like most people, Mike Manley and Kylor Bellistri are looking forward to a weekend away from the office, a chance to blow off a little steam after a long workweek. Read more
Patrick Panella has a bad habit of checking the local real estate listings. "It's like looking at cars," he says. "If you keep looking, you're eventually going to end up buying a car." Read more
Recent Reviews
Patrick Panella has a bad habit of checking the local real estate listings. "It's like looking at cars," he says. "If you keep looking, you're eventually going to end up buying a car." Read more
The first time that cookbook author Ronni Lundy saw chef Louis Osteen, he was making biscuits. Read more
EVO Bakery highlights a new menu and EVO chef each week, and the result is tasty fun. Read more
Lest there be any doubts about Toni’s Pizza’s Detroit bona fides, the beverage list should assuage them: The new Mount Pleasant pizzeria is serving Vernors and Faygo pop. Read more
When The Post and Courier revealed a potential environmental disaster unfolding at a failed tire recycling plant near Moncks Corner, Gov. Henry McMaster stepped in to order an immediate cleanup of the sprawling site. Read more
"Anyone who welcomes one little child like this in my name welcomes me,” said Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. “But anyone who is the downfall of one of these little ones who have faith in me would be better drowned in the depths of the sea with a great millstone round his neck.” Read more
Forget the next hurricane. I’m boarding up my windows to protect my family from the “chaos in the streets” that letter writers and e… Read more
Video killed the radio star, but podcasts perhaps are the current generation's format that's bringing back audio. Read more
Adam Devine, an actor and comedian best known for his roles in Comedy Central TV show "Workaholics" and a capella movie series "Pitch Perfect," made a visit to Charleston last month to surprise local fan Tyler Tills for his 30th birthday. Read more
Major key alert. Famous record producer, label executive and social media sensation DJ Khaled was in the Holy City Wednesday night to perform at T-Mobile's keynote address in North Charleston.
The Columbia-based artist Laura Spong died Monday at age 92 after a long career that earned commercial success in her later years. Read more
